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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1955
Page
4
Editorial note presents a quotable proverb attributed to Saadi warning that greed or gluttony dulls spirituality. It emphasizes restraint and moral focus, framed as a reflective daily thought rather than opinion. The brief piece invites readers to consider inner discipline over indulgence.
Drew Pearson’s unfinished Sunday column accuses the Pentagon of secrecy and deception. He cites omitted General Motors contracts, a declassified Snark photo controversy, and the stamping of an overseas bases list to restrict reporting while earlier copies circulated freely.
March of Events outlines a cautious view of a single-virus cold vaccine as a preliminary success limited to ACP viruses with many more to study. It notes postal funding claims by Summerfield face Democratic critique over transfers and rate effects. It also describes the Navy’s automatic weather stations offshore Puerto Rico tracking hurricanes with unmanned 14 foot cylinders and radio beacons.
Air Force Vice Chief General White says the Air Force wants an atomic seaplane while Navy Secretary Thomas asserts the Navy has unique know-how in seaplanes. The dispute centers on whether such a craft should be developed by the Air Force or integrated with naval operations and ships.
On Halloween I believe in ghosts not goblins or witches but memories of childhood and candy. Christmas is for children, yet adults share the joy. I envy the make believe world of kids and long for that fear and wonder. We must strive to make the world better and walk a God guided path for happiness and peace.
A public notice from Beckley Newspapers Corporation outlines home delivery and subscription details for the Maleigh Register. It lists rates for daily and Sunday delivery, monthly and yearly plans, and notes the use of Associated Press content. It also mentions tax, address change procedures, and carrier independence.
A veteran writer recalls aging loyalties and a vivid reminiscence of Sherb Schulz, a late AP copy boy in 1928 Kansas City. He vividizes nights crossing a viaduct to fetch late news and a fascination with trains, cars, and a distant offer of a lift as memories blur with time.
Earl Wilson chronicles a night at the Metropolitan Club with Eva Gabor and Tyrone Power, noting seat shuffles and celebrity gossip. The column weaves in Noël Coward, Arlene Dahl, and a parade of stars attending parties, TV quips, fashion chatter, and backstage tallies from Hollywood and New York society.
A reflective prayer requests God to grant clean hearts and a steadfast spirit for daily duties. It asks for divine nearness in all events, peace for cares, unity in love and labor, and healing for the nations through the Spirit, attributed to Luther W. Youngdahl in Washington DC.
Military men with Dec 5 departure dates for 14 month Germany tours include M Sgt Carl C Kelly son of Mr and Mrs C C Kelly Sophia who recently visited home with wife. S Sgt Kelsey E Ruble spending 30 day furlough from Inchon Korea heading to Fort Bliss Texas. H Gonzales reported to Bainbridge for radioman training after navy recruit leave. Clarence Crumb promoted to private first class with the 23rd Infantry Division at Fort Robbe Canal Zone. George C Edwards gunner's mate first class aboard USS Robert Huntington. Barbara A Puntigan assigned to Marine Corps School Quantico. Pvt Sturgille H Brooks graduated from Signal School at Camp Gordon. Raymond N Underwood seaman recruit completed Bainbridge basic training. Cpl John H Bright Jr arrived Korea with First Marine Aircraft Wing Headquarters Squadron. Earl D Johnson graduated Construction Mechanic School at Port Hueneme and transferred to Port Lyautey Morocco.
A psychologist notes fears and superstitions in readers and contrasts childhood influences with adult courage. An emphasis on education over ignorance, anecdotes of witchcraft fears, and guidance to become emotionally mature. Readers are invited to write for booklets.
The page presents seven multiple choice questions on geography diplomacy taxation and politics. Questions cover Cyprus proximity to Greece and Turkey the age of George Humphrey relative to Eisenhower U N voting on Cyprus power steering car share, highway funding, Nixon versus Rayburn salaries, and Dave Beck identifying his union.
After a long discussion the note indicates a dispute between Turkey and Greece about a roughly fifteen percent measure. It mentions more than half and a figure of thirty five thousand dollars. It also references Teamsters in connection with the matter.
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