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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1959
Page
3
A brief devotional note assuring that staying true to current responsibilities aligns with divine support for what lies ahead. It emphasizes trust in God to provide as life continues.
Bruce Crawford of Bluefield promotes Wally Barron for the Democratic nomination while hinting at Hulett Smith as an inside or outside candidate. Crawford’s claims draw pushback from Smith supporters and state party leaders who warn against underestimating Smith’s statewide reach. Crawford previously floated a Smith ambassador idea and now warns rivals against dividing the party in a lean toward Barron. Smith remains serious about running, with broad knowledge of county chairs and leaders.
Notes From A Columnist's Mail discusses Harlem's political sway and tensions with police and social leaders including Rep. Adam Clayton Powell Jr. It notes Harlem's large Negro population, housing discrimination, segregation in schools by residence, and a counter-movement in Queens against moving Negro students. It mentions a first Black assistant superintendent and local political figures like Hulan E. Jack.
Aruba island unveils a $5,000,000 casino hotel, the Aruba Caribbean, run by Condado Caribbean Hotels. Morris Lapidus designed rooms with outdoor balconies while investors include Morris R. DeWoskin and Jake Kosloff of Chicago and Las Vegas. Benny Goodman reportedly works as a casino cashier as Hilton Hildegarde headlines a show. The piece mixes travel, entertainment, and a peek at island life near Venezuela.
An economic letter from First National City Bank of New York argues government spending should not outpace citizens’ money. It urges cutting non essentials and frills to keep living standards from falling amid costly defense and aid efforts, stressing government waste as a key constraint.
Anthropologist Margaret Mead urges exposing students to working scientists to inspire future scientists. Speaking at Hampton Institute as part of a National Science Foundation program, she argues firsthand observation of scientists is more effective than books. She warns gifted children need suitable schooling or external opportunities to stay engaged.
Senator Wiley of Wisconsin calls for a Commission on Federal Taxation to study the current tax system and propose reforms. He cites basic principles: tax equity based on ability to pay, incentives to earn and grow, nondiscrimination where possible, and promotion of efficiency, stability, equality, and justice. Construction expenditures by electric utilities in 1958 totaled 3.764 billion dollars.
The article notes ancient Chinese use of thumb prints for signatures and credits fingerprinting's rise as a key ID method since the 1800s. It invites readers to fingerprint themselves and friends, study patterns, and mentions Leo Kormanik winning $10 for the question.
The article surveys France under Charles de Gaulle steering a policy of grandeur as it blocks NATO integrated forces and refuses U S nuclear stockpiling on French soil. It notes actions by General Norstad moving bombers to Britain and West Germany, Algeria strains, and rising French missile advances plus Tsiranana’s claim France will soon possess atomic bombs. China protests and Tokyo’s London Economist reaction frame the controversy.
A brief, reverent prayer asking Jesus for strength at death and salvation through the cross. The piece is attributed to Lyndon B. Phifer, a retired Methodist editor from Tallahassee Florida.
Be published by Beckley Newspapers Corporation lists subscription rates for daily and Sunday editions, mail and carrier delivery, and notes tax, address change requirements, and carrier responsibility. Includes offices in Beckley and Hinton West Virginia and AP news access.
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