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Raleigh Register in Beckley, West Virginia
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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Mar 15, 1957
Page
2
Florida taxes and property values spur migration and reform
Mayor Minter discusses tax policy and Florida's approach to property assessments. He notes high Florida taxes support roads schools and leisure, while a method allowing the state to buy at assessed prices promotes local tax equalization, described as simple and efficient.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minter
Florida
Sunshine
Peninsula
Kermit Hunter
Beckley
West Virginia
Defense tax breaks debated as ODM tightens goals
Sen Harry Byrd calls for repeat or revise tax laws aiding defense plant expansion amid ODM’s closing of production targets. Since 1950, certificates of necessity allowed rapid amortization for emergency facilities, with 12 industries still eligible. From 1950 to last Feb 20 ODM approved $37.29 billion in plant projects, $22.58 billion eligible for fast write-offs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry F. Byrd
D-Va
Joint Committee On Internal Revenue
Congress
Office of Defense Mobilization
ODM
Military and Atomic Energy Commission
Sen
Byrd
Senate Finance Committee
Secretary of the Treasury
Humphrey
House
Letter lampoons Grant on immigration and gangsters
The Daily Mail Bag prints Edwin Grant's San Francisco letter criticizing immigration limits tied to eugenics ideas. Grant cites a 1914 California act and lists known mob figures to argue that immigrant origins correlate with crime, contrasting them with revered U.S. founders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mel Verost
Daily’ Mail
Edwin Grant
San Francisco
Calif
Grant
California
Underworld
Louis Lepke
Albert Anastasia
Harry Strasser
Little Lefty Strauss
Benny Levine
James Plumeri
Trucker Macri
Joseph Stracci
Scarface Louie Leiberman
Willie Moretli
Lucky Luciano
Washington
Adams
Franklin
Madison
Monroe
Jefferson
Controversial Letter Attacks Immigrant Crime Lists
The writer dismisses a National list of ten wanted men as biased toward foreign names and accuses Grant of endorsing Aryan rhetoric. He argues most criminals are American born, cites examples, and warns against linking crime to immigration or ethnicity. The text questions Grant’s motives and highlights fears of racism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grant
Underworld
John Dillinger
Pretty Boy
Floyd Nelson
Elmer “Trigger” Burke
Willie
Sutton
Henry Randolph Mitchell
Fredrick J. Tenuto
James Eddie Diggs
David Daniel Keegan
Flenoy Payne
Daniel William O'Connor
Eugene Francis Newman
Carmine DiBiase
Ben “Golden” McCollum
George Edward Cole
Albert Einstein
Irving Berlin
Spiros Skouras
Sal Magpire
Max Lieberman
Joe DiMaggio
Jonas Salk
Doug Kingman
Washington
Adams
Franklin
Adolph Hitler
Budget Confusion Grows Over Eisenhower Proposal
President Eisenhower’s 7 million dollar budget sparks a wave of questions as Secretary Humphrey touts it as lean yet hints at possible cuts. Congress presses for specifics while Brundage warns substantial savings unlikely for two years, and Eisenhower doubles down that Congress may cut if able.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Eisenhower
Congress
Secretary of the Treasury
Humphrey
Percival Brundage
House
Prayer text from Joseph R Sizoo professor noted
Today's Prayer expresses faith in God's enduring protection through Christ. The message from Joseph R. Sizoo of The George Washington University in Washington DC emphasizes God's everlasting arms as life changes surround us.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christ
Joseph
R. Sizoo
Washington, D. C
George Washington University
Bob Mitchum Seeks Laziest Man Title in Interview
New York report quotes Bob Mitchum describing his odd aim to be the laziest man on earth. He jokes about staying home until broke and only acting a lax exempt role without showing up on set. Mitchum notes a long career, past as a hobo and fighter, and says his attitude keeps him from needing others approval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Bob Mitchum
Hamlet
Mitchum
Ben
Military Men in News At Home and Overseas
