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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1963
Page
5
The Thought For Today cites Mrs. Caroline Norton praising service to God by serving His creatures, framed as a moral reflection on compassion and duty.
Pittsburgh Station KDKA airs a regional tribute highlighting West Virginia's Centennial. The feature notes eight NSF radio telescopes in Green Bank signaling science growth, plus revitalized industries, new centers, and statewide events including Alpine Festival and a centennial train tour.
The article frames Britain’s bid to join the European Common Market as dependent on Charles de Gaulle’s stance. It notes key figures like Harold Macmillan, Konrad Adenauer, and others, and explains how French opposition could stall common market progress and broader European unity for 60 to 90 days. It highlights NATO dynamics, German politics, and potential price impacts on British agriculture.
A reminiscence by John Hodell recounts a 3 a.m. call from Prescott Arizona by friend John B Turner and a later 3 30 call. The piece mocks late night chat and ponders timing, costs, and a higher note invoking James Ross McCain.
The December speech to the Soviet Supreme Soviet exposes a split between leftist and rightist factions within communism. Khrushchev argues against dogmatism and revisionism, praising selective Chinese actions while warning against extremism and urging unity among Marxist Leninists worldwide.
Beckley Newspapers Corporation lists subscription rates for mail and home delivery, with prices for daily and Sunday, daily only, and six month periods. The notice outlines carrier and distributor independence, change of address procedures, and state sales tax within West Virginia.
The piece critiques Kennedy's 1962 address noting minimal civil rights action and a restrained push on U N reforms. It cites congressional silence, U N Assembly growth, and foreign policy shifts, including reactions from Lord Home on colonialism resolutions and Goa. It portrays cautious U S support for the U N amid concerns of reckless resolutions.
Du Pont reports 230,610 stockholders as of December 31, maintaining a top ten status among U.S. widely held corporations. The firm, long cited as the world’s largest chemical company, posted 1961 sales of about 2.2 billion dollars and 1962 projected sales near 2.4 billion with earnings rising about 20 percent.
Miss Ethel Hinton painted a Holy Night tableau for the Charleston executive mansion. Mary Anna Ross engaged to John Geddy Hill, naval architect in New York. Cleveland-Newton Baker, former secretary of war, died after a heart attack. Du Pont reports 1962 personnel reach 93,000 with 50,800 stockholders, extensive dealings, and several new materials including Delrin and Celcon.
Washington analysis argues the 1962 GOP defeat was mostly psychological with Republicans losing morale and voice while moderates gain influence. Kennedy victory seen as modest, Democrats not consolidating power, and 1964 prospects hinge on Republican unity and clear alternative policies.
David Laing purchased a Elm ison Avenue residence from Geo Bair Jr. George Tussing and family will vacate to allow possession. Street paving and sewer work near completion improves Beckley business and residential areas. Jeweler J R Anderson moves from Main Street to the Blankenship building on Heber Street. Gale White daughter of Prof B H White was bitten by a bulldog and is recovering under Dr Cook care.
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