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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Mar 14, 1957
Page
2
Gossip has been defined as pulling two and clumping them together to make five. This playful aphorism appears in the editorial review and opinion section.
The editorial lauds Arkansas for a 22 million tax program boosting education and welfare, citing inflows of 12.4 million for schools and 4 million for higher ed while West Virginia lags in reform efforts. It credits Time magazine figures for key Arkansas figures and notes WV progress limited to a steering committee program becoming law.
Editorial notes money buys more than in the past, citing modern comforts like radio sets and refrigerators. It contrasts nostalgia with present wealth and asks readers to consider how standards shape spending. Brief items include a historical armored car, color-changing fish, and the largest inland cast of the Caspian Sea.
Judge Elizabeth McCain writes that tough get tougher policies may not curb delinquency and warns against emotionalism in juvenile justice. She emphasizes understanding a child’s home and community context, retraining over punishment, and the need to seek causes behind delinquent behavior.
The debate centers on handling juvenile crime with discipline, punishment, and rehabilitation. Judge McCain argues for firm, individual treatment while valuing each youth's potential, citing recent letters and incidents in Raleigh County. Critics warn against overly soft approaches and emphasize accountability to deter repeats.
A vivid New York theater gossip piece highlights Myon Cohen in Copacabana with Roberta Sherwood, notes on Good as Gold by John Patrick, and sightings of Frank Sinatra, Jackie Gleason, Paula Wayne, Fanny Brice, and others. It mentions Paula Wayne’s pregnancy on stage and Marty Kimmel's sighting of Kathy Carlyle amid high society theater chatter.
A collage of showbusiness notes lists Myron Cohen and Robert Sherwood at the Copa, jokes and quips from Jay Marshall to Noel Coward, and tales of producers and stars like Dean Martin, Elvis Presley, Jimmy Stewart, and Jonathan Winters. It mentions Africa filming, charity pals, and Las Vegas openings.
Clarence W Moody publisher of the awk Eye Gazette in Burlington Iowa invites readers to critique the paper and its Worry Clinic column. Letters reveal who reads the column by gender and age and defend frank discussions on sex while claiming the column prevents delinquency and stabilizes homes.
The piece questions whether Poland under Gomulka has truly broken from Soviet control or remains under pressure from Moscow. It notes Poland’s October shift, renewed Kremlin influence, and a 1956 drift aided by possible Western economic help. The article urges a clear U.S. stance before Congressional action.
The prayer proclaims that darkness, sorrow, and fear are overcome by faith, forgiveness, and confidence. It attributes strength to God, notes Jesus Christ never failing, and lists Carl Heath Kopf as the Washington DC minister of the First Congregational Church.
Stuart Upham, builder of the Mayflower, a faithful 80 ton merchant ship replica of the Pilgrims voyage, plans to sail to America this spring. Upham emphasizes honest oak and old techniques, noting the crew will conserve water with a small hand pump and the ship will be a sturdy, seaworthy replica.
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