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.
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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1961
Page
4
A Bacon reflection notes houses are built to live in not to look at urging use over uniformity unless both are available.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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