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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Feb 17, 1966

Page

4

Thought For Today Quote by Henry Van Dyke

A late thought on immortality urges loving life and living bravely faithfully and cheerfully as the path to readiness. Henry Van Dyke, American clergyman and poet, is cited.

Henry van Dyke Clergyman

Patch The Patchwork On Harper Road Nevile Street

Residents complain about the Harper Road to Neville Street stretch between Prince and Westwood as recent resurfacing leaves ruts and rough patches. Critics question repeated patchwork and resurfacing that raises the road level and blocks drainage, fearing ongoing poor durability and further damage.

Harper Road Neville Street Prince and Westwood

Marcos Aims at Reform as Philippines Faces Graft and Growth

Philippines new leader Ferdinand Marcos pursues wide reform to curb graft and lift stagnant economy. despite vast natural wealth, per capita income remains low and unemployment high. anti American sentiment and leftist unrest challenge U.S. ties and Marcos’ plans, including a possible 2000-man noncombat role in South Vietnam.

Phil Newsom UPI Philippines Ferdinand Marcos Tablas Strait Luzon Island Ramon Magsaysay Manila Marco Marcos Asia U. S United States South Vietnm

Think Big Thinkers in a Small Town Visit

A satirical dialogue traces Ed as his wife leaves for New York while a visiting observer pokes at politics. They joke about affairs, flowers, and headlines, then pivot to Murphi's law and government size. The scene ends with a bitter bide farewell from the visitor.

New York

Prayer For Today Reflection On Time And Faith

A brief devotional prayer asks God to help readers gain perspective and maturity as time passes quickly. It credits James W. Kennedy of Cincinnati as director and editor and notes affiliations with Forward More dean and Juniata College.

Christ James W. Kennedy Cincinnati, D Forward Moredean Juniata College

Cold War GI Bill expands cost to 2.8 billion

The new Cold War GI Bill, passed unanimously by Congress, commits about 2.8 billion over six years before tapering. It funds benefits to veterans who trained and homes under earlier GI bills, with 3.5 million veterans potentially eligible after January 31, 1955.

Congress

Moon Flight SA-201 Set for Cape Kennedy Tuesday

Washington notes the Saturn 1B launch on February 22 at Cape Kennedy as the first step in NASA's final lunar program. The unmanned SA-201 lasts under 40 minutes and sails 5000 miles southeast into the Atlantic, testing a new all up approach as the United States presses ahead toward moon missions by 1969.

Washington Cape Kennedy Florida Atlantic National Aeronautics and Space Administration Air Force NASA United States

Watch On The Potomac LBJ Will Ask Business To Slow Down

President Johnson aims to ease inflation by urging business to curb capital outlays as government spending grows. Despite unemployment under 4 percent and steady prices, warning signs appear from food costs and raw industrial prices. White House discussions involve Commerce Labor and Defense secretaries plus council advisors in informal “non meetings on the economy.”

LBJ Robert G. Spivace Govern Bureau of Labor Statistics Southeast Asa Commerce Connor Wirtz Defense McNamara Agriculture Schnittker Ackley Council of Economic Advisors Staats White House Joseph Califano Viet Nam Federal Reserve

Ask The Teacher Or Principal: Parental Education Guidance

Parents should consult the child's teacher or principal for education questions. Do not rely on gossip or unqualified sources. Decisions should be based on the child's needs, not volunteer status. Nonresident children are generally ineligible to attend and could disrupt the program and expose the district to liability.

David Nydice UPI

The Magus a Superb Love Story by John Fowles

A reader’s note on The Magus portrays Nicholas Urie an arrogant English schoolteacher who travels to Phraxos Greece in search of a job and love. Allison Lily and Maurice Conchis drive a complex drama blending reality and illusion in a rich mystic narrative.

Nicholas Urie England Nicholas Phraxos Greece London Allison Fhraxos Bournaii Maurice Conchis Conchis Bournain Pe Baesoe Lily Mr. Urie Lily Montgomery Athens Mount Parnassus Bournari Shirley Ruth Klein

Studded Tires By Aileen Snoddy

Those with unpaid Christmas bills and taxes ahead may feel it will never end. Medicare is here with benefits under the plan. If you are medically eligible for basic hospital care under Medicare you must sign up for the voluntary program. If you are not on Social Security or Railroad Retirement you may still qualify. Inquire about this.

Medicare and studded snow tires update for late season

Medicare enrollment actions target the March deadline with benefits starting July 1 1968. Seniors and relatives should contact the local Social Security office for guidance and paperwork. Also discussed are studded snow tires legal status costs and potential highway damage concerns across states.

Beckley Newspapers ad rates and distribution details

Becl ey Newspapers Corporation lists subscription rates for mail delivery and home carrier service. Rates include daily and Sunday options, six or twelve month terms, with state sales tax and carrier/ distributor notes. Contact details and regional offices noted.

MAIL West Virginia Beckley Newspapers Corporation

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