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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Mar 17, 1959

Page

4

Thought For Today Motive Gives Character To Actions

The saying notes motive shapes character in all deeds. It links intention to outcome, urging introspection about why people act as they do.

Bruyere Sophia Gerald Brunty Oceana Elizabeth Hodge Eccles Brenda Delp Odd Gene Malagrida Crab Orchard Wayne Terry Lester Lanette Wade Mabscott Delores Hedgecock Mason Steele Beckley Frances Lilly Davis Rt. 1 Mr. Hope Sharlene Belcher Ray Cook Basin Jerry Brown Sprague David A. Kirby

NATO Berlin crisis tests NATO strategy and unity

The Berlin crisis tests NATO as it revisits revisions in strategy since the alliance's founding a decade ago. It recalls Berlin's central role, the Lisbon talks, and the pushback on 1952 goals, with U.S. and West German force developments shaping a defensive shield amid Soviet odds.

Berlin North Atlantic Treaty Organization NATO Europe NATO Council Washington Lisbon Supreme Headquarters Eisenhower U.S North Africa West Germany West Europe North America U.S. Strategic Air Force Ussr U. S

Benson Sees Government Crops Hoard Reach $9 Billion

Secretary Benson labels the farm surplus program as ongoing and vast, with over $9 billion in store by July 1 across wheat, corn, and cotton. He notes storage costs near $1 billion yearly and explores disposal options including donations, relief programs, and foreign barter to ease prices while acknowledging rising production and persistent need abroad.

Ezra T. Benson Sam Benson U.S

Dr George W Crane Explains Alibi For Man's Fear

Dr George W Crane discusses Arthur G a 39 year old high school principal whose platonic romance with a young English teacher serves as an alibi masking his fear of impotence. The column labels the case a modern psychiatric example and promises a follow up.

Arthur G Arthur Ford

Bug Dust, Planes and Machines Compete with Textbooks

A Colcord Elementary School correspondent describes a noisy scene as airplanes take off near the playground and a bulldozer and steam shovel cut a road opposite the school. The article notes the ongoing coal mining impact in West Virginia Hills and children’s mixed entertainment and study during the term.

Colcord Bashin Hamilton Coal River Area West Virginia Ameagle

World Today Looks Down the Road on Berlin Crisis

AP analyst James Marlow recaps Eisenhower and aides on the Berlin crisis. He notes doubts about future war plans, missile race progress, and whether air power can keep the United States ahead as Sen Johnson and Gen Taylor testify before Congress.

James Marlow Associated Press Washington (Ap Berlin Eisenhower Neil H. Mecklroy Fisenhower Mecklroy Senate Preparedness Subcommittee Lyndon B. Johnson Texas Senate Democrats West Berlin Thunist East Germany Hut Johnson Maxwell D. Taylor Army U.S.S.R Taylor Richard Russell D-Ga Senate Armed Services Committee Russia Soviet Union Misssile

Irish names reveal origins and meaning, Hal Boyle notes

Se Patrick day reflections show Irish ancestry through names. Hubbard Keavy surveys names of Norman, Nordic, Welsh, Scottish, and English origin, linking them to history of invasions. Examples include Boyle from Bog Hill and Ford from le fort, with others like Burke, Casey, Craig, and Fox highlighted.

New York Patrick Hubbard Keavy Los Angeles Ireland Bacon Hallard Harker Haron Hell Prom ‘Lebel Norman Howler Blake Boyle Bog Burke Burg Calhoun Casey Connelly Cooper Cosgrove Crosby Rhymer Craig Daly Donohoe Devalera Ot Valera Spain Paulkner Ford le Fort

Irish surname meanings and a read history in names

A compact list links Irish surnames to origins from garland-wearers to Danes and Brian Boru descendants. It notes traits tied to O'Brien O'Connor and Sullivan names and ends with a quip that Ireland “can read its history in its phone book.”

Ger O'Brien Brian Boru O'Connor O'Keefe Sullivan Ireland

Local News and Classified Rates From Berkley Page

Subscription and advertising rates listed for daily and Sunday delivery, with options for daily only and weekly carrier news. Publisher notes carriers and distributors are independent contractors and not liable for advance payments.

Virginia Daly Beckley News Pavers Corporation

Smuggling and Early Law History Then and Now

The text traces smuggling as an ancient practice tied to taxation and government. It notes the first English law against smuggling in the 17th century and shows smugglers avoiding taxes at mountain passes. It also mentions the U S Customs and Immigration Service as defense against smuggling and invites reader participation and rewards.

Europe United States Customs Inspector of the L. 5 Custom and Immigration Service

Prayer invocation by John S Bonnell at Fifth Avenue Presbyterian

The text presents a prayer by John Sutherland Bonnell, minister of Fifth Avenue Presbyterian Church in New York City. It asks for God’s peace during trials and protection from evil, requesting spiritual renewal and a Father’s blessing as life resumes.

John Sutherland Bonnell N.Y.C Fifth Avenue Presbyterian Church

Earl Wilson Ex Juve Delinquent Doing Movie Actor Bit

The interview reflects Rocky Graziano recounting days in his old downtown neighborhood including poker games, gunplay, and his teen delinquent past. He discusses a film career, Zsa Zsa Gabor, and his fear of returning to crime while enjoying luxury such as a 19 foot boat at Lido Beach.

New York Rocky Graziano Rocky Zsa Zsa Gabor E. W Lido Beach Mad Dog Esposito Brothers Eisenhower Truman J. Edgar Hoover Frank Costello al Capone Zsa Zsa KE. W Carol Lawrence Carmen Austen L. A Angie Dickinson John Wayne Dean Martin Mama Gabor James Arness Dinah Washington Kathy Grant Crosby Bing Dallas Jimmy Durante Eddie Jackson Chickie James Bill Holden Hugh O'Brian Plains Earl

Becktley Institute appoints F E Gibson to train teachers

1909 Raleigh Register notes Professor FE Gibson of Fredonia Kentucky elected to Beckley Institute faculty. His task is training candidates for the Uniform State Examinations. Gibson is a Transylvania University alumnus with strong references. President Taft's pay set at 75000 dollars yearly. vice president's salary unchanged.

FE. W. Gibson Fredonia Kentucky Beckley Institute Gibson Transylvania University Taft Congress

Louisville editor jailed for contempt over letter writer

In 1934, a Louisville editor was held in jail for an hour after an arrest on a contempt charge for refusing to reveal the writer of a letter published in his newspaper. The Public Service Commission allowed Virginian Railway to discontinue passenger service on lines between Oak Hill and Oak Hill Junction and along the Winding Gulf Branch between Amigo and Princewick.

Vance Armentrout Louisville Public Service Commission Virginian Railway Oak Hil Oak Hill Junction White Oak

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