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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1962
Page
4
A reflective line labeled Thought For Today states that a bad man is worse when he pretends to be a saint, attributed to Bacon. The quotation probes moral double standards and warns against feigned virtue. It presents a concise moral meditation rather than a news event.
The FCC opens a two year inquiry into TV programming with hearings featuring network chiefs including Frank Stanton Sarnoff and Treyz. The strip of probes follows Minows call for a vast wasteland and may influence UHF access and regulatory claws.
Political analysts weigh the impact of rising right wing conservatism on the 1962 elections. Ralph E. Ellsworth finds about 1,000 active rightist groups publishing literature. Most are local and lack a unified lead, but local orgs could sway congressional races. The usual view is that the right helps Republicans and hurts Democrats, yet Civic Affairs Associates offers a different take.
Peter Edson reports a research group's findings on GOP extremism draining funds and driving ultraconservative candidates into primaries. The piece notes California Young Republicans gaining Birch influence, Barry Goldwater's position, and a shift of seats from Republicans to Democrats since the 1950s, with a call to reverse the trend before 1962 elections.
UPI reports on how Secret Service and Army Signal Corps teams sweep rooms, check elevator shafts, test fire extinguishers, and inspect books for hidden microphones when presidents travel. Former chief A E Baughman describes devices like electronic noise generators and a micro periscope tool to locate covert listening devices and protect the president.
Foreign analyst notes Sukarno threats to seize New Guinea face practical limits. Indonesia's 350000 strong army, two destroyers, two submarines, and jets exist but lack shipping and foreign exchange. Domestic shortages, hunger, and anti Communist Nasution restraint complicate any invasion, raising questions how long Sukarno can balance without action.
A reader asks why elderly parents living with a family adopt childlike habits and how to revert the dynamic. Arthur Lord advises altering the relationship to restore responsibility, while another reader laments a missed Christmas visit and is urged to communicate affection and future plans. A closing prayer and closing signature accompany this column.
Gossip morsels from New York show biz feature Bob Hope jokes about doctors Rosemary Frankland on NBC and Eddie Cantor mentions. South Philadelphia High School may honor Toots Shor, Marilyn Monroe is pregnant, Jimmy Collins tight with yacht plans, Johnny Carson jabs ABC, Ethel Merman turns 50, a socialite suffers head injury, Billy Reed opens a new club on S Fourth Street.
The Raleigh Register notes floods worsening by snow and disease with 300000 displaced and eighteen deaths in Ohio. Mississippi ravages continue and property losses mount. Page one headlines accompany a Huntington dam reading of 60.1 feet at 7 p m on January 23.
Administration officials fault middle and lower level State Department staff for slow work and resistance to change. Kennedy reportedly thinks some officials feel he interferes when contacting the department. Some see gradual leadership turnover and prodding as needed to inject flexibility, though critics warn agencies outlast presidents.
The piece argues Krishna Menon bears responsibility for India's handling of Goa, accusing him of lies and inflaming border incidents. It cites US correspondents in Goa denying such claims and labels his role as pivotal in the controversial seizure and alleged propaganda.
In a 1912 executive session the city council decided to discontinue salaries for the chief of police, city solicitor, and fire inspector due to funds shortages. Volunteers to serve as policemen were asked, with H. T. Lenn on and John Williams offering. Williams sworn in as chief of police and another volunteer sworn as special policeman. Brackman noted a $2,200 shortfall in available funds. Nearby Lanark, James Quesenberry's residence was destroyed by fire.
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