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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1960
Page
4
A compact quotation notes Henry Taylor arguing that a philosophy claiming to teach contempt for money does not run deeply. The line reflects on moral attitudes toward wealth and value.
The piece notes enforcement of a new law banning political signs within road rights of way. It urges strict action by constables, state police, and sheriffs, citing public nuisance provisions. It previews VFW Detroit encampment headlines with Nixon and Kennedy as notable figures and hints at veteran benefits debates and Dulles’ convention address.
Hal Boyle writes about life measured by unachieved goals and missed chances. He suggests listing things a person has not done to gain insight, offering a portrait of life up to age fifty and a new perspective on oneself.
A reflective piece lists personal admissions of things never done by the narrator. It plateaus through a series of contrasts from driving, attire, indulgences, travels, and penalties to questions about identity. The piece ends by asking readers what missing experiences shape who they are.
Bug Dust reflects on seasonal change, katydids, and the turning of autumn in the West Virginia highlands. The piece muses on weather signals, outdoor beauty, tourism, and homesick residents while praising the state’s four-season appeal and the hope of locals returning home.
The Powers spy case in Moscow centers on a Soviet indictment painting the United States as aggressor. The trial will feature Francis Gary Powers as a minor figure, while Washington faces blame for approving the U2 mission and basing operations in allied nations. The indictment targets Eisenhower, Herter, Nixon, and Dulles, promising a political clash over U S sovereignty and Cold War tensions.
AP Business analyst examines conflict of interest in business. The piece surveys government rules, corporate self policing, and ethics debates across federal state and local levels, cites cases like Manhattan Borough President Hulan E. Jack, and notes SEC regulation thresholds. It discusses executives profiting from suppliers, antitrust angles, and evolving norms across generations.
Resolutions include eight month term, minimum salaries for first to third grade certificates, half pay after thirty five years, and county as unit of taxation. Signatories include C P Stover and Minnie Hunter. Henry Wood, George Nestor and Bruce Carper form a Beckley bakery partnership with Wood in charge. Piney Excelsior Manufacturing Company charter granted with Hinton office and Worley works to manufacture mattresses. Beckley incorporators named.
Beckley Newspapers Corporation publishes Raleigh register details including mailing privileges, Associated Press rights, national ad reps, and subscription rates. It lists home delivery options, carrier independence, and tax notes for West Virginia subscribers.
A legend from Asia Minor explains magnets from magnesia stones and lodestone guiding compasses. A trick invites placing a metal on a table while moving a magnet underneath to make it appear to move by magic. Chris Knight of Upper Saddle River wins $10.
New York column by Earl Wilson reflects on how evil walks daily life, listing public figures and social scenes from politics to theater. Includes notes on Dean Martin canceling, Zsa Zsa Gabor, Lena Horne, Tony Perkins, Jackie Gleason, and other entertainment figures plus witty quips and short gossip items.
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