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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1955
Page
4
A box of reader letters to Mr. Wilson questions Garry Moore’s crew cut credit and the timing of Harry Greb haircuts. Other notes defend Navy names and Sinatra sightings, while a contributor corrects Benny Davis’s role in Margie. The letters illustrate fan clashes, misattributions, and slang of the era.
A collage of reader letters and society notes from Earl Wilson and others in Hollywood and New York comments on Marilyn Monroe, booze, bread, and pop culture. It mentions Toots Shor, Magda Gabor, Barbara Hutton, Frank Sinatra, and Eddie Fisher with Broadway and film industry chatter framed as Earl’s columns.
Editorial urges voluntary 1 percent payroll contributions from workers and matching from employers to fund a Beckley Development Credit Corporation. The plan would pool risk capital to start or expand ventures, create jobs, and supplement banks, with a board of reputable local directors overseeing cautious, noncompetitive lending. The piece cites Beckley’s $20 million annual payroll and references New England’s use of similar credit firms.
The United States backed Chiang Kai-shek since 1943 and funded his war efforts until 1949, then shifted to a hands-off stance as Communists surged. After Korea, U S policy pivoted to defend Formosa, Matsu, and Quemoy to deter Red attack, with Eisenhower seeking formal pledges and Senate approval while both sides claim ownership of the islands.
Bug Dust recalls the Glass House event and the King for a Day program. Jerry Clemons, a polio victim from Filbert, fell ill from excitement after being named to participate but received a gold wrist watch as a reward. Douglas Lucas and Doug Turner helped sponsor appearances, while Charlie Crawford and Tommy Jones spearheaded plans for a tour of the Turnpike and Glass House visit for the disabled. Crawford’s wartime ordeal, surviving a torpedoed vessel, frames his dedication to helping others.
Beckley Newspapers Corporation publishes Raleigh B Register Evening edition details. Subscriptions by mail and home delivery rates are listed with values and tax note. Carrier and distributor roles are noted. changes of address require both old and new addresses.
The passage contrasts how reading tomorrow's headlines or just seeing them depends on daily driving along the highway. It notes that junior history studies mirror current events, implying time and years slip by as one learns.
Albany reports Gov Averell Harriman shows White House fever, favoring Adlai Stevenson for the 1952 Democratic nomination while hinting at a possible run or as Stevenson's running mate. He has spoken on national issues, met with world figures, and white-water portrays him in strong health during a recent Adirondacks ski outing.
Washington reports cite Bao Dai as a symbol of French failure to concede independence in Indochina. Ho Chi Minh’s Vietminh forced concessions. Ngo Dinh Diem gains U S support as Bao Dai and the French resist full Vietnamese self-rule in South Vietnam. The question: how far can U S efforts succeed while France pulls in the opposite direction.
Peggy Kessinger profiles several servicemen and families. Sgt Louis J Lyons 21 son of Mr and Mrs Lyons MacArthur served since 1950 with Korean UN and good conduct medals. John V Baker seaman MacArthur aboard USS Everglades Sixth Fleet in Mediterranean. Pvt Donald R Brooks 21 Hawaii 25th Infantry. Beckley College grad entered 1954 basic at Fort Bliss and served in Japan. Sgt Norman E Branch Tams with First Marine Aircraft Wing Service Group. Pvt William R Jordan Beckley lauded for Army logistics at Fort Lee and Camp Gordon. MP in 504th Battalion.
A Wake Forest professor of preaching prays for harmony among irritating colleagues and coworkers. The prayer asks for God's blessing on all, the indwelling Spirit, and a gentle Christian presence in daily life for Jesus’ sake.
A columnist rejects the idea of strict 50 50 marriage sharing and argues the adventure lies in mutual contribution and understanding. He critiques New Partnership talk, defends traditional domestic roles, and warns against treating marriage as a mere contract. He urges couples to seek deeper connection rather than a fixed ledger.
Hollywood notes Donald O'Connor reunites with Bing Crosby after 18 years, performing numbers from Sing You Sinners and Anything Goes. O'Connor reflects on childhood acting in 1933 at the Irish Village World’s Fair, recalls a $350 weekly salary, and contrasts his early screen persona with his current stage presence, noting the enduring arc of his career. He recalls playing with his family as a child and credits early Paramount work for shaping his path.
An industrious forger hoards counterfeit tens but avoids passing them. A Texas heiress complains of heat as Houston faces stifling conditions. A father counsels travel while an analyst nudges a patient to discuss sex amid a Fifth Avenue store reference.
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