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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1959
Page
4
A reflective quotation notes that an ill natured person cannot possess a public spirit since true love for many rests on having loved at least one. The saying underscores social virtue and humane character.
In Allen Drury’s Vision of Ad vise and Consent the postwar era is called the Age of the Shoddy. The piece argues moral decay and rising materialism threaten the nation, citing scandals and public doubt, while urging a revival of moral strength and a return to fair standards. It notes some optimism that public discourse may spark reform and curb decline.
Hal Boyle sketches two U S New Year's factions the party goers and the highbrow critics. He offers tongue in cheek tips for a sober quiet celebration including hospital safety jokes, taffy pulls, budget planning and a made at home hangover parody.
Roy Lee Harmon reflects on New Year rituals and resolutions with a humorous, candid voice. He jokes about parties, hangovers, abstinence vows, and the futility of grand plans, then urges self improvement without harsh pledges and wishes readers a happy new year.
Prayer seeks guidance amid a changing world asking for understanding and cooperation among all people. It invokes the spirit in Jesus to inspire hearts and closes with Amen from Shackford a retired Methodist minister of Waynesville North Carolina.
James Marlow reports that Nixon appears likely to win the Republican presidential nomination at the Chicago convention opening July 25, with Rockefeller stepping aside. Signs of resistance to party bosses emerge from New Hampshire and California as Rockefeller argues for voter choice and freer expression ahead of the nominating process.
Beckley Newspapers outlines home delivery and carrier terms for Raleigh and Register editions. Rates include daily and Sunday options, six month and one year periods, with a 2 percent West Virginia sales tax and carrier/distributor responsibilities noted.
The Cameroons becomes an independent republic Friday while remaining under French influence for an extended period. Agreements anticipate continued franc zone ties, economic and cultural cooperation with France, and possible French military bases, backed by ongoing French aid amid a preexisting budget deficit and long development support.
Earl Wilson profiles Kookie Byrnes star of 77 Sunset Strip as he denies engagement rumors and discusses new contract talks with Warner Bros. He reflects on fame, relationships, and his role choices while denying gossip about his personal life.
A Junior Editors quiz explains clocks from ancient gear work to modern electric power. It notes Roxbury mass manufacture, Henry de Vick’s 1300s clock, and the 1700s addition of pendulums and hands while awarding James Burbank of Old Greenwich, Conn. $10 for the correct answer.
Lucien H. Davis elected mayor to fill the vacancy left by the death of Hon. R. B. Robertson. Darnall chosen to fill the recorder's office vacancy after Mayor Davis's resignation. W. H. Ford wins police chief post over W. L. Cook. Virginian Railway opens Gulf branch passenger service from Pemberton to Mullens with morning connection and evening freight return.
Woodrow Wilson High School defeated the Alumni 24 to 9 in a basketball game. The varsity players included Desserato Adoe mas Douglas Ellison and O Leary. Old Grads opening lineup featured Cipolat Harless Saunders Callaway and St Clair. Rush D Holt, senator elect from West Virginia, said he would not be sworn in until his thirtieth birthday June 19. Beckley city hall fire station and police HQ now wholly owned by the city. Chief Recorder Hollandsworth paid final build loan to trustee R M French. original price 20 000, total outlay 30 000 with interest.
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