Billboards on highways spark broad public debate
Editorial review argues roadside billboards threaten safety and the public welfare as Congress considers the 1956 Highway Act. It notes federal and state roles, cites studies on impact, and discusses industry defenses and civic uses of billboard space.
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Congress
Alaska
Driving Research Laboratory
Towa State College
Michigan Highway Department
Outdoor Advertising Association
National Safety Council
Rock n Roll Around the World and Controversy
An article notes Bill Haley and His Comets on Ed Sullivan and planned tours to South America Britain and West Germany. It highlights rock n roll spreading to Canada Australia Egypt and even Mexico with 23 films in 1959 featuring rock themes. It also cites criticism from a Chicago clergyman urging bans and condemning rock n roll in Lent and schools.
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Bill Haley
Comets
England
Scotland
Ed: Sullivan
Haley
South America
Britain
West Germany
Canada
Australia
Egypt
OS.92
Motion Pictures
Mexico
Komsomol Pravda
Chicago
Agaim
Public Forum Letters Open for Community Input
The Register invites signed letters to the Public Forum on local and national issues. Writers may request publication while names are withheld on request. The paper notes it bears no responsibility for statements in letters.
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Register
Public Forum
Bug Dust by Mel Verost Proposes Laughpay machines across the state
An office coin machine incident prompts talk on reliance on machines and a proposed pay to hear a laugh sign. The idea envisions machines selling nothing but a recorded horse laugh for 25 cents, highlighting mechanical faults and consumer frustration.
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Mel Verost
Squirrels and Safety Rules Highlight Appalachian Electric Power Words
AEP Beckley district circulated posters to Raleigh Fayette and Greenbrier schools urging safe kite flying with four rules to avoid wires antennas metal and poles. A humorous note recounts a Beckley man whose car failed to start after a squirrel nested in the motor belt housing, delaying his return home.
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Appalachian Electric Power. Co
Beckley
AEP
J. V. Mann
Raleigh
Fayette
Greenbrier
John Earl Miller
Canton
Miller
Poppy Day and Shrimp Noted in Historic Briefs
The Earl of Haig organized a poppy sale on November 11 known as Poppy Day. Butterflies inspired shawl patterns from India and Kashmir. Shrimp are found in all coastal states in the United States.
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the, Earl of Haig
India
Kashmir
United States
Jimmy Durante honored at Waldorf testimonial with many luminaries
A large tribute at the Waldorf honored Jimmy Durante with praise from stars like Danny Kaye Phil Silvers Ted Lewis Tallulah Bankhead Georgie Price and Sophie Tucker as Margie Little his girlfriend watched. Durante thanked all including Margie and reflected on love and sentiment amid public adulation.
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New York
Jimmy
Durante
Cyrano
Jewish Theatrical Guild
the Waldorf
Margie Little
Margie
Atlantic City
Garry Moore
Garry
Danny Kaye
Phil Bilvers
Ted Lewis
Tallulah Bankhead
Georgie Price
Mike Todd
Harry Hershfield
Shelley Winters
George Jessell
Georgie
Miss Winters
Sophie Tucker
Grant
Anna Maria Alberghetti
Jimmy Durante Gala Mentions Margie and More At Banquet
The banquet tribute covers Margie Durante and a parade of stars including Pal Berg en Ralph Bellamy Ray Holger Hal Kathryn Grayson Martha Raye Roberta Sherwood and Charles Van Doren Also notes Liz Taylor expecting with Mike Todd and Kate Smith shedding 100 pounds in dieting Plus indulgent showbiz glimpses from Jackie Gleason Errol Flynn and more reflecting a bustling Hollywood social scene
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Ralph Bellamy
Ray Holger
Hal
March
Kathryn Grayson
Martha Raye
Roberta Sherwood
Charles van Doren
Alberghelli
Jessel
Jimmy
Durante
Liz Taylor
Mike Todd
Kate Smith
Jackie Hleason
Bullets Durgem
Oklahoma
Sloan
Simpson
México
Sloan Simpson
Teddy “Nadler
Las Vegas
Dublin
Briscoe
Borscht
Lindy
Jackie Gleason
el Morocco
Embers
Marilyn Taylor
Jamie Carroll
Saga Magazine
Billy Eckstine
Monte Carlo
Miami
Errol Flynn
Wnbec-Tv
Gregory Peck
Greta
Clair Snyder
Victor
Rorge
Tony Vogel
Carl
Compliment Club boosts Verna’s outlook and social life
Case from U-335 follows Verna W aged 16 who dreaded life due to lip fuzz. A daily trio of sincere compliments over one month spurs her to approach classmates, date a boy, join a club, and gain confidence. The piece promotes the program and cites other trivia in a closing collage of facts.
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Verna W
Verna
Dr. Crane
Rém
Compliment Club
Middle East Policy At Crossroads In Ike Era Opinion
A Washington column critiques U S Middle East policy under President Eisenhower, arguing patience and no firm stand risk wider Arab distrust while Britain France and Israel push for action. It notes Nasser’s position after Suez, UN Gaza role, and questions U S ties to Russia while seeking a global solution. The piece closes with a faith prayer from Roy H. Steller.
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Washington
Cal
Eisenhower
Middle East
United States
Nasser
Suez Canal
Egypt
Russia
United’ States
Britain
France
Israel
Nassér
Suez
Gaza
U.N
United Nations
U N
U. N
Strip
Gulf of Aqaba
Paintdown rivals ape artists in TV paintdown challenge
New York reports a mock battle between Betsy the chimp and Zippy the chimpanzee over painting prowess as collectors chase chimp created art. Zippy prices himself as the wealthiest in TV art, claims Betsy is a latecomer, while Betsy’s finger paintings fetch attention.
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New York
Betsy
Baltimore Zoo
Zippy
Lee Ecuyer
Pablo Picasso
Dippy
Grassroots Opinions on Economic Regulation and Tax Policy
A compilation of editorials from Rontfay Florida Elsinore California Baltimore Maryland Cornell Tennessee Wilmington North Carolina and other papers expressing views on gas and coal price regulation tax increases government spending inflation and the need for immediate steps to curb inflation and the booms and busts in the US economy. The opinions urge free market signals, accountability for public spending, and cautious government intervention while noting varied regional perspectives.
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Wilmington
N.C
Morning Star
United States
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