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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Mar 30, 1956
Page
2
Editorial note from the 1956 Rinleigh Register features a thought for today attributed to Sieyes. It asks how a people can be free without learning to be just, reflecting on moral responsibility and civic virtue.
Congress leaves Washington for Easter with little enacted after months of high drama. The gas bill fight, lobby probes, and anti-segregation pledge dominated headlines while farm and aid measures edge toward resolutions. Debates on taxes, social security, and highway construction loom as lawmakers plan post recess action.
Washington observers report growing Democratic attacks on Secretary of State John Foster Dulles over Cold War strategy and the Eisenhower defense program. They fault defense spending and the guided missile program while weighing arms aid to Israel amid Middle East tensions. Also notes the vast U S cattle population.
West Virginia University basketball coach Fred Schaus shuttles between East Bank Mullens to recruit Jerry West Willie Akers and Butch Goode. Rumors place the trio possibly visiting Maryland University during Easter vacation while Schaus reiterates only Southern Conference full scholarships are offered.
West led East Bank to the State Class A title and established a new season scoring record with 926 points, surpassing Leo Byrd’s 838 from a year earlier. Rail nicknames endure in industry lore, with lines like the Celestial Line and Ma and Pa cited as colorful tags. The Erie’s six foot clearance yields wider shipments, earning it the High Wide and Handsome Route. The Bath and Hammondsport line is dubbed The Champagne Route for its wine regions.
The notice outlines subscription options with daily and Sunday rates, advance payments, and tax add-ons. It notes that carriers and distributors are independent contractors and that the company does not assume responsibility for advance payments made to them. It also reminds readers to request address changes with old and new addresses.
A bystander Simon of Cyrene is forced to carry Jesus cross as the crucifixion unfolds in Jerusalem. The narrative recounts his hesitation, the crowd, and the moment the malefactors die, ending with a moral about bearing crosses and emerging stronger.
Alma F aged 27 sings in a church choir and faces halitosis affecting dating and social interactions. The psychologist notes unease about mentioning odor and explains common causes from dental decay smoking onions and dehydration, urging awareness for clergy salesmen and older adults.
Hollywood by Bob Thomas notes Orson Welles back in town to co star with Betty Grable in a CBS TV special of 20th Century April 7. He dismisses exile legends as absurd and explains tax issues were a misunderstanding. Also includes health tips and a quirky ad style Case Record on halitosis.
Questions probe Eisenhower press conference frequency Glubb leadership roles in regional armies teaching degrees for city teachers Jones British Open history motor mileage thresholds Roosevelt family roles and odometer function mileages test the reader’s recall of era details.
Belman Morin describes New York blooming for Easter with store windows full of flowers, jelly beans, and aspirational hats. Shoppers admire a Hawaii and Florida flower display, a neon Hello Spring sign, and a gleaming bank vault open like jewelry, as crowds enjoy festive city life and Easter cheer.
A First United Presbyterian Church minister in Cartregie Pa leads prayers asking God to forgive sins reshape hearts and heal through Jesus Christ and his suffering. The text closes with an Amen attributed to Scott Brenner.
Pvt. Paul F. O Nea l 21 son of Dennis and Coal City assigned to First Infantry Division Fort Riley Kan as a construction specialist with 3d Engineer Battalion Entered Army June 1955 completed basic at Fort Jackson S C Sgt 1 Carl C Kelly 19 son of C C Kelly Sophia leaving Fort Campbell Ky for Germany as part of Operation Gyroscope His unit 11th Airborne Division replaces Fifth Infantry Division in Europe He is with Headquarters Battery 4th Field Artillery Battalion Entered Army March 1951 Previously employed by W M Basham and Son Construction Co Sophia High School Palmer Cpl Robson G Rich reporting for duty Cherry Point N C son of Roy C Rice Killarney Sgt Donald E Moore 23 son of Sam Moore Whipple Puerto Rico earned a trophy from 65th Infantry Regiment Commanding Officer Now a sergeant stationed Camp Lajeo Puerto Rico married Jacque line Dotson Mount Hope with two children Sgt Moore plans Army career Instructor Attending Naval Instructors School Norfolk Va Gene A Mann radioman first class son of Arnold W Mann Beck Tau 23 attends school to develop naval instructors techniques and methods
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