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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1961
Page
4
The state debates the midnight oath tradition for governors Cecil Underwood and Wally Barron. Critics argue the late ceremony undermines a sacred act while supporters cite prudent timing for political concerns. The piece urges returning to daylight inaugurations to honor civic ritual.
The author grills television for unreal news portrayal across shows and sponsors. He highlights Manhunt and Michael Shayne as examples where reporters seem to control or misrepresent newspaper content, questioning editorial independence and realism.
The author blasts TV shows for misrepresenting reporters as deceitful, insisting editors and publishers uphold truth. He defends journalism as a professional, demanding factual, impartial reporting and condemns sensationalism. He argues press integrity protects readers and publisher survival, and defends police accuracy against TV distortion.
Dick West comments on Eisenhower's final State of the Union message and its impact on his own report. He ponders shifts in European views on nudity, fashion trends, and potential economic effects if censorship wanes, concluding with a church prayer for guidance.
Bruce Biossa notes critics claim scarce time exists between the election and inauguration to form a full cabinet and thousands of non civil service posts. He argues the president elect and policy leaders need time to study governing complexities and master intricate government processes. The roughly 10 1/2 week period may be insufficient.
Observers note the president elect needs time to study policy and draw counsel from varied sources free from team constraints. Kennedy used this period well, but many argue for a longer transition to avoid a sharp break in government continuity and limit the new leadership’s unpracticed sway after taking office.
Gov Barron will receive a co pilot for the small state plane used on official trips while Edsel France remains chief pilot. The co pilot is unnamed but described as a friend of France. The advisory team believes two pilots are needed due to modern aviation complexities.
Beckley Newspapers outlines subscription pricing for Raleigh and Register, with annual and semiannual options for daily and Sunday editions and a daily pay per week or month rate. Tax adds 2 percent in West Virginia. Delivery by independent carriers, with no liability for advance payments to agents.
Senator Robert C. Byrd calls for a joint House Senate committee to study a national fuels policy. He cites Kennedy task force findings and argues that free dumping of foreign residual fuel oil harms West Virginia coal, costing miners wages and creating dollar drains. He warns that adjustable quotas fail to curb unfair competition and stresses the need for a nationwide plan to stabilize markets and protect coal communities.
Epictetus argues genuine friendship rests on fixed, internal priorities rather than externals. If a person places self interest above friends country or justice, loyalty collapses. To be a friend or find one, abandon shifting opinions and inner conflict and align all values with a steadfast, like-minded soul.
A sprawling column artfully strings together showbiz tidbits from New York and Las Vegas. It mentions comedian Marty Allen phoning from Las Vegas Sands, Don Tannen losing a $200 toupee, Marilyn Monroe and Joe DiMaggio gossip, Barbara Kelly and Clark Gable talk, and other whimsical notes about Broadway and TV figures, with playful asides and jokes throughout.
Fifty years ago a Mabscott party for Alma Walker daughter of Mr. and Mrs. He L Walker drew attendees including Miss Ollie Dunn Ethel Dunn Alma Hall Lena Lemon Cecil Meadows Luc ia Fink Minnie Dorcas Esther Ogden Mollie Walker Elsie Cline Clyde Hall Carl Gillam Fred George Daniel Kinley Cline O H Hiserman George Walker Clifford Trent William Davenport Azel Cook and Frank Hedrick. R W Tench offered 500 dollars for information leading to arrest of those who burned his house in late November.
J. R. Yim Gilmore of South Kae nawha Street files notice to seek the Democratic nomination for sheriff at the May 12 primary. He previously served in the House of Delegates after being elected in 1934. The piece also notes WPA orders removing elective office holders from payrolls, impacting at least six men, including a state senator and a mayor, and mentions Beckley College rifle team practice with listed players.
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