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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1962
Page
3
A brief reflection from Stanislaus urges that inner conscience acts as a friend before it serves as judge, highlighting moral self guidance and caution in daily choices.
Sky Shield II will ground all civil aircraft in the 48 contiguous states and Canada for five and a half hours on Sunday September 2 with Alaska ground three hours and Hawaii unaffected. The NORAD based mock air attack repeats prior exercises and aims to test the system while denying civil defense implications. Airlines will ground 1700 flights and expect travelers to adjust plans around the exercise window from 3 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. EDT and noon to 5:30 p.m. PDT.
A report from Washington contrasts the faith of 13 American churchmen visiting the Soviet Union with Khrushchev’s mockery over religion. It notes 50 million Russian Orthodox members despite church closures, and discusses how the regime pressures religious life while Moscow’s clergy navigate policy. It also covers UPI reporting on Senate leaders Mansfield and Dirksen, highlighting cross-party praise and political campaigning implications.
Lyle Wilson notes that Illinois Democratic nominee Sidney R. Yates faces long odds against Senate Republican Dirksen. Kennedy may campaign in Illinois. Daley's selection signals Downtstate focus, while Dirksen has risen from House start to Senate power, once derided as a wizard of ooze.
A broad discussion on the two contrasts of creativity and IQ in schooling cites nationwide studies. It notes that fourth grade conformity suppresses divergent thinking, while creative students often excel spiritually and emotionally though not in standard tests.
Billy Wilder rejects Laurence Olivier’s claim that Hollywood killed Marilyn Monroe and argues the Monroes harmed Hollywood more. He praises her genius, notes unprofessionalism as a problem, and discusses his film Irma La Douce plus his Paris stay and love of Europe.
A jumble of quotes notes marriage vows and public figures. James Burgess, 102, of London marks an 80th wedding anniversary with his wife as an example of domestic balance. President Kennedy urges tolerance for criticism from officials and public. King Mwambutsa prepares a Burundi visit to the United States and Europe.
U S Senator Robert Byrd argues West Virginia holds unique potential for national outdoor recreation development. He highlights Racine and Coal rivers, New River Gorge, Monongahela National Forest expansion, and Harpers Ferry, plus a 300 mile Allegheny Parkway to broaden access. The aim is to invigorate urban populations with healthful outdoor activity.
New Jersey manufacturer says microwave towers replace long wire lines as a growing communications industry expands in the United States. The system relies on a growing number of towers to carry signals, replacing extensive wire networks and signaling a shift in infrastructure.
A Raleigh Register survey notes new school recreation rooms in Glen Leigh and reports on a planned September 6 railway wage strike. It profiles Microlab president Harry Augenblick, who says microwaves, the basis of radar and other systems, have become a $2 billion industry with growing uses including computer data exchanges and deep heating.
At the annual stockholders meeting the Raleigh County Bank re elected directors B E Carter A L Ruffner L Prichard Robert Winston C V Cottle W H Bardin J E Summerfield G C Hedrick G W Bair Jr A B Clay W R Canaday J L Bumgardner J A Eeert T E Bibb H H Harwn and officers B E Carter president A L Ruffner vice president J A Ewart second vice president G C Hedrick cashier J E Tolliver assistant cashier. Cecil Lilly and sisters Lois and June of Bluefield, guests of Mrs Wesley Wilkes, returned home in touring car accompanied by Mr and Mrs Wesley Wilkes.
Washington news notes a major reorganization of U S foreign service posts under President Kennedy. Ambassadors including James M. Gavin resign in Paris, to be replaced by Charles E. Bohlen, with Llewellyn E. Thompson Jr. possibly succeeding Bohlen on Soviet affairs. Several Eisenhower appointees remain, while new posts open in Ottawa Vienna Budapest and Africa amid expanding African relations. The piece discusses the balance between career and political appointees and the aim to broaden diplomat experience for future senior State Department roles.
The text asks how large a national debt was incurred under the Articles of Confederation and answers ten million dollars. It also asks about George Eliot historical novels and notes Romola as the only one in the given context.
The Naheigh Register published by Beckley Newspapers Corporation lists mail subscription rates for Daily and Sunday editions in West Virginia, with durations for one year and six months, and separate rates for daily only. It notes home delivery charges, change of address procedures, and tax details, while disclaiming responsibility for advance subscription payments to independent distributors.
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