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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1962
Page
4
A concise quotation attributed to Metternich states that the men who shape history have no time to record it, underscoring the active, unrecorded labor of leaders and influencers.
A reconvening Congress plans to back a Kennedy proposal for large scale job training to address structural unemployment affecting about six percent of the labor force. Analysts note long term dislocations from automation and declines in farming, mining, and manufacturing, with emphasis on keeping workers in the right places with the right skills. The Atlantic Convention, begun in Paris, aims to foster closer North Atlantic cooperation with a US Citizens Commission and a mixed executive setup, while debates over funding and structure continue.
A woman whose Air Force reserve husband was recalled writes that the extending call-up has a meaningful effect on enemies. She notes four years of prior active service and says the family sacrifices are small for potential peace, urging support across reservists camps from coast to coast.
Washington reports from Palm Beach reveal President Kennedy shifting to a ready spoken approach with a revived White House Spokesman. The figure recalls Calvin Coolidge era practices, including pre submitted questions, formal sessions, and controlled dialogue with reporters while the public observes the evolving communications style.
The piece traces presidential handling of reporters from Coolidge to Kennedy, noting the shift from scripted to live TV formats. It highlights FDR's mastery of conferences, Truman's hip shots, and Kennedy's live broadcasts with a relaxed White House spokesman under fire.
A Greenbrier County family in Hartford sends a letter describing West Virginia students excelling in Civics and sixth grade, noting Rita’s early enrollment and Mary Sue’s advanced work. The piece cites L A Dent’s figures showing Greenbrier schools above national averages while Connecticut’s system is among the nation’s best.
Fifty years ago from the Raleigh Register's 1912 files Illinois, per census, displaced West Virginia by a small margin to lead native born population among states. C P Phillips Jr bought the residence of M F Matheny on South Kanawha Street for 10000 dollars. The Virginian depot at Lester burned down believed incendiary. Price Caffee and Bert Hawley left for Huntington to begin a tour of eastern cities.
A New York nonprofit United Student Aid Funds plans private bank loans to needy students to compete with federal aid. The program targets self reliant students and aims to raise a $40 million reserve, enabling up to $500 million in loans, with loans limited to juniors in good standing and $1000 yearly caps. Government loans currently total over $210 million with favorable terms.
Ralph W. Loew explores weariness in civilization and the call to change. He cites Murphy Lester Weatherhead and Muriel Lester to illustrate fatigue and hope, urging readers not to resign to present troubles. The piece centers on finding new perspective, the “Key Next Door,” to renew purpose and action.
A collection of public quotes covers cancer research optimism from Van R. Potter, Congo cease-fire diplomacy by Moise Tshombe, West Berlin resolve urged by Gen. Lucius D. Clay, and Justice Department remarks on foreign agents. Also offers a reflective analogy about inner strength and resilience from a Psalmist reference.
In a 1937 note, the literary department of the Woman's Club prepares a travel talk on Beautiful Mexico with Spanish music by Mrs. Ross Culpepper and dances by Frances Mae Lewis. The meeting is led by Mrs. Oppie Lee Hedrick of the Junior Woman's Club. The Raleigh Coal and Coke Company opens 300 acres around Black Knight Country Club into a residential area with about 500 lots, each roughly 60 by 120 feet, priced from 400 to 1000 dollars.
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