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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Nov 23, 1954

Page

4

San Francisco Reacts To DiMaggio Marilyn Reunion Talk

San Francisco locals view Joe DiMaggio and Marilyn Monroe as a likely reunification pair, amid rumors of Marilyn visiting for Thanksgiving and Joe planning a December trip to New York. Hollywood names drop in as speculation swirls about the celebrated couple and DiMaggio’s claimed intent to return home.

San Francisco Joe DiMaggio Joe Marilyn Monroe Marlon Brando Napoleon Desiree Shimmy - 6Haker Sheree North Debra Paget Tommy Noonan Hollywood Marilyn New York Ohio Texas Pennsylvania New England Gloria Reno Barsocchini

Desiree Premier Hints Marilyn Back Move

Joe E. Lewis visits hospital daily with Kitty Koppett while Marilyn rumors swirl about a Desiree premiere. The column weaves in San Francisco dining, Shoreline scenes, and showbiz tidbits from Gary Cooper to Lionel Hampton with light humor and local color.

Editorial Verse Thought for Today

Editorial note ponders fate of timing in romance with a quoted line from Henry Van Dyke about being out the door as another arrives. A brief reflective piece on love, chance, and the moments of daily life.

Henry van Dyke

Slot machines reappear in West Virginia clubs amid gambling ban doubts

The Gazette reports that slot machines reemerged in local clubs last week sparking speculation on whether the gambling ban was lifted. Police officials say confiscation is required by West Virginia law, and they back enforcement while urging public support for officers carrying out their duty.

Register Evan Hall W. E. Webb John C. Ward Anthony J. Sparacino Webb Hall West Virginia Ward Sparacino

No Place for Sadism In Military Training

A second lieutenant Charles C Anderson faced general court martial charged by nine trainees with sadistic mistreatment. Camp Gordon replacement training center’s commanding colonel was relieved for failure to act promptly. The piece argues hardness in training differs from brutality and praises fair investigation to shape how American servicemen view their military experience.

Charles C. Anderson Anderson Wade

A Job for Us to Do on the West Virginia Turnpike

The West Virginia Turnpike Commission advances turnpike planning with a tri state traffic survey funded by West Virginia Virginia and North Carolina legal agreement totaling 96000. The piece argues the 88 mile route from Princeton to Charleston will become a vital interstate link boosting tourism and regional economy through expanding tourist development and out of state traveler growth.

West Virginia Turnpike Commission Princeton Charleston West Virginia Tri-State West Virginia Turnpike

Public Forum letters welcome reader input at The Register

The Register invites brief signed letters on local state or national issues for the Public Forum. Letters may be condensed and writer names can be deleted upon request. The publication does not assume responsibility for statements in letters.

The Register Public Forum

John Henry Legend Sparks Debate in West Virginia Railroad Tale

Bug Dust sparked a debate by likening John Henry to trackmen of his youth, prompting a Raleigh County response. H G Farmer sent Ford Times clippings describing the Greenbrier River area near Hinton as the famed John Henry Country, noting the Big Bend Mountains and the steam drill versus the famed hammer man who could drive steel for long hours in the legend.

Bug Dust John Henry The Register Mont Rowe Resoco Bug Rowe Raleigh H. G. Farmer Ford Times Greenbrier River Hinton West Virginia Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Chesapeake and Ohio Big Bend John

John Henry Legend Explored Through Big Bend Tale

Thomas J. Stafford recounts debates over the John Henry legend as Mrs. Celene Hajash and others argue for a steel driving victory over a steam drill at Big Bend Tunnel. Accounts clash with Roy Deck and researchers who find no first hand or payroll proof.

Celene Hajash Farmer Bug Dusty John Henry Big Bend John J. W. Trimyer Glen Morgan Roadroader Roy Deck Crab Orchard Big Bend Tunnel

Beckley News Rates and Delivery Terms Explained

Beckley Newspapers outlines subscription prices for daily and Sunday editions, with annual, semiannual, and quarterly options. Rates vary by delivery method and tax adds two percent within West Virginia. Readers should provide old and new addresses when changing.

West Virginia DOP Coomid Sik Beckley Newspapers Corporation

Cleavage Over McCarthy Mirrors Historic US Divides

A Senate censuring or softening rebuke of Senator McCarthy could intensify a national rift akin to the slavery era. The piece urges humility and truth over anger, cites personal and political abuses, and argues for restraint while defending free speech within moral bounds. It notes McCarthy's and opponents' missteps and warns of precedent harming civil discourse.

Washington Senate McCarthy America Wisconsin Watkins Joseph R. McCarthy Alfred E. Smith Gover

Vagaries of Weather Provide Travel Bonus

A Sabena DC6 diverted to Keflavik Iceland due to headwinds and a wheel fracture. Passengers faced hours of delay while a replacement wheel was installed, with mixed reactions from travelers. An 87-year-old Californian banker, George L. Meissner, planned a Reykjavik tour but was advised to skip it. Outside, Arctic daylight lingered briefly before the next leg to Idlewild.

U. S Iceland Brussels Shannon Ireland New York Christopher Columbus Africa California George L. Meissner South Laguna Reykjavik Air Force England U.S Idlewild New York City

Prayer Dedicates Hearts to Eternal Truth and Love

A Wilmette minister prays for guidance toward enduring values. He asks believers to turn from the temporary to the divine, seeking wisdom that truth, love, and goodness underpin human happiness through Christ.

Christ Charles M. Crowe Wilmette Wilmette Parish Methodist Church

Senate Could Resume McCarthy Censure Debate in 1955

The stalled McCarthy censure case could be revived next year by a simple majority vote in the new Senate if Democrats gain control. McCarthy allies may filibuster delaying a vote before Christmas Eve, making action likely only in 1955 if House and Senate approve a new resolution.

Washington Senate Sen McCarthy Congress Watkins Utah 84Th House Eisenhower

Military Men in News At Home and Overseas

An assortment of servicemen is listed with assignments and backgrounds. Pvt Freeman J Brammer arrives in Alaska to join the Fourth Regimental Combat Team after basic at Fort Knox and Sofiea High School. Pvt Jerome I Bailey completes eight weeks of basic combat training at Fort Knox. Cpl Wellington S Johnson serves with the 24th Infantry Division in Korea after Fort Knox basic. three Raleigh County Army Reserves prepare for 24 months active duty including McCarthy and others. Sgt Virgil N Bolt Cpl Robert J Cooper and Cpl Noel O Meador volunteering for active duty report to Fort Knox. Cpl Elmer L Nagye recently on furlough from Fort Campbell. 1st Lt Harold H Wooddell stationed at Laughlin AFB Del Rio Texas training as jet pilot alongside international trainees under USA Metal Assistance Program.

Alaska Pvt Freeman J. Brammer Waldo Brammer Midway Fort Jackson S. C Army Fort Knox Sophia High School 24Th Infantry Korea Cpl Wellington S. Johnson Fayetteville Virgil N. Bolt Clayton St Beckley Robert J. Cooper Epperly Noel O. Meador Beaver 2048Th Service Unit Personnel Center Laughlin Air Force Base del Rio Tex Harold H. Wooddell Air Training Command Denmark Yugoslavia Belgium Netherlands United States Metal Assistance Program Wooddell

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