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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Feb 21, 1963
Page
4
A reflective quotation contrasts metaphysical ideas with the God of religion, described as the Maker of heaven and earth and sovereign judge of actions and thoughts, attributed to Joseph Joubert.
The letter urges support for H. R. 188 to make liquor law violations prima facie in holding federal licenses or paying taxes. It notes the bill was killed in the House Judiciary Committee and lists Charleston contact lawmakers. Readers urged to reinstate and push the measure to passage and to expose bootleggers and drinking clubs.
Washington insiders lampoon professional economists who lectured the public on taxes the gross national product and future events, suggesting this session will be their final public presentation.
The piece criticizes Kennedy era economists including Walter W. Heller Leon Keyserling and Arthur F. Burns for public disagreements over the tax bill. It notes反 AFL CIO Chamber of Commerce and NAM economists offer competing views, leaving the public confused. It calls for facts and clearer professional standards in economics.
A look inside the old Woodlawn and Neville Street post office shows removal of the spy passageways and peep holes used to enter and inspect the building. Officials like United States Marshal C. J. Needy McQuade are tied to the site as the Federal Court moves in, with signs noting FBI and other offices relocated.
The piece outlines Finland's independent stance since 1917 and its cautious balance with the Soviet Union. It notes Soviet pressure, 1961 attempts to influence 1962 elections, and Finland's Western trade orientation. It recalls Porkkala base return in 1955 and Zhukov’s statement on base liquidation for peace.
A nine member blue ribbon panel led by Gen. Lucius D Daly recommends stronger foreign aid policy changes. The Clay committee will present its first report around March 1 as Kennedy weighs 3.75 billion for next year and 4.9 billion in new authority. Bell, AID administrator, will testify in April while considering self sufficiency aims for recipients.
A study on school dropouts links early reading failure to later quitting, noting that fifth and sixth graders compare themselves with peers, progress through social promotion, and feel unwanted by school. The Mercer County Pilot Study of 1962 urges attitude shifts by parents and teachers and curriculum changes to keep students in school.
Senator Robert Byrd discusses a future where West Virginia coal is converted into synthetic gas to heat homes and fuel boilers in New England and the Mid Atlantic. He notes rising energy demand, coal technology advances, and higher natural gas prices as key drivers.
The Reliable Cleaners on Second Street will be operated by a Beckley partnership of E. M. Crouch D. F. Bair and L. W. Thorne effective Feb 21. Berlin leader Adolf Hitler affirmed equal rights for Germany as a rising postwar power. Central junior high cagers boast 21 straight wins led by Jimmy Bakalis son of Mr and Mrs George Bakalis. Gas producers back coal gasification to Combat natural gas shortages, noting rising costs, dwindling reserves, and future potential. West Virginia coal fields near population centers and existing pipelines support a shift to gas manufactured from coal with pilot plants and 1970 as a possible commercial target.
The piece weighs Kennedy and De Gaulle as rival visions for Europe. It notes Kennedy favors an Atlantic community including Britain and NATO unity, while De Gaulle pursues French led European sovereignty with a Western atomic force. The essay treats the rift as a quarrel among friends, not enemies.
L C Fauss and Miss Dorcas Ogden, Surveyor teachers, hosted a library fund raising box supper at the Surveyor school. A bill to create a state police or constabulary similar to Pennsylvania will be introduced this session. D A Thomas from Cardiff and coal business officials arrived in Raleigh for property visits. A breeding station for army horses may be set up in Mason county through Congressman Hughes efforts.
Beckley Newspapers Corporation publishes Naleigh & Register from Beckley West Virginia with Hinton, West Virginia offices. John Hodel serves as managing editor. National advertising represented by Ward Griffith Company in multiple major cities. Subscription and home delivery rates listed for daily and Sunday editions, varying by duration and delivery method.
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