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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Nov 16, 1953

Page

2

Nightlife entangles Nancy Kelly with Phil Stanley

In Raleigh Re Register from November 16, 1953, Nancy Kelly a secretary, attracts Phil Stanley the city’s wealthy bachelor. A theatre date leads to social scrutiny at a club and lobby, exposing Nancy to Stanley’s social set and family tensions at home. The piece follows Nancy’s balancing act amid looming financial worry and familial upheaval as the romance unfolds.

Phil Stanley Humphrey Charles Nancy Kelly Mr. Charles Phil Nancy University Club Linda van Vliet Utopia Tim Tom Moira Sam Sykes Larry” Patrick Kelly Stanley Lake Drive River Hills Miss Kelly Sylvia Staunton Harriet Clayton Mr. Fairchild Mr. Thornberry Sylvia Harriet Tod Thornberry Tod Ted Thornberry Bob Fairchild Empire Room

Supports Federal Aid for Highways

Washington Senator Case, a Republican and chair of the Senate Public Works subcommittee on federal aid to highways, opposes the drive to end federal financing and planning of national highway construction. He argues the federal role is needed for coordinated planning and a national voice, despite Eisenhower commission debates and governors backing shift away from federal aid.

Washington Sen. Case R-Sd South Clarence E. Manion Case

One Million Three Hundred Thousand Dollar Will Contest

In Charles Town West Virginia a nephew Carl B Goetz of Los Angeles leads a court challenge to Miss Jennie Goetz s $1800000 estate and a will directing banks to distribute funds to charity If the trust is ruled invalid the relatives would inherit the fortune The estate is largely securities and valued at about 1800000

Charles Town W. Va Jennie Goetz First Nations Bank of Washington Old National Bank of Martinsburg Carl Goetz Ben

Youth Confesses Killing 3 Persons in Floodwood

A 17 year old youth in Floodwood Minnesota confessed to a dawn shooting spree that killed George Snyder 61 and his wife 56 at their home and Richard Demars 18 a ward of the state. The youth said he could not recall details and described the killings as senseless. He told village marshal Tuokkonen and was held as prosecutors prepared custody.

Timothy Kelly Mother Kelly Nancy Tom Maria Sam Sykes Sam Moira Kelly's Kim Floodwood Minn Minnesota George Snyder Richard Demars Snyders Demars Francis Tuokkanen Leonard Hokkonen Sam Owens Duluth Owens

Publishers Weigh New State Press Association Change

Charleston publishers consider dissolving the West Virginia Publishers Assn to form a new State Press Assn at a special meeting at a downtown hotel. The State Newspaper Council dissolved last month in Morgantown to form the new body. Frances Ogden Stubblefield of Charleston elected first president, also heads the Ogden newspaper chain.

Charleston West Virginia

Ex-Financial Angel Of GOP Turns Critic In St Louis

Edgar M. Queeny chairman of Monsanto complains in Monsanto Magazine that U S policy in Korea and elsewhere spends too much and "tosses money around" harming prestige He condemns U N involvement in Korea and urges American control of rehabilitation efforts and a noProfit approach to aid with Korea’s rebuilding.

Angel of Gop ST Louis St. Louis Republican Party Missouri Edgar M. Queeny Monstanto Chemical Co Monsanto Magazine Queeny State Department United States Korea American-Korean Foundation James van Fleet Eisenhower Milton Eisenhower GOP Seoul AMIK

Ten Seamen Feared Dead in Mystery Collision Near Dungeness

In a dawn crash 249 miles southeast of Dungeness, the Italian freighter Vittoria Claudia sank after collision with the French cargo steamer Perou. Of the Vittoria Claudia crew of 25, five survivors were rescued as rescue boats and aircraft scoured oil slicks and wreckage amid calm seas.

Dungeness England English Perou Genoa U. S. Air Force David Diller

Sonic Barrier Shatters Windows Across Miami

An Air Force F836 Sabre jet broke the sonic barrier Saturday in Miami, causing vibrations that cracked dozens of windows and loosened plaster, provoked fear among residents, and overwhelmed newspaper and phone switchboards with calls about a supposed explosion. Police reassured the public after the practice alert.

Miami Fla Air Force

Mystery Stabbing In Richmond Leads to Arrests

Police in Richmond California investigate the fatal stabbing of 31 year old Lawrence Johnson. His wife Rowena Johnson, 40, awoke to a call from authorities and found her husband dead beside her. Harry D. Waller, 42, was arrested after driving Mrs Johnson's car claiming permission to use it.

Richmond Calif Lawrence Johnson Top Roweena Center Harry D. Waller Bottom

North Carolina State opens first private nuclear reactor

North Carolina State College unveils a privately owned low power reactor the first outside the AEC. The 10 kilowatt unit supports basic research in nuclear engineering with public viewing behind glass panels. Private funds funded about 620000 spent on the reactor building.

Raleigh, N. C North Carolina State College Federal Atomic Energy Commission AEC J. H. Lampe Clifford K. Beck Beck North Carolina State Consolidated University of North Carolina Columbia University Oak Ridge, Tenn Burlington Mills Foundation North Carolina

Chrysler Corp Expects Sizable Gains Next Year

Detroit reports Chrysler Corp president DETROIT L. L. Colbert told about 700 newsmen that Chrysler expects sizable competitive gains in the year ahead. He praised dealers as alert and projected five million plus passenger cars next year while noting intensified competition. The company showcased 1954 models, color and fabric research, a home generator, power steering, automatic transmissions, and a 235 horsepower V eight with engine upgrades.

Detroit L. L. Colbert Chrysler Corp Newsmen Chrysler Colbert America United States

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Raleigh Re Register Beckley Chapter Spencer Charles Mr. Stanley Davidson Larry Patrick Madrid Brother Tom Mrs. Kelly Timothy Richmond Cleaners—Laundry THE USAF U. S. Air Force Missile Test Center Cocoa Patrick Air Force Base Air Yorne Publishers Studying New Press Association Princess Theatre Mt. Hope Gary Cooper Petts Technicolor Lew Ayres Sonny Tufts Mullens Mullen Herndor Salome Yvonne DeCarlo Rod Cameron U. N United Nations Palace Ene Cove Fat March of Science Atomic Energy By Bryan Haislip Coming Steve Cochran Philip Carey Doris Day Ronald Reagan Carton — News Hope. W.va Rioha Christian M.g-M ANSCO Richard Widmark Karl Malden Carleton Carpenter Russ Tamblyn Elaine Stewart B. T U Glen Jean Jeanne Crain Myrna Loy John Forsythe Joan Camden Vrais Rialto Derek PINE Das Ves Tarzan Lawmen Wayne Morris Virginia Grey
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