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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1963
Page
4
A short devotional note references Hebrews 12 33 and invites contemplation for the assembly enrolled in heaven. It emphasizes faith in God as judge of all and the spiritual company of the righteous. The passage offers a quiet moment for meditation and moral reflection.
A reader deplores private clubs with liquor concessions that escape taxes, arguing they cripple legitimate restaurateurs, deter tourist trade, and harm the state's economy. The writer questions public policy, tourism prospects, and the impact on business and locals, ending with a provocative note on community wishes.
The editorial questions highlight public apathy toward action and accountability. It notes support for illegal clubs harming business, scarce turnout for free Sabin oral vaccine centers, and Lily of the issue spurred by Raoul Tunley’s sharp critique. The piece contemplates whether Tunley’s portrayal was fair and if public sentiment can shift.
Washington debate on Laos s fate continues as Khrushchev and Kennedy's 1962 Vienna agreement on neutrality falters. Harriman's diplomacy falters amid Pathet Lao advances and rising U S military posture in Southeast Asia, with U S troops ordered to Thailand and the Seventh Fleet to the Gulf of Siam.
The former governor of West Virginia, now president of Raleigh County Bank, is praised for his friendly approach to both patrons and opponents. The piece recalls his early role as a Meadows aide, his principled campaign against Kay Thomas, and his staying power in politics, balancing public service with a bank career.
Sunday Family Weekly reflects on the Foreign Legion's varied make up from 1943 desert hospitals to battlefields. The author recalls legionnaires from Switzerland Russia Spain and Africa and wonders what kept them ticking outside combat. The piece muses on obsolescence of camel corps and broader questions about war value and humanity ending with a prayer from AA Scott of Toronto United Church.
The Kennedy administration mismanages Cuban policy amid Cuba exiles led by Dr. Jose Miro Cardona. It argues for a clear long term approach, condemns a half policy, and urges backing democratic Cuban exiles to free Cuba, warning past blunders in foreign affairs.
Beckley Newspapers Corporation lists newspaper subscription rates for mail and home delivery, with annual and semiannual options for daily and Sunday editions, daily only, and carrier delivery. It notes tax, address change procedures, independent contractor status of carriers, and non-responsibility for advance payments.
Byrd discusses how poke and other wild greens boost vitality in spring. He notes vitamins in greens such as poke dandelion plantain purslane and lambsquarters and warns some greens lose vitamins if delayed. Wild greens are best eaten fresh and offered by nature, not sold.
Reservations are being taken for the annual Mother's Day luncheon at the Methodist Temple. Last year over 200 mothers and daughters attended the event, and a large crowd is expected again this year. Robert Campbell, descendant of General Alfred Beckley, named business manager for the Beckley Centennial in June 1922. W. D. Nace to be installed as dictator of the Beckley lodge of the Loyal Order of Moose. Services directed by J. Alfred Taylor of Fayetteville, deputy supreme dictator.
Mr and Mrs T E Bibb acquired a 1913-38 model Auburn through a Fayetteville agency and expect delivery within two weeks. The text also lists delegates from this state appointed by Gov Hatfield to attend the Southern Sociological Congress in Atlanta this month, naming Rev W H H Cook of WIndon, E L Nuckolls of Fayetteville, and Hugh A Dunn of this city.
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