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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1960
Page
4
A reflective line notes that moral excellence is attainable by all who strive, while intellectual and physical superiority is limited to a few, beyond mere will. The quote, attributed to Crabbe, draws a distinction between ethical effort and inherent gifts.
On his 80th birthday Brig. Gen. Douglas MacArthur stands as a symbol of courage and a career marked by rapid promotions and high decorations. He led the Rainbow Division in World War I, commanded Allied forces in the Pacific during World War II, and faced political friction with Presidents Roosevelt Truman and Eisenhower while shaping U.S. strategy in Asia.
A string of Hal Boyle quips lampoons police misconceptions and public reactions. The jokes touch on respect, authority, parking tickets, traffic, and the everyday friction between citizens and officers. Notable lines question public Servant status, badge power, and prankish misunderstandings.
The piece blends a reflective essay on Oh Manana with a report on merit based selection for Capitol pages. It notes time anxiety and the allure of manana while detailing Rep William S. Broomfield’s proposal to replace patronage with nationwide exams for 50 House pages and related concerns about fairness and opportunity for a Chicago Negro teenager, James Avery Johnson Jr.
A mixed read of early American history notes nomadic tribes and the Pueblo dwelling, contrasts teepees with log cabins, then shifts to Congress Page system debates. It cites Neal Stanford and the Johnson boy controversy, and reports on John Goodspeed's diary humor at the Baltimore Evening Sun and Mormon pioneer Rich descendants wearing a diaper-size safety pin at family reunions in Salt Lake City.
Tina Louise returns from three months of European picture making with stories of charming liars and romantic misadventures. She recalls Italian flattery, American counterparts, and a double who swam in the nude, while hinting at future projects and a life among stars like Ava Gardner and Rossano Brazzi.
World Today column notes President Eisenhower relies on persuasion rather than force to gain attention. Nixon calls him a persuader, not a desk-thumper, a style that may underpin his political success and steady leadership into the end of a second term.
A Raleigh Register reprint reflects on Bob Taylor’s views after Gouverneur Ike Eisenhower’s presidency era. It contrasts his fatherly image and nonpartisan tone with the public need for strong leadership, noting Eisenhower’s high popularity and two-term limit. It quotes opinions on government spending and tax policy as debated in Victorville Calif. The piece questions whether a politician can remain above party while guiding national interests.
Beckley Newspapers publishes Raleigh and Register with separate postal privileges in Beckley and Hinton West Virginia. Rates show mail and home delivery options with weekly and monthly charges and a 2 percent West Virginia sales tax. Carriers and distributors operate as independent contractors and the company disclaims responsibility for advance payments.
Dear heavenly Father we ask Thy blessing upon those who earnestly try to do Thy will and on church leaders members Christian organizations and sincere persons who seek to do good May we be among them Strengthen their sincerity inspire them with Thy love and truth as children of one Father seeking salvation through Thy Son Amen Mae E Hunter Nashville staff editor National Baptist Publishing Board
From the Raleigh Register 25 years ago a report notes M K Clay master mechanic for Raleigh Coal and Coke Co spoke on Mine Drainage at the New River and Winding Gulf Electrical and Mechanical Institute. The passage lists marriage permits for multiple named couples including Theodore So biaski Bertha Kamen ski Edward Nunley Nellie Brown and others from various towns.
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