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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Nov 18, 1953
Page
4
An editorial style reflection argues a man’s status before society hinges on his views of women. True friendship and self respect depend on aligning with her dignity and equality. The quote underscores gender respect as the measure of character.
The Prince bridge testing unit commander protests Register coverage of a recent incident that sent two soldiers and two teenage girls to Judge Harry L. McCreery's court. Editor Charles L. Hurst discusses perceived double standards, urging equal punishment for both civilian and serviceman conduct and calling for justice to deter future crimes.
A 53 nation UN vote calls for a full inquiry into Korean war atrocities, with five Russian bloc countries opposing. The piece contrasts a global conscience with skepticism about concrete policy changes and warns against dulled sensitivity to mass brutality. Grandpa Sylvester Adams is noted as a centenarian babysitter in a separate anecdote.
The Register invites readers to send brief letters on local, state, or national issues. Letters must be signed, though names may be deleted upon request. The forum reserves the right to condense submissions and disclaims responsibility for letter content.
The article explains how chicken barbecues help dispose of excess flock in Raleigh County and promote industry growth. It profiles Waldo Chick of Maine as a pioneering barbecue baron who scaled from grower to full-service event operator, showcasing production-line methods and mobile roasting capabilities. Oscar Hutchinson and Karl Snider in Beckley offer similar roasts to civic and farm groups, expanding markets and social enjoyment.
Subscription rates and service terms for Beckley Newspapers Corporation are listed. The notice covers daily and Sunday delivery, advance payment options, locations Beckley and Hinton West Virginia, and tax and distribution terms with Associated Press notice.
A humorous column from New York mocks the obsession with being seen at the Metropolitan Opera opening. It notes social standing hinges on attendance, comments on the crowd’s demand to be noticed, and recalls past gaffes and stunts by patrons as proof that being seen outweighs performance.
A tale of attempted outrageous gala attire at the Met, where a narrator plans flamboyant outfits including a leopard skin toupee and a Tiffany diamond prop, but mishaps derail the stunt. The story pivots to jokes about attention, nudist quips, and Frances suggesting simply showing up naked.
Walter Breede Jr reports United States industry shows solid strength despite a mild slow in manufacturing. Construction remains the dominant employer with 1954 outlays near record rates, while home building may slip but public project spending stays boomlike. Auto output drops, steel and paper fade, retail inch up, and money in circulation hits highs.
It seems like yesterday ten and twenty years ago U S figures clashed over wage raises and strikes while war and political upheaval dominated reports. Byrd accused the WLB of surrendering to John L Lewis over the UMW wage rise. Bombers struck Sof dislocating Balkan rail traffic as Badoglio pledged to resign upon Rome’s seizure. In New Guinea heavy air attacks dropped 225 tons of explosives as French fears of a German war grew. A Beckley blizzard crippled roads for hours and packing house workers threatened meat deliveries over pay and hours.
In Indo China the Viet Minh expands its reach and hidden strength as it embeds in the rice paddies and villages of the Tonkin Delta. French forces face a larger, elusive foe with limited manpower while Viet Minh regulars and guerrillas threaten the delta from surrounding mountains and bases nearby.
A Soviet Literature critique of The Only Way to Live by A Sofronov portrays an East German steel plant tale with an American spy villain, a loyal police hero, and family romance. The plot follows Franz and Max plotting sabotage, a moral awakening, and a climactic trap set by the workers and the police, ending with a hard edict against treachery.
Peru issues four airmail stamps marking Queen Isabella 1451 1951 with portraits and Columbus ships. Vatican issues two stamps for St Bernard eighth centenary. Scott Air Post Album supplement 311 pages. Portuguese colonies issue centenary set with eight coats of arms. UN stamps mark Universal Declaration of Human Rights fifth anniversary. Tokyo Observatory anniversary stamp noted. Afghanistan issues two UN stamps.
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