31 Dec 1959
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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1959
Page
1
Citizens of Beckley reflect on 1959 as a year of progress and unity. Local leadership and cooperation across civic and economic projects boosted the plateau area, with Beckleyans mustering strength against economic pressures. A hopeful New Year is assured and residents are thanked for their part.
A noon survey shows many Americans still vow to reform in 1960 but few follow through. Clergy, officials and citizens share mixed plans from quitting smoking and drinking less to simply avoiding resolutions altogether, with comments from Rev. Waldron, Mayor Miller, Sheriff Mills, and others.
The bulletin notes cloudy conditions with snow across the north tonight and in the New Year outlook. Temperatures today reach 30 to 38 with lows in the 20s, followed by a warmer Friday afternoon. Northern areas face snow. the south some rain. overall fair in many regions. River and ski conditions listed for local streams and Bald Knob.
Sen Proxmire welcomes Humphrey entry into the April 5 Wisconsin presidential primary but predicts he will not win by default. He says he might run as a favorite son if no other candidates oppose Humphrey.
U S Air Force Major Don W. Rourke received six months in a civil court in Iran for the traffic death of a pedestrian and has appealed. Also reported, a U S Air Force bomber crashed on takeoff at Torrejon Spain killing four crewmen, and a snowbound Oregon pileup injured two. In New Hampshire a border resident killed his landlord in a long argument over television, then died of a heart attack.
Gov Underwood scheduled a 4 p m news conference today with no announced purpose. It is believed to concern issuing the call for the 1960 legislature. The West Virginia Veterans of Foreign Wars will hold its annual mid winter conference in Parkersburg January 17 18.
James Marlow surveys the mood of the average man as he enters the 1960s feeling doubtful about longevity and the fast moving future. He recalls steady past changes from radios to televisions and wonders how to adapt to jet planes missiles and new technology. The piece frames age mortality and awe in a changing world.
New York Year in television reviews a season of scandals payola and rigging while noting bigger audiences and higher revenues. CBS and NBC push uplift and education as big shows like Wagon Train Maverick and The Untouchables top viewership.
Two Stanford doctors Dr. Norman Shumway and Dr. Richard Lower performed a living heart transplant between dogs at the university's new medical center. The mongrel survived a week after the operation, with the team preserving part of the host heart wall to reduce clotting risks. The researchers noted remaining challenges for human applications, including heart sourcing and tissue rejection.
South Korea rejected a Soviet charge that a South Korean warship fired on an unarmed Soviet survey vessel off the North Korean coast. The navy called the accusation a Communist false prop and suggested a North Korean ship may have attacked by mistake.
Jennings Roscoe Bail once central to a six year old mine violence trial died in a mountain hillside accident when his bulldozer overturned. Bail had been convicted of second degree murder in 1953 for the shooting during a strike at Elk River Coal and Lumber Co. in Widen, West Virginia.
Chicago AP reports auto accidents killed slightly more than 100 persons daily in 1959. An estimated 1.4 million suffered disabling injuries. National Safety Council projects a year end toll between 37,500 and 38,000, with 36,981 killed and 1.35 million injured in 1958.
Americans contributed a record 12 billion dollars to various causes in 1959. Charles A. Anger, board chairman of John Price Jones Co., announced the figure and said individuals supplied about 80 percent of the total.
Police investigate theft of about 400 gallons of gasoline from the West Virginia National Guard motor pool on the citys west side.
Treasury aims to cut the national debt by 5 1 2 or 6 billion dollars over six months as tax receipts peak early year. Debt stands at 291 billion with a June end target near 285 to 285 1 2 billion. Temporary debt ceiling would need another increase despite reductions. The plan calls for paying off 10 billion of maturing debt by June 30 while borrowing 4 to 4 1 2 billion in new cash and scheduling 3 1 2 billion in short term bills next month.
West Virginia Democratic Chairman Hulett C. Smith calls for a New Year vow to keep the party united and organized toward a November victory. He urges residents to discuss economic conditions and public needs openly and to rally for Democratic candidates and a broader public interest program.
London reports a booming Western Europe as 1960 approaches with rising prosperity across France Germany Belgium Netherlands Luxembourg and Britain. Italy runs a stagnant south toward reform while Belgium regains hope. a two bloc tariff plan may lower tariffs globally as Britain funds Italian autos and France builds cars in Britain.
GEORGE W. CORNELL notes the transition from the 1950s to the 1960s, highlighting rockets, satellites, automation, and computers shaping a new frontier while peace, decency, prosperity, and religious growth accompany looming global tensions. The piece also flags overpopulation risks and the vast economic gains fueling a modern society.
W. C. Cook of Wichita Falls was named 1959 world champion liar by the Burlington Liars Club for a tale claiming wind shortages forced windmill removal. Other honorable mentions came from Winnipeg, Transfer Pennsylvania, and Bunker Hill Air Force Base Indiana, citing tall tales tied to 1959 headlines.
Sherwood Glutz notes the leap year begins at midnight and many bachelors plan proposals in 1960. The year is predicted to be big for love with couples set to marry and buy furniture on instalment plans.
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