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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Feb 10, 1959
Page
4
Thought for today notes a rational nature admits of nothing which is not precious to the rest of mankind. Marcus Antoninus quote reflects stoic wisdom and universal value of reasoned virtue.
An editorial condemns absentee voting in the State Legislature calling absentees legislative cowards who skip crucial votes. It praises strict attendance and notes rules allow abstention only in personal-conflict cases, urging all legislators to vote and reject political cowardice amid a turbulent session.
James Marlow analyzes how events from now to 1960 may alter the Republican presidential outlook for Richard Nixon and Nelson Rockefeller. Rockefeller's governorship faces tax debate and policy tests while Nixon weighs whether to take stands on Eisenhower era issues affecting his image and chances.
Dr. George W. Crane explains psychsomatic links between mind and body, detailing how conscious and autonomic nervous systems regulate organs. He notes positive thinking can tonify glands, while fear can disrupt function, and that relationships and cheer influence appetite and well being.
David C. Gardner warns that younger people live in a fool s paradise as Social Security may go broke before many reach retirement. He notes a 1958 benefit outlay exceeding income by a billion dollars and says the long range outlook is bleaker than the near balance. The Social Security Fund faces insolvency concerns.
The Valeigh Register features a critical essay arguing social security is unsound as demographic shifts loom. It cites Temple University projections that by 1980 two thirds will be over age, predicting heavy drain on the fund and proposing tax or reform options. The piece also notes the presidential oath tradition in Washington.
Letter argues to abolish the justice of the peace system in Kanawha and Raleigh counties. It supports a proposed small claims court with state paid lawyers and unbiased decisions to benefit the poor, questioning lawmakers and editorials about opposing the bill. It cites Drunk driving appeals and court costs as examples of the current system’s flaws.
The Mexican War killed about 11,300 American soldiers and led to the United States annexing land from the Oklahoma Panhandle to the Pacific. The Australian ladybird beetle helped California citrus by controlling pests in orange and lemon groves introduced in San Francisco. Copra, dried coconut kernel, yields coconut oil through boiling and pressing.
The whooping crane is a tall white bird with a red beak and black wing tips. Once reduced to 15 birds, a National Audubon Society program revived the population to 32 wild birds and six in captivity in New Orleans and San Antonio.
Hal Boyle notes why wealthy bachelors cannot wed poor but honest working girls as he recites a columnist style reflection. A tall dark handsome millionaire explains that a poor but honest working girl wants luxury and status, making marriage financially unlikely given today’s costs.
A devotional prayer praising Jesus and appealing for broader sharing of Christian faith. Signed by James Ross McCain, president emeritus of Agnes Scott College, Decatur.
German actress Maria Schell arrived from Munich and Paris to promote The Hanging Tree and a TV role, delighted by popcorn on the voyage and joking about German words for corn. The notes cover Elizabeth Taylor, Phil Silvers, Martha Hyer, Steve Allen, and other Broadway and film figures in a bustling gossip column.
Mrs Elizabeth Hull born in Allegany County Virginia moved to Raleigh County in 1848. The wedding was performed by General Alfred Beckley. A Primitive Baptist Christian, she was a good mother who lived beyond three score and ten years. Remains laid in Wildwood Cemetery. Marriage license issued for Stanley Latvinsky and Victoria Godtowska.
25 Years Ago The Raleigh Register notes Dr W W Hume announces the appointment of Mrs Pearl Morris as public health nurse in Raleigh county succeeding Miss Norella Alvis. President Roosevelt calls for legislation regulating stock and commodity exchanges as part of the Democratic platform. Senator Fletcher to introduce a bill on short sales marginal trading pool operations and specialists activities. Red Grange presents Coeds on Parade in a vaudeville act at the Lyric Theatre Stage.
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