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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1960
Page
4
A concise reflection quotes Schiller urging a nation to venture for its honor with pleasure. The line frames national character in terms of courage and pride, implying that a nation lacking willingness to strive for honor diminishes its value.
At 85 Albert Schweitzer marked his birthday at Lambarene with praise from Europe and Africa. The German scholar turned physician lived frugally and devoted himself to humanity after early work on Bach and biblical studies. He won the Nobel Peace Prize in 1952 and has inspired missionary hospitals worldwide.
Hal Boyle profiles Richard and Henry Bloch pioneers in mass market tax consulting. From Kansas City origins postwar to 108 offices in 46 cities, their firm trains staff, guarantees accuracy, and uses calming office atmospheres to speed returns. Clients include diverse professionals and many IRS workers, with typical fees under ten dollars.
The Tulsa Tribune editorial reflects on Izaak Walton and his love of fishing while noting a recent Interior Department push to promote fish as a dietary aid to reduce cholesterol and heart disease. The piece echoes Walton's timeless joke that time spent fishing is not deducted from a man's life.
James Marlow analyzes the 1960 civil rights bill outlook. He notes Democrats control Congress, Southern resistance, and Northern liberal pressure. Lyndon Johnson’s position dominates. Republicans must show alignment to win Northern Negro votes. Johnson aims for a moderate measure, not a harsh bill.
Beckley Newspapers outlines publication details for Raleigh and Register along with advertising and subscription rates. It lists office addresses Beckley and Hinton West Virginia, Associated Press note, national ad rep Ward Griffith, and mail and home delivery pricing including tax note. It warns carriers and distributors are independent contractors and limits liability for advance payments.
France faces a world crisis as the Algerian issue shapes the future of the Fifth Republic and NATO. Nasser's Pan Arabists, Communist agitators, and Gaulle supporters all influence the path to peace or continued conflict, with implications for Western Europe and Middle East oil politics.
The passage describes the American wild cat known as the mountain lion or cougar, detailing its size color tail, lifespan, and regional names. It includes a quiz prompt with a prize and an address for responses. It then shifts to unrelated news briefs about Algeria’s colons and French Algeria, a Newark AP item on nursing education, and Sterling Colorado’s unenforced curfew ordinance.
A Senate hearing on drug prices highlights the costly path of medical discovery. John T. Connor of Merck traces cortisone’s birth from Sarett’s difficult synthesis to lab batches and eventual worldwide use, stressing gamble, perseverance, and profit drives in pharmaceutical research.
The prayer asks for divine guidance to manage the earth toward peace and brotherhood, urging wisdom for leaders to foster trust and charity in decisions affecting life on earth. Presented by Alvin N Rogness of St Paul Minnesota, president of Luther Theological Seminary.
Earl Wilson reports Hollywood chatter about Desi Arnaz and Lucille Ball at a crossroads amid rumors of tension and looming bids from major companies. The piece weaves in gossip about Bernard Brothers and lists stars influencing the pageant of entertainment, with quips on Elvis Presley, Dick Clark, and Frank Sinatra.
E. E. Bibb, after two years as assistant manager with a brief break, has accepted the branch manager role at Ruffner Brothers wholesale house. He replaces F. S. Kanode, who resigns to pursue brokerage work in Huntington. J. L. Early and Son completed the Mullens Bank building project.
Stockholders of the Beckley Building and Loan Association reelected George W Barr Jr as president A Z Lilly as vice president and W A James as secretary and treasurer In Charleston a bill to create a monument commission honoring Brigadier General Robert Seldon Arnett was announced by Senator A L Helmick The heavyweight title defense plan in Germany sets Max Bear to earn up to 300000 if Max Schmeling defeats Steve Hamas in Hamburg on March 10
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