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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Apr 05, 1963
Page
4
A concise reflection notes that strong faith in the Supreme Being grants power wisdom and happiness, attributed to Joseph Addison. The item presents a brief inspirational sentiment suitable for a daily card in a historical newspaper's quote roundup.
A reflective column analyzes the 56th West Virginia Legislature. It praises some actions while condemning others, noting budget, education, pay raises, a new Sunday Closing law, and debates over liquor enforcement and an anti-poll tax move. The piece ends urging mutual affection between Californians and West Virginians for their legislatures.
Washington reports that Lyndon B. Johnson framed a history revision by denying a 1960 presidential bid was self initiated. He said friends urged him to run and that he did not seek the presidency, with July statements and interview transcripts cited as confirmation.
A nostalgic column revisits Johnson’s 1960 bid and 1968 rumors, noting surprise reversals and debates. It recounts Rayburn’s early support, Johnson’s late declarations, and contrasts public belief with Johnson’s stated honesty about not being a candidate. The piece questions historical memory and political optics.
A column fragment recounts a cascade of misfortunes striking the author. A late night Charleston outing, car trouble, a March hailstorm that damaged a roof, an unpaid hospitalization claim from Huntington, termites gnawing the house, garden overgrowth, and a quip about not paying the preacher.
Roy Lee Harmon recounts a historical theater troupe facing ruin, pawned goods, and a doomed Texas stop as a sunset burns the opera house. The columnist then derides VFW censorship of news, arguing government and groups must publish all news and reject managed publicity.
A humorous proposal envisions Joe Moss commissioned to paint the Legislature. It notes a clock at 11 29, a coiled snake, a policeman with money, a liquor case, a discounted church bell, and the road bond issue, amid questions on reapportionment and YMCA fundraising efforts. The piece ends with a prayer and a signature from Scott Brenner.
Hollywood previews PT 109 with Cliff Robertson as JFK, praising a straightforward portrait. Other items note Omar Sharif as a Roman, Electra as foreign film, budget trivia, Robert Stack heading to Europe, Lili St. Cyr divorcing, Ann Sothern’s book, Juliet Prowse residency, and long film titles looming for fall.
The article argues that while some athletes show high development, the overall American youth fitness is weak due to soft living and less daily exercise. It cites Kennedy council findings, notes improving school programs, and stresses home and school roles. It calls for balanced, regular activity, proper diet, rest, and health checks to support academic and social development.
UPI reports Prof. Helen B Taussig warns future drugs could harm male germ cells as much as female ones, urging abstention from unnecessary drugs during childbearing. She cites thalidomide lessons and calls for clearer drug naming and an international adverse-effect network.
Miss Helen Howell, supervisor of nurses training, elected temporary chairman of a steering committee to organize a Raleigh area Business and Professional Women's Club. Mrs. T. A. Gatherum will arrange Braille magazine access at the Raleigh county free library for blind readers. An auxiliary to the Raleigh county medical society formed March 23 at Leslie's luncheon. Mrs. Ross P. Daniel elected president with a full officer slate.
Beckley Newspapers Corporation lists subscription rates by mail and home delivery options. It notes prices for daily and Sunday editions, monthly and half year terms, and per week carrier rates with tax details. The notice also explains address change procedures and disclaims responsibility for advance payments to carriers and distributors.
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