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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Apr 04, 1962
Page
4
A pithy maxim notes the universal wish for a long life, paired with reluctance to grow old. The insight contrasts desire for duration with aversion to aging, inviting contemplation on time, youth, and wisdom.
Brazil confronts a mix of riches and poverty as inflation soars and land reform becomes urgent. President Joao Goulart in Washington argues reform as essential, while Brazil grapples with unemployment illiteracy and corruption and the military constitutionalists and left groups shape a fragile balance.
The article links Latin American resentment of U S ignorance to growing alarm over Brazil's Joao Goulart. It notes Kennedy's Alliance for Progress shaping perceptions as Argentina's government falls into headlines sparking taxpayer concern. Goulart's leftist stance fuels military mistrust ahead of his state visit.
Foreign news commentary notes Brazil's post-Quadros instability as Goulart gains power with a leftward tilt. Protests, land reforms, and peasant movements shake Rio Grande do Sul and the northeast as ex-president Quadros returns. U.S. aid totals $1.7 billion by 1961 amid cautious diplomacy and mixed signals about Communist influence.
Washington reports a Kennedy era plan to hold a line against the Soviet bloc by containing communism and courting internal reforms within Russia. Rostow and top officials argue for fewer first strike weapons, stronger second strike readiness, and expanded training and civilian-development aid to underdeveloped nations to blunt Communist influence. The piece integrates quotes and outlines measures to persuade Khrushchev a nuclear war is avoidable.
The Rt. Rev. Msgr. Thomas J. Grady reflects on Mary’s role at Calvary, her unwavering faith, and the call to share in Christ’s suffering. He urges believers to offer their wounds with love to the wounded Christ, as Mary did, in moments of hardship.
Humor column notes not to be caught napping as a warning about married life and shopping habits. A Kentucky boy age ten has smoked cigars since age seven. Advice suggests a watch if he quits by twenty one. Fi is a quirky line about fuet and birds.
Public service column by Senator Robert C Byrd explains how official U S exhibitions at world trade fairs boost American sales and prestige. Examples include Cairo insecticides prompting Egyptian purchases and Poznan safety gear attracting Polish interest, demonstrating impact on trade and perception of U S technology.
The United States shows that its economy produces more than war materials. The Office of International Trade Fairs has staged 110 exhibitions since 1954 in cities like Vienna Brussels London Berlin Phnom Penh and Mogadiscio. Over 75 million people have seen them and in 1961 more than 1150 manufacturers joined 13 overseas fairs. This year there are 16 fairs planned, with no West Virginia manufacturers yet participating.
UPI reports Dr. D A J Tyrrell and Dr D Taylor Robinson isolated six distinct rhinoviruses from noses of cold patients. They say these nose specific viruses are chemically unrelated to enteric viruses in the ECHO and Coxsackie families and may not be the total variety causing colds. The research suggests antibodies neutralize rhinoviruses and offers hope for effective remedies.
Vincent Grob, president of Renault Inc, outlines a three month effort to spur dealer activity and establish a parts and service plan to make Renault competitive in the United States. He notes competition will grow with Ford plans for a small overseas car and explains differences between European and American consumer expectations and dealer practices.
Beckley Newspapers Corporation lists subscription rates by mail and home delivery options. Rates cover daily and Sunday, one year or six months, and daily only for south region. carrier and distributor charges apply with a 3 percent West Virginia sales tax. The notice also states independence of carriers and nonResponsibility for advance payments.
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