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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Apr 19, 1963
Page
4
A compact aphorism urges listening to many, heeding few, and withholding judgment while weighing censure from others. The line echoes Shakespearean counsel on discernment and restraint in judgment.
A local essay argues that shared community services benefit everyone and criticizes opponents of a Stephens Lake recreation project. It notes that governments coordinate objectives, that economic shifts affect the poor, and that progress requires unity. The piece laments voters stripping support from a prospectus aimed at attracting government help and industry.
Hollywood profile of Jesse Pearson, 6 foot 3 Louisiana born singer and actor, detailing his role as Conrad Birdie in the musical Bye Bye Birdie, his plan to replace Birdie with his own name, his RCA Victor deal, and his blend of gospel blues career with stage satire while recalling early life, picnics, and a storms filled journey through Marshall and Huntington areas.
The writer riffs on picnics in the dining room versus outdoors while recalling the Stephen's Lake levy vote. He mocks anonymous telephone critics, asserts the Register published land sale details, and notes voter decision limits any chance for tax-backed lake improvements. He recounts political history around Raleigh County and laments the levy defeat.
A 1963 plea proposes daily public burnings in Courthouse Square Beckley to “improve the community” and fund public needs. Lottery draws select citizens for burning with tickets sold for ringside seats and a follow up souvenir sales day. The message, signed by Charles M. Crowe, calls Easter prayers and civic renewal.
Public notice details Beckley Newspapers Corporation subscription rates for mail and home delivery, with rates for daily and Sunday editions, six months, one year, and carrier delivery. It also notes address change procedures, West Virginia state tax addition, and contractor liability for advance payments.
National Council of Churches survey shows most state and local councils report drops in rightist attacks on churches over the past year with notable improvements in California Arizona and Texas. Still some communities feel ongoing pressure and vigilance remains as extremist groups adapt and target church stances on race relations.
Dr John Robinson Anglican Bishop of Woolwich argues religion without belief in a personal God, calling for a revised view of God as ultimate reality. He questions virgin birth and moral absolutes while his ideas draw praise and fierce criticism from bishops and lay Christians alike.
Twenty years ago a devastating crash collapsed 40 feet of the viaduct linking the Chesapeake and Ohio station to the Dun Glen hotel at Thurmond. The disaster sent seven passengers and two teams plunging to their deaths. all survivors are expected to recover except one.
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