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Danville Register

Location

Danville, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 13, 1962

Page

2

Remembering George Sokolsky A Storied Journalist Dies

Grover Sokolsky veteran Hearst columnist dies in New York at night after a long illness. The obituary recalls his rise from immigrant family to international reporting including St Petersburg 1919 and time in China. An epicure and conservative voice, he influenced readers across newspapers.

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Unplanned Fitness Drive Seen Driving Youth Health

President Kennedy backs a movement to boost youth fitness through unplanned outdoor play as council director Sazan A. McNeeney explains a need for a planned program. The piece extols daily two hour bursts of rough play and notes fitness declines once driving permits begin.

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Danville Daily Subscription Rates and Policies

The Danville Register lists subscription rates for daily and Sunday editions, with carrier delivery at 5 cents weekly and single copies 6 cents, Sunday 15 cents. Mail rates are one year 15 dollars, six months 7.50, three months 3.75, one month 1.25, payable in advance. Rates apply to Postal Zones 1 and 2. zone 3+ prices on request. Subscribers urged to renew promptly.

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Portable Kissing Box At Elias Friedensohn Show

Current Opinion notes an exhibit at a Madison Avenue gallery featuring Elias Friedensohn sculptures with a standout Portable Kissing Box. A glossy woolen head emerges from the box when opened, gender neutral to appeal universally, and a New York critic links timing to a rise in social kissing among cocktail-party sociologists.

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Unions in South Africa Face Interplay of Labor and Authority

Holmes Alexander reports from Johannesburg on labor dynamics as unions multiply among Bantu workers while the government and small grievance committees act to curb conflicts. A private Doornfontein mining site reveals underground ore blasting by Negro workers under white supervision, with blasting often occurring in off hours using long fuses.

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United States Urges Atlantic Unity Amid Nuclear Tensions

U S Secretary of State Dean Rusk urged Atlantic nations to quit quarreling and unite in strength. He spoke as Britain and France grow divided among themselves and with the United States. Britain faces strain over the Skybolt missile program and its impact on British defense assurances. France pushes toward an independent nuclear force, alarming Britain and complicating European cooperation.

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Ecumenical Spirit Shifts in Catholic World Sees Rome Reach Out

George E. Sokolsky notes the Roman Catholic Ecumenical Council’s sessions mark a new openness. Protestants and Jews attend openly, vernacular worship rises, lay participation grows, and the pope treats other faiths as partners in a shared spiritual task. The piece ponders loyalty, interfaith ties, and potential impacts on Jewish assimilation trends among American Jews.

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Mississippi Governor Faces Federal Court Clash On Contempt

The piece discusses state and federal power tensions over enforcing court orders, referencing Mississippi Governor Ross Barnett and a broader look at governors defying federal authority. It contrasts past and present political stances, labor dynamics, and implications for constitutional balance amid cross state-federal friction.

Farm coffee break urged to reduce harvest accidents

The Minneapolis Tribune notes a farm coffee break promoted by Iowa State University. A safety specialist warns corn harvests peak accident risk at 10 to 11 am and 3 to 5 pm. He advises shutting off equipment and drinking coffee or milk to reduce fatigue and human error.

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Dear Abby Advice Column Pitfalls and Parenting Dilemmas

A Dear Abby column fragment discusses a married outdoorsman neglecting family time, a working mother of four under five, polio disability coping, a mother-in-law’s overhelp, and adoption questions. It emphasizes balancing family, independence, and practical guidance for readers.

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