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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Oct 04, 1954
Page
4
Local editorial discusses the six point comic code used by Santa Barbara distributors. It outlines rules against nudity excessive crime portrayal disrespect for authorities vulgar language divorce humor and ridicule of religious or racial groups. The piece urges parental scrutiny of children's comics.
The Winston-Salem Journal rails at two types of night highway offenders who fail to dim or reset their bright lights, calling them inconsiderate and dangerous. The piece questions if highway patrol should act rather than rely on verbal scolding to curb risky driving.
Readers may submit brief letters on local state or national issues for publication. Names may be withheld on request, and the newspaper reserves the right to condense letters.
In Beckley, Mrs. Murphy and Mrs. O'Toole joke about lie detectors for elections and public life while noting Father John Halpin's upcoming move to Wellsburg. They praise the priest's character and recount a playful exchange about honesty and town wit before the farewell reception at St. Francis Church.
Beckley News publishes BECKLEY NEWSPAPERS CORPORATION material with Associated Press content. Subscriptions vary by period and service, with West Virginia tax added. Delivery terms note independent contractor carriers and responsibility limitations.
Barbara Marciano, wife of Rocky Marciano, endures tension and loneliness during Rocky’s training and fight night with Ezzard Charles. She discusses phone absence, worries over his injuries, church rituals, and a strict dressing room ban for women while awaiting the fight’s conclusion and Rocky’s return.
Special to Central Press summarizes McCarthy’s doubt about the finality of investigations. It traces past probes from 1950 through 1953, noting the Army-McCarthy hearings’ impact and potential future inquiries as political strategists discuss November elections. The piece discusses Democratic chances, labor union opposition to GOP policies, and calls to repeal the Taft-Hartley act amid campaign dynamics.
New York report notes that J Fred Muggs stars with over 100 suits while snubbing the top 10 list. Leo Ullman argues dressers are shaped by wealth and fame. he outlines a $147.50 wardrobe and discusses shifts in American men's fashion, from slimmer suits to broader urban trends.
A short devotional prayer asks for grace to face things not to liking without losing temper. It seeks self possession and transformation into Christlikeness through the Holy Spirit, attributed to Paul S. Wright of Portland Oregon and First Presbyterian Church.
Washington reflects on the Oppenheimer case three months after the AEC barred him from atomic secrets. Authors Shepley Blair argue the U S lagged in the hydrogen bomb and blame Oppenheimer, while defenders like Gordon Dean and Norris Bradbury dispute the charges.
Victorian tone frames a political muddle as Army Counselor John G. Adams probes a map while subcommittee staff director Francis Carr alleges blackmail involving figures like Pvt. G. David Schine and Senator Joseph R. McCarthy in a high stakes inquiry.
Hollywood buzz centers on Helen Hayes at Huntington Hartford Theater and Mary Martin in Peter Pan. Judy Garland’s comeback Oscar week uplifts the town as Betty Hutton teases retirement after Las Vegas. The new A Star Is Born win pleases fans with key scenes and Garland’s performance plus Arlen and Gershwin tunes.
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