Thought For Today by C. E. Stowe on common sense
A compact aphorism on practical judgment. Common sense is described as seeing things as they are and acting rightly, attributed to C. E. Stowe.
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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1962
Page
4
A compact aphorism on practical judgment. Common sense is described as seeing things as they are and acting rightly, attributed to C. E. Stowe.
The quiet Italian town of Ravello faces change as Jacqueline Kennedy and her daughter Caroline plan a two week visit. The villa, once home to Wagner and Queen Juliana, now owned by the Parisi family, sits on a hill above the Tyrrhenian Sea and may become a popular resort if photographers descend on Ravello.
After a volcanic eruption forced 260 Tristan da Cunha islanders to flee to London, 12 will be sent back to test habitable conditions. They faced flu and psychological strain, choosing to resist becoming city carbon copies. They yearn for the sea rock and its dangers.
Washington observers note frustration in the Eisenhower administration as only 7 percent of White House legislative requests passed Congress by July. Analysts blame political theater, misperceptions of White House power, and strained Capitol Hill relations amid debates over Medicare farm bills and Kennedy dynamics. Editorials cite personnel choices and district politics as factors behind the poor approval rate and warn of further clashes ahead.
Beckley Newspapers Corporation lists subscription rates by mail and home delivery for West Virginia readers. It sets prices for daily and Sunday plans, six months or one year, and notes a 3 percent state sales tax on mall rates within West Virginia. It also explains carrier independence and nonpayment arrangements.
Western European leaders renew efforts toward a political union as six Common Market nations France West Germany Italy Belgium The Netherlands and Luxembourg eye a Rome summit in September to launch plans for a United States of Europe while France resists supranational authority and Britain weighs entry.
The State Department notes no formal mission for Stevenson who met Tito privately on his vacation. Tito has signaled liberal retrenchment and closer East ties, while Khrushchev praised Yugoslavia and urged unity with the Soviet bloc. Stevenson may gauge Tito’s next moves and whether he will accept Khrushchev’s invitation to visit Moscow.
UPI reports in New York that U S exporters can compete globally as air conditioning units engineered for Iowa heat help the industry meet world demand. The piece notes innovations in design and potential growth in international markets for American cooling technology.
Luther D. Fink leads nominations for Beckley American Legion commander with R. H. Magee as first vice and Charles A. Dickenson as second vice. Five Legionnaire daughters enter a Memorial Building beauty contest.
Fifty years ago Raleigh County circuit court drew a large panel of jurors for the term beginning Monday August 26 1912. Names include Joseph Bolen John Stephens John Wiley Garland Tyree Frank Green Chas Godbey Ed win Tucker Charley Farrow J A Smith Johnson Manning John Foster J F Moses Cal Atha John Borrer Bill Fink Henry Prince and many others. Dr T E Combs announces renovations at Miss Smith’s Millinery store adding larger display windows ahead of full opening.
A Baltimore Sun Television section feature revisits Denver Pyle, then a tall hopeful parking cars at NBC studios in 1940 41. It notes the apprenticeship system and the crowded lot seen by future character actor who later played Cassius in The Death of Caesar and other roles.
A devotional plea from W Ralph Ward Jr of Syracuse New York Bishop of The Methodist Church asking God to steady tumultuous feelings and curb anger. He seeks strength to face problems faithfully and wisely in the Master’s name.
Washington coverage notes Rotary International under Laharry plans an international Small Business Clinics program to teach modern business methods to small merchants in developing countries. The effort grows from volunteer medical aid missions and aims for person to person instruction via Rotary clubs across Asia, Africa, and the Americas with Harvard case studies guiding local clubs.
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