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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1960
Page
4
A compact reflection notes that humankind consumes excessive food. The line questions daily appetite and the balance between need and abundance, framing a caution about overindulgence in a concise philosophical observation.
The essay notes mounting unemployment as labor costs and industry restructuring hit coal, steel, and autos. It cites European auto makers losing U.S. sales, Britain’s export lag, and potential price wars as Detroit eyes cheaper cars. Observers see Europe’s rising market pushing Ford to consolidate Britain operations.
The St. Lawrence Seaway shut down its American section for winter on Wednesday, five days earlier than last year, with Welland Canal closing December 15. Cargo tonnage through October edged below 1959, steel movement lagged, and the Great Lakes group urged Welland toll removal while predicting lower canal tonnage. The two years of operation failed to meet shipping expectations, despite Eisenhower’s praise of its value.
Latin America faces rising unrest likely to demand bold U.S. action under Kennedy. Warnings cite Castroism linked to poverty, violence, and anti American sentiment as destabilizing forces. In Argentina deposed Peron backers blamed, with probable Communist influence noted. In Venezuela Betancourt battles persistent political turmoil and a strong, contentious left.
Raleigh notes report Little Eva Riner wounded by a sharp stick entering her left eye and a buggy overturn near Beckley on the way from a doctor. Mrs Riner saves the child, widow Reed moves to Pemberton planning building on purchased lots. Prof J C White to train children for a Christmas show. community support expected.
The Raleigh Register lists subscription prices for Beckley Newspapers including daily and Sunday options, one year rates, six months, and daily only plans. It notes tax addition, address change details, and carrier distributor liability, with West Virginia delivery areas.
New York AP reports a humorous essay on American coffee and tea preferences. The piece contrasts requests for tea or milk with the blunt need for coffee, noting how service often yields coffee instead and suggesting readers bring their own tea bag if precise beverages are required.
American governors after a trip to Argentina and Brazil praise Latin investment prospects while noting risks from government interference. They cite rising U.S. spending, with Brazil at 75 million and Argentina at 70 million this year, as total U.S. investment nears 1.3 billion in Brazil and 517 million in Argentina. Governors from Arizona California Colorado Indiana Kansas Minnesota Iowa and Utah express varied views on stability and profitability.
The encounter between the Archbishop of Canterbury and Pope John XXIII is framed as a courtesy visit but centers on church unity. Talks explore how Anglican, Orthodox, and Catholic traditions might converge while noting deep divides over reunification terms and Rome’s role.
Irish playwright Brendan Behan plans a San Francisco club appearance at the Hungry after attending Kennedy's inauguration, with London premiere of his play Richard's Cork Leg to follow. Enrico Banducci arranged the engagement as Behan jokes about relatives in Pine Street and lift operators.
The piece explains pen evolution from the feather quill to steel pens and Waterman’s 1884 fountain pen. It notes quills required dipping, steel pens offered ink flow, and gold nibs for smoothness, with Waterman’s invention finally supplying ink inside the pen. A home craft tip suggests making a quill pen with a sharpened feather.
A devotional prayer praising God as Father and thanking Him for guiding believers through Jesus Christ. John W. Shackford of Waynesville North Carolina signs as the retired Methodist minister offering thanks for divine love and the new dimensions of life through faith.
Twenty five years ago Marie Dionne was deemed the weakest of the quintuplets yet at age 18 months she stood and walked, joining a select group of walking quints. Beckley Kiwanis plans a Ladies night and officer installation for 1936 on Friday December 27 with A Z Lilly E T Stromp and Charles Hodel arranging events. Walter Muir is president elect with vice presidents W R Fugitt and Charles Hodel. George W Bair Jr is treasurer. Newly elected directors J Q Hutchinson Dr John R Koch T 5 Rice and J P White join the governing board.
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