Thought For Today Quote From Carlyle
A brief reflection cites Thomas Carlyle asserting that humanity is a miracle of miracles and the great inscrutable mystery of God.
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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 1963
Page
4
A brief reflection cites Thomas Carlyle asserting that humanity is a miracle of miracles and the great inscrutable mystery of God.
A university official warns that rapid scientific growth makes daily reading impossible for specialists. He envisions future info centers, reduced serials, and libraries as archives, urging colleges to guide society and urging parents to maximize youth education to avoid a future of uneducated workers.
Louis Cassells argues Lent invites re exam in fasting as voluntary self denial. Fasting appears in Old and New Testament contexts with Jesus and Paul stressing humility and inner devotion. Pitfalls include pride and misusing fasting for power, while Lent aims to yield to God's control and discern the Holy Spirit's lead.
Churchill warned Truman in 1945 that no understanding would be reached with De Gaulle. The French leader vetoed Britain's Common Market bid, opposed a multilateral European defense, and pushed a Franco German accord seen as a Gaullist Europe. NATO unity frays as Britain, Britain seeks closer Europe while U S power calls for balance.
Beckley News publishes a rate card listing daily and Sunday subscriptions, mail and home delivery options, and prices. It notes state tax, carrier independence, and that Beckley Newspapers Corporation is not responsible for payments to distributors. It also provides contact references and departments in Beckley and Hinton West Virginia.
James B. Deck argues education as democracy cornerstone and urges local action to curb dropout rates. He emphasizes community leadership, parental and church roles, and tailored youth counseling to keep students in school and re-educate unemployed adults through local programs.
UPI reports Spain likely to demand a higher price for continued U S use of bases including three SAC bases and the Rota supply base as renewal talks loom. Madrid has not disclosed figures, but speculation centers on increased economic aid and newer weapons with nuclear capability.
The piece notes General Franco’s bid to join Europe including possible Common Market associate membership, while Spain seeks to improve Western status after years under fascist ties. It cites U.S. aid, a 1953 bases agreement totaling 1.6 billion, and Spain’s gradual political and economic reopening under the Eisenhower era.
Columnist Robert G. Spivack laments a New York strike that shuts down papers and hurts civic life. He attacks ITU leader Bert Powers, critiques bargaining tactics, and warns of broader impact on journalism and public discourse.
A quiz answer explains that a person who is married legally for the second time is called a digamist.
A writer recalls influenza’s lingering grip and the 1918 epidemic, noting rest and chicken soup as effective, and shares personal wartime memories. A reader letter praises West Virginia spirit and criticizes local cynicism, urging state residents to support their home.
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