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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Mar 06, 1956
Page
2
Quotable quote emphasizes habit as a cable that binds daily action. The line reflects a reflective, moral tone typical of a newspaper opinion page, attributing the thought to H. Mann and presenting it as a brief, daily musing.
The piece recalls 1840s 1850s tensions over fugitive slave laws and state resistance to federal authority. It notes Northern personal liberty laws and Southern defiance, citing Booth's 1850s case, Supreme Court bouts, and state responses challenging federal power. The text ends with a pointed comparison to present school integration disputes.
The June 30 1955 inventory lists 28655 pieces in the executive mansion including 18964 glassware chinaware and silverware. A domestic staff of 39 maintains the property with annual costs totaling 383775 for operations and 150000 for the president’s salary.
In Beckley crowds gather after the Kilgore funeral as Wade Surbaugh’s barber shop chatter turns to politics. A Democratic governor candidate Al Villers appears, prompting a rare moment of speechless humor from the barber.
A casual telephone chat reveals Bing Crosby planning Europe trip around April 1 and sharing thoughts on TV projects with Julie Andrews and Nancy Olson. He jokes about fashion for Grace Kelly's wedding and mentions singing in High Tor and John Barleycorn. The interview touches on alcohol reference and marriage rumors.
A pulp of Hollywood gossip and radio chatter names Bing Crosby and others across a collage of notes. The column mentions Adlai Stevenson Tony Bartlette Deborah Kerr Lionel Hampton Phyllis Newman Otto Preminger and Marilyn Monroe in quick snapshots of show business.
The psychologist columnist argues that full length columns attract more mail, that adding illustrations boosts input, and that single column width changes engagement. He notes women’s pages reduce readership and cites reader polls and Census figures to guide balanced content.
Commander L E Flint and Mrs Flint visit his Beckley mother before he serves aboard USS Lake Champlain near Naples. Lois Green 17 completes Lackland basic training prior to Air Force tech training. Pfc Elwood Harrison of the 11th Airborne is with Fort Campbell unit rotation in Europe. Pvt Columbus E Bragg serves rifleman in Alaska with Bronze Star and Purple Heart. Pfc Robbie D Hunt assigned overseas with the 11th Airborne near Europe. Air Force trainee Sheppard puppert Ar Force sec 3 enrolled in technical training.
The interview with Deborah Kerr covers beauty as a function of truthfulness and self care. She recalls early career trials, her diet preferences, vegetarian leanings, and a philosophy of happiness over constant grins. She emphasizes self-control and inner calm as keys to enduring appeal.
A prayer urging forgiveness and sanctification is attributed to Armen Dotson M Nelson Jr, pastor of First Baptist Church in Greenville DC. The message asks for guidance to replace hate with love and evil with good in pursuit of a godly life in Jesus name.
Analysis argues Ike's health and immense popularity push the Republican Party to hinge on him. It lists potential running mates including Nixon Knowland Dewey Herter and Lodge, noting Nixon's rise but uncertain future and lack of strong successors in Eisenhower’s cabinet.
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