Kennedy perceived as man of destiny by Raleigh Democrats
The Raleigh Tri County Democrats praised U S Senator John F Kennedy after a Charleston fundraiser, noting his leadership, vision, and sincere demeanor. Critics warned against religious bias, yet Kennedy was hailed as a capable public servant whose potential nomination could enrich America.
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U.S
John F. Kennedy
Massachussetts
Charleston
Senate
White House
Raleigh
Tri- County
Kennedy
America
Family questions what it meant to be young
Hal Boyle portrays a chorus of teens and parents in a humorous collage of dialogue about money curfews chores dating and life in youth. The piece contrasts modern teen needs with parental memories and echoes the generational gap through playful vignettes set against everyday family life.
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New York
National Newspaper Week Stresses Free Press Roles
The piece advocates National Newspaper Week Oct 15–21 and defends a free press as democracy’s watchdog. It argues newspapers inform citizens, uphold integrity, and resist censorship while highlighting global threats to press freedom in Turkey and South Korea.
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United States
C. W. Brown
Oconomowoc
Wis
Enterprise
Turkey
Near East
South Korea
Freedom
Sixty Nine Candles On Ike’s Birthday Rise In Popularity
The piece notes President Eisenhower turning 69, the oldest incumbent except for three earlier presidents. It compares his rising White House popularity with counterparts like Washington and the other popular early 20th century leaders, and observes how post-presidency regard differs for Hoover and Truman as they reach ages 75 and 85.
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Eisenhower
White House
Washington
Harry S. Truman
Herbert Hoover
Truman
World Today Commies Turning Capitalists
The Soviet Union under Khrushchev shows signs of shifting toward consumer capitalism as it pressures bureaucrats to deliver shoes, clothing, and television, introducing material self interest and installment buying to boost production and living standards, aiming to stabilize the regime through a more consumer oriented economy. This push, seen in press, speeches, and consumer demonstrations, reflects impatience with shortages and a belief that well fed, property owning citizens will be more conservative and less prone to risk for ideological glory.
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Willial L. Ryan
Associated Press
Soviet Union
Nikita Khrushchev
Khrushchev
United States
Moscow
America
Vladivostok
Raleigh Register Publication and subscription details
Beckley Newspapers Corporation operates the Raleigh Register with offices in Beckley and Hinton West Virginia. The notice lists editors J J McQuade and routine AP news use, charges, and delivery terms including carrier and distributor responsibilities.
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West Virginia
Beckley Newspapers Corporation
Prayer For Today By W Dale Oldham
A brief prayer of gratitude to God for creation and daily blessings. The text thanks the heavenly Father for mountains lakes prairies oceans birds and children pride in recognizing God’s guiding hand through Christ. Signed by W Dale Oldham Anderson Indiana minister Park Place Church of God.
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God
Christ
W. Dale Oldham
Anderson
Indiana
Park Place
Church of God
Farmers say safety could cut farming costs
East Lansing reports a Michigan Farm Bureau survey showing average farm accident costs around 700 dollars in property loss. Ten percent of 6,000 members had accidents. property losses totaled 70,000 dollars, medical bills 50,000 dollars, and injuries costing thousands of labor hours.
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Lansing
Mich
Michigan Farm Bureau
Hypothetical West Virginia teacher profile by WVEA director
Harold Lambert of the WVEA portrays a composite West Virginia teacher. The imagined woman is about 46, married, with children, active in public service and charities, and employed in public schools with a mix of modern and aging facilities. She earns modestly below some skilled trades, lives in a small town, drives a low priced car, and faces high income tax with dependents.
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Harold Lambert
WVEA
West Virginia
West Virginia Education Association
Mountain State
Boards of Education
Salt Licks and Orchard Protection Art Draws Prize
Junior Editors quiz explains salt needs in humans and animals and the use of artificial salt licks to protect orchards. A drawing of a boy making an artificial lick is included, Gail McCarley of Hickory wins $10 for the question.
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United States
Deer Lick
Gail McCarley
Hickory
N. C
Beckley
Eskimo donation aids Greek missionary work in Greece
The Alaska Eskimos contributed to American missionary efforts in Greece after viewing a film about the Macedonian Bible Institute at Katerini. They sent funds and expressed prayers for Greece in a letter to the mission group. Brig Gen Albrecht von Mutius of West Germany toured US bases to inspect chaplaincy. The Sydney horse racing season opened with church services marking a century of racing in Australia.
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New York
Greece
Spiros Zodhiates
American Mission To Greeks, Inc
Macedonia
Macedonian Bible Institute
Katerini
Washington
West Germany
Albrecht von Mutius
United States
Sydney
Australia
Lanza's death tale and showbiz chatter from Rome to Hollywood
Inside story on Mario Lanza's death, diet and champagne, doctors' warnings, and his Rome life. ABC interview with Peter Lind Hayes and Mary Healy recalls Lanza's voice, wealth rumors, dogs Menasha and Skutnick, and friendship with Hayes. Also notes on Desilu Revue, Desi and Lucille, and other showbiz snippets.
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New York
Mario Lanza
Peter Lind Hayes
Mary Healy
ABC
Rome
Mario
Zsa
Gabor
Lanza
Pontiac
Menasha
Skutnick
Hayes
Marfa
Tex
Koussevitsky
Gigli
Hollywood
Desi
Lucille
Desilu
Dick Kallman
Georgine Darcy
Carole Cook
Johnny O'Neill
Desilu Studios
Bank Burglars Dig Through Raleigh Vault After 50 Years
Beckley police report burglars drilled through the Bank of Raleigh brick vault wall and opened the large steel safe with about $200 stolen after the time lock. The incident left little damage and occurred during a 50 years ago timeline. Marriage licenses list six couples including Milton Stover with Virgie A Tolbert and I O Dickens with Eva L Brown.
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Cora Haynes
W. P. Hurt
Myrtle Williams
Sadley D. Mandeville
Ollie May Smith
Mason M. French
Ohio College of Dentistry
Two Hour Beckley Charleston Game Proclaimed Holiday
Beckley Mayor A Z Lilly issues a holiday proclamation for the two hour window when Beckley and Charleston meet at Woodrow Wilson Field. The state faces conflicting NRA enforcement act rulings, with Judge B F Howard deeming it unconstitutional and Judge C M Ward upholding state police power. The higher courts must decide.
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Beckley
Charleston
Woode
Wilson
A. Z. Lilly
B. F. Howard
McDowell County
C. M. Ward
Raleigh Circuit Court
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Brooks & Finley, Inc
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Bing Crosby
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Gary
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Chicago Consumers Mart of America
Jay Lawrence
Joe Adonis
Naples
Cary Grant
Betsy Drake
Abe Attell
Sugar Ray Robinson
Ray
Basilio
Shelley Winters
George Sanders
N. Y
London
Adam and Eve
Mamie van Doren
Playboy Magazine
Barry Coe
Norway
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Mimi Hines
Ford and
Hines
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Robert Q. Lewis
Central Park
Bobby Colt
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