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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Apr 08, 1963
Page
4
A compact reflection emphasizes constant listening thinking and learning as the essence of a worthy life attributed to Sir Arthur Helps inspiring ongoing personal growth and contemplation.
Editorial urges voters to pass the April 15 measure concerning Stephens Lake to match a 1.2 million federal grant with 565 thousand local funds. Cites Sutton Dam economy example and notes the recreation potential for boating fishing hiking and tourism benefits.
Beckley National Exchange Bank donates 20000 to Raleigh County Development Association to erect a building for Macinair steel wool soap pad plant. The gift aims to attract industry, create jobs, and boost local business by supporting future customers for the bank and local professionals. The move follows Hodges guidance on community investment.
Legislation filed by Rep. Aspinall and Rep. Sikes proposes leasing government land near the Washington Monument for a 10 million dollar Water Resources Educational Building. The museum would house a vast water library and legal center, funded by bonds and private space rental, with design subject to Fine Arts Commission approval and a five year construction deadline.
A long poem and columnist note celebrate West Virginia’s rugged heritage and independence, praising mountaineer grit and resource wealth while lamenting brain drain. The piece defends regional pride, mentions Jerry West and Rod Hundley, and ends with a humorous editor at the Pearly Gate poem.
Washington Window reports Richard Nixon urged Republicans to court white Southern voters on economic conservatism rather than civil rights. He met in Washington during an overnight pause en route to Miami and said his role is to shape the party position and argue the Kennedy record to win back white Southerners and potentially the North’s white voters.
A 1938 Raleigh Register page blends politics with humor and sports notes. Secretary Hull cites arming for world peace while a Raleigh county league pitcher from Needy’s Nations eyes a Bradenton camp with major leaguers. The column also lampoons Nixon’s civil rights stance, Rail Rockefeller, and a lighthearted beard growing guide ending with a religious prayer from W Ralph Ward Jr.
Hollywood editor warns that imported and domestic adult films threaten American morals. He decries the rise of “garbage” on screen and urges theater owners and the public to resist. He cites Monde Cane and The Balcony as dangerous fare shaping future entertainment.
From the 1913 files of George H. Moss, manager of Raleigh Hardware Co., detailing a relapse from typhoid fever and a destructive wind storm. In about twenty minutes the storm tore through Main Street causing wreckage to buildings and trees including courthouse square, with glass blown from the courthouse and Beckley Hardware & Supply Co. windows.
Beckley Newspapers Corporation lists subscription prices by mail and home delivery options. Rates include daily and Sunday plans, six months and one year terms, plus per week and per month carrier deliveries. Tax and contract details for carriers are noted.
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