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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Mar 03, 1954
Page
4
Abrasive winter damage has left Beckley streets pocked with holes, rough edges, and man hole cups battering cars. Citizens likely favor a spring patch and resurfacing program on a grand scale as city and State Road Commission officials acknowledge the need during travel on major thoroughfares.
The Register editorial notes Byrd’s stance on U S participation in the St Lawrence Seaway and the push for enabling legislation to ensure the project becomes self sustaining. The piece argues for prudent funding controls and long term financial viability.
The piece notes Charles Lindbergh’s nomination as brigadier general by Eisenhower while recalling his long star status. It contrasts heat waves in the U S with sub zero cold in Norway, mentions Eisenhower’s Georgia quail trip, and records a British noble fined for drunkenness. It cites Byrd and Kilgore on Warren’s Supreme Court nomination and critiques of the St. Lawrence Seaway financing proposal.
The piece argues unemployment remains high at 3 million but notes rising activity in business and industry and growing consumer incentives. Tax-cut pressures in Congress and price cuts by retailers aim to reduce inventories, with lower house prices, better auto trade-ins, and discounts on appliances and clothing. The author sees a levelling-off and hopeful prospects for renewed growth.
Deep winter snow fell unexpectedly on Beckley leading to a rapid response by street commissioner D. E. Warden. Police alerted, crews began at 2 30 AM, main streets cleared by daylight and principal side streets by 10 AM. Warden ran the operation like a city force, earning commendation for roads kept passable.
An editorial warns of an impending United States H bomb test in the Pacific and urges calm, faith, and global peace. It highlights scientific advances and calls for civilized thinking to ensure atomic progress benefits humanity rather than destruction. It emphasizes prayerful reflection and collective responsibility.
The Erie Railroad orders 100 specialized freight cars to carry two truck trailers, aiming to popularize piggyback moves between cities. While some railroads already haul trailers, Erie is first to buy newly designed cars to enable large scale adoption, hoping to solve rate competition concerns and lead in innovative freight solutions.
In Beckley the arrival of spring is celebrated with blooming crocuses and forsythia as residents note milder weather and singing birds. Ann Okey Patteson, now West Virginia Turnpike general manager, envisions extensions and a feeder turnpike from Beckley to White Sulphur Springs, pivotal for local growth.
The Raleigh Register Evening and Sunday Mornings page carries publishing notes on editorial and business departments, Associated Press affiliation, national ad representation, and subscription rates. It outlines mailing options, advance payments, address changes, and WV tax details for Beckley and Hinton editions.
Hal Boyle notes the Hi-Fi hounds or Woof and Tweet Boys as they descend for the first Hi-Fi Fair in town. He recalls subculture passion, big loudspeakers, and high volumes, with a playful nod to a Greenwich Village neighbor whose apartment overflowed with gear.
Today's prayer seeks steadfast imitation of Christ during Lent. The author W Emory Hartman from Columbus Ohio a minister at Bexley Methodist Church asks believers to respond to opposition without resentment overcome evil with good cast out hatred by love and trust in God.
After the Senate Judiciary Committee voted, T released a statement to the press clarifying a misunderstanding about the committee’s motion to report to the Senate the nomination of former Governor Farr Warren of California to the U S chief justice post.
Beckley asks The Register if a $30,000 Grandview State Park improvement includes a secluded canyon trail chapel. He envisions a beauty architecturally crafted with stained glass and an organ for meditation, worship, small group meetings, and summer music programs.
New York column recalls midcentury celebrity culture with nostalgia and gossip. It threads memories from Sheree North Lilyan Tashman Paulette Goddard Valentino and Desi Lucy anecdotes while noting current events and industry shifts.
Senators Morse and Lehman push a code of fair committee procedure to grant witnesses rights akin to court. They seek cross examination, counsel in fact, and controlled release of information with majority approval. Javits favors a unified committee and televised hearings with broader rights, challenging McCarthy era practices.
A critical take on The Lights of Searo by David Dodge. Two ragged Americans Jess and Cora flee a fictional Balkan state with goats, posing as peasants. The journey from capital to Skaro becomes a blended travelogue and mystery with lively storytelling and steady pacing.
Ward Morehouse once joined the Savannah Press at nine dollars weekly writing city news and a sports column as J Alexander Finn A rival named Bubber Bryson sent a follower to assault him The editor celebrated the incident saying it proved the column was read The anecdote contrasts a theatre critic persona with a lifestyle echoed by London Opinion about wine women and slong.
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