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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 20, 1956
Page
2
The piece notes that melancholy can lift when one joins in praise, reflecting a contemplative reminder to seek brighter outlooks through positive reflection and song. It presents a concise aphorism attributed to P. Bower, urging readers to embrace uplifting expression.
The piece argues that the USSR builds air power through a massive scientific effort, highlighting the Zhukovskii Air Engineering Academy in Moscow with a 2,500 student body, five year program, and officers as entrants. It notes advanced equipment, high speed photography labs, and strong metallurgy, linking education modernization to rapid progress in aeronautics and electronics. It compares U.S. and Soviet quality, urges continued high investment in R&D, and cites Eisenhower’s committee and the U.S. Air Force Academy as counterweights to maintain superiority.
The Daughters of the American Revolution lead this week in honoring the U.S. Constitution marking March 4 1789 as the start of government under the Constitution and the Bill of Rights. The article lauds the living document's resilience and calls for defending individual freedom.
Lewis T. Welch writes as acting editor of The Register in Beckley West Virginia. He defends civic virtue and wartime service while criticizing Communist influence and noting the town's progress and public spirit. He describes direct reader access and the editor’s exposure in a small city newsroom.
G J McCuade reflects on joining Children Inc and first vice president duties while lamenting front page family notes. He recounts reader reactions to arrests, staff camaraderie, and the newsroom’s teamwork. The essay defends local press as a public utility and warns against ivory tower editors.
A Sterling F. Green analysis from Washington shows rising prices as an economic headache and political embarrassment for the Eisenhower administration. Democrats seize on living-cost gains to challenge the "sound dollar" claim, while Republicans defend growth with restraint. The Fed boosted rates in August, raising borrowing costs, and officials warn inflation may still rise without hampering production.
Earl Wilson reviews TV figures and show business notes from New York. Guests, hosts, and guests labeled in jokes include Grace Kelly Perry Como Jane Meadows Ed Sullivan Elvis Presley Roz Russell and others with mock quotes and behind the scenes quips about performances fashions and industry moves.
A psychologist argues that memorizing choice quotations enriches the soul and aids public speaking. He recalls advising his son and a patient to memorize verses and proverbs from John 14:1-8 and others to provide reassurance, inspiration, and moral guidance in later life.
James Wilde reports from Jakarta on the endangered Indonesian rhinoceros and other species. The piece notes a dwindling rhino population, poaching for horn, and risks to orangutans, with mentions of smuggling between Borneo and Singapore and a legendary Komon island dragon.
A short prayer asks for humility and daily guidance from God. It seeks forgiveness and steadfast counsel, invoking Christ’s name and recognizing Luther W. Youngdahl of Washington DC as district judge.
An editorial in The Charleston Gazette declares a circulated attack on Senate Joint Resolution No. 8 misinformation and notes the measure amends Section 1 Article X to clarify bond levies and school funding powers. It states the proposal does not grant new income tax authority and would not raise taxes without local approval.
Hollywood interview with Albert Hackett and Frances Goodrich notes their Pulitzer winning Diary of Anne Frank and prolific screen career from The Thin Man to its a Wonderful Life. They discuss long partnership, marriage, and recent research trip to France for A Certain Smile adaptation.
The text notes a lasting partnership described as the "thoroughbreds of the MGM writing table" who collaborated closely, producing plays roughly every decade, with occasional absences due to nervous breakdowns, and a pattern of doing everything together.
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