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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 1955
Page
2
The column presents a pithy meditation from Massinger on true dignity. It asserts that real dignity does not arise from status and remains intact even if honors fade, inviting readers to reflect on inner worth beyond external titles.
United States officials say the October meeting of the Big Four foreign ministers could reveal whether the Soviet front is genuine. They warn that allies may be lulled by Kremlin cordiality before full exposes of Moscow aims, risking false security for both nations and Americans. Congress members visiting Moscow may share in the push for openness despite doubts.
Secretary Ezra Taft Benson travels in Europe seeking new outlets for U S crop surpluses. Through mid 1955 the Agriculture Department projected 8.5 billion in farm products held or pledged, with Congress urging 1.5 billion in sales abroad over three years and ICA guidance to dispose by loan or gift. Benson noted only 1 million of 8 million surplus cotton bales would be offered in early 1956, signaling interest in markets behind the Iron Curtain.
The Weather Bureau dismissed Senator Scott's idea to use atomic weapons against hurricanes as unwise. Eisenhower advisory weather control committee, chaired by retired Capt. Howard T. Orville, evaluates potential weather manipulation from A bombs, including possible use to mitigate tornadoes and scatter storms, though details remain secret.
Literary guide review of Thomas Hal Phillips fourth novel The Loved and the Unloved as a stark study of a sharecropper’s son facing execution for murder. The piece notes a dramatic prologue twist where an executioner shoots himself, leaving the state with a death sentence uncarried out, and surveys the author’s strengths and limits in portraying class, race, and ambition.
The article states that a whale is not a fish and describes it as giving birth and suckling its young, with the claim it outlives other animals and has the largest brain. It also reports a telephone language test finding Italian as the most easily understood language.
Central Press reports quiet worries among Washington supporters of Senator Walter F. George over a possible challenge by former Georgia Governor Herman Talmadge in the Democratic primary. The piece notes George’s long service, age questions, and Talmadge’s rising campaign style, alongside Frances Bolton’s view of a quiet revolution in state led policies and a separate note on unmanned satellite legality and the need for international accord.
Case notes patient Rachel M age 23 worried her baby might inherit syphilis from her husband who later tested positive and was treated. The psychologist Dr Crane explains inherited disease differs from infection and that babies are not born with syphilis. He urges testing and reassures that germ diseases are not inherited while some non germ impairments may be.
New York gossip notes that Abbe Lane and Xavier Cugat, married three years, plan a European stay as Cugat tours with his band. Abbe discusses work in Italy and Spain, potential TV series with Cugat, and the couple’s ongoing partnership.
A compact trivia quiz asks which depreciation percent fits a new car list price, which country has rising newspaper sales, when Stevenson will decide candidacy, cotton prices in 1932, who summered Castel Gandolfo, typical MLB game length, and Tamany Hall’s leader’s ethnicity.
Hollywood director John Huston discusses upcoming films including Moby Dick and potential releases with Warner Bros. He plans to dubbing in London, return to Galway Ireland for a sprawling 60 acre estate, and notes the benefit of roots for his two young children as he favors the home for stability and writing.
Nate Halpern founder and promoter of Theatre Network Television plans closed circuit TV networks to televise paying theater audiences and large corporate events. He says conventions cost firms up to a million yearly and TV can convey messages faster to employees and stockholders. Halpern cites past demonstrations including 14,000 theaters in 30 cities and outlines other uses from sports to education and industry meetings.
A Dayton Ohio education al counsellor named Frank D Shutz asks for spiritual guidance to move beyond routine prayers. He urges new methods to deepen prayer power and likens Jesus as the great example for expanding one s prayer life.
In Geneva President Eisenhower suggested a U S Russian exchange of complete military information and aerial inspections to curb cheating. Observers note any disarmament deal would be limited and require reciprocity including verification. Harold Stassen and Donald A Quarles say the United States would retain its power to deter aggression until others match it.
A playful mockery notes the U S plans for a baby moon launch and a Caltech star map spread that would cover a tennis court. The piece jokes about astronomy becoming sporty and cites an Oriental scientist declaring a global temperature rise.
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