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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 28, 1958

Page

3

Big Little House With Expansion Makes Simpler Living

A 39 by 31 foot Architect Lester Cohen designed X-7 the biggest little house in the world. It offers expansion to 10 rooms with four bedrooms two baths and a full basement. The first floor features two bedrooms a living room a kitchen and a bath with optional wall placements to create either a larger living area or a formal dining space. The expansion adds two bedrooms a second bath and extra storage. Nine closets plus china and basement storage ensure ample space.

Lester Cohen

Australia lures more Americans with skilled migration appeal

Australia reports increased inquiries from U S workers seeking living and working opportunities. Immigration Minister Downer pledges welcome for skilled migrants as Australia offers fare subsidies and child assistance. Victorian industry head Curphey says unemployment in North America boosts Australia’s stable employment outlook.

Melbourne Australia United States U.S America Alexander Downer Noel Curphey Victorian Chamber of Manufacturers North America Canada

Film Star Redefines Latin Lover Role for TV

Fernando Lamas rejects the greasy stereotype and says a Latin lover should be a real man with life drama. He outlines a TV future with substance, discusses Spiderweb on Climax, and notes his marriage to Arlene Dahl and upcoming Midnight Sailing in Europe.

Charles Mercer NEW York 4 Fernando Lamas Rudolf Valentino Lamas Vito Ths Cba-Tv Texas Arlene Dahl Ethel Merman Ocopany Europe Buenos Aires Spain Argentina Torls South America Hollywood Louis B. Mayer

Richmond Restaurateur Showcases Green Irish Potato

Louis John Velitjotas, a Richmond restaurant owner, displayed a two pound potato that looked like a man on a shelf for patrons. It began turning green on St Patrick’s Day and Velitjotes said it was an Irish potato.

Richmond Louis John Velitjotas Velitjotes

350 Road Deaths Seen For Holiday Weekend

National Safety Council predicts 350 traffic deaths over Memorial Day weekend 78 hours from 6 p.m Thursday to midnight Sunday. The toll could rise about 30 with no holiday status. safety is urged for drivers and pedestrians as 40 million cars are expected on highways.

Cincago National Safety Coane

Child star Bob Driscoll charts adult acting comeback

Hollywood star Bob Driscoll recounts a career that began at age five, the Oscar he won as a child, and his fears of rejection. He recalls clashing with fame, a failed clothes salesman stint, and his resolve with wife Marjorie and friends to rebuild his career as an adult in cinema.

Hollywood (Ap Robert Driscoll Robert Bobby Driscoll Bobby Marjorie Dean Stockwell Driscoll Margaret O'Brien Wal Disney Ceed Paramount Olver Driscolls

Rockford man seeks derby winner for film gift

Attorney John F. McCanna asks anyone with information on the 1936 Rockford soap box derby winner to contact him. McCanna filmed the affair and hopes to locate the star to present him with the film for his children. The note mentions acting careers and family plans.

Rockford, I. G Rockford John F. McCanna McCanna

Western World Is Soft Declared by Bishop Sheen

Bishop Fulton J. Sheen warned the Western World is soft while the Soviet Union strengthens itself through discipline and hardship. He cited Soviet schools teaching up to 80 more hours of science in high schools than US colleges and urged cultural firmness.

ST. Louisty Fulton J. Sheen Soviet Union United States

Who is to blame for rising costs of living

The piece surveys views from managers labor leaders merchants and economists on why living costs are up. It notes Federal Reserve data analyzed by Fortune showing white collar salaries rising faster than blue collar wages and argues that nonproduction staff now costs more, affecting total operating expenses and productivity.

Sy Sam Dawson New York Federal Reserve Board Federal Reserve Fortune Magazine

New Warplane Able to Fly Twice Speed of Sound

The air Force announced the Republic F105 fighter-bomber can travel at twice the speed of sound and carry nuclear weapons rockets and missiles. The Vulcan cannon fires 6,000 rounds per minute and the aircraft uses a Pratt and Whitney J75 engine. Republic Aviation builds the F105 for Tactical Air Command. The Navy favors military pilots over civilian instructors for primary night training and denounces the Heller report as favoring civilian flight schools.

Houston, Tex Air Force Republic Aviation Corp Farmingdale N.Y Tactical Air Command General Electric Navy Army Aviation Writers’ Assn Cleveland Robert Heller and Associates Aeronautical Training Society of Washington, D. C Heller

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