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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1961
Page
4
A reflection on the temptation to obtain money without honest effort. The maxim frames the deepest crossroad for a young man facing choices between ease and integrity and cautions against shortcuts.
The West Virginia Legislature faces a stalemate as Gov. W W Barron seeks 17.5 million in new revenue. Critics urge real estate reassessment and a severance tax on natural resources, plus moderate income and sales taxes, to share the burden fairly. They warn against overreliance on liquor sales boosts and call for fair tax distribution and law enforcement reform.
Bruce Bioss reflects on the peaceful transfer of power in a democratic inauguration. He notes the rule of law over violence, the acceptance of election results, and the global contrast with parliamen tary democracies under threat. He highlights the 1961 Kennedy victory and Eisenhower’s final presidency, urging democracy to endure worldwide.
Citizens Improvement Committee urges clean up ahead of the West Virginia Centennial event. Honey In The Rock opens July 10 at Grandview Park to attract crowds and show the state in its best light. A tidy county boosts hospitality, shopping, and future growth by creating good will for visitors.
A civic appeal urges citizens to support the Citizens Improvement Committee to market Raleigh County as a healthy attractive place to live and visit. Quiet industry surveys, a planned North South Highway, and beautification are seen as paths to economic development. The piece argues pride, travel, and posterity justify improving the land and removing man made ugliness.
A column notes inspiration appears unpredictably from diverse moments. It cites Knute Rockne’s shift idea possibly from chorus girls and Archimedes during a bath. It mentions Rep. Frank Thompson’s newsletter on the inauguration and Robert Frost’s televised appearance and glare.
Thompson's wife Evie met Robert Frost in the congressional office once used by Interior Secretary Udall. Frost said he had resisted dedicatory poems but, on inauguration morning, inspired, he wrote 42 lines of rhymed verse in the Udall House Office building.
A prayer asks God to guide adults in shaping youth by example. Dennis H. Cooke, director of teacher education at High Point College in North Carolina, signs the appeal for worthy lives emulating Christ.
Louis Cassels profiles a nationwide shortage of trained ministers, detailing how churches struggle with under staffed pulpits. The piece notes the growing crisis, its impact on congregations and the overall religious life of the nation.
The piece contrasts medical remedies with public leadership, cites global views on American atomic leadership, and surveys church shortages of ministers across denominations. It notes declines in seminary enrollments, aging clergy, and trends in priestly vocations amid debates on society and money. It ends with a reminder of three annual presidential messages to Congress.
A concise guide on garnishments, their legal meaning, and how they arise. It notes that garnishments affect modest earners who overspend or are misled by bargains, and outlines consequences, employer reactions, and union contracts. Alternatives include receivership conciliation or bankruptcy, with tips to avoid garnishment by prudent spending, verified purchases, and seeking legal aid when needed.
A vivid round up of show business stars invited to, or commenting on, the Kennedy White House scene. Frank Sinatra and Juliet Prowse travel for Las Vegas shows while Marilyn Monroe, Tony Curtis, Janet Leigh, and Kim Novak figure in ties between politics and entertainment. The column blends rumors, theater plans, and celebrity chatter with playful asides about Marlo Thomas and Judy Garland scheduling performances.
George B. Chambers of Colcord, high school principal and county educational figure, announces his candidacy for the Republican nomination for the House of Delegates. Beckley Kiwanis marks 25 years with anniversary address by W A James. Local King's Daughters circle to celebrate Golden Jubilee and 25th anniversary with a Methodist Episcopal Church program. Committee: Mrs W A Argenbright chair, others listed. musical program arranged by Mrs William Taylor and Miss Inez Caffee.
The Raleigh Register lists subscription rates and delivery terms for Beckley Newspapers Corporation. It notes mail rates by year and half-year, daily and Sunday options, carrier delivery details, and tax additions. Independent contractors handle delivery and payments, with no responsibility assumed by the publisher for advance payments to carriers.
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