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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1956
Page
3
Thought for Today offers a brief moral maxim attributed to Cecil, stating that the path of every man reveals the ultimate end of all men, reflecting a reflective, probed sentiment typical of opinion columns.
The Powell amendment blocks federal school aid to districts resisting desegregation, delaying action on a key 1956 school construction bill. House leaders fear a recorded vote in an election year, while Cyprus and Middle East tensions rise as Enosis dominates Cypriot politics and Britain’s Cyprus role shapes NATO and oil interests.
Needles heads to Pimlico as a heavy Derby favorite in a possible triple crown bid. Preakness adds to his odds and racing’s big business, with Derby Day crowds and parimutuel take racking up multimillion totals. The piece notes others in the field, historic attempts, and the sport’s economic heft.
The Northwestern National Life Insurance Company reports about 50 percent of backache cases come from personal habits and posture. Orthopedists advise lifting with the knees, firm mattresses, side or knee-bent sleeping, and upright seating to reduce swayback strain. Sedentary living accelerates degeneration, but regular exercise can postpone issues.
In New York at a Four Freedoms Award dinner, President Truman says a five minute nap can keep him going, while Mae West jokes about guards in her dressing room. Jackie Gleason reveals his Honey Mooners plan to go live next season in a strengthened one hour format. Perry Como ratings and Sid Caesar moves spark NBC/Syndicated CBS strategizing.
Hollywood gossip column notes Gleason extends into live format next season. Mentions TV plans for Helen Traubel at Rodgers and Hammerstein replacement search. Various showbiz anecdotes include Grace Kelly, MGM studios move, and Tony Martin's Copa show anniversary plans.
A 35 year old husband recounts years of neglect and mistreatment toward his wife and children. He vows reform after a religious confession and a single day of engaged fathering, while a psychologist notes forgiveness hinges on sustained behavior change and adherence to a 200 point tests for husbands and wives.
Beckley Newspapers Corporation lists home delivery and mail subscription rates for daily and Sunday editions, with separate options by year, six months, and monthly terms. The notice outlines carrier responsibilities, tax details, and instructions for address changes, plus the Associated Press ownership of local news content.
Soekarno arrives in the United States for a two week visit amid debate over his stance toward communism and Western powers. Indonesian president, who led independence from Dutch rule after 27 years of struggle, is described as cautious toward colonialism and wary of Western influence while maintaining ties with American history and anti-colonial ideals.
New York reports Martha Scott tired of angelic parts after years on stage and screen. The actress, born in Gee's Creek Missouri, recalls a wish to shed wings and play a mean, fascinating penthouse resident instead of the little girl next door.
A compilation of seven quiz questions on geopolitics music theater and elections followed by a long feature on Martha Scott detailing her career and roles from Miss Bishop to The Ten Commandments alongside remarks about public perception and career choices.
A devotional prayer asks for mercy and healing for those ill or troubled seeking deliverance. The blessing invokes divine power from heaven and earth, affirming faith in Christ and steadfast trust in God. Dale Oldham is linked to Anderson Indiana and Park Place Church of (text appears incomplete).
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