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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Feb 12, 1963
Page
4
A concise thought proclaims faith at the head of progress shaping refined life government philosophy poetry and humanity. The line credits T. T. with noting faith guiding cultural and civic advancement.
The piece questions Ed White’s West Virginia Centennial plans and his bid for a united state tourism push. It argues the state’s unity is lacking, critiques park finances, and mocks calls to abolish justice salaries as a cost-cutting measure, labeling White’s discourse as overextended and possibly jokey.
The president pushes an across-the-board tax cut to spur spending and revive growth while the Treasury promotes US Savings Bonds as a simple savings option. Advertisements tout saving over spending, but the exact government actions remain unclear to taxpayers.
Edwin Booth, famed Shakespearean actor, saved Robert Todd Lincoln from a fall at Jersey City station as a train began to move. Grant later offered favors, and Booth faced public and family scrutiny after Lincoln's murder. Booth returned to the stage in 1866 and died in 1893, with the Ford Theater disaster unfolding on his funeral day.
The New Frontier faces criticism as the Kennedy administration seeks billions to attack mental illness and retardation. A two year study shows many state institutions are fire hazards and aged, with goals to cut mental patients by half and expand services, clinics, and education nationwide.
Two psychiatric authorities urge that most mental illnesses can be managed by general practitioners in office or home settings without psychiatrists or hospitals. They argue psychosomatic patients form the bulk of cases and GPs know patients’ histories and overall medical condition, aiding effective treatment.
A reader argues against Sunday closing laws in West Virginia, citing religious liberty and freedom of belief. The letter insists Sunday observance should not be forced and that individuals may choose atheism without government imposition.
Woodrow Wilson Flying Eagles travel to Bluefield to face Bill Doles Beavers in search of their first conference victory and second win of the season. The lineup includes Hanson Wood Bailey Cook Smit and Douglas Snead Mohler Kuhn Davies Thurman Hall Moorefield Barone Tanner A B Maxwell celebrated his 83rd birthday with a First Methodist Sunday School cake and historic seating for General Alfred Beckley. Proceeds from the President's Birthday Ball are expected to benefit the infantile paralysis fund, with 450 to 500 dollars raised.
Washington debate centers on how serious the White House is about education aid. Educators and PTA leaders worry as Kennedy backs a comprehensive bill. Catholic concerns over church-related colleges persist. The White House activism mirrors tax-cut and medicare efforts, but a vocal grassroots push from teachers remains missing, risking no action before 1963 or 1964.
A motorists tale from West Neville Street depicts freezing slickness and slipping wheels on hills. Drivers fight spinouts and stalled queues, with panic and cursing as ice clings to the pavement and aid reaches the scene.
A Lancaster Pa professor emeritus requests divine blessing on rulers and law enforcers. He prays for wisdom courage and collective good guiding public policy and conduct in Jesus name.
In the Q A exchange the claim says February had 30 days until Julius Caesar reformed the calendar. He added one day to July, named for him, and Emperor Augustus added another day to August, named for him.
Beckley Newspapers announces subscription rates for mail delivery and home delivery by carrier or distributor. Rates cover daily and Sunday options, with year and half year terms, plus tax details and notes on carrier independence and payment responsibility.
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