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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Apr 20, 1961
Page
4
A concise aphorism attributed to Laurence Humphrey emphasizes that true wisdom lies in recognizing what is worth knowing and acting on what is worth doing. It frames discernment and purposeful action as core intellectual virtues.
An illustrated PHS booklet highlights preventable deaths from cancer infections rheumatic disease and blindness due to untreated glaucoma and diabetes. It argues timely immunization tests and rehab can cut suffering and costs while urging community effort and health personnel expansion. Israel marks 13th anniversary amid Eichmann trial shadow and regional tensions with hopes for self sufficiency by 1970.
The Family Economics Bureau reports that despite rising incomes and nearly doubling savings, personal bankruptcies surged 300 percent over ten years. The typical indebted family earns 4000 to 6000 yearly, owes 2400 to 2800 across 12 to 18 creditors, and remains without savings. Solutions include bankruptcy, skipping payments, or negotiating extensions to reduce debts to manageable levels.
The piece argues debt stems from cost ignorance more than budgeting gaps. It cites rising baby and housing costs and shows a 41 percent rise in birth costs from 1952 to 1958. It warns against long mortgage terms and multiple purchases funded by credit, urging clearer upfront planning.
Opal Ripley argues for broad support of the Raleigh County American Red Cross chapter. She warns that underfunding could cost the county its charter, notes the chapter’s century of service, and highlights local aid to servicemen, veterans and families, urging residents to donate by Friday.
An analysis contrasts the Senate and House sessions through April, noting 42 Senate days to 48 House days, yet longer Senate debate hours and more pages in the Congressional Record. It argues that sheer verbiage does not equal productivity, underscoring the Senate as a deliberative body.
The Vallehi Register lists subscription rates by mail and home delivery options. It notes that carriers, dealers, and distributors are independent contractors and Beckley Newspapers cannot assume responsibility for advance payments to them.
Leon Dennen reports Komosomolskaya Pravda outlines that many Russian youths reject Khrushchev's "higher phase of socialism" and prefer a decent earthly life. They chase Western culture, fashion, and freedom, with some youths even willing to leave the USSR for the West while others show apathy and skepticism toward regime rules.
A Democratic majority of better than 8 000 voters in Raleigh County was forecast from 72 of the county s 77 precincts delivered in the county clerk s office Two teams of Raleigh Register and Charleston Gazette carriers tied for first in a subscription selling demo at Bluefield Judges called the contest a tie and praised both groups Raleigh County residents at Concord State Teachers College will present a Raleigh County Program at a weekly assembly Beckley artist Mrs William Taylor along with county superintendent Bernard B Chambers and Miss Wilda Ganneau are slated to attend the Athens event
A cathedral is the bishop's church by definition, tied to the bishop's chair. The term church covers any building used for worship, while cathedral denotes the seat of a bishop.
Broadway diary notes show Anna Maria Alberghetti celebrating Carnival with rave reviews and a $50,000 to $75,000 investment claim. Other items cover Andy Williams and Marty Allen, legal action over Jackie Gleason, Sinatra Mexico benefit plans, and a roundup of star chatter from the Copacabana and Basin St. East venues.
From the 1911 Files Of J. B. Thomas an express agent builds a residence on his lot near the city depot. A mud hole in the street near Mrs. David Robertson’s disrupts travel and risks injury. City Treasurer J. Q. Hutchinson contracts a two story house on Wickham Avenue beside W. L. Foster for his family.
Alfred Grant Walton of Flatbush Tompkins Congregational Church in Brooklyn New York urges devotion to God through deeds not words. He frames faith as imitation of Christ in love service sacrifice and living faith today as part of His eternal resurrection.
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