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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Oct 02, 1956
Page
2
The piece critiques Adlai Stevenson remarks on the draft as wasteful and argues his campaign shows opportunism. It questions his lack of constructive defense plans if conscription ended and mocks the notion of drastic measures such as assassination of Molotovs, Khrushchev and Co.
The Charleston Daily Mail questions state employee campaign contributions and the idea of job insurance. The piece argues against overpaid public servants while noting workers may seek ease through the payroll, urging caution against excessive uses of public funds and political influence.
The North Carolina Attorney General rules it is lawful to sing hymns while driving within town limits. The comment suggests such religious song could be officially permissible amid typical traffic conditions. Briefly Speaking notes Republicans avoid using Democrat as an epithet.
A statewide campaign piece discusses the role of political insiders and advisers, focusing on James Donohoe and other influential figures. It argues that governors increasingly rely on trusted aides, diminishing the power of traditional constitutional offices in West Virginia.
In Nashville and Tupelo the Elvis craze splits opinion while Judy Garland captivates New York with a one hour forty minute Palace show. The crowd includes stars like DiMaggio and Brando as Garland delivers a restrained set, contrasting with the current Elvis fever.
Roger B. aged 32 complains that his school grades are the same for all pupils, arguing merit rewards matter. He criticizes leveling by plan and cites Edison and Olympic scores to defend individual excellence and against Communism. He warns that equal pay or marks destroy motivation and favors Russia.
The Prince of Berar, aged 46, sues his father the Nizam of Hyderabad over control. Old dispute spills into public view as royal authority and succession questions surface amid family contention and legal action.
Washington UK The first month of the presidential campaign is over with five weeks remaining. The race is calmer than in 1952 as Kefauver and Stevenson target bread and butter issues, farmers, small business, pensions, schools, and teachers. Eisenhower shifts from quiet to more speeches as Nixon’s past taint lingers while Kefauver energy drives campaigns across many locales.
Architect Victor Gruen suggests removing automobiles from business centers to restore pedestrian streets by the end of the century. He envisions underground delivery traffic, surface-only pedestrians, limited shuttles, and air conditioned roofed streets, with buses accessing the pedestrian zone.
Elizabeth V Hallanan of Charleston West Virginia writes to The Register correcting editorial remarks on jury service for women. She explains juries cannot impose overnight detentions except in felony cases and notes exemptions for mothers with young children may be added if the amendment passes.
A Medford Oregon minister Raymond E Balcome of First Methodist Church offers a prayer asking God to bring light into lives. He prays for those doubting tempted burdened by life to find sunshine, refreshment, and inspiration in Jesus Christ.
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