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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Mar 14, 1956
Page
2
Thought for Today reflects on doubt and belief with a Batley quote about truth existing in shadows when doubt is present. The item presents a reflective, single-voice opinion snippet typical of a late 19th or early 20th century editorial page.
The article notes fewer U S cities host parades or banquets on St Patrick’s Day. Immigrant waves from Ireland shaped US politics, economy, and culture with groups like Know Nothings, Tammany Hall, and rising Irish Americans. By 1950 the Irish share of foreign born was 5.2 percent, and mayors connected to other ancestries now lead celebrations.
The Senate Finance committee prepares a report on a House bill to liberalize social security by lowering the eligibility age for women to 62. Opponents warn of higher costs and instability while supporters argue it aligns with wives’ younger ages and longer life expectancy among women.
Analysis compares Adlai E. Stevenson leading the field to a horse in front, noting benefits and vulnerabilities. It cites past pace-setters such as Kefauver Taft Dewey McAdoo Smith and others, and recalls occasional dark horses like Harding Davis and Willkie, framing incumbents and past conventions.
Acclaimed violinist Dave Rubinoff will appear with pianist Homer Phillips at Woodrow Wilson High School at 8 15 p m Thursday in a charity concert sponsored by Beckley Woman's Club projects committee. Proceeds aid the West Virginia Historical Drama Association promoting Epic Drama for Beckley.
Governor Clement argues Eisenhower broke a TVA promise and will rally Democrats to defeat him in Tennessee. Republican Guy Smith counters growing Ike popularity may push margins toward 50,000 votes. TVA, Dixon-Yates, Kefauver, and integration issues shape campaigns as East and Middle Tennessee show less tension than Memphis area.
New York gossip notes Marilyn Monroe heading the year as the most impersonated star. Edith Adams performs a sharp Plaza room parody, while other items mention Grace Kelly, Marion Marlowe, Noel Coward, Barbara Britton, and Jul 3 Broadway plans along with Playboy Miss Playmate Marion Stafford firing amid scandal.
A lyrical reflection on spring’s arrival contrasting urban and rural scenes. The wind reawakens life after winter, bringing warmth and renewal to people, pigeons, and parks, while city police and citizens sense change and look forward to brighter days.
Case records Lola R. seeks help for marital strife. Dr. Crane counsels that divorce is not inevitable and urges a six month staged approach: praise, romance, church, and sex technique education to stabilize the marriage and protect the children. A pamphlet on sex problems is offered.
The first amphibious training in the Roosevelt Roads Vieques area Puerto Rico area begins in the Caribbean. Among those concluding March 17 aboard the amphibious force flagship USS Taconic is Nicholas Sanna engineman third class Route 1 Beckley. Approximately 26 000 Marine and Navy personnel and 42 Atlantic Fleet ships participate in exercises ending about May 5.
A religious reflection emphasizing bearing burdens over victory and thanking God for endurance courage and faith through Christ. It notes Conrad Bergendorf of Rock Island UI and Augustana College as author.
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