Military men and families are listed with assignments and training in the United States and abroad. Entries include Pvt Steve J. Pachutta at Fort Jackson for basic training, Howard Crawford awaiting Marine Recruit Depot, and Lt Georgie Scarlas formerly at Fort Buckner. Also noted are arrivals at Clark Island Antarctica, Ralph Painter with All Weather Fighter Squadron 4, and others from Beckley and nearby areas. A joke closes the piece about a 495 pound suspect.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Training Regiment
Fort Jackson
D. C
Steve J. Pachutta
Mitzie Ann Pachuta
Beckley
Gene Marine» Corps
Parris Island
S.C
Howard Crawford
Henry Crawford
Princenick
Fort Knox
Willie J. Gunther
Rob L. Gunther
Mason St
Beck
W. J. Gunther
Ley
Army Reserve
National Guard
Entertainer Rumors and Scandals Stir Hollywood Buzz
A string of gossip notes spans Kay Kendall, Lilli Palmer, and Rex Harrison in Europe, NBC bids for Herb Shriner and Nanette Fabray, Steve Allen vs Ed Sullivan chatter, Jerry Lewis plans a Long Island stay, Perry Como quips hook night, and a London remark about wealth sharing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Rexy Harrison
Kay Kendall
Hollywood
Lilli Palmer
Carlos Thompson
Munich
Europe
Rex
Lilli
Kay
Hero Shriner
CBS
Nanette ” Fabray
NBC
Herb
Indiana
Sherman Billingsley
Stork Club
Ed Sullivan
Steve Allen
Jerry. Lewis
Palace
Long Island
Inter
California
Summertime Wedding Bells For Sexy Rexy and Lilli Too
Casual society notes from entertainment pages recount summer wedding chatter among stars and their circles. Mentions include Lola Fisher, Joe Cronin connections, Marion Marlowe, Larry Puck, Wolfe Gabor, Grady Cole, Barbara Hall, Roberta Sherwood, Jackie Gleason, Monique van Vooren, Joe DiMaggio, Eddie Davis, Roy Rogers, Bob Hope, Carroll Baker, and other Hollywood figures amid parades, clubs, and TV buzz. The item blends light anecdotes with show business gossip and local note items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion Marlowe
Larry Puck
Wolfe Gabor
Charlotte
N. C
Grady Cole
WBT
Cole
Follies
Barbara Hall
Roberta Sherwood
Copa
Barbara
Roberta
Jackie Gleason
Lake Placid
Monique van Vooren
Donna D and Larry Find Path To Save Their Home
In Case U-29 Donna D aged 24 seeks divorce amid marital strife with husband Larry. Dr George W Crane urges mutual effort, notes Donna's omission as a fault, recommends reading Sex Problems in Marriage booklet to rebuild affection and prevent divorce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donna D
Donna
Larry
Dublin Lord Mayor’s U.S. Visit Lunches Spark Wonder
Zadok Dumkopt questions the total corn beef and cabbage and Irish stew consumed as Dublin’s lord mayor attends hundreds of dinners during a U.S. tour. The anecdotal tally highlights a lighthearted voyage through official hospitality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dublin
U.S
Zadok Dumkopt
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Chicago
Detroit
Boston
Cleveland
Atlanta
Los Angeles
Aace
By James Marlow
Hal Boyle
US. Army Medical Service Group
Fort Buckner
Okina Wa
Georgie Scarlas
Anna K. Scarlas
Route 1
Army
William Beaumont Army Hospital
el Paso
Tex
Woodrow Wilson High School
AfcMillan Hospital
Charleston
Clark Island
Antarctica
Ameb
Wilkes Station
U. S
Peggy Kessinger
Eration Deepfreeze
All Weather
Atlantic City
N. J
Naval Air Station
Ralph M. Painter
Luther M. Painter
Mount Hope
Norfolk, Va
Corry
Mediterranean
Charles W. Stanley
Mer
Landon W. Stanley
Myers Ave
East Beckley
Minnie C. James
Leghorn
Genoa
Italy
Cannes
France
Alicante
Sapin
Rhodes
Greece
Gibraltar
Oklahoma
Perry Como
Jack Carter
Perry
Vic Oliver
London
Sexy Rexy
Lola. Fisher
Fair Lady
Joe Cronin
A. J. Cronin
Billy Reed
Guire
el Morocco
Las Vegas
William Redfield
Spieler
Julia Meade
Bet Dy
Billie Allen
Edward ‘G. Robinson
Ralph Richardson
Aloe
DiMaggio, Jr
Andover Prep
Eddie Davis
WHS
Roy Rogers
Bob Hope
Palm Beach
Lachow
Rex Norrison
Margaret” Leighton
Carrol Baker
Q. Lewis
FCC
Eugene Conley
Ure Met
Earl
Town Journal
Manhattan
Charlotte Rae
Lisa Kirk
O'wood
George DeWitt
Skitch Henderson
van Dyke
Skitch
George W. Crane
Bonna
Jacob
Leah
Rachel
Arces
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