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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Oct 05, 1954
Page
4
Thought for today. The piece contemplates making the most of what remains and minimizing what passes, citing Sara Teasdale as the source of the guiding sentiment. It frames a reflective stance on appreciating present moments and prioritizing lasting impact.
Raleigh County would swap Little Beaver Park 450 acres to the state for Grandview State Park 878 acres. The plan envisions Little Beaver becoming a vacation park with cabins funded by revenue bonds, while Grandview would remain mainly day use without major new improvements unless more funds appear. County and state officials see the trade as favorable to Long-term recreation.
The London conference produced cautiously optimistic news for western nations agreeing on an instrument to bring West Germany into NATO without destabilizing Western Europe. Key hurdles include Franco German distrust and Saar status. arms control details remain, and East Germans’ future may be a flashpoint. The plan would bind Britain and the United States morally and strategically as France weighs fears and Moscow seeks to derail unity.
President Eisenhower, marking National Newspaper Week, praised the free press as essential to American life. He said the press informs citizens and lawmakers, offers facts and opinions for responsible governance, and that editors publishers and reporters deserve public support.
A speaker dismisses recent events and rival performance, claiming praise for flawless effort while voicing visible resentment toward ongoing changes and perceived faults. The remark frames confidence as a defense against external scrutiny and competition.
Gazette sports editor A L Shorty Hardman recalls the practice of recruiting and subsidization linked to Ken Shroyer during his time at Montgomery School and New River State College. Shroyer, later at Beckley College, drew praise and suspicion as stories of his fabuous career circulated among football circles.
Thomas J. Stafford recounts Shrover’s New River era with Russ Parsons as player coach and the 1920s practice of talent trading. He notes Parsons briefly used another player’s name to win a game against Holy Cross, describes distribution of play sheets at Montgomery station, and contrasts then and modern college football rules and rosters.
Beckley Newspapers Corporation publishes Raleigh Register evenings and Sunday morning with Western Virginia post office listings. The notice outlines subscription rates by mail and home delivery, carrier or distributor details, and tax rules.
Hollywood reports claim Judy Garland’s A Star Is Born premiere drew an unprecedented Hollywood crowd. 30,000 onlookers lined the sidewalks as stars like Clark Gable, Kay Spreckels, Rosemary Clooney, and Liberace attended. Mamie Van Doren sparked recall of Marilyn Monroe, while Bogart and Bacall teased plans to watch the World Series. The three hour film ended with a Coconut Grove party as industry luminaries celebrated Judy Garland’s comeback.
A collection of humorous observations and wry insights on life, manners, and modern quirks. Bits on bus drivers, dog versus cat traits, penny-pinching, aging, and social trends blend sharp humor with everyday psychology, capturing a midcentury urban sensibility.
A minister from Anderson Indiana prays for courage in fear and urges the Holy Spirit to guide nations into cooperation and peace, so wars cease and people’s fretting fears are replaced in Christ's name.
Washington debate erupts over Eisenhower administration plans for a broad inspectorate to monitor government employee conduct and outside activities. Officials insist the program targets job performance, while critics fear private life intrusion and secretive scope. The Washington Star highlights potential flaws and secrecy concerns.
Nixon and a RNC chairman insist McCarthy is not a campaign issue though Maine shows Catholic voters shifting against Republican lawmakers over anti communism. The piece argues the so called silent vote will decide, with Catholic resentments and Democrat strategy shaping outcomes and press coverage.
Peggy Kessinger reports on service members connected to Beckley and area. Cpl Kenneth K Lewis arrives at Inchon to join the First Marine Division, son of Mr and Mrs Kermit Lewis. William R Stroud reports to Naval Air Station Jacksonville for Attack Squadron 175. Cpl Dennis D Dawson serving in Korea with the Marine Corps, son of Mr and Mrs Sam L Dawson. 1st Lt Joseph Cook returns from Korea after earning a Bronze Star considerations. previously earned a mining engineering degree from VPI in 1952 and now pursuing a master’s at WVU. 2nd Lt Richard F Waid assigned as assistant finance and accounting officer at Fort Jackson, married to Mary Lane, with a young son, residing in Columbia S C.
Grandpappy Jenkins notes autumn officially arrives when sorghum is on buckwheat cakes while Georgia air cools live hogs in an air conditioned sty. Spring is clean up season but autumn brings Nature’s red yellow and purple masterpieces.
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