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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Nov 15, 1956
Page
2
A brief editorial note reflects on today’s opinion, quoting Shelley that tolerance is not a merit but a chime to be intolerant, urging decisive stance. The piece frames moral clarity over passive acceptance, aligning the paper with vigorous moral discourse and urging readers to act.
A magazine of the Eastern Gas & Fuel Associates portrays the coal industry as a battered fighter turning toward a new surge of optimism. It notes demand rising to 800 million tons annually by 1975 from 500 million today, electric power sales set to triple, coal's 68 percent share of electricity, steel expansion needing coal, and potential export growth. Technological advances and heavy mechanization are cited as boosting efficiency, with coal portrayed as a real champion in a tough bout.
The American Humane Association's children's division reports vast gaps in Child Protective Services nationwide. Eight states lack any agency for neglected or abused children, and fewer than half provide minimum safeguards. Unsolicited intervention by child protection units can rehabilitate families and remove neglect causes, while respecting parental rights and existing laws.
Leonard Hall warned about a Los Angeles self styled mentalist named Jack Swimmer who claimed to forecast Eisenhower’s victory with precision. Report notes the alleged box and timing, calls for exposure, and suggests political figures may try to hire him away.
The article notes Boston clings to tradition yet faces a declining horse presence in streets. Few stables remain as horses, mostly owned by junk dealers and hack services, face malnutrition and lack of city pasture. The Massachusetts Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals seeks solutions, aided by Christian Science Monitor in raising awareness.
Voters across West Virginia defeated a proposed constitutional amendment that would extend and boost school levy authority. The measure would have raised the levy from 50 to 100 percent and extended the duration from three to five years, but voters favored keeping the current framework. Officials note school funding remains contested, with many boards using excess levy authority and counties carrying significant school bond debt. The piece argues for statewide tax reform and urges legislative action to better align assessments with education needs.
The psychologist describes Roger a shy eight year old who fakes illness to avoid school. Advice emphasizes social exposure prep with siblings and peers, early playgroups and Sunday nursery, and framing school as a sign of adulthood to reduce homesickness before kindergarten. It notes the impact of family size on attention and suggests gradual independence and positive school reinforcement.
James Marlow reports that the Supreme Court is moving toward banning racial segregation in public life. The court has extended its ruling to buses operating within a state and may eventually target public housing and rail travel. Interstate and state laws clash, prompting test cases before final nationwide desegregation. The ruling stiffens federal action even as states resist.
A literary piece by William Rilt explores social irony and human behavior with a witty voice. The author presents observations on communication, pride, and perception through concise narration and sharp humor.
Anita Ekberg denounces beauty contests as a terrible evil, saying she dislikes them and never entered except for a Sweden pageant urged by her mother. She criticizes how contests select wrong kind of winner, citing trivial titles and vague ideals, while noting her own modeling career began elsewhere.
A jumble of trivia questions on voting history and scripture followed by answers and miscellaneous quotes. The page includes references to 1937 and 1952 elections, Gettysburg Address, New Mexico, and a discussion featuring Anita Ekberg, plus a prayer by George U. Martin from Steubenville Ohio.
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