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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Oct 16, 1956

Page

2

Editorial Viewpoints on GOP Attitudes to Labor and Farmers

Editorial views criticized the Republican stance on unemployment and labor, citing statements by Eisenhower administration officials that glorify big business and downplay workers. It argues the party’s rhetoric masks anti-labor sentiment and warns of a Communist influence in unions, urging vigilance against a new labor realignment.

Detroit Howard Pyle Eisenhower ABC News Edward P. Morgan GOP Defense Wilson Labor Mitchell Harold Slassen Afl-Cio Douglas McKay Leonard Hall Frederick Coolidge Crawford McKay General Motors Cal Labor Movement Eugene Dennis New Times The Daily Worker Khrushchev C. P

Bug Dust And Piano Lives In An Old Memory

A reflection on the piano’s place in homes past, from upright pianos in golden oak to player pianos and baby grands, and how radio and TV diminished the instrument’s central status. Wayland Redden notes the rise of home organs as electronics shrink music furniture.

Lewis T. Welch C. J. “Needy McQuade Europe Wayland Reddden Jan Campbell Music Emporium Main St Mr. Redden

The Piano Fades From Home Life In Radio Era

A nostalgic reflection notes the decline of the family piano as radio and phonographs replace live music. Adults buy pianos for leisure, reducing kids’ practice time, and recitals vanish as space and changing tastes favor electronic entertainment over traditional instruments.

Annie Pie Sheridan Says A Romance Could Happen

A hatful of entertainment gossip from New York and Hollywood. Annie Pie Sheridan hints a romance could occur after the death of her former love, Steve Hannagan, in 1933. Other notes mention Grace Kelly, Liz Taylor, Jayne Mansfield, Mickey Rooney, and various backstage rumors from the film world.

Annie Pie Sheridan New York Steve Hannagan Steve Grace Kelly Gent Wash'n Ike Temple Texas Jayne ‘Mansfield Jayne Hollywood Buddy Adler Spyras Skoares

Candy vending in schools fuels debate on sugar and tooth decay

The psychologist Dr. George W. Crane discusses high school views on candy vending machines, noting many favor them for hunger relief while arguing sugar is not the sole cause of dental caries. He cautions against hasty, faulty generalizations and urges logic and debate in education.

Lois G Our Republic Lois George Washington Africa

Prayer of guidance and service from Wilmette minister

A Wilmette minister Charles M Crowe appeals for divine aid to avoid shoddy living and to pursue an upward life. He prays for courage strength and unselfish service in Jesus Christ.

Jesus Christ Charles M. Crowe Wilmette, Tl Wilmette Parish

You’re Telling Me A Wag of the World Sandwich Pun

A humorous snippet cites Grand pappy Jenkins claiming in certain countries horsemeat is a delicacy and jokes that the popular sandwich would be a nagburg er, a playful pun underlining cultural food debates.

Grandpappy Jenkins

Bermuda cedar misidentified as juniper unique to region

An item notes the Bermuda cedar is actually a unique juniper. It cites a statistic of over 40,000 aliens monthly attempting to enter the U S from Mexico and Canada who are turned back by border patrol. It also mentions Rhode Island’s official designation as State of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations.

United States Mexico Canada Border Patrol Rhode Island Rhode Island and Providence

H Bomb Issue May Not Grip Public Interest

Washington report notes Adlai Stevenson uses talks on ending H bomb tests to gain ground, while public awareness remains limited to a few nuclear scientists and certain officials. Eisenhower cites national security to avoid full disclosure, leaving voters to form opinions based on trust rather than complete information.

Washington UI Adlai Stevenson Stevenson Pacific United States Russia Eisenhower White House

Girl Engineer Admits Auto Repair Ignorance

Ruth Harlam, a project supervisor at American Machine & Foundry Co., leads 23 male engineers on Talos and Bomaré missile projects in Greenwich Connecticut. Born in Berlin, she holds four languages, works toward a engineering doctorate, and supports women in tech while hoping for peaceful uses of defense tech and broader science teaching duties.

Greenwich Conn America Ruth Harlam Miss Harlam American Machine & Foundry Co Berlin Natlam

March of Events Sets Attacks in Final Campaign Lap

Washington reports a pattern of attacks forming in both major parties as the campaign nears election day. Republicans stress the peace angle of their slogan while Democrats target Eisenhower personally and Bush off a broader anti one-party press line.

Central Press Association Washington GOP Eisenhower Richard M. Nixon Tisenshower Nixon Adlai E. Stevenson Bloomington Pantograph Stevenson Daily Press Adlai Price

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