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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1959
Page
4
A reflective piece urges defensive driving during a busy holiday weekend. It warns that predictions of deaths fall flat if drivers ignore care, urging patience, vigilance toward reckless motorists, and to slow down to prevent tragedies for oneself and others including loved ones.
Beginning Monday the Discount Club of America will let members save 5 to 10 percent on goods and services by showing a club card and paying cash. The program, aiming to rival Diners Club and American Express, charges a $5 yearly family fee and claims a $600 yearly saving for households earning $5000 to $8000. Members can charge items like baseball tickets and clothing on the cash card.
The New York Stock Exchange promotes sending securities to June brides and provides sales kits to member firms to expand shareholding. Officials claim a philanthropic motive to rescue young brides from pickle forks, while noting uncertain impact on actual share purchases. The piece forecasts more June marriages in 1959 versus 184,000 last June and a continued rise in marriage trends as the economy improves.
Dr. George W. Crane describes Tina Z a shy 11 year old with reading problems who improved dramatically after her mother created word cards from Tina's reading book. Through 15 minute daily drills involving words acting and card competition Tina rose to the top 10 percent in reading within eight weeks and gained broader interest in school. The piece encourages parental involvement and offers a booklet with a stamped return envelope and 20 cents.
Roy Lee Harmon recalls Memorial Day memories and honors departed family, friends, and mentors. He notes his father’s code of honesty and resilience, early writing ambitions, and a mother who taught faith and optimism. He reflects on personal losses, perseverance, and the lasting impact of loved ones.
Claude U. Broach of St. John's Baptist Church in Charlotte offers a prayer asking for a home to be an instrument of peace. He prays doors stay open to the needy, lives align with Jesus Christ, and homes stand on unshaken foundations amid change. The prayer seeks restraint from haste and guidance by divine light.
Peggy Kessinger reports on service members from Sprague to Beckley as promotions and assignments highlight life at home and abroad. Private first class Hickman Jr. serves in Alaska after Fort Jackson training. Bill Garretson in Germany with the 36th Infantry. Lt Joseph Sulesky begins navigator training at Harlingen. Cadet Robert Mitchell completes preflight at Pensacola. Pfc Charles Rakes participates in command inspection in Germany. Pvt Robert Gillespie graduates infantry training. Charles Brabban serves at Lakehurst. William Bressler aboard USS Des Moines in the Mediterranean. Marion Scale with the Second Marine Division at Camp Lejeune.
The Raleigh Register lists mail and home delivery subscription rates for Beckley and surrounding areas. It details daily and Sunday options, rates for daily only, payment taxes, and notes on carrier and distributor responsibilities and advance payments.
In Washington the Senate backed a labor control bill 90 to 1 but House action stalled as hearings began. Eisenhower and Mitchell pressed for tightening, while AFL-CIO warned the bill could curb unions and demanded anti corruption fixes. NAM and Chamber pushed for broader antitrust measures and stricter picketing bans. Hoffa faced congressional ire after a disputed threat quote.
Junior Editors Quiz explains banking origins from ancient money changers to the Banco di Rialto of Venice in 1587 and the Bank of North America in 1782. The piece notes about 15 000 banks today and invites readers to color a historical scene, with Robert Steel Jr. winning $10 for the question.
New York gossip column notes Debbie Reynolds and Bob Neal at El Morocco and Birds Land with Count Basie playing. Reynolds says her plan is to have fun, not marry, and recalls long friendship with Neal. The piece weaves in dinners, art purchases, and other tabloid vignettes of Hollywood nightlife and social circles.
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