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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Mar 07, 1957
Page
2
Thought for Today quotes Kindred weaknesses and friendships as often as Kindred virtues by Bovee in an editorial style note. The brief reflects on moral insight and social bonds with concise attribution to Bovee.
Dr. Charles E. Lawall cites Bureau of Railway Economics data showing West Virginia ranking 20th nationally with 20,014 railway employees and a $90.9 million payroll for the period nearest April 15, 1955. Nationwide totals include 1,125,803 employees and $5.107 billion payroll for the year ended September 30, 1955.
Centenary of the Dred Scott ruling recalls that the Supreme Court ruled Scott a slave and not a citizen, voiding Missouri Compromise era limits and helping spark Civil War tensions. The 14th Amendment later granted citizenship, while modern civil rights efforts seek further federal protections against second class status.
An WVU Daily Athenaeum editorial urges retiring the number 33 worn by Hal Rod Handley to honor the most outstanding athlete in West Virginia University history. The piece draws parallels with Babe Ruth and Red Grange and references Handley as a famed public figure and court genius. A Beckley door-to-door salesman adds an unrelated wrinkle about children.
A columnist laments Moluade dangers to door to door salesmen and recalls a letter from a Union Mission girl begging for house mothers at Charleston. The piece also notes Ohio Valley Electric Corporation as a Coffin award finalist for delivering a massive power project ahead of schedule.
In Washington discussions on foreign aid escalate as Congress weighs long term commitments versus year by year funding. Reports from three major study efforts urge continued aid with loans over gifts, substantial project cuts, and a shift to multi year planning for programs worldwide.
A prayer by George C. Pidgeon of Toronto calls for being a channel of grace to souls thirsty for God. It asks for openness of mind and heart, removal of obstacles in secret life, and inflow of the Spirit to renew others and bear fruit.
The Register editorial compares National Guard and Army Reserve training to World War II lessons. It cites Lt. Gen. Robert Eichelberger guiding untrained troops and urges full daily duty, warning weekend drills fail to prepare young men for combat.
Donald D Hypes Beckley argues for extensive militia training beyond weekend drills, citing World War I lessons. He contends a constitutional nation requires seasoned militia ready to aid local police and withstand warfare hardships. He emphasizes the need for true training over mere readiness.
The column mixes a cheeky weather note with a flurry of show business items. Beatrice Lillie’s Ziegfeld Follies rave, Douglas’s A Hole in the Head, Ameche’s TV choices, and Georgine Darcy’s Palace billing highlight a vibrant entertainment scene with witty quips and industry chatter.
A stream of celebrity chatter and pop culture quips spans TV hints and Hollywood gossip. Mentions include Jimmy Stewart Rex Harrison Lena Horne Julie London Pat Ward and Khrushchev in a light, retrospective column mode.
Case U-322 Marilyn M aged 23 is hopelessly enamoured by a roster due to first sight with Tom. Dr Crane recounts a rehabilitation scheme involving a dentist Roger that shifts Marilyn toward Roger yet she resists marriage without love, awaiting further follow-up.
A compact aggregation notes varied views from Artec New Mexico and Harmony Minnesota. It cites a controversial remark about civilized peoples and recalls a Lena Island reporter on a careless hunter who climbed a fence with a cocked gun and is survived by his wife three children and a pheasant.
The text discusses pie serving roles in ancient meals, noting it could be the main course or a dessert depending on the course. It mentions apple a la mede as a variety and suggests the practice may persist.
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