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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1961
Page
4
A pithy aphorism attributed to Berkeley asserts that claiming there are no honest men marks the speaker as a knave, reflecting a timeless moral touchtone about integrity and honesty.
Post inauguration period sees national live telecast of Kennedy news conference sparking editor opinions. Some fear prearranged propaganda and actor like questioning, others see public involvement gains and a natural tech extension. AFTRA officials weigh fees and public affairs framing. Kennedy risks explosive questions but could win public mandate.
Opposition to Robert C. Weaver, Kennedy’s controversial housing nominee, centers on Senatorial figures A Willis Robertson and John J Sparkman. Weaver, an NAACP board chair and advocate of open occupancy, sailed through the Judiciary Committee amid questions about consultation and alternate candidates.
The earlier obituary notes W A Ballard a Monroe county farmer of means died at his Crimson Springs home after years of intermittent illness. Survived by wife Campbell and two sons Dr C C Ballard of Gap Mills and Joseph Ballard at home. The Boone Democrat recalls journalist J Jerome Haddox moving to Beckley to revive the Coal River Republican. The piece also discusses Weaver opposition, press, and a Brandeis parallel in a long political analysis.
UPI analysis by Lyle C Wilson notes Sen John Sparkman of Alabama refrained from calling the United States a democracy, insisting it is a representative republic. He traces constitutional design from the framers to amendments expanding franchise and direct senate elections, arguing democracy is not the system envisioned by the founders.
Bug Dust examines the Kennedy presidency as a pivotal moment in U.S. history. It argues the crisis and the shift to a new generation reflect Democratic leadership under Kennedy, Wilson, Roosevelt, and Truman as guides toward peace and prosperity. It urges unity across parties and loyal support for the president and his cabinet.
The Raleigh Register lists subscription prices and delivery details. Rates include daily and Sunday options, with annual and six month terms, plus a 2 percent West Virginia sales tax. It notes carrier and distributor independence and limited responsibility for advance payments.
West Virginia news notes a one cent sales tax misprint mailout, a test address error at the Tax Department, and comments by Del Cruikshank on the governor’s program. Snowfall prompts praise from the State Police Accident Prevention Bureau as highway fatalities stay high.
A playful piece notes a snake charmer uses the flute for the audience as snakes sense vibrations from the ground. It also recounts a State Senate debate over serving Webster County mineral springs water on a centennial exhibition train in 1963 with jokes and committee referrals amid political theater.
A collection of Hal Cochran barbs notes how boxers quit early, a bank account loses value when rash, slipping on ice recurs late in the season, and married women don’t match their own ideals, offering witty social observations.
Governor Meyner criticizes Americans focus on material goals while neglecting ideas and values. French parliament member Tremblet de Villers challenges decadence in leadership. Dr Jerome K Frank notes that mastery of destructive power undermines the notion that force settles conflicts.
A brief prayer by Conrad Bergendorf of Rock Island Illinois president of Augustana College praises obscure people faithfully serving family and neighbors. He asks blessing, peace, and joy for those unnamed individuals in daily duties.
The column recalls JFK urged to install hi fi in the White House and recounts a 1934 prank by Meyer Davis' orchestra publicizing Roosevelt favorite songs. It ties in Walter character notes about pink Kaiser and Truman Missouri Waltz, with playful asides about celebrities and rising showbiz incomes.
Sam Cohn of Beckley has withdrawn from the circle to enter the Orlandi do winter tennis championship in Florida, joining a field of leading American and foreign stars. He also aims for the Blue Grass title at Bluefield and the Florida event, with W. B. Harris of Charleston also listed. In Raleigh, the Bank approves increasing capital from 100000 to 150000, with existing stockholders allowed to purchase new shares, as stated by Cashier R. M. French. The American Legion and Auxiliary received invitations from Post Commander David D. Ashworth and Mrs. G. C. Buchanan to join a late January Mix event.
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