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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Apr 12, 1962
Page
11
The text argues that the United States faced a deep moral paradox as slavery persisted despite ideals of liberty and equality. It notes Britain’s abolition in the 1830s contrasts with the U.S. drift toward conflict over slavery, aided by cotton’s growth and the continued importation of enslaved people despite constitutional bans.
Don Oakley and John Lane discuss the causes and consequences of the Civil War. They note slavery as a root factor alongside tariff disputes and sectional pride, estimating 500 000 lives and 10 billion dollars wasted, while Lincoln valued Union preservation and democracy's global significance.
Alvin Thomas of Beckley sings the baritone lead in New Mexico Highlands University's Brig adoon. The musical opened Wednesday for a three day run with Thomas cast as Tommy Albright and Kathy Magill as Fiona MacLaren after strong notices earlier for Kiss Me Kate.
An advertisement touts ODRINEX as a non strenuous fat reducer required to lose ugly fat in seven days with a money back guarantee. It claims appetite suppression allows normal meals, lists price three dollars and twenty five cents with mail orders and a Kay's Drug Store address.
New Hope Baptist Church announces Passion Week services starting Palm Sunday at 7 p.m. with a different speaker each night. Speakers include Rev H DuBois, Rev A L Yancey, Rev William Bowles, Rev John Lockett, Rev A A Young, and Rev G C Gilbert, with various choirs. Easter Sunday morning features Rev DuBois on Resurrection and an Easter program by the choir. evening devotions by appointment.
The Land-O-Hills Kiwanis Club expects to receive a charter for a volunteer fire department serving the Dry Hill Prosperity and Maxwell Hill areas next week, per a club meeting announcement. A new fire truck on display will be delivered to Kentucky and stay in the communities today and Thursday. Beckley Junior High School students showcased their county science fair winner projects during the meeting.
The excerpt discusses positive focus amid conflicting radiations and advises confidence. It notes Americans spent over $1 billion on books last year, with paperback growth, then lists 1962 zodiac readings for each sign. It mentions a new college in Sarasota, Indiana aiming for multilingual graduates.
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