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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jan 23, 1961

Page

4

Thought For Today on Houses and Use

A Bacon reflection notes houses are built to live in not to look at urging use over uniformity unless both are available.

Bacon

Shaky Atlantic Radar Tower Disaster Sparks Accountability Demand

Bruce Bioss argues for swift investigations by the Air Defense Command and the U.S. Senate into the No Excuse collision off Long Island where 28 died. He condemns decisions to keep Tower No. 4 manned despite severe weakening from a hurricane, noting repairs unfinished and crew letters home about peril. He warns against political influence delaying federal appointments amid Kennedy era debates.

Air Force Atlantic Long Island Air Defense Command United States Senate New Jersey

25 Years Ago From the 1936 Raleigh Register

Preparations to move Raleigh county government to the Memorial building began as space allotments were decided while a new courthouse is built. The article notes extreme cold at Camp Raleigh and various local remarks on the weather, then discusses federal judgeship proposals and party balance in appointments, with Robert Kennedy and traditional practices highlighted.

Raleigh County Harold Riffe R. L. Sadler Temple and Summers Street Camp Raleigh O. B. Harris Glen Hedrick Willis Gunnoe Senate Judiciary Committee Kennedy Robert Kennedy Eisenhower American Bar Association ABA Congress Washington Post Toots Shor Ava Gardner Joe Hernandez Fredric Freddie Laurence Olivier Sidney Poitier Anthony Quinn Norman Corwin Jean Seberg Paris Tokyo MCM Carol Reed Tahiti Barry Faris Kay Lawrence Janssen Boston Siri Jack Paar

Doctors Of The Economy Differ On The Diagnoses

Washington NEA. Peter Edson reports on the split between Eisenhower era economists and Kennedy advisers over how to revive growth and curb unemployment. Saulnier urges steady policies to use productive capacity, while Kennedy team favors greater government spending or more drastic cures, with a shared view that growth should strengthen.

Raymond J. Saulnier Eisenhower Council of Economic Advisers Walter W. Heller Saulnier Council Eisenhower Kennedy Congress

World Hopes Rest on Kennedy Inaugural Speech

A historical passage reflects global reaction to John F Kennedy's inaugural address. It notes admiration from London observers, praise from Le Figaro, and front-page publication by the Daily Mail. The piece contrasts unity with dissent, highlighting the torch passing to a new generation and calls for moral leadership.

John F. Kennedy London U.S John Kennedy Richard M. Nixon Eisenhower Kennedy America United Press International London Times Kenenedy Abraham Lincoln Lincoln le Figaro Fiegaro London Daily Mail Radio Moscow Britain Soviet Union Communist Daily Worker Jack The Daily Worker United States Italy Christain Democratic Party II Popolo

Raleigh Register Subscription Rates and Delivery Details

Beckley Newspapers outlines home delivery and by mail subscription options for Raleigh Register readers. Rates cover daily and Sunday editions, six months and yearly terms, with tax and regional delivery notes. Independent contractors handle delivery, and the publisher disclaims responsibility for advanced payments to third parties.

Mall ‘Uniy West Vaeina Beckley Newspapers Corporation

Byrd Urges Fast Action To Meet West Virginia Water Needs

Public service column by Senator Robert Byrd warns of a looming water crisis as per capita use climbs and pollution rises. He notes the federal rule requiring local funding for reservoirs blocks needed pollution abatement and urges state and local steps to conserve and improve water quality now.

Robert C. Byrd West Virginia

Barbs by Hal Cochran on luck and clutter

The columnist jokes that success fuels envy among friends and that contentment comes from finding more to live for. He notes the neighbor’s nagging high noise level and predicts a future builder will create a bigger living room to store all the kids’ toys.

Rickenbacker on Cuba and pollution warning

Eddie Rickenbacker argues that sending 10 000 Marines to Cuba might have made Cuba free. A report by Resources for the Future warns that worsening water pollution could turn many streams into putrescent waterways and rivers into open sewers unless the nation acts.

Cuba Resources For the Future, Inc

Tom Poston stars in The Conquering Hero on Broadway

Earl Wilson reports on Broadway mood as Tom Poston performs The Conquering Hero despite early troubles. The piece notes Poston's dedication, glimpses of industry gossip, and a parade of celebrities in town for openings, galas, and premieres, highlighting the era's show business hustle.

Tom Poston

City Council Meets as East End Seeks Special Policeman

Regular session with Mayor Davis Recorder Blackman and Councilmen Earwood Fisher Meadows in attendance hears petition from Atkinsville residents asking for A. D. McClung to be appointed special policeman. The request aims to protect property from roaming livestock and from depredations by local residents.

Davis Blackman Cottle Earwood Fisher Meadows East End Atkinsville A. D. Mc.Clung

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