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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 28, 1956
Page
2
Beckley West Virginia edition Friday afternoon September 28 1956 presents an editorial opinion page with Thought for Today attributed to Bulwer praising sustained mental cultivation.
Charleston reveals that Beer Commissioner Crow and deputies sold dealer memberships at 35 dollars through the Brewers Foundation style lobbying scheme. Critics question governor Marland’s handling as election year pressure grows and call for disassociation from the offending office.
The Pan American Coffee Bureau reports Americans drink more coffee than ever, with women close to men in consumption. Home use dominates with 82 of 100 cups, while instant coffee grows to 24 percent of the total. A small share is consumed at work or via vending machines, highlighting industry’s scrutiny of consumer habits.
A columnist muses on the discovery of an anti-neutron as a counterpoint to the proton, describing a mirrored universe where common truths are inverted. The piece suggests potential, even humorous, implications such as sports alibis like the Cincinnati Redlegs blaming anti-neutron rules for losses.
Brief note on the phrase dog days tracing to ancient Rome when Sirius rose with the sun, believed to bring hot humid midsummer weather. The pair’s alignment defined the hot period and the term’s usage in later calendars.
A rewritten note explains coal mine slang with British terms gathered for readers. It lists roles such as Fang manager miner in charge of ventilation and Bogie man who handles coal trucks, plus several others including Back stripper Joy loader Bobby lads and Rope boy, noting their tasks and the daily mining context.
A satirical stock of English occupations from a Royal Government round-up lists bizarre job names and duties. It notes prices for the volume, mocks obscure roles such as toe and tile workers, crow scarers, and a garment of strange titles, ending with a farewell on international relations.
Esther Williams plans to air a youthful swimming partner on an NBC Aqua Spectacle from a Brooklyn studio. She jokes about drying off and inventing routines, mentions film work, and notes she will search after the Olympics while prioritizing family and babies.
Fritz W aged 24 engaged to Irma Dr Crane. Irma criticizes him for small neglects and seeks more attention, urging empathy as a key tool. The article discusses male gallantry, empathy, and social norms in relationships, urging men to practice empathy calisthenics to understand women better.
As four days remain before the vote, President Eisenhower signals a broader campaign push beyond planned radio and TV addresses. Vice President Nixon tours the country while Adlai Stevenson and Estes Kefauver press ahead with aggressive itineraries, highlighting farm concerns and contrasting campaign styles.
New York report notes comedians often use glasses on stage to appear taller and more credible. Paul Silvers recalls starting 25 years ago, using specs as props to cue audiences into perceived vulnerability and stronger laughs.
The piece surveys early film icons James Dean Rudolph Valentino Wallace Reid and others, noting how untimely deaths and personal struggles shaped legacies. It contrasts Dean with peers, mentions Dorothy Dandridge and Ross Alexander, and shifts to Phil Silvers reflecting on his career turning point and his oncoming TV season challenges.
A short prayer invokes light and truth to guide belief and speech. It ends with an attribution to Joseph R. Sizoo, professor of religion at George Washington University in Washington DC. The wording reflects an earnest plea for divine guidance and enduring life.
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