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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Feb 28, 1961
Page
4
A brief reflection notes that gems fall away, interpreted as God making up his jewels, attributed to Wolfe. The line suggests endurance and divine refinement in hardship. No additional context or events are provided.
A Senate Banking and Currency subcommittee hears testimony from Commerce Secretary Hodges Labor Secretary Goldberg and Agriculture Secretary Freeman on the Kennedy administration plan for area redevelopment. Debate centers on relocation issues and potential political backlash as House delays and anti piracy provisions loom amid doubts about attracting new industry.
Bruce Bioss warns that crowded colleges and test pressure distort K through 12 teaching. More than 20 national tests exist, with high reputation colleges demanding scores and others following suit. The focus on tests wastes time and funds, reduces counseling, and erodes attention to a student’s record, character, and effort. Education should value substance over surface signs.
President Kennedy asks Congress to approve federal aid for public grade schools and high schools with checks sent to states for construction and salaries. Ribicoff expects watchdog oversight but doubts a highway fund scandal risk. The plan totals 3.3 billion over three years with no state matching funds and aims to respect states rights.
The proposal would grant per pupil aid to public primary and secondary schools. The South would gain most, with Arkansas at 28.18 dollars per enrolled pupil annually versus 15 dollars in nine wealthy northern and western states. National average would be 19.75 dollars. Allocation depends on need and fiscal inability of poorer states. The plan is politically aimed, to win Southern support. without their votes, it could fail. The outlook suggests the bill may face a tough path.
The debate centers on federal aid to education and whether funds may support parochial or segregated schools. Kennedy's plan faces opposition based on church state separation and civil rights concerns, with Powell amending to block aid to noncompliant districts. The outcome hinges on Congress and party lines.
Article notes high mobility in 1950s America with 8.5 million yearly job switches and 50 percent moving to new industries. It cites Chase Manhattan Bank insights and Life Insurance Institute data on income shifts among urban rural and farm families, urging readers to update forwarding addresses, insurance, Social Security, savings, and tax forms after moving.
Union leaders estimate pay days at Central West Virginia coal mines next weekend will bring about one million dollars into miners pockets in the largest payroll in years due to heavy fuel demand from prolonged cold weather. A government sewing project in Beckley employs about 30 women, 28 hours weekly, making layettes and clothing under Mrs. William Ware who directs the effort.
Hollywood turns to remakes as major moneymakers with pre sold audience appeal. Glenn Ford argues remakes redefine old stories with modern film techniques. He cites Cimarron Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse and Mutiny on the Bounty as examples and notes actors fear overexposure only in poor films.
The actor reflects on his 67 films since 1939, noting one remake theme per project and defending film acting. He cites Gilda as a hit, dismisses TV work, and jokes about the notion of remaking cinema.
A compact collection shows Barbs by Hal Cochran with biting lines on daily life. A police seizes a still beneath a florist shop hinting at crime nearby. Moon Shine and Roses provides another vignette in a lively column style.
A reflective piece argues against targeting individuals with religious fervor and defends constitutional rights to vote on liquor by the drink. It condemns personal attacks by clergy or lawmakers, urges respect for differing opinions, and warns against minority or pressure groups shaping state policy in West Virginia.
A Newberry South Carolina note from James C. Kinard urges believers to strengthen daily prayer and effort for God’s kingdom to come on earth as it is in heaven, ending with a devotional Amen. The message reflects a faith oriented appeal from a local community leader.
Earl Wilson reports on Marti Stevens at the St. Regis Manicureette show where a pest shouted Over the Rainbow and Stevens kept her dress and dignity. The column weaves in gossip about stars, fans, and shows, with notes on Joan Baez, Bobby Darin, Lana Turner, Noel Coward and George Gobel.
Lewis McDonald aged nearly 88 died at his Marshes home. Survivors include Mrs. T. J. McGinnis and Mrs. Ryle Turner of Beckley. Beckley city council briefed a long term Beckley Light and Power Co. contract, voting to improve city lighting on a five-year term. A naval appropriation amendment blocked Atlantic coal movement, halting navy coal transport.
Beckley Newspapers Corporation lists home delivery options via carrier or distributor with weekly, monthly, and half month rates for daily and Sunday editions. Advertising representation nationwide includes Ward Griffith Company. Tax notice states two percent sales tax on West Virginia subscriptions. Independent contractors handle delivery and payments. the publisher disclaims payment responsibility for subscriber advances.
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