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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Oct 25, 1956

Page

2

Hungary's Student Pressure Prompts Calls for Reform and West Ties

Editorial review notes Hungary's student dissidents pressing for major changes under Imre Nagy. They demand non Communist parties in elections, press freedom, exile of Rakosi, reinstatement of Mindszenty, and withdrawal of Soviet troops. Nagy’s New Course era and its collapse are reviewed with a reminder of lingering Soviet forces in Hungary.

Hungary Poland Hungarian Communist Party Szabad Nep Imre Nagy Matyas Rakosi Central Committee Joseph Cardinal Mindszenty Russia Rakosi Stalin Lenin Georgi M. Malenkoy Nagy Communist Party Red Army Soviet Union Austria Austrian Rumania

Penny Profits and Mass Distribution Shift in Retail

A food chain association promotes the theme Feeding Millions For a Penny to highlight that many chains earn only about one penny profit per dollar of sales. The piece traces mass distribution as the driver of low unit profits yet high total gains, noting past era higher margins and the skepticism mass distribution faced. It credits mass production and distribution for vast savings and overall retail success.

Food Chain Association

Public Forum letters welcome readers' views

The Register invites signed letters on local or national issues for the Public Forum. Briefer submissions have a better chance of publication and may be condensed. Writers may request name deletion. The paper assumes responsibility for statements.

The Register Public Forum

Bug Dust By Lewis T Welch For C J Needy McQuade

The article notes a shift in American teenagers who increasingly act as a distinct economic and social group. It observes that teens choose most of their own clothing and personal items, with over 90 percent selecting their own shoes and apparel and many buying records radios cosmetics and more. It emphasizes changing parental roles in teen purchasing and independence.

Lewis T, Welch C. J McQuade

Slogan Vision Sparks Motorists’ Vitamin Push

Grandpappy Jenkins casts a new slogan More vitamins for mellower motoring while chatter ranges from a tight National League pennant race to a surge in American anglers. Canada faces odd car thefts as LA reports high altitude snow. A London doctor critiques beer prescriptions amid brewing medical controversy. Americans ride elevators more than 20 billion times yearly.

Jenkins London

Teens and Elvis era influence on youth culture and marketing

An opinion piece recalls the teen movement's evolution from a loosely organized youth culture to a heavily merchandised phenomenon driven by Elvis Presley era icons. It critiques parents, media, and advertisers for exploiting adolescents while urging continued supervision by adults.

Silvers seeks baby timing amid wedding hush up

New York social buzz notes Phil Silvers courting fatherhood after a blind date with Eve lyn Patrick and wedding plans with Freddie Fields. Margaret Whiting, fired from Copacabana by Jules Podell after a midnight show, defended her act as a compliment. Grace Kelly receives a black poodle gift to bring to Monte Carlo for her betrothal to a rival canine. Nanette Kutner wears an $80 mink hat to a party while Frank Fay keeps his patched Harvey suit.

New York Phil Silvers Freddie Fields Evelyn Patrick Phil Margaret Whiting Jules Podell Maggio Copa Maggie Grace Kelly Canella Monte Carlo Oliver Mickey Reopney Jane Kean Shirl Conway Sid Caesar U. of Michigan Zsa Zsa Nanette Kutner Frank Fay

The Sergeant Wants a Baby Copa Fires Margaret Whiting

A collage of celebrity gossip and show business notes from the era mentions The Sergeant Wants a Baby and Copa Fires Margaret Whiting in a Smithsonian joke while listing industry tidbits. Names include J J Shubert, Lehman Engel, Jackie Gleason, Bob Hope, Diana Dors, Rita Hayworth, Elvis Presley look alike Eddie Randall, Noel Coward, and Earl. The column brims with humorous asides, theater chatter, and social curiosities across New York and Hollywood.

The Worry Clinic Case on Bill K Aged 17

A psychologist analyzes a high school senior named Bill K who is 5 6 tall and a perceived behavior problem. The piece argues height does not define manhood and urges teens to seek legitimate self Improvement through academics, sports, or debate while avoiding shortcuts.

Bill K Bill Papa Glee Club

Model cars to have more window than roof tops

A news snip notes the motor car industry seems to be rising with brighter prospects. An English carpenter borrowed 35 cents to buy a soccer football peak ticket and then won 210000 dollars in a separate item. The piece asks whether he repaid the tiny loan.

Bob Mollohan Goes Far in 21 Years in WV Politics

Three part profile of Robert J. Mollohan Democratic nominee for governor of West Virginia. Describes his rise from washing machine salesman to congressman since 1932, his ambitious, extroverted nature, and his close ties to mentor Senator Matthew Neely. Notes his photogenic appearance, speaking ability, and strong support in the First District.

Bob Mollohan Hugh Maxweld Robert H. Mollohat Fairmont West Virginia Congress Bob Molohan Trish Calhoun County Bob Molohan Mollohan West, Virginia United States Matthew Mansfield Neely Math Neely Neely Bob Moohan First MoKohan Mollchan

Lady Pianist Turns North Pole Explorer

Peggy Keenan, a New York pianist and gold miner, plans to be the first woman to reach the North Pole as part of a 16 man scientific expedition next January led by her husband John Stanwell Fletcher. She owns 60 percent of Northwest Defense Minerals, Mining aims include columbium tantalum tungsten and titanium, with over a million dollars in annual metal output and a 50 year ore supply anticipated.

New York t—Pegey Keenan North Pole T Will John F. Stanwell-Fletcher Miss Keenan Arctic Alaska Los Angeles Black Hills South Dakota Peggy Miss Keen High Sierras Keenan Acta North Pote

Ben Alexander on screen and behind the scenes in Hollywood

Hollywood columnist notes Ben Alexander, once a child star and early Dragnet cast member, now plays a deputy in Pay the Devil and reflects on a 22 year return to film after a long career in radio and television. He recalls his 1930 All Quiet on the Western Front breakthrough and his rise with Universal and NBC.

Bob Thomas Hollywood Ben Alexander Frank Smith Dragnet Sgt Joe Friday Jack Webb Jeff Chandler Alexander Universal - International Webb H Owas NBC Ben D. W. Griffith Penrod Sam Universal Lewis Milestone Low Ayres

Prayer excerpt from Alfred N. Sayres in Lancaster

A brief daily prayer thanks God for life and blessings and asks for wisdom in using gifts unselfishly. Signed by Alfred N. Sayres, a Lancaster Pa professor of practical theology at Theological Seminary Evangelical & Reformed Church.

Jesus Christ Alfred N. Sayres Lancaster Theological Seminary Evangelical & Reformed Church

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