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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Mar 17, 1954
Page
4
A concise reflection attributed to Macaulay emphasizes quality over quantity in reading. The note presents a timeless principle favoring thorough digestion of a page over rapid skimming of a larger work. It frames literary discipline as more valuable than volume alone.
Beckley and Mount Hope police arrested an 11-year-old girl abduction suspect on Monday and two deputy sheriffs posted bond for his release before a hearing. Citizens and officials demand accountability, urging Sheriff Ward to discipline or dismiss deputies who act as bondsmen.
Air Facts notes end of 1953 10000 business planes used by executives near Memorial Airport though only 1056 in scheduled airline service nationwide. It says about 5000 airfields could host business aircraft, enabling firms to move from cities to rural areas, boosting employment and living standards as West Virginia eyes airport expansion and potential air national guard roles.
A leading maker of long Johns closed its doors amid claims winter woolens are passé in a warming climate. Experts say lighter underwear edges out heavy wool, with history from Valley Forge to World War II cited. The car era and heated living may doom the market, but a harsh winter could revive demand.
Thomas J. Stafford profiles Glenn Cunningham, once deemed a hopeless cripple after a 7th birthday fire, who rose to become a premier miler and Olympic figure. From early farm life to Kansas and Iowa, his discipline, three-square meals, and abstinence from snacks built a legendary career. Now 45, he devotes effort to youth, runs a 840-acre Kansas ranch, breeds horses, and invites underprivileged children for transformative experiences urging parental guidance and virtue.
Beckley newspapers publish Raleigh and Register Evenings and Sunday morning with BECKLEY NEWSPAPERS CORPORATION. Public notice lists editorial leadership, AP membership, and subscription rates by mail including annual and biannual terms.
New York notes a rebirth of Irish humor as Dennis Day Bishop Sheen and Jackie Gleason share jokes about baloney blarney and Irish witticisms. Tales include a subway seat tale, a jeweler joke, and a farmer ad parable. Demands celebrate Irish wit with references to Foremost entertainers and figures in politics and stage.
Peggy Kessinger reports on several service members. Pvt Robert Cooper 17 trains at Camp Gordon Georgia after enlisting February 27. Pfc Douglas R Cooper 21 serves in Korea with the 13th Ord AVP Co APO 70 San Francisco. Airman Third Class James E Creed of Cranberry joins refueling duties at Great Falls AFB Montana. Pvt John E Underwood 26 serves with the Second Armored Division in Germany, 66th Tank Battalion. Walter D Wiseman seaman aboard USS Rockwall in the Sixth Fleet Mediterranean. Frank S Lively boilerman third class aboard Rockwall. Cecil F Elliott electrician aboard USS Libra, Becaley address listed.
Hollywood by Bob Thomas tells how Dan Dailey has been repeatedly delayed from starting films since May. He recounts stalled projects with Ethel Merman, Walter Lang, Marilyn Monroe, Frank Sinatra, and Howard Hughes, and notes he now rehearses dance while awaiting cameras. He keeps busy with horses and skiing and accepts gaps between roles as normal in the industry.
A passenger on the Mauretania reflects on turning 43 while at sea. He frets about aging and life goals, debates the meaning of time, and finds comfort in a shipboard birthday moment. His wife and steward add humor as he contemplates youth, work, and future prospects.
Today's prayer seeks divine peace and mercy in a troubled world. W F Primerose of Godfrey Illinois asks for eternal values to guide ambitions and efforts, ending in a prayer in Jesus name.
Washington figures Pearson and Stevenson question the administrations New Look strategy for countering Communism. Dulles spoke of retaliating instantly, while Eisenhower warned against war without Congress. Nixon argued for a massive mobile force, with Canada and Western Allies needing full consultation before any instant retaliation.
A hillbilly moonshiner shoots his wife after long domestic clashes. He faces defense lawyers reporters and psychiatrists as he explains his actions. He quips about red tape and would not shoot again. In a separate court moment a man jokes about stealing a motorist toolkit and receives a 30 day sentence.
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