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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1963
Page
4
A reflective line noting that every man bears hidden sorrows the world may not see, and that perceived coldness can mask sadness rather than lack of feeling. The quote attributes this insight to Henry W. Longfellow.
The piece argues for open government and constant, accurate press reporting from Washington. It credits a presidential briefing of Democratic and Republican leaders on Cuba and Latin America as prudent while criticizing partisan tactics and secrecy. It asserts truth will out and warns against withholding news as undemocratic.
Western diplomats view the Arif government as anti communist but not necessarily pro West. It will pursue Arab unity, nonalignment, and not press Kuwait claims. two Kurds named to the cabinet signal a hoped for Kurdish settlement. The regime seeks stable ties with the US and may seek aid for specific projects.
A California state lawmaker introduces a bill in Sacramento to classify abandoned automobiles as garbage and require their disposal. The piece argues that eradicating automobile graveyards will improve urban and rural landscapes and reflect civic pride.
Better Crystal Balls Open season on weathermen is rapidly coming to a close. The U S Weather Bureau tests a radar precipitation integrator capable of measuring rainfall up to 100 miles away. It would feed data to computers for better river and flood forecasts.
United Nations scholars examine a widening rift between Khrushchev and Mao Tse tung as Beijing presses for its own Red bloc and Beijing's criticisms of Moscow flare into public denouncements. The dispute centers on India's invasion and Nehru's leadership, with Moscow urging peaceful talks while Mao seeks a broader revolutionary line.
The four-eyed fish is the anableps of South and Central America. Its eyes are divided at the water line by a black bar, with the upper portion adapted to seeing in air and the lower portion for vision underwater.
A retrospective look recalls the 1913 Armory Show at New York's 69th Regiment Armory and its uproar over Post-Impressionism and Cubism. Critics and crowds reacted with astonishment and hostility, while supporters praised its historical impact and the public awakening to modern art.
UPI reports scientists confirm that many students who fail high school tests are not dumb but emotionally mixed up. Social scientists question how long before the public recognizes this hidden child problem and its link to juvenile delinquency and wasted brain power.
The state water commission issued a formal order directing Beckley to cease stream pollution and outlined future anti pollution policy. It also noted a five bomber goodwill flight by U S Army bombers over Buenos Aires from Miami with one Lima stop.
A brief prayer asks for single task focus and quality work this day. It seeks honesty, concentration, and effort to do good for others, guided by faith and reflected in Christ's name. James W. Kennedy of The Church of the Ascension in New York City is referenced as the signer.
The Joe Moss painting at the library was withdrawn after a short exhibit. The piece, a practice sketch by Moss for student Susan Parker, drew debate on its artistic merit and harmless intent. The writer notes no harm in showing it and critiques the withdrawal as undue. The column also discusses Engineer's Week, Shady Spring High guidance head Richard Mann, and a light anecdote about a missing tooth wrestler Ernest Okes. Weather chatter and school communication humor follow.
James B. Deck, named field supervisor for State Area Vocational Education Training, leads a Stay in School program in Raleigh County. The effort expands the Mercer County dropout project into preventive measures, focusing on understanding causes, curriculum changes, and helping dropouts return or gain vocational skills. Deck emphasizes tailoring education to individual needs and improving evaluation to reduce dropouts.
Beckley Newspapers Corporation lists subscription prices for daily and Sunday editions, including yearly and six month mail rates, and carrier delivery charges. It notes tax, address change procedures, and states carriers are independent contractors not responsible for prepaid payments.
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