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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Nov 01, 1955
Page
4
Editorial notes rising newsprint costs driven by Canadian producers dominating U S supply. DoJ plans conferences to curb collusion while Canada contemplates anti trust actions and tariff shifts. Price hikes hit major papers with NY at 131 a ton, publishers facing higher ad and copy prices to avoid losses.
U S representatives attend a U N backed Geneva conference to renew or replace the International Wheat Agreement which expires July 31 1956 Officials note U S marketing policy limits its leverage Benson says the pact affects only about 30 percent of U S wheat movement but estimates suggest 55 percent could pass through the agreement if exports stay high The 1955 56 U S export quota under the pact stands at 196 5 million bushels with preliminary 1955 56 deliveries around 150 million bushels The agreement which began in Washington March 23 1948 was extended in 1953 and has shaped prices and allocations involving leading exporters Australia Canada France the United States with Argentina and the USSR not party The 1955 56 U S wheat crop is projected at 915 5 million bushels down 6 percent from 1954 55 and 21 percent from 1944 53 average The average support price for 1955 56 is 2 06 a bushel slightly above the agreements top price of 2 05 The program has acted as a subsidy since the max price has often been below the U S support price.
Brandeis University in Waltham Massachusetts dedicates three separate chapels for Catholic Jewish and Protestant faiths around a natural pool. The project marks a pioneering interfaith arrangement on a U S campus with no official chaplain or compulsory services and each chapel serves its respective student group Newman Club Student Christian Association and Hillel Foundation.
Washington preview notes both parties likely to run on moderation with little divergence on major issues. Eisenhower’s likely absence and Dulles–Acheson tone set a calm stage, while farm incomes and political damage from McCarthy linger as possible tensions. Democrats show cautious proposals on farm supports, but no bold, decisive direction yet.
A lighthearted look at modern ice makers and built in ejectors claiming to dispense ice without touching it. The piece weaves in gossip about celebrities and cultural quirks from the era, noting the nostalgia for ice as a luxury and previewing upcoming TV and film happenings.
The House Ways and Means committee discusses annual statements from the Mobile Home Manufacturers Association. The notes cover a yearly claim, noting it is not for general use and is for a limited amount slightly under $1000. The data indicate a rising trend in related figures.
Beckley and Hinton Virginia offices listed for second class mail. Information includes Beckley newspaper staff and Associated Press rights. Subscription rates shown for daily and Sunday editions with annual and semiannual terms.
New York reports Tennessee Williams, once hungry writer, now a leading American author. At 41 he has produced nine plays, a verse volume, two story collections, and a group of short plays. He adapted The Rose Tattoo for Paramount and has Cat on a Hot Tin Roof on Broadway.
The text offers a devotional reflection praising God's forgiveness and grace through the cross of Christ. It cites George A. Little of Toronto, a former editor with United Church of Canada connections, as the source.
Pfc Roland Maynor, son of Mr and Mrs Emery Maynor of MacArthur, completed a two year Army tour after basic training at Fort Leonard Wood and Fort Campbell. Pvt Charles L Grant, 21, son of Mr and Mrs John Grant of Dorothy, finished a month of field training in Germany with the 10th Infantry Division. Seaman Recruit William H Wills, son of Mrs Reba M Wills of Shady Spring, was assigned to USS Cascade in Boston after basic training at Bainbridge Maryland.
Harold J aged 29 seeks urgent counseling as his wife leaves him for divorce while they raise two children. The psychologist stresses personal effort, marriage preparation, and religious practice, urging reading lists and booklets on sex and parenting to prevent divorce.
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