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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 06, 1956
Page
3
The piece argues that 1930s communists dubious tactics and anti government propaganda failed to erode American faith in politics. It praises Alben Barkley and insists on a robust two party system, asserting that good citizens exist in public office across parties and that elections are essential to American life.
Charleston fans celebrate the Senators improving from cellar-dwellers to a sixth-place finish after wins over Indianapolis. The move of the Detroit Tigers to provide talent is credited, along with strong community support through advance ticket sales and promotions, making Charleston a notable minor league baseball city.
West Virginians defend their morals after Wooster Ohio municipal judge Howard D. King insulted them by saying they bring their morals. The piece recalls Ohio gangsters and gambling, asserts West Virginia pride, and notes comparisons with Beckley and Huntington.
A compact directory fragment lists numerous mines coal companies and figures in Fayette County and surrounding areas. Entries include Kanawha Coal Co. Erekua Coal Co. Hawk's Nest Coal Co. Crescent Coal Co. Quinnimont Nuttallburg and related firms and people such as W. R. Johnson F. Faulkner and J. Nuttall.
A Fayetteville based weekly paper lists numerous local figures and trades in fields including notaries public physicians printers real estate saloons schools watchmakers and jewelers plus photographers and editors. The feature highlights figures such as H. W. Brazie editor and proprietor and J. W. Slaughter among others across towns like Ansted Lookout Raven's Eye and Oak Hill.
The Raleigh Register lists home delivery options and subscription prices for Beckley West Virginia and surrounding areas. Rates include daily and Sunday options with annual and six month terms plus a two percent sales tax and delivery terms.
Hollywood talk with Diana Dors and Gina Lollobrigida weighs charm against talent as Dors warns that beauty alone won’t ensure film work. Dors recalls pool party chaos in Hollywood and stresses actresses must prove ability beyond bosom appeal.
Case of Gwen R a 17 year old shy high school senior who seeks dating advice. The text promotes social tactics and psychology oriented goals for popularity, advising a casual stance with boys and focusing on self improvement. It adds brief factoids and a note on divorce remarriage rates.
The piece argues the average voter faces biased campaign rhetoric and traces living cost changes from 1943 to Eisenhower’s early presidency. It notes wartime controls, Taft and Truman clashes, OPA experiences, and price trends through wars and policy shifts, concluding with indirect credit controls under Eisenhower.
A prayer asks God to watch over students and drivers in Kansas City and urges traffic safety. It requests reverence for life, caution against haste, and protection for children in buses trucks and cars.
A column notes September gloom across roles from child to boss. It likens post vacation fatigue to spring fever and suggests a heavy snowfall as the cure, arguing the desire to swap lives fuels discontent before autumn busy season.
An Australian man is charged with murder after an argument over a cricket match escalated. Investigators say the case centers on a fatal confrontation amid tensions as players focus on the sport.
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