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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 1956
Page
2
A brief editorial note reflects on religion as a personal business and faith as blessedness. The quote by IL G. J. Adam suggests that making religion one’s central concern leads to spiritual rewards, framing daily thought with a religious-ethical lens.
The piece ponders national debt liquidation amid inflation, wage hikes in steel and coal sectors, and whether inflation will erode the dollar to offset the $272 billion debt. It questions debt origins from Depression era and WWI borrowings, urging policy to ease Americans’ burdens while noting wage-cost dynamics and consumer price pressures.
A Nashville Tennessean reporter, Charles Fortenay, won a blue ribbon with a smeared upside down canvas entered as a prank. The reproduction in color suggests an abstraction titled The Profundity of Incompetence, drawing crowds and Praising its ambiguous meaning while linking to Sunset over Kissam Hall and missing persons.
An advertising piece from the Association of American Soap and Glycerine Producers pitches soap for 52 uses beyond cleaning. It claims soap can disable miller moths when wet, stop squeaks, grease drawers, seal leaks, and even be used as a blunt weapon in fiction, highlighting its versatile but odd promotional angle.
LEWIS T. WELCH welcomes about 2000 West Virginia Baptists arriving for the 91st anniversary of the state association in Beckley. He chronicles Baptist history from 17th century Confessions through Pilgrims and Roger Williams, praising religious liberty and Baptist missions while offering a warm local welcome.
In a frenetic wrap of showbiz chatter, Frank Fay heckles a Mantle moment at the Lambs Club while Sal Maglie groans at Ann Miller’s TV rehearsal. The column names Duke Robi Young Judy Garland Sid Luit and new NBC boss Draw Berkowitz among the stars at a Colony checkroom scene. Pageants, marriages, and Broadway chatter follow, with Margot Sullavan relocating, Don Larsen’s no hitter, and Earl Wilson’s gossip columns capturing late 1950s glitter and gossip.
Washington report notes Adlai Stevenson maintains a double campaign of speeches and written policy statements on health education and aging. He relies on field specialists and Washington experts to clarify aims, but most ideas reiterate existing or previously proposed federal programs, not brand new plans, with unspecified total costs.
New York actress Siobhan McKenna, lauded for her Joan in St Joan, speaks of dream Ireland farm with 40 acres, no pigs, and plans to retire there after Hamlet. She values cows and horses, loves acting, and notes fame comes with Hollywood offers challenging her present.
Clark K aged 23 an engineering graduate contemplates leaving factory work for a sales territory despite fear of meeting strangers. The psychologist argues cold sweat signals growth and urges facing stage fright now while young, noting sales can be a great career for capable, determined individuals.
The article argues salesmanship powers every professional field from dentistry to insurance. It cites Dr Charles Kendall on needing 500 patients for a busy practice and compares job security in sales to other careers. It warns against chasing greener pastures and promotes a booklet on modern advertising and safe psychology.
A humorous column riffing on odd trivia and long ago dates. Mentions Sam Merino and Zadok Daskopf, references San Marino’s ancient age and questions about pre 1806 party songs. Keeps a playful, quick-fire tone.
Hollywood veteran Raymond Hatton marks 45 years in movies with a latest role as a grizzled buffalo hunter in Pawnee. He recalls joining films after vaudeville in 191, working with Cecil B. DeMille and stars like Mary Pickford and Wally Reid, and aging with a busy career amid the changing industry.
A devotional prayer urging love for God over family and idols. Authored by evangelist Kirby Page of La Habra California, urging worship through Christ and protection from idolatry.
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