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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 06, 1962

Page

4

Thought For Today on Buckley and Congo Debate

A reflective column critiques laissez faire conservatives led by William F Buckley Jr on Congo crisis and US military mobilization. It argues against pure optimism and urges duty and national defense while noting mobilization flaws and the moral toll on reservists.

Congo William F. Buckley, Jr The National Review Edgar Hoover FBI Secretary of Defense McNamara West Point Douglas MacArthur

Peaceful Use Of Outer Space Definitions Debate

U S and Soviet Union clash over where air space ends and outer space begins as legal scholars seek a binding code. Geneva talks fail to reach accord on boundaries and veto rights while Karman line 55 miles above Earth and evolving views test sovereignty and peaceful use norms.

Richard L. Worsnop Washington Outer Space United States Soviet Union U. N. Committee On Geneva U. S Leonard Meeker Moscow Hugo Grotius Andrew G. Haley International Astronautical Union G. P. Zadorozhnyi Soviet Academy of Sciences

Communist creed vs capitalist gains in Khrushchev speech

Khrushchev urges railway workers to boost labor productivity as the path to victory over capitalists. A U S general states readiness to act militarily if ordered but stresses political restraint. House Estes hearings feature Roland Ballou flagging suspect financial statements from Mr Estes.

Nikita Khrushchev Laso Emmet O’donnell U S. Pacific Air Forces Jason Estes Roland Ballou

Centennial May Get Ping On Perry Como Show

West Virginia state government slows as Gov Barron takes a two week vacation. Commerce officials seek to reroute 1.4 million dollars from Sugar Grove to a different project and plan a Perry Como program to feature the centennial early next year.

Perry Como Jerry Beigel Charleston W. Va UPI State House W. W. Barron Commerce Department Area Redevelopment Agency Sugar Grove Department of Natural Resources Welfare Kennedy Commerce Dept

Are Tax Cuts No Longer Good Politics

Washington political notes on tax cuts in an election year. Congress shows reluctance to vote a tax reduction as a political lever amid mixed public sentiment and long-term reform calls. Gallup poll data, party dynamics, and constituent mail reflect cautious stances before the 1962 vote window.

Raymond Lahr United Press International Washington UPI Congress Democrats House Senate Truman White House Eisenhower GOP Gallup Afl-Cio U.S. Chamber of Commerce Kenneth B. Keating Rn.y

Fate of European Common Market Hinges on Britain

In Brussels a handful of negotiators shape Britain’s entry into the six nation European Common Market. Success could swell the bloc to 300 million and strengthen its power. failure risks Macmillan’s government and unity in the six. Agriculture is the main hurdle amid pressure for full Commonwealth acceptance.

Phil Newsom UPI Brussels Belgium Britain Harold Macmillan France West Germany Italy Netherlands Luxembourg British Commonwealth London Commonwealth Macmillan Common Market

Fire destroys residence on North Kanawha street

About 3:30 this morning the elegant home of W. T. Quesenberry on North Kanawha street burned to ashes. Loss estimated around $8,000 with $5,000 insured by Home Insurance Company. H. H. Lilly, noted local teacher, is in town this week for the institute and visiting friends.

Raleigh Register W. T. Quesenberry Kanawha Street Home Insurance Company H. H. Lilly Odd

Kennedy Strategy On Issues Pay Off In 1962?

Washington column assesses President Kennedy’s year 1962 strategy focusing on Republicanism and political gamble over inaction. It weighs his popularity, foreign gains, domestic economic woes, party divides, and the risk of alienating Senate allies, with reflections from readers and a closing prayer.

Lyle C. Wilson Washington United Press International Raymond Lahr UPI Kennedy John F. Kennedy Europe Far East Teddy U. S. Senate Kefauver

Peace Corps Seeks Older Volunteers For Overseas Posts

The Peace Corps will recruit 100 retired or near-retirement vocational teachers to join 40 men and 60 women already serving overseas. The program aims to reach 10,000 volunteers and as many as 70 missions, with pay of 75 dollars monthly plus costs. Applicants must have marketable skills and pass exams after 8 to 12 weeks of training, with a 13 percent washout rate.

Washington NEA Peace Corps Asia Africa Latin America Congress British Honduras Sargent Shriver J. 8 Noffsinger International Volunteer Services D.C

Naleigh Register publisher and subscription rates noted

Beckley Newspapers Corporation prints Naleigh Register from Prince Street Beckley West Virginia and Hinton West Virginia with the managing editor John Hodel. Subscription rates by mail include daily and Sunday one year 21.90 daily and Sunday six months and daily only options. Carrier delivery available with weekly and monthly rates. State tax added and distributors are independent contractors.

Beckley Newspapers Corporation Prince St Beckley W. Va Hinton W Va West Virginia Beckley Newspapers Poration

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