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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Nov 15, 1955
Page
5
At the gate which suspicion enters love and confidence go out. This item presents a reflective aphorism on trust and doubt, framed as a brief opinion-like thought suitable for a daily feature in a local newspaper.
Highway roadside businesses draw $12 billion of the economy and supply millions of jobs. Proponents push beautification laws, while opponents argue roadside services aid safety and keep commerce. Earl W. Wolfe of Harrisburg leads opposition, contending esthetic rules threaten livelihoods.
Washington reports from Senate Agriculture Committee hearings show farmers facing lower incomes and price supports that fail to curb surpluses. Wheat growers demand higher quality pricing and larger allotments while Pacific Northwest farmers seek a two-price plan for wheat used as feed. Louisiana to California producers clash over crop restrictions and imports, with later calls for abandoning farm programs.
The piece surveys congressional perks redefined after a 50 percent pay raise to 22,500, noting travel allowances, stationery credits, Naval Hospital care, office rentals, long distance costs, and widow and retirement provisions. It weighs personal benefit versus cost to the government, arguing perks vary in value and many issues persist after tax changes.
The article outlines the plight of about 900000 Arab refugees displaced in 1947-48. It notes camps in Gaza and near frontiers, UNRWA support, and disputes over repatriation versus absorption. Israel cites voluntary departure and compensation limits, while Arab states accept only limited resettlement.
A fragment from The Raleigh Register of summer 1898 covers the Spanish American War era with William McKinley’s right of search decree and a Matanzas bombing victory. It also recalls a New Mexico judge condemning a killer, a prisoner’s escape, a boy's anatomy essay, and notes on sulfur in skunk musk used in perfumery.
Be the Beckley Newspapers Corporation lists subscription rates for various schedules and notes home delivery options. It specifies prices for daily and Sunday editions, distinguishes delivery by carrier or distributor, and mentions a 2 percent West Virginia sales tax on subscriptions. The notice also clarifies the independence of carriers and distributors from the publisher and excludes responsibility for advance payments.
Phil Silvers of CBS toppled Milton Berle on NBC in a sensational TV ratings day. Silvers called it the season's top moment, with tributes from Hollywood and talk of a CBS deal. Berle attended, and NBC faced a Tuesday night setback as Silvers celebrated at the Copa amidst industry chatter.
Lorna S a 33 year old president of a church women's group asks Dr Crane how to start a new church building fund. The method emphasizes quotas and team effort, plus a no-cost plan to quit tobacco and dieting among 100 volunteers to raise up to 10000 dollars yearly without burdening budgets.
New York reports on pushbutton hotel systems from Honeywell that would let guests summon a valet, order ice, lock doors, control lighting and climate, read news, or wake with chimes. A computer desk could handle registration, room assignment, messages, and bill computation. Despite tech promises, officials say the personal touch remains vital, and fully automatic hotels are not yet imminent.
The First Armored Division’s Honor Battalion leads to the 100th Tank Battalion with Pvt. Ronald E. Wilcox of Mullens among its ranks. Lt. Eldon C. Benson Jr. graduates Fort Benning basic infantry. Sgt. Lynn Helmick, a Japan theater veteran, serves in Company I. Airman Orville R. Hatcher begins at Shepard AFB after June 1955 enlistment.
Claude C Tackett Jr seaman apprentice son of Mr and Mrs Ett Helen reports for duty at New Port R I. He completed nine weeks basic training at Bainbridge Md Co Training Center and received 14 day recruit leave after training. Tackett enlisted at Beckley Naval Recruiting Station. He took part in a field training exercise with the Fifth Infantry Division in southern Germany.
A prayer invoking divine healing for the suffering asks for skill for doctors and nurses and comfort for anxious loved ones. It seeks closer fellowship with God through united effort to aid the sick, spoken by M. Ray McKay, professor of preaching at Southeastern Baptist Seminary in Wake Forest, North Carolina.
The Pekingese was the sacred heir to the imperial palace in Beijing. The article notes a belief that a shot can travel farther when thrown toward the west due to Earth's rotation.
The note states that Pershing received a stronger force and a higher pay increase of $500, with Denver and Washington cited. The proposal claims less than 10 percent and more than 15 years later, with a slight outcome.
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