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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Sep 17, 1956

Page

3

Hollywood News Briefs Sweep of quick marriages and lawsuits

In Las Vegas actress Carol Channing divorced Alexander Carson then remarried Charles Lowe, a 28 year old TV executive. Patten, daughter of comedian Harold Lloyd, sues actor Robert Patten for divorce, cruelty cited. Harriet Nelson hospitalized for observation with minor illness. Susan Harrison seeks 100000 damages after claiming a 10 foot fall through a trapdoor on a Glamour Photos shoot. Eddie Garr, 56, nightclub entertainer long known to audiences, died of heart disease. Zsa Zsa Gabor hopes for a fourth husband in show business, favors look for language over money, Opens Las Vegas Riviera show. Myrna Hansen finds major break in Raintree County, one line, but prominent in film. ABC TV to glamorize reporters with Wire Service, pilot shown. reporters portrayed differently, a gentler image noted.

Las Vegas New Carol Channing Alexander Carson Charles F. Lowe Hollywood Zsa Zsa Gabor Harry Karl Hal Hayes Porfirio Rubirosa Dolink Isa Zsa Bel-Air Rubirosa

Kurile Islands Status in Soviet Peace Talks

In Tokyo a dispute centers on whether Japan can transfer sovereignty of the Kurile Islands and South Sakhalin to the Soviet Union. The islands, occupied by Russia at the end of World War II, remain a point in peace treaty discussions between the Soviet Union and Japan.

Japan Kurile Islands Sakhalin U. S Tokyo Russia

Hoover warns Americans on Soviet deceit and war plans

FBI Director J Edgar Hoover cautions against believing Soviet peace rhetoric and warns of a new war plan framed by Lenin tactics. His remarks, released by the House Un-American Activities Committee, accompany a symposium on Soviet total war. He cites continued Communist world domination aims and urges vigilance.

Washington FBI J. Edgar Hoover V.nenin Stalin Hoover House Committee On UN

Married 70 Years Couple Advise Rows

NEWCASTLE Maine Saturday was the 7th wedding anniversary of Mr and Mrs Charles F Dodge who wed in Park St Church Boston in 1896. Dodge is $1 and his wife 9. Their advice for a happy marriage is Be happy as much as you can and have a little row once in a while. Mrs Dodge, who still does her own marketing and housecleaning at the age of %, added We havent had too many but we have had a few good ones.

Newcastle Maine Charles F. Dodge Park St Boston Dodge

Fish scales deemed digestible by service studies

Washington report states the Fish and Wildlife Service sees fish scales as digestible. Director John L. Farley announced two ongoing research projects to determine the best use of high protein waste scales as primal food.

Washington John L. Farley

Actor Broderick Crawford Hurt In Truck Fall

Broderick Crawford sustained painful injuries after a fall from the back of a truck on a movie location in Santa Monica. He was transported to St. John's Hospital and will remain overnight for observation.

Santa Monica Calif Vhc Broderick Crawford St.John's Hospital

Miss Marie Fish Announces Engagement to James Bass

Asheville North Carolina Miss Marie Fish announced her engagement to James Bass in a social note. The couple plans a future wedding and both families are expected to host celebrations in the coming months.

Asheville, N.C Marie Fish James Bass

Two Weeks Remain For Vehicle Checks

Charleston report notes 114000 vehicles still require inspection in West Virginia's second annual program. Lt. T A Welty says about 446000 inspection stickers have been sold to official stations for about 560000 registered vehicles. Deadline nears September 30 as garages hold back sticker supplies.

Charleston West Virginia T. A. Welty State Police Accident Prevention Bureau Welty

Mountain State miscellany and regional notes

Morgantown reports show Wheeling Steel expects full production after sewer projects at a total cost of 429 328 dollars. In the past year the city spent 155 809 dollars on sewer construction. Five blast furnaces operate with a sixth planned near Steubenville. L I Mitchell returns to duty as Greenbrier County director of instruction. Dr George H Vick of First Presbyterian Church Charleston given a home. Hunting safety patrol in Lewisburg marks 28th year with no traffic fatalities. Dean Ashby C Blackwell retires. Morris Harvey College Alumni host Sept 15 dinner in Charleston. Gov Marland designates Sept 24 29 as Accident-Free Week in coal industry preceding the 1967 coal convention in Cleveland. County employees see no raises despite higher revenues. R M Davis of Morgantown retires after 41 years in bituminous industry and urges a Department of Peace.

