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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Oct 24, 1956

Page

13

Mr Fixit Convinced Adlai By Conducting Novel Campaign

Libertyville coverage profiles Richard Rowan known as Mr Fixit in Adlai Stevenson’s campaign caravan. A 27 year old former sea cook and water ski instructor, Rowan’s persistence helped secure a role with Stevenson after a river of letters, a mobile proclaiming Stevenson needs Rowan, and Blair’s eventual payroll placement. The piece notes Stevenson aides’ cautious staff changes and logistical quirks, with ragged news relations and funding gaps cited as causes of caravan missteps.

Libertyville U.A Mr. Fixit Adlai ‘E. Stevenson Richard Rowan Stevenson Rowan William McCormick - Blair Blair Phyliss Gustafson Leagt Chicago Monterey Calif University of California At Los Angeles Europe Paris Publiity Clayton Fritchey William Rivkin Altoona Johnstown

Bridey Murphy case haunts Virginia Tighe and family

In Pueblo Colorado Virginia Tighe and her husband Hugh discuss life after the Bridey Murphy phenomena. Hypnosis details from Morey Bernstein’s book have brought unwanted publicity, mixed reaction from relatives and offers to profit from the story, which the couple largely rejects while valuing privacy and family.

William J. Barker Denver Post, Inc Pueblo Cole Virginia Tight America Ruth. Simmons Bridey -Murphy Morey Bernstéin Ruth Virginia Ireland Bridey’ Murphy Tighe Belmont Hugh Teresa’ Wright Ruth Simmons O“T Chicago Air Force Automobile Agency Ginnie Bernstein Tigher Bridey Murphy Virginia Tighe Tighes Celia Bernstein Morey Celia Colorado Springs Bridey Mie Marcy Hugh Tigha

Beckley Debuts New Street Flusher Cleanup

Mayor A K Minter reports Beckley’s streets were washed for the first time with the new street flusher Tuesday between 3 and 7 am. The main business district received cleaning on the inaugural trip.

Origin of the universe and stars sparks new theory

March of Science reports a shift from the big bang idea to a stellar evolution model. Astronomers and nuclear scientists say stars condense from hydrogen clouds, forge heavier elements, and eject metals into space, enriching later generations and possibly creating Earth-like planets. Observations from Caltech and Palomar support this corrosive cycle of star birth and death.

Alton L. Blakeslee Starey Science Pasadena Calif Earth California Institute of Technology Mé. Wilson and Palomar Observatories

Socialist candidate scoffs at prosperity in Reading

Reading attorney Darlington Hoopes, Socialist presidential candidate, denounces poverty amid plenty in the United States. He cites 1954 census figures showing the poorest 20 percent receiving less than 3 percent of income, urging public ownership and democratic management to end inequality and poverty. Hoopes predicts a future political realignment within ten years.

Sreading Darlington Hoopes United States Clalus Hoopes America Norman Thames Thomas U.S Socialist Party Compmuniem Asia Europe Africa Latin Tts Wisconsin

Stop Pain of Piles At Home

An at home treatment promises fast relief for piles with a new stainless formula called Pazo. It claims instant pain and itching relief, internal and external, using medically proven ingredients from Crora Laboratory. The ad cites rapid soothing action and healing promotion, urging readers to obtain the ointment from druggists.

Shawn Pazo Tredamark Crora Laborator Healihger

Rockefeller windfall would reshape Morrilton schools

Morriston Arkansas superintendent V Boren describes a miraculous dinner with Winthrop Rockefeller who offered to fund a model educational system for Morrilton. Plans call for a 12 million dollar project including a new elementary school and curriculum enrichment, transforming 14 local schools by 1960 with one high school and consolidations, raising questions about integration and funding conditions.

Morriston Ark Morrilton Rockefeller Rockerfeller Boren Arkansas Bob Harrris Rockefelters

Old Fashioned Honesty urged by Philadelphia attorney

Philadelphia attorney J Harry LaBrum urged a return to old fashioned honesty and less suing after automobile accidents. He spoke to the Mid Atlantic Regional Meeting of the American Bar Association, blaming docket congestion on insured-driver cases. He called for citizens to acknowledge fault when due and praised a Pennsylvania arbitration plan for reducing suits.

Philadelphia Baltimore J. Harry LaBrur The American Bar Assn Lanyone LaBrum Pennsylvania

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