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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1963
Page
4
A brief reflective note quotes Martin Luther stating that wealth is the smallest thing on earth and the least gift God has given to humanity, framing wealth as secondary to higher values.
The Tibetan uprising anniversary sees the Dalai Lama announce a constitution for Free Tibet, with Nehru's tacit approval suspected. India maintains not recognizing a separate Tibetan government while accusing China of perfidy for allowing political activity on its soil. China condemns India’s stance as treachery amid ongoing oppression in Tibet.
Grand Duchess Charlotte of Luxembourg and Prince Jean, heir apparent, planned a Washington state visit postponed by Kennedy due to the Cuban crisis. Charlotte named Jean as lieutenant in 1961, while real power rests with Luxembourg's Christian Socialists and Premier Pierre Werner.
The Mississippi state received 650 million dollars from the U S Treasury in the year ending June 30 1963. Grants highways schools and welfare accounted for 134 million while 100 million supported Mississippi firms in military contracts and 180 million went to Defense Corps of Engineers flood control. Civil rights concerns urged halting funds but Kennedy declined saying he lacks general power. The piece argues federal aid and political considerations shape Mississippi’s compliance with civil rights laws.
Roy Lee Harmon laments daylight saving time as a burdensome law causing early awakenings and breakfast disruption. He recounts failed efforts to hire a plowman, a power plow misadventure, and the struggle to plant, while noting parking woes in Beckley and lane-blocked access in Charleston during legislature sessions.
A strategy that toppled Taft is reappearing to thwart Barry Goldwater's bid for the presidency. The argument mirrors past fears that a conservative GOP cannot win in big eastern states, with Casey endorsing Rockefeller and predicting losses in New York and others. The piece argues fat-cat fear and eastern liberal Republicans block a conservative nominee.
Herbert Sessler will pilot the 9 a m May 16 flight from Scott field carrying Mr. Hope and Beckley mail to Charleston. He will be joined by Beckley mayor A K Minter and postmaster J T Hollands worth Jr and Mt Hope officials P H Garrett and E S Miller. School board waits on funds after rejecting 26480 with a pledge of 6651. Adolf Hitler’s move in Europe could signal war as Little Czechoslovakia remains a danger. Mrs E S Dupuy elected president of the Monday Music club in Slab Fork. Other officers named include vice president W A Thornhill Jr and treasurer R P Daniel.
Robert H. Harwood, 46, of 4437 Cape May Ave, a supervisory electronics scientist at the U.S. Navy Electronics Laboratory, died after a long illness. A West Virginia Univ. graduate, he contributed to computer and digital instrumentation work, held four patents, and helped found the NEL Employer Association and the NEL Science Achievement Club. He served as a radar officer in WWII and worked at Convair prewar. His survivors include his wife Arlene and his mother Eunice. Contributions to the NEL Science Achievement Club scholarship are suggested.
A devotional prayer asks for enlarged vision and knowledge of God to see divine work in daily life. The speaker, W F Primrose of Ogden Utah, requests guidance to glorify God and fulfill duties to neighbors as they seek wisdom through revelation. Amen.
The Advertising Council offers a 32 page free pamphlet titled Challenge to Americans The Struggle We Face and How to Help Win 2 It includes a Kennedy foreword Eisenhower foreword and five chapters The Council aims to distribute over a million copies with a bipartisan Call to Greatness and a Liberty Bell visual urging citizens to take concrete actions for national strength and progress
50 years ago the district school bond issue of 50 000 to fund a new high school was rejected by Seasongood and Meyer of Cincinnati after an inquiry. Postmaster designate Wirt E French, formerly of Beckley, will serve four years in Princeton following confirmation of Senator Chilton’s recommendation. A surprise party at the North Kanawha Street home of Mr and Mrs W M Taylor featured music and the Old Virginia Reel with many guests.
Beckley Newspapers Corporation lists subscription rates and delivery options with prices for daily and Sunday editions by mail or home delivery. It notes independent contractor status of carriers, distributors, and limits on responsibility for advance payments, plus tax implications for West Virginia residents.
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