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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1964
Page
4
A quotation from Commerce Secretary Luther Hodges on politics and life built around what is possible and the merit of not settling for less.
National Retail Merchants Association members expect at least a 6 percent gain over last year in December retail sales with some stores seeing up to an 11 percent rise in dollar volume. Gift spending reaches $333 million, up from $327 million, while Time magazine cites a 9 percent increase over 1963. Personal savings and disposable income show strong year end totals, signaling broad purchasing power.
The piece humorously laments holiday mail delays for the Blondie comic, muses on a family mutt and a rabbit, and notes a lackluster Christmas spirit. It reflects seasonal weather, travel hazards, and a wary view of holiday cheer while urging readers to stay safe and merry.
A short inspirational prayer framed by a Tallahassee retired Methodist editor Lyndon B. Phifer. The text invokes faith during prosperity and trial and asks for guidance through Christ.
Washington commentary argues LBJ will guide a steady purposeful presidency not driven by hype. It notes aims to balance liberal, labor, and business interests with targeted moves on Medicare education and civil rights, while pushing private sector momentum to spur growth and prosperity.
The December 24 last trading day for regular stock sales affects capital gains for 1964. Investors seek to realize profits before year end as tax rules allow only half the gain to be taxed if held six months. Losses through December 31 can be claimed for 1964, with analysts hoping for a year end rally despite recent slumps.
Bruce Bross analyzes Nigeria's year end elections to fill 312 lower house seats amid strong regional coalitions. He notes Nigeria's size, potential, and civil service strength as keys to stability, while warning of regional strife and the need for capital and technical aid to sustain growth.
Raleigh Neaister is listed as published by Beckley Newspaper Corporation with a mailing address at 341 Prince Street Beckley West Virginia and Hinton West Virginia. The office holds second class mail privileges and lists telephone numbers for all departments. John Hodel is identified as Managing Editor and the publication is noted as a member of United Press International.
National Advertising Representative Ward Griffith Company lists offices in New York Chicago Detroit Atlanta and other cities. It details mail and home delivered subscription rates by period and type and notes change of address requirements and a 3 percent West Virginia sales tax while stating carriers are independent contractors and the company not responsible for advance payments.
The piece details U.S. pressure for aid to the United Arab Republic amid anti American incidents. It notes the Cairo library attack, the MIG shootdown that killed two, and Nasser’s dual role as a stabilizing force and a growing influence in Africa. It questions whether U.S. relations with Nasser can improve.
President Johnson and the first family hosted a string of holiday events at the White House before a Texas ranch Christmas. He attended pre-Christmas services at the Church of the Epiphany and hosted parties for underprivileged children, White House staff, and Congressional wives. About 7,000 spectators watched the Christmas tree lighting as heaters warmed the Pageant of Peace choir shelter.
A five year study by the Boston inter hospital liver group across Harvard Tufts and Boston universities found most cirrhosis cases stem from fatty nutritional cirrhosis linked to long term heavy drinking. Only 15 percent of prior hepatitis cases could be proven, while 56 percent of alleged hepatitis cirrhosis involved heavy drinking and 89 percent of fatty nutritional cirrhosis cases were drinkers. Alcoholic women with cirrhosis outlive men, but men retain a better outlook.
Charles Hodel, president of the Chamber, was named chairman of the general committee to cooperate with the census bureau. W. R. Fugitt, who will become secretary on Jan 1, was named secretary of the committee as Raleigh plans 1940 censuses.
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