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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 30, 1962

Page

4

Thought For Today Quote by E Hubbard

A wry quip notes that a conservative is too cowardly to fight and too fat to run, attributed to E Hubbard.

E. Hubbard

Centennial book boost by West Virginia Jaycees

West Virginia Jaycees chapters statewide fund and distribute the new 124 page hard cover book West Virginia In Color, official 1963 Centennial volume. The 76 color pages highlight state heritage growth and future, with Lincoln Proclamation and a Kennedy foreword. Proceeds support 1963 Jaycees projects including a roadside park program and heritage economy efforts. Distribution starts in November at $10 for three copies or $3.50 each.

Jaycee West Virginia Centennial Commission Lincoln Kennedy Jaycees Beckley W. W. Barron Adrian Morrison West Virginia Jaycees

Algeria Faces Military Split and Election Impasse

Algeria shows a fractured military command with six wilayas and rival leaders Ben Bella Ben Khedda and Belkacem Krim vying for influence. Demonstrations in Algiers and a postponed constituent assembly election deepen the split, while the French army remains a hidden stabilizing force.

Algeria Wilayas Ahmed Ben Bella Algiers Wilaya 4 Ben Youssef Ben Khedda Army of National Liberation Congo United Arab Republic Ben Bella Parti Communiste Algerian Libya Aures Mountains Ben Khedda Mao Tse-tung Tio Belkacem Krim Kabylia

Battering Ram Policy in Berlin Shows Russian Tactics

The piece argues Russian maneuvering in Berlin proves a different political mindset, as the US and allies vow to stay in West Berlin. It contends Russians rely on scheming and pressure, misreading Western resolve, and warns only force could break the Western stand, risking escalation.

Berlin Free World United States West Berlin Joseph Stalin

Prayer of thanks and faith from Pastor Claude U Broach

The Reverend Claude U Broach of St. John’s Baptist Church in Charlotte expresses gratitude for the universe and its divine mystery. He prays for ongoing creation, offering lives as tools in God’s hands, asking eternal Creator to make all things new through Jesus Christ.

Jesus Christ Claude U. Broach Charlotte N. C St. John’s Baptist Chruch

Raleigh & Register Publication Details and Rates Notice

Beclley Newspapers Corporation announces publication details for Raleigh & Register with contact info for Managing Editor John Hoder and associates. Lists subscription rates for daily and Sunday delivery, home delivery options, tax note, carrier independence, and disclaimer on advance payments.

Matt Newa Ee West Virginia Beckley Newspapers Corporation

Kremlin Maintains Grip on Ulbricht, Berlin Tensions Rise

London dispatches report Moscow tightens control over East German leader Walter Ulbricht while signaling willingness to brinkmanship in Berlin. Khrushchev aims to probe Allied resolve and keep talks with the West open, despite pressuring moves.

K.C. Thaler London UPI Kremlin Berlin Moscow Walter Ulbricht Nikita Khrushchev Ulbricht Khrushchev Russia The Wall Kennedy U.S

Stock Market Shows Signs of Recovery After Slump

Three months after a deep stock market dive, gains in earnings and steady business signals have nudged levels back toward pre-selloff figures. The Dow Jones average rose to 612.57 while the S&P 500 stood at 59.55, with most blue chips still below their yearly highs. Trading volume during the May 28 to June 1 week exceeded 40 million shares, though broad investor interest remains tepid and cautious.

Jesse Bogue UPI Financial New York UPI Wall Street Wall American Telephone and Telegraph General Motors Standard Oil of New Jersey General Electric General Telephone and Electronics U.S. Steel Bethlehem Standard & Poor

Trend To Bigness Prevails In U S

An essay argues that bigness extends beyond government to everyday commerce. Census data from New York City shows a collapse of small neighborhood shops from 1950 to 1960 as chains expand. Consumers drive centralized shopping, self service, and large stock, creating a mass retail era.

Don Oakley America New York City New York

County Examinations Honor Local Residents and Clerical Posts

Fifty years ago the county awards four uniform examination certificates to Miss Cada White Miss Olive Dunn Isaac McKinney and Mrs Daisie Rogers and three elementary number twos to Miss Mary F Donnally John W Clark and Luther Clark. Eunice Scott to assist Beckley post office during Laing’s vacation. A new counterfeit $20 gold certificate of the 1906 series spotted by secret service prompting banking warnings nationwide. J W Dearing proprietor of Dearing's Cash Store returns from the east with fall goods for his department store.

Cada White Olive Dunn Isaac McKinney Daisie Rogers Mary F. Donnally John W. Clark Luther Clark Secret Service J. W. Dearing Dearing Eastern New

Land deed records 50 acres in Shady Spring district reported

The Raleigh Register notes 23 years ago Grover Hedrick bought a 50 acre tract from Hal M. Scott in Shady Spring. Funeral services are set for Rev. Andrew L. Hutchins son, 68, who died August 29 at his daughter's Beaver home. Dr. R W Chambers resigns Amigo post for further study. Dr. John W. Whitlock succeeds him. Miss Jean Porter and Miss Elizabeth Stephenson return from an eight week trip abroad visiting eight countries.

Grover Hedrick Shady Spring Hal M. Scott Andrew L. Hutchinson Mont Pendleton Beaver R. W. Chambers Amigo John W. Whitlock Logan H. D. Hatfield Jean Porter Elizabeth Stephenson Woodrow Wilson High School

Supreme Court splits over First Amendment limits in recent rulings

A Five to four majority allows censorship via municipal film licensing while upholding limits on speech in House hearings. Dissenters led by Justice Black exhort the nation to defend freedoms. editorial argues the Court trend risks eroding constitutional rights and marks a return to dissenter status.

America United States Supreme Court House Un-American Activities Committee Congress Supreme Court Earl Warren Warren John Milton William Blackstone Hugo L. Black Tom Paine Benjamin Franklin Thomas Jefferson Justice Black House UN- American Activities Committee Amereica

Washington Notebook V.P.s No Hero To Taxi Driver

Washington notes recount Lyndon Johnson's home sighting by tourists and share anecdotes about Kennedy aides and Eisenhower visits. The piece weaves in taxes, farm policy, and political quips from a broad cast of figures including Belew, Yntema, Cooley, and Frelinghuysen with sly references to Curley, Harris, and Dillon.

Washington NEA Lyndon Johnson Johnson Johnson City Tex Congress Congressman Johnson Perkins Bass R-N.h Senatta McClellan Kennedy Lawrence F. O'Brien Massachusetts Jim Curley O'Brien Jack McCarthy Curley State Senate Harvard Seymour Harris Treasury Douglas Dillon Dillon Democratic Cabinet Harris John Kenneth Galbraith India Committee On Economic Development Agriculture Committee Harold D. Cooley North Carolina T. O Yntema

Space thoughts and political quotes from midcentury leaders

Dr G Brooks Ernest of Fenn College Cleveland says space exploration will redefine our universe and life. Nelson Rockefeller urges U S readiness to use nuclear weapons for freedom. Strom Thurmond criticizes U N role and calls for stronger international stance. Chad described as a desert oasis with 100000 residents and 300000 camels and goats.

G. Brooks Ernest Fenn College Cleveland Ohio New York Nelson Rockefeller U. S U. N Chad Desert U.N Sen Strom Thurmond D-S. C

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