Thought For Today Psalm 86 3 Reflection
A brief devotional line citing Psalms 86 3 as a prayer for God’s grace and mercy. The verse invites personal supplication and steady longing for divine help throughout the day.
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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Apr 03, 1963
Page
4
A brief devotional line citing Psalms 86 3 as a prayer for God’s grace and mercy. The verse invites personal supplication and steady longing for divine help throughout the day.
The 113 day newspaper strike ended this week. The piece argues workers alienation fuels strikes and critiques big companies and unions, noting economic illiteracy and risks to the economy. It cites age old frustrations, leadership limits, and the lingering question of wages versus economic reality.
Washington reports that Congress is extending the Selective Service law for four years with little regard for youth unemployment and dropout rates. The piece notes 700,000 youths out of school and work in 1962, rising to about a million by 1970, while various youth programs fail to solve the core issues. Republicans oppose new Youth Corps plans, favoring study of laws, expanded vocational education, retraining funds, and limited job programs, seen as costly and likely ineffective.
Peter Bingaman Riffe, 68, of Crab Orchard died March 15 at midnight in a local hospital. His long life was devoted to caring for his widowed mother who died March 26, 1921, and for his two sisters Misses J Ellen and Frances Riffe, Crab Orchard, who survive him.
The writer reflects on atheism and belief amid spring signs and resurrection themes. He recalls encounters with agnostics, praises reading the Bible, and notes personal comfort from church and nature. He describes his dog Tippy's injury, a past attack on the dog, Beckley’s economic rebound via new industry, and a memory of former major league pitcher Fred Blake visiting the paper crew.
The Kashmir dispute grows tighter as Pakistan signs a border agreement with Red China over a 300 mile frontier in Ladakh. India charges timing aims to sabotage talks in Calcutta while both sides seek new paths to a settlement.
In a humorous reminiscence the writer recalls traffic leading lights at Neville Second, Fayette Prince and Prince North Kanawha intersections causing confusion. The piece shifts to a dog custody tale about Penny the spayed mutt, three licenses, and a missing corset like collar at the city dogcatcher, ending with a mealtime query.
Washington commentary outlines three Cuba approaches: further military action, economic pressure with no invasion, and Administration backed social and economic reforms. It notes Dirksen and right-wing Republicans resist cooperation, Keating pushes constructive ideas, and warns costly risks of anti Castro guerrilla support versus a long, multi-faceted effort in Latin America.
Beckley Newspapers Corporation publishes Naleigh Register from Beckley and Hinton West Virginia with managing editor John Hodel. Subscription rates list daily and Sunday plans, carrier delivery and tax details, advising address changes and noting nonresponsibility for advance payments.
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