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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Mar 21, 1957
Page
2
The editorial prints Cecil's maxim on self-will as a force that can wreck a world just to craft a personal convenience, urging reflection on the danger of obstinacy and the value of restraint.
The Joint Committee on Atomic Energy revisits Eisenhower plan to guarantee nuclear developers against catastrophic losses. Experts warn a 100000 kw reactor could cause $200 million in damage and vast radiation exposure. Shippingport 60000 kw unit may boost to 100000 kw. private insurers offer up to $50 million per reactor but this remains far short. An admin bill for government indemnity up to 500 million failed in 1956.
The piece notes worsening ties between President Eisenhower and Congress as Republicans protest party crossovers and the $71.8 billion budget faces opposition. It mentions AFL-CIO silence amid Teamsters investigations and covers Soviet and American magazine sales, plus Senator Mansfield highlighting the Middle East as a vital, volatile region and urging resistance to Communist conquest.
A discussion on how newspapers rely on sensationalism to boost sales. The piece contrasts wholesome wedding and family stories with extreme, lurid headlines to illustrate what captures readers’ attention.
The author argues that thrill driven crime and scandal stories dominate popular publications but notes a trend toward reducing sensational content. He cites reader expectations, magazine tactics, and publisher responses as evidence that newspapers may shift toward brighter, more informative coverage to satisfy evolving public tastes.
In Bermuda, Eisenhower and Macmillan meet and will issue a joint statement echoing unity, but history shows their alliance hinges on Middle East actions. The Egypt crisis and Suez war of 1956 fractured U.S.-British ties, making their future cooperation in the region the key challenge for both leaders.
Today's Prayer expresses praise for thy love and asks forgiveness for wavering, selfishness, and blindness while seeking holiness. The prayer ends in Jesus name. W F Primrose minister at First Congregational Church St Joseph Missouri provided this invocation.
In New York a shift in American eating habits positions husbands as pioneers of the family diet. A food trade leader notes men increasingly choose new snacks to surprise cronies at card games and cocktail parties, while wives handle staples at the supermarket.
Hal Boyle notes anti-British sentiment cuts Scotch in Cairo while Ghana seeks U.S. aid. A radio studio flood halts programs as strawberries head north. He cites rising specialty foods and a shopper trend across America with quirky items and overseas tastes.
A meditation on 1 Peter 5 7 urging believers to cast anxieties on God for He cares. Facing unpredictable events like accidents disasters and death, the piece recommends thinking about God to ease fear, calm the mind, and guide constructive behavior through humble daily fellowship.
A breezy collage of entertainment mentions spans Jane Russell, Grace Kelly, Marilyn Monroe, Marilyn’s family, Milton H. Greene rumors, Julie Newmar audition chatter, Cyd Charisse potential casting, Phil Silvers TV remarks, Terry Moore and Peyton Place film talk, wine banter, Jon Cypher’s Cinderella TV stint, and Erich Remarque’s El Morocco Round Table remark, painting a snapshot of celebrity chatter and industry moves.
A rapid-fire parade of showbiz quips, marriages, fights and foreign headlines fills the page. Detours include Edward Chodorov misordering meals, Anita Ekberg notes, Anita Wagner jokes, and assorted stars like Robert Mitchum, Maggie Pierce, and Doris Wiss in playful escapades and theater chatter.
In The Worry Clinic Dr George W Crane discusses Verna W a 16 year old high schooler who feared a slight fuzz on her upper lip. He uses humor and perspective to show that physical flaws are minor. He prescribes a Compliment Club of daily praise for 33 days and promises a final report.
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