Thought For Today on Patience and Self Control
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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Feb 14, 1961
Page
4
Cuba Remembers the Maine and Castros Choice
A reflection on the 1898 explosion of the Maine, Cuban history, and U S Cuba relations. The piece recalls Cuba’s shifting views, memorial changes, and the war that propelled U S intervention, noting Castro era signals toward easing tensions and resuming dialogue with Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cuba
Fidel Castro
Washington
United States
Maine
Castro
Military Space And The Dollar
A 15 member civilian committee report on military space projects and the role of nuclear energy in space, to be submitted soon, could shape Air Force spending. Gen Bernard Schriewer initiates the study. Jerome Wiesner of MIT among members aligned with Kennedy era space policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Air Force
Bernard A. Schriever
Air Research and Development Command
Schriever
Trevor Gardner
Air Force For Research and Development
Pentagon
Congress
Upcomin
Jerome B. Wiesner
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Kennedy
Wiesner
Department of Defense
The Librarian Strikes Back At East Orange Library
Ward Camnel reports on Harold Roth, East Orange library director, ordering arrests for overdue materials amid camera attention. The piece surveys library theft nationwide, noting East Orange losses around 4000 dollars last year and the tension between enforcing rules and public relations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roth
East Orange
Librarian Roth Defies Court Over Books in East Orange
Controversy swirls as librarian Roth refuses to comply with informal summons for overdue books in East Orange. He defends actions amid criticism from protestant bishop James A. Pike and others, while Columbia library officials back his handling of the case. News reports note the dramatic night arrests contrasted with library debates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Orange
N. J
NEA
Little East Orange Free Public Library
Harold Roth
Roth
New England
Beause
James A. Pike
California
House Un-American Activities Committee
Columbia University Graduate School of Library Services
Jack Dalton
Deaconess Sophia Fetzer Attends Southern Mountains Conference
Miss Sophia Fetzer a Methodist deaconess from Barrett Bald Knob Boone County visited Beckley on Saturday en route from Gatlinburg Tennessee after attending the 49th Annual Conference of the Council of the Southern Mountains. West Virginia representatives and local youths were highlighted by notes on community service and the council's mission to improve regional life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sophia Fetzer
Barrett-Bald Knob
Boone County
Friends
Beckley
Gatlinburg
East
South
West Virginia
Don Crislip
West Virginia Industrial and Publicity Commission
Charleston
J. O. Knapp
West Virginia University
Interdenominational Council
W. Ross
Pop” Baley
Episcopal Diocese of
West
Council
Counseil
The
Southern Mountains College
Box 2000
Berea
Miss Fetzer
Methodist
Woman's Division of
Church
Fetzer
Prayer for Today Praises Past Leaders and Kennedy
A prayer from Robert W. Burns of Peachtree Christian Church Atlanta thanks God for leaders in U S history Washington Lincoln Wilson and asks guidance for John Kennedy to deepen understanding of divine purposes in the nation. The message reflects faith and national unity in a period context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Linccoln
Wilson
John Kennedy
Robert W. Burns
Atlanta, Ga
Peachtree Christian Church
West Virginia UMW chief rallies Roosevelt Neely support
Van A. Bittner, head United Mine Workers in West Virginia, urged reelection of President Roosevelt and Senator M. M. Neely, calling Neely West Virginia’s gift to the nation. The education department warned of likely teacher salary cuts in 36 counties unless more funds beyond a $1,000,000 appropriation are provided. Kanawha River flooding halted travel on Beckley to Charleston routes as water covered highways.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
van A. Bittner
United Mine Workers
West Virginia
Roosevelt
M. M. Neely
Department of Education
Beckley
Chare Teston
Charleston
Beckley Newspapers Subscription Rates and Delivery Terms
Beckley Newspapers Corporation announces home delivery options and subscription rates. Details include daily and Sunday plans, half year and full year prices, two percent West Virginia sales tax, and notes that carriers and distributors are independent contractors with no responsibility for payments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Virginna
Beckley Newspapers Corporation
50 Years Ago From 1911 Files Maples Buys Nichols Property
Advertisement noting an $80 per month salary to men with rigs to sell poultry remedies. U S Senate passed a bill allocating $9 million for government purchase of forest tracts in the White and Alleghany mountains, affecting all West Virginia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh Register
J.C. Maples
W. A. Nichols
West Virginia
U. S. Senate
White and Alleghany Mountains
Kennedy Jokes On Space Race And Campaign Wit
Peter Edson reviews Kennedy humor from campaign broadcasts. Snippets include remarks on Sputnik and lunar emblems, the first space travelers, a Dallas joke about a rescue squad with Rockefeller and Lodge, and quips from the Al Smith dinner. The piece also notes Kennedy’s commentary on Nixon and profanity in political discourse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
NEA
Texas
Ralph Yarborough
Freedom of Communications Subcommittee
Kennedy
Dallas
United States
Sputnik
Vanguard
Soviet Union
al Smith
New York
Nixon
Wall Street Journal
L’osservatore Romano
Casey Stengel
Moonbeam brings Oklahoma husband and wife together after four years
Barbs by Hal Cochran notes a man in Oklahoma sees his wife for the first time in four years. The columnist jokes about romance and the influence of women’s clubs on social life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma
School Kids Wear Out Shoes in Snowy Play
A brisk remark notes how boys find targets to shoot at when snow packs well, describing schoolchildren as quick to scuff shoes chasing games. The line highlights playful grit and persistent activity amid winter conditions.
Q and A From A Vintage Quiz Page
A brief Q and A sheet shows country leadership in dial telephone service as Switzerland. It also lists states not to abbreviate on envelopes Alaska Hawaii Idaho Iowa Maine Ohio and Utah. It notes Hottentots reside in the Union of South Africa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Switzerland
Alaska
Hawaii
Idaho
Iowa
Maine
Ohio
Utah
Union of South Africa
Lili Marlene stir in Hollywood with Channing Dietrich
New York gossip belts Earl Wilson columns with Carol Channing hired by Ross Hunter to play Lili Marlene, a German song figura, sparking tension with Marlene Dietrich. Barbara Nichols settles an auto suit, Judy Garland’s daughter dances, Ava Gardner returns from Las Vegas, and other showbiz notes including Peter Lawford’s TV gig and Tony Bennett’s contract.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Carol Channing
Marlene Dietrich
Carol
Marlene
Hollywood
Ross Hunter
Lili Marlene
Hunter
Barbara Nichols
Barbara
Jack Webb
Irving Hoffman
Peter Lawford
M.c
Garry Moore
Lawford
Judy Garland
Melissa
Judy
Sid Luft
Rosalinda
Japan
Yves Montand
Danny Kaye
Beckett
Jane Harvey
Billy Reed
Ava Gardner
Las Vegas
Frank Sinatra
Frank
Big Nancy
Ava
Ingrid Bergman
Jimmy Durante
Sally Ann Howe
London
Sound of Music
Richard Adler
Beverly Radland
Harwyn
Farley Granger
Basin St
Jerry Wald
Teresa Brewer
Carol Chanening
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