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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 1963
Page
4
Thought for today urges labor to keep alive the celestial fire of conscience in the heart. George Washington is cited as a guiding example of moral steadfastness.
As daylight saving time spreads across states including West Virginia, debate grows over a uniform nationwide time standard. The ICC backed bill, championed by Senator Magnuson, aims to end clock confusion but faces strong state rights opposition. Senator Cotton offers a local option alternative. The era of growing public demand for consistent time practices continues.
A correspondent criticizes the Raleigh County Park Board for holding a luncheon meeting at the Elks Club, arguing public bodies should avoid patronizing venues benefiting from lax laws. The letter questions tax payments and competitive advantages of private clubs and urges meetings in a transparent public setting.
Columnist Robert G. Spivack notes a quiet shift in Southern police attitudes toward Negro rights. He cites the Louisville conference of the Southern Police Institute and remarks by Atlanta chief Herbert Jenkins praising adherence to Supreme Court rulings, suggesting a trend toward impartial enforcement and legal resolution. The piece contrasts these gains with ongoing tensions from past events in Oxford and Birmingham, stressing a democratic path to equality.
Roy Lee Harmon writes about bankruptcy and remodeling mixing with daily life in Beckley locality. He comments on noisy newsroom, TV talk at night, and feisty exchanges with Bob Brown of WOAY while noting odd newsroom encounters and audience impressions.
A lighthearted column on salesmanship and public drives questions if one can sell well without a strong product. The piece notes American culture of selling, the reluctance of some to engage, and mentions Bob Cunningham of C P Telephone. It ends with a prayer attributed to James W Kennedy.
Washington notes Nasser has evolved from Suez nationalist to a unifying Arab leader. Western aid shapes his economy. Soviet and Western tensions persist. The piece outlines U.S. cautious support, limited overall aid, and aims to keep Near East stability while containing Communist influence.
Senator Robert Byrd notes a BEW study showing median age rising from 15.7 in 1820 to 29.5 in 1960, with 45-64 and 65 plus groups expanding. Projections to 1980 expect 65 plus at 10 percent of 240–260 million, 45-64 at 17–18 percent, under 45 rising to about 180 million, while life expectancy climbs. Diapers and rocking must stay in demand.
25 years ago Oak Hill police chief J Ben Bibb was elected president of the Fraternal Order of Police at a district meeting of officers from four counties held in the Beckley Hotel. J Q Stover became secretary treasurer and E B Cox of Hinton was named vice president. London Great Britain and Italy planned a friendship pact seen as a step toward reshaping Europe.
A reader criticizes the delay in building the dam and the levy failure. The writer argues the dam is the main reason for loss of public confidence in project leadership and says four years have passed without completion. The author notes voting for both levies but expresses disgust with management.
Former Beckley resident E H Lloyd now in Ronceverte shows signs of recovery from tuberculosis after a single injection of Dr Friedmanns serum pecency in Sandusky Ohio A second treatment may cure him Miss Lina Brammer returns from Parkersburg to join Bumgardner Dunn law office Governor Hatfield presents labor adjustment plan to operators and miners Dr S S Sutphin buys modern dental outfit to resume practice soon in the city
BECKLEY NEWSPAPERS CORPORATION lists mail and home delivery rates for daily and Sunday editions, with annual, semiannual, and weekly charges. The notice includes sales tax details, carrier contractor independence, and policy on address changes. References to UPI and Ward Griffith are noted.
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