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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Apr 21, 1961
Page
4
A compact reflection urging careful thought before action yet decisive steps when needed. It emphasizes balancing firmness with graciousness and weighing opposing views, attributed to Charles Colton.
Politicians from both parties agree Kennedy has boosted his popularity but they doubt his ability to convert it into political gain. Support for education aid medical benefits for the aged and foreign aid reform remains fragile with potential reruns or delays evident. Televised press conferences and intense media coverage mark his effort to shape his image while observers wonder when a decisive, wide ranging link to public support will emerge.
A fictionalized outline shows Henry Suburban waking at 7am and managing taxes on alarm, blanket, electricity, clothing, briefcase, bread, coffee, juice, marriage license, taxi, car, license, cigarettes, matches, bridge deck, film, birth registration, lipstick, whisky, and daily work. It notes income tax of 986 dollars on a 7500 dollar annual income and possible inheritance and sales tax implications.
A discography is a listing of records devoted to a single composer or performer. It catalogs albums, singles, and other recordings by that artist or group for reference and study.
A composite of 1000 typical American Protestant families shows strong church involvement yet surprising doubts about life after death and reincarnation. The four year United Presbyterian survey, led by Fairchild and Wynn, portrays devout lay participation with varied theological certainty amid postwar religious revival.
Istvan Rozsavolgyi of Hungary, a four minute mile runner, says quitting smoking once failed as he now smokes again and runs well. The piece contrasts public beliefs on faith and church life with a study showing many adults have vague understanding of Christianity and rely on church as a community institution.
Postwar price hikes triggered talk of stopping or reversing gains, yet buyers cling to the idea of a fixed "list price." Discounting spreads across autos, TVs, and appliances as shoppers welcome smaller quotes, while believing advertised prices guarantee the best deal.
West Virginia Supreme Court affirmed Kanawha County circuit court ruling that trading stamps dealers owe 500 dollars in tax per county of operation. Marriage permits listed include W R Maynor and M A England and many others such as Alvin G Bowles with Gladdia Catharine Jones and Oscar Thompson with Annie Florence Parker.
Beckley Newspapers outlines mail and home delivery rates for Raleigh and Register editions. Details include annual and semiannual pricing, West Virginia sales tax, and carrier/distributor responsibilities.
Washington UPI reporter Dick West tests the Amphicar, a new amphibious auto that can drive on land and follow a water route without prep. The car’s dual mode prompts humor as it traverses Potomac demonstrations with CARE packages in the back seat.
Report details the Amphi car maiden voyage down a river with Miss Waksmunski, photographer cheers, and a 32 mpg land rating. West German manufacture priced at 3395 dollars. Officials note trade-ins depend on dealers.
Newhart mocks JFK TV sponsorship fears at Carnegie Hall while riffing on a mock ad. The column bundles celebrity chatter from Hollywood and Broadway, noting Julie Newmar at Cairo's Save-the-Sphynx, Judy Garland's concert, and various award buzz with actors, singers, and producers.
Hundreds of Raleigh County residents have learned swimming and water safety through Red Cross programs, with many also trained in first aid. The Junior Red Cross engages students in services for the less fortunate and volunteers are urged to join both junior and adult programs. A nurse aids training class is underway to aid veterans, and the piece notes the Red Cross 100th anniversary and historic work from Clara Barton to WW II and beyond, ending with a prayer and a signature of John W. Shackford.
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