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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Nov 30, 1956
Page
2
Remarks labeled as thought for the day quote President Garfield famed line about enduring life troubles. The note frames a reflective prompt on resilience and perspective in a public editorial context.
The article analyzes why a large share of eligible Americans did not vote in 1958, citing residence and citizenship barriers, racial intimidation in the South, institutional exclusions, literacy tests, and absentee voting limits. It notes that about one in five families changed residence and estimates millions were ineligible or discouraged from voting.
The AFL-CIO Committee on Political Education asserts labor gains in the new Congress despite losses in the presidential race supporting Stevenson-Kefauver. It argues the federation’s political arm will have more influence in the 65th Congress than in the 64th session.
The article notes Columbus sailed with 120 men across three ships on his first voyage of discovery. It cites fishermen and scientists calling herrings the most common fish and provides various statistics on 1955 US incomes, Japan silk exports, and global motor vehicles. It discusses COPE claims about labor victories influencing 1956 elections and Congressional voting records in union homes.
The Burlington Kentucky clipping recounts farmer Stanley Clifford’s dairy calf sale bill showing 30 cents owed after hauling and barn commission. A Disgusted Farmerette lampoons meat prices and high finance while critiquing mail-order pitches and calendar schemes.
New York gossip column notes Gleason refusing regular weekly shows despite CBS pay. Lydia Brazzi defends her weight. Don Ameche heads to Hollywood for ads. Tina Louise and the Duke of Imperia enter social scenes. Olivier visits hair salon and Elvis stories surface amid cafe chatter. Spike Jones jokes about sobriety and iced coffee.
Gossip column sketches Gleason and DeSoto show plans, Ava Gardner and Sinatra rumors, Marie Wilson CBS deal details, Gina Lollobrigida flying talk, and sightings of Rita Hayworth, Marilyn Monroe, and Nat King Cole. Numerous showbiz notes, theater moves, legal releases, and hotel rent shifts frame a busy New York gossip week.
Case notes a 21 year old mill worker Don and his girlfriend Anne. Anne worries about his lack of financial support for his parents and inability to contribute. The psychologist urges cautious marriage, stressing steady income, family support, life insurance, and evaluating his treatment of women.
A reader asks six items covering traffic accident causes on straight roads and the Taft Hartley act legality of mass picketing. Also compares split personality to schizophrenia, Washington roles for Folsom, state car tags with Peach State, and historical World Series wins by the American or National League teams.
James Marlow and ED Creagn report on campaign finance in Congress. They note past limits, loopholes allowing mass donations via multiple proxies, and the need for reform. A Senate Elections subcommittee led by Sen. McClellan and Sen. Gore weighs changes to the 1910 law to curb large contributions and close gaps.
A Dayton Ohio educational counselor Frank D Stutz asks in a prayer for divine guidance to see difficulty as husk covering opportunity. He urges believers to turn obstacles into chances with Christ’s help and courage.
New York report contrasts American and British pubs during a month long visit by Fred and Kathleen Eigen. They note husband wife pub teams in Britain, strict licensing, and a warmer club like atmosphere, with pubs checked back to birth and endorsed by multiple officials.
In a London pub, patron Perey humorously critiques the international scene. He claims Jordan will drop the friendship pact with Britain, easing regional conflict alignment, while labor and Conservative factions praise or criticize the US stance on Egypt and Suez. Local talk also ponders Eden's future amid Jamaica exile rumors and varying opinions.
Fragmentary notes reference a cabinet member related to Health Education and Welfare and mention Georgia and American League with partial figures. The text is unclear but suggests questions about percentages and a named government official.
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