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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 1961
Page
4
The article argues Washington could have seized power but chose to honor democracy and the rule of law. It notes his humility and devotion to self-government, shaping the presidency and constitutional limits. Washington’s legacy as Father of His Country is highlighted as foundational to the United States.
A 73 year old woman earned 750 dollars in a year selling hand turned articles after mastering power tools at the Silver Whistle Learn to Earn Workshop for Older Men and Women in Syracuse New York. An 82 year old retired master moulder built a chair caning business, showing how the program tailors adult education to special needs discussed at the White House Conference on Aging.
The text cites Kennedy’s celebrated address and Rayburn’s push to liberalize House Rules, then shifts to social issues about the disabled, vocational education, and a craft shop program. It includes Q&A on social security earnings rules for a husband and wife, with figures for earnings thresholds and benefit withholding.
The West Virginia House Judiciary Committee tabled seven bills from the Crime Commission, delaying action on measures to reform State Police promotion policy and restrict gambling machines. The piece notes political pressure, mentions Governor Underwood and a 1960 Democratic Platform pledge to restore morale at Public Safety, and critiques income tax acts and highway safety enforcement amid partisan battles.
Raleigh Register rates listed by Beckley Newspapers Corp include daily and Sunday plans, two percent WV sales tax, home delivery options by carrier or distributor, and notes on independent contractor status and payment responsibility. Details cover addresses in Beckley and Hinton West Virginia with contact pointers and pricing for various terms.
South Dakota and Texas move to curb saloons while Hinton sees January whiskey shipments of 2600 packages and December totals above 8000. Virginia dry towns receive most wet goods with Raleigh County noted for ample supply. Virginia debt suit costs WV about 114000 and ads dominate U.S. media spend. Virus X threatens crops, rod shaped at 50,000 per inch, 2.5 million side by side.
Khrushchev asserts in a four hour Moscow speech that world peace depends on preventing world thermonuclear war and securing coexistence among states with different systems. He classifies wars as world wars local wars and liberation uprisings and endorses support for anti imperialist struggles including Vietnam Algeria and Cuba while warning against imperialist provocations and urging active solidarity with liberation movements.
BARBS by HAL COCHRAN notes wives confound some men about marriage. A fire interrupts an Ohio wedding and goes out, leaving the bridegroom unable to act for some time.
A New York musician was arrested on charges related to maintaining two marriages. The incident raises questions about personal harmony and social norms.
A quiz style exchange notes the bronze farthing losing legal tender in England. It recalls the first Rose Bowl game in 1902. It also mentions Georges Clemenceau living in the United States, teaching at a girls school and practicing medicine there.
The American Heritage Foundation leads a drive to erase or modify antiquated state election rules as mobility rises. Executive Director Brendan Byrne cites eight million movers and notes state residence requirements sharply limit eligible voters. Mississippi restricts residency and imposes poll taxes, while Idaho allows easy registration and early voting. The piece contrasts competing systems and calls for nationwide reform amid the 1960 election context.
A devotional prayer honoring the triune God expresses adoration for holiness wisdom and mercy. The speaker James Ross McCain president emeritus Agnes Scott College of Decatur Georgia offers praise for creation and redemption and vows renewed dedication in Jesus name.
In a New York Post style column, the Earl Wilson singers and others discuss hidden microphone use in performances. Gordon MacRae Adolph Green Betty Comden and Ed Murrow are noted for wireless mikes. The piece jokes about why mikes are now common and describes attitudes among saloon and opera singers.
Former Senator J. Q. Hutchinson spoke to the Kiwanis Club urging broader study of notable but lesser remembered Americans beside Washington and Lincoln. He cited Daniel Webster and Henry Clay among others and warned their memories risk fading without public support. Lieutenant Bert W. Anderson and staff hosted a six o'clock Camp Raleigh dinner with honors for state police members and educational advisers.
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