Morgantown Wheeling Steel Corp Steuhaneilla Ain Nan Hein Nvar George H. Vick First Presbyterian Church Charleston Lewisburg Arthur Dayton Vick Marland West Virginia

Navy Defends Non Electric Typewriter Training

FRANK CAREY reports from Chicago WA that the Navy, while conceding electric typewriters are faster and easier to learn, found that three weeks of training on electrics does not yield higher proficiency than training on manual typewriters. Psychologist Henry L. Adams presented this to the American Psychological Association, noting manual-trained students performed as well as electric-trained ones after three weeks.

Frank Carey Chicago WA Navy Henry L. Adams San Diego American Psychological Assa

Rooney Appointed To Head Division

CHARLESTON Joseph P. Condry appoints Arthur P. Rooney director of the department's operators and chauffeurs division. Rooney, with the department since October last year, succeeds Charles H. Knotts who moved to accounting. Rooney is a Salem College graduate with a University of Richmond law degree and a former Harrison County resident.

Charleston Joseph P. Condry Arthur P. Rooney Rooney Charles H. Knotts Salem College University of Richmond Harrison County

Coal Tonnage Falls as Labor Day Gap Shrinks Output

The National Coal Association estimated weekly bituminous production for the week ended September 8 at about 8,725,000 tons, down from 10,150,000 tons the previous week due to the Labor Day holiday. Year to date production through September is placed at 338,735,000 tons, up from 310,265,000 tons in 1955.

Wasitington National Coal Assn associa_tion

Rest home resident dies after fall in Florida

William Whiton, 93, died of a fractured skull after slipping down a flight of steps at a rest home in St. Petersburg, Florida. Until 10 years ago he lived in Huntington, West Virginia. His wife survives.

SY. Petersburg Fla iWilliam Whiton Whiton Huntington

Underwood Accuses Kickbacks in Park Contract

MARLINTON W V a W Cecil H Underwood Republican nominee for governor said kickbacks have entered state park expansion contracts He claimed a recent park improvements contract went to an out of state firm while West Virginia contractors were passed over He spoke at a GOP rally criticizing the wine and liquor handout system and state house bosses Also at the rally were Dayton R Stemple for Supreme Court and Ted Dorman for treasurer

Marlinton W.va Cecil H. Underwood Conservation Commission Underwood West Virginia Dayton” R.stemple Philps Supreme Court Ted Dorman Parsons

Nature's Boy Found in Ireland

Belfast police found a seven-year-old boy in a hen house at Downpatrick, County Down. They described him as unbathed, unable to eat human food, and behaving like an animal. He was taken to Belfast for medical examination by a team of physicians.

West Virginia Charleston South Charleston Moundsville Marshall County Health Center Center Belfast Northern Ireland Hugh Ross Down Patrick County Down Ross Reserve Forces Fort Knox

Military Men in News At Home and Overseas

Several area men are noted for military service in the latest reports. Lt Col Sammie N. Homan at home in Germany hosts a farewell review for the 188th Infantry Regiment while Pvt Lloyd Plumley, son of Shady Spring residents, completes basic training at Fort Jackson and Beckley College attendance is noted. Three area men finish basic training at Lackland AFB. D G Hughes of Beckley, Thomas Preston Christian of Oak Hill, and others are listed with junior high and high school affiliations. Pvt Thomas G. Stover is assigned to the Seventh Infantry Division in Korea. Additional area servicemen are identified as completing initial training at Fort Knox and Fort Hood, with several high school graduates noted among them. A Beckley-based air guard member, James B. Shifflette, reports to Fort Bragg for training with the 82nd Airborne after basic at Fort Hood.

Sammie N. Homan Ith Airborne Germany Pye Lloyd P. Plumley G. W. Plumley Shady Spring Plumley Army Fort Jackson Beckley College Seventh Infantry Division Korea Pvt Thomas G. Stover Voneda Stover, Scarbro Kingston High School Fort Knox Army Reserve National Guard James D. Blankenship Sherman Blankenship Cyclone Oceana High School Cleacies G. Mills Walter G. Mills Sophia James P. Morgan William A. Morgan Amigo Mullens High School Donald G. Houck Ellis Houck Midway John P. Carter John R. Carter Pemberton, Mills, Houck Carer Sophia High School Fort Bragg N. C 82Nd Airborne Division James B. Shifflette Thelma Shifflette T. C. Rutherford Russell St .Beckley

Tax Supervisor Dies in Charleston at 61

CHARLESTON UI Ray A Tracy supervisor of the cashier's division in the State Tax Department died in a hospital Saturday after a short illness. Tracy, who was 61, recently suffered a stroke. Tracy for several years was a buyer for the Department of Purchases.

Charleston

Crosby Reunited With Wife After Brief Separation

Hollywood report says Uf Bandleader Bob Crosby and his wife June who separated a month ago have reconciled. The couple, prominent in entertainment circles, had announced the split before resuming their marriage.

Hollywood Bob Crosby June

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