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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1956
Page
2
A concise reflection quotes Franklin on religion and human wickedness. The piece muses on moral behavior when faith is present or absent, offering a thought provoking if-contrasted perspective on virtue and belief.
Local safety advocates launch Raleigh County Highway Safety Council chaired by State Police Sergeant W E Webb to promote driving safety. Members will assess accident causes, reduce fatalities and property damage, with free membership cards soon available to pledge support.
A portrait of the pharmacist as a community health ally. The piece describes the pharmacist as a scientist on the corner and a well trained, registered professional who collaborates with doctors, nurses, and hospital staff. It emphasizes stocking drugs, assisting physicians, and serving the public with friendship and skill. It notes President Eisenhower’s National Pharmacy Week tribute.
Scientists led by Edmund Schulman at Arizona University studied bristlecone pines and sequoias to read a 40 century weather record in tree rings. The work links drought cycles to Mesa Verde’s abandonment and extends climate history back to the dawn of the Christian era. It notes bristlecones push the timeline 2000 years further and mentions jai alai origins and rattlesnake aging.
The New York Times October 9 analysis by Leo Egan and team argues West Virginia leans Democratic this year. It portrays state politics, economics, and social outlook with detailed questioning and research.
The Times critiques Governor Marland's conduct and Chap man Revercomb's conservative Senate record while noting Sixth District Congressman Byrd's cautious stance. It suggests West Virginia may shift political loyalties in 1956, threatening Governor Mollohan and favoring Cecil Underwood, yet editors misread the state's unique dynamics and outsider assessments.
Hollywood star Michael Rennie names Ava Gardner Dorothy Dandridge Anita Ekberg Eva Gabor and others as his ten most beautiful women. He adds Marlene Dietrich Sophia Loren Grace Kelly and Eva Gabor again as memorable selections with remarks on age and allure. The piece mixes celebrity chatter, sightings, and social notes from New York society and show business pages.
Daisy McBroom, 83, longtime Sunday school teacher in an Indiana town, inspired many through 60 years of church service. A letter from Judy Crane to Daisy highlights Daisy's influence, and the piece urges joining the League of the Golden Pen to write appreciative letters, starting in churches and clubs.
A Washington D C minister Carl Heath Kopf of First Congregational Church offers a daily prayer of thanks for farmers storekeepers cooks and friends who bring light through trouble and for Jesus who gives life purpose.
The piece jokes about an enormous solar explosion likened to a billion atom bombs. It notes astronomers’ figures and then pivots to a playful aside about the sun being temperamental. The column also mentions that early watch springs were sometimes made from hog bristles.
Hal Boyle rounds up odd facts from mail and eavesdropping across topics from Lord Kitchener’s fear of cats to infant sizes, word origins, suicide notes psychology, cancer fears, Burbank fruit varieties, voting ages, Teddy Bear toy loan, disease stats, and animal trivia. The piece blends curiosity and humor with quick, factual snippets.
The piece argues Madison Avenue transcends place as a symbol and the ad business drives the economy. It contrasts harsh fiction stereotypes with real work, notes high expense accounts and pressures, and describes agency culture, training, and the demand for psychological testing of new staff.
Editorial notes Eden faces strong Labour pressure for UN control of the Suez Canal while conservatives split with a 100 member back-bench Suez Group. Polls show Labour gaining, Liberals rising after Clement Davies's resignation. Bevan reemerges as Labor treasurer ahead of potential Foreign Secretary role.
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