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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Nov 29, 1955

Page

4

Editorial Review on One Fund Versus Community Chest

Thought for Today and analysis discuss Intellect talent and genius like murder will out. The piece explains the rise of United Funds as a single annual solicitation replacing Community Chests. It contrasts Big Six independence with federation aims and notes how national groups handle budgets, revenue, and local partnerships in united drives.

C. Simmons Beckley Beckley Hotel United Federated Fund United Fund Movement Community Chest United Funds United Fund American Red Cross Big Six American National Red Cross National Tuberculosis Association American Cancer Society National Foundation For Infantile Paralysis National Association For Crippled Children Sister Kenny Foundation Infantile Paralysis Foundation Cancer and Heart Societies National Associations For Tuberculosis and For Crippled Children

Health insurance code eyed by state regulators in NYC

State insurance commissioners meet in New York City on Thursday to consider a code of honest advertising for more than 500 health insurance companies. The code aims to curb deceptive practices in sales talks and promotions across all media and could strip a violator of the right to sell in that state.

New York City United States Federal Trade Commission

Weather signs and Thanksgiving reflections in one column

A humor filled column mocks weather signs from experts and links to a Thanksgiving meditation on blessings. It notes quirks like a squirrel tail and groundhog shadows, then shifts to gratitude from the Journal of Soil and Water Conservation for air water earth seed blossom dawn and justice, kin and mind.

Journal of Soil and Water Conservation Magazine

Beckley Newspapers subscription rates and policy notes

Be sure to include old and new addresses for changes. Published by Beckley Newspapers Corporation, the notice lists mail rates for Beckley West Virginia and Hinton Virginia editions, with taxes and terms. It covers home delivery options, weekly and monthly prices, and carrier responsibility disclaimers.

Beckley Newspapers Corporation Beckley W. Va Hinton West Virginia Aseoess Cabbecica Bae

Union Merger Packs Big Political Punch

New York dispatch profiles George Meany as he champions AFL CIO merger to expand labor power economically and politically. He argues unions boosted prosperity by rising purchasing power and says the merged federation will pursue the forward march of American labor with safeguards against overreach.

Norman Walker New York Afl-Cio George Meany Meany AFL CIO The John L. Lewis Teamsters Dave Beck AFL and Cio Walter Reuther

Gloria Vanderbilt to Wed Sidney Brill? Friends Say

A New York gossip column notes Gloria Vanderbilt is seen favoring marriage to TV director Sidney, ex husband of Rita Gam. It mentions other Hollywood antics, party scenes, and celebrity chatter about weddings, premieres, and holiday humor.

Gloria Vanderbilt New York Sidney Rita Gam

Worry Clinic Case Q 307 on a Son’s Crisis and a Drunken Mother

In this case 18 year old Jack D reports his mother’s escalating alcoholism and family tension. The psychologist notes the mother’s menopause fears and the father’s denial, urges treatment and family dynamics, and offers a booklet on menopausal complexes. Also included is a biographical note on George H. Coppers, born 1902, president of National Biscuit Co, stressing management communication.

Jack D George H. Coppers New York City National Biscuit Co Fordham

Few Cowboys Could Hit Side of a Barn

New York feature surveys the legendary gunfighter myth with quotes from Herbert O. Brayer and others. It notes many cowboys were poor shots, preferring rifles, and cites 19th century incidents where gunmen failed to hit targets, while professional shooters and lawmen often fared better.

Herbert O. Brayer Brayer Texas Charles Goodnight Jim Shaw Wyoming Stock Growers Assn Dodge City Kansaloon U.S Marshall Timothy Tooms Dakotas Buck Rogers

Thanksgiving timing and U S political trivia quiz

Answers cover whether Pilgrims celebrated in November, who brings impeachment charges, if any state has most land owned by the federal government, the share of Jewish millionaires, which states hold most electoral votes, bed allocation for tuberculosis, and wattles in poultry among other options.

U.S Senate House Attorney General Supreme Court Ohio Pennsylvania Illinois California Texas

Military Men in News At Home and Overseas

Pvt. Dennis F. Bedwell graduates from The Southeastern Signal School Camp Gordon Ga training to install operate and maintain field power units He will receive about 14 days leave may return to Fort Jackson for eight weeks infantry training or join another Army school Airman 2c James R Farley serves in Sage Brush exercise stationed Pope AFB Fort Bragg with wife Juanita Blevins in Alexandria Va Army Specialist 3 Cloyd H Lambert plays football in Japan on IX Corps Bearcats Northern Command conference MP with 212th MP Co former Mullens High School student born Corinne

Southeastern Signal School Camp Gordon Pvt Dennis F. Bedwell Manda Bedwell Fireco 101St Airborne Division Fort Jackson Pope Air Force Base Fort Bragg N. C Juanita Blevins Alexandria Japan IX Corps Army C. Cloyd H. Lambert Roby C. Lambert Corinne

Airman Mullens Begins Jet Mechanic Training at Amarillo Base

Airman 3 C Robert Kes ter Mullens, son of Adam Mullens of Mabscott, began studying to be a jet mechanic at Amarillo Air Force Base Texas after enlisting at Beckley Recruiting Station on June 17 1955. He trained at Sampson Air Force Base New York and arrived at Amarillo September 13. He previously attended Woodrow Wilson High School.

Amarillo Air Force Base Tex Robert Kes Beckley Sampson Air Force Base N. Y Amarillo Woodrow Wilson High School

Pvt Bobby W Farley Participates in River Crossing Drill

Pvt Bobby W Farley of Company M 86th Regiment 10th Infantry Division takes part in a river crossing exercise in Germany. The event includes a tactical bivouac pre dawn crossing and assault against simulated enemy forces. He joined the Army in December 1954 trained at Fort Riley Kansas and arrived in Europe in July 1956.

10Th Infantry Division Germany Bobby W. Farley Hazel Farley Sophia Fort Riley Kaw Europe

Pvt Dennis Acord Assigned to Fort Jackson Training

Pvt Dennis C Acord of Bolt South Carolina is assigned to Company A 501st Infantry at Fort Jackson for eight weeks of basic training. He is the son of Mr and Mrs Anthony L Acord. At the completion of the initial training phase further assignments will follow.

501St Airborne Infantry Regiment Fort Jackson S.C Pvt Dennis C. Acord Anthony L. Acord Bolt

Prayer Text by C. Baker Peale in Kansas City Church

A quotation from Kansas City minister C. Baker Peale asking for deeper meaning and a life centered in God. The prayer seeks divine guidance to dispel darkness and aims toward the invisible goal in Jesus name.

God Jesus C. Baker Peale Kansas City, Mo Bethel A. M. E. Church

Americans say Russians lag in farming and culture

A U.S. farm delegation returning from Russia claims Russians are a century behind in farming and music, joking about oats and a pompous Red Army march past Lenin's tomb to a popular tune.

Russia U. S Red Army Lenin Mays Bellene

Objections to House Actions Discussed by Senate Leaders

The exchange covered four questions about House actions and Senate review. Respondents answered: 1. Wrong. 2. Charges brought by the House heard by the Senate. 3. Yes. 4. About 20 percent. 9. California and Pennsylvania each. 6. Fewer. 7. All of them.

House Senate California Pennsylvania

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