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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Feb 23, 1962
Page
4
A brief proverb inspired note cites Cornelius Nepos warning that hateful power woos fear rather than affection. It reflects on leadership worth and the value of being loved over feared.
Five years after the Paris meeting in February 1957 six nations moved toward a European common market and Euratom via the Rome Treaty, creating institutions including a legislative assembly and court. Britain’s looming entry, De Gaulle’s insistence on national sovereignty, and talks with Adenauer point toward deeper political federation, with possible Atlantic union implications.
Rockefeller appeals to black voters accusing Kennedy of exploiting minority hopes and breaking civil rights promises. Yet evidence shows blacks largely favor Kennedy as Rockefeller accuses him of dodging a personal order to desegregate federal housing.
The piece argues Negro voters judge Kennedy by actions over words and see him favorably compared with Nixon’s era, noting Kennedy’s civil rights efforts, outreach to leaders, and high regard for Bobby Kennedy among Negro communities. It contends Republicans have little chance to regain such support, while Kennedy guides real civil rights progress and voting rights advocacy.
A NY NEA report surveys censorship across the United States as prosecutors, publishers, and clerics debate what constitutes obscenity. It notes divergent bans on works like Brave New World and Of Time and the River, cites Supreme Court standards, and highlights concerns that censorship could threaten broader literature and freedom of expression.
Senate subcommittee led by Sen. Philip Hart probes packaging and labeling practices that may mislead housewives. It examines varying container sizes and weights and missing or vague information on labels. Milan Smith of the National Canners Assn. cites smaller can sizes due to urban living.
The Young Americans for Freedom express dissatisfaction after losing a major attraction featuring the president. The setback fuels conservative frustration and questions about future events and support within political circles.
A prayer for duty and daily work opens with Mae E. Hunter then shifts to Moise Tshombe's Katanga rally in New York. The piece notes Gen Edwin Walker and Sen Thomas Dodd visiting the Congo and mentions Tshombe’s right to speak amid the Congo Adoula government dispute.
Midland-Ross Corporation, with ten divisions after merging 18 firms, cites the importance of a sound corporate image in acquisitions. The Cleveland company bought Wright Manufacturing and later Industrial Rayon, shuttering weak plants but preserving going operations and employee jobs to reassure stockholders and attract future opportunities.
The proposal signals France’s entry into the atomic club and hints at broader cooperation. It faces questions on inspection and real disarmament, with De Gaulle’s plan extending beyond weapons to the launch pads of space and peaceful exploration.
The Shady Spring high school band, 40 members strong, unveiled new gold and blue uniforms donated by the Band Boosters club after years without full attire. Glenn Webb, Woodrow Wilson high junior, will represent Beckley in an oratorical contest across four states with a performance titled Pershing With The Sword.
Ralph W. Loew recounts a postwar Norwegian cathedral encounter with Bishop Eivind Berggrav who compares faith to workers beyond a canvas ceiling. The piece urges reverence, seeking truth beyond the visible, and recalls biblical calls to love and belief amid cynicism.
Beckley Newspapers Corporation lists subscription prices for mail and home delivery. Rates include daily and Sunday plans, six month and one year terms, plus a weekly carrier rate. Subscribers are advised to add three percent West Virginia sales tax and note the change of address requirements.
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