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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1963
Page
5
A devotional reflection cites a quote about God washing the eyes of His children with tears to help them read aright His providence and commandments attributed to Theodore Cuvler.
A modern advertisement quoting Adlai Stevenson argues that conviction and a clear point of view shield individuals from life’s unrest. It claims self knowledge and understanding civilization enable self control and stable action amid troubled times.
Naturalist Garrett F. Van Wart of Milton, Massachusetts argues the ground hog is still in deep sleep in February and won’t awaken until mid March. He notes the animal’s sluggish pace and poor eyesight make it unlikely to reliably predict spring.
Washington lawmakers push bills to cut or end wage withholding by employers, arguing it masks the tax, with Cannon proposing cut from 18 percent to 4 4 percent and Alger urging total repeal. The effort faces likely committee defeat and Kennedy era opposition.
Malayan Premier Tengku Abdul Rahman renews his warning to Indonesia to keep hands off Malaysia as Kuala Lumpur plans to form the Federation with Singapore North Borneo Sarawak and possibly Brunei by summer. He expresses sorrow at Indonesian aggression and seeks a clearer definition of Subandrio's confrontation statement through diplomacy.
Three hundred delegates from several cities are expected for Beckley’s biggest Central Labor meeting. Herbert Taylor of The Raleigh Register sustained a severe burn but returned to work within an hour, saying the injury would not stop him.
A West Virginia column reviews L. E. Crowson’s address to the State Prosecutors Association at the Daniel Boone Hotel. The piece questions Crowson’s stance on liquor law enforcement, party loyalty, and the Dry movement, noting concerns about bootleggers and public officials’ past attitudes.
Washington reports growing support for congressional reform with a Clark plan for a Joint Commission on Organization of Congress and House and Senate proposals. Case leads a similar push for a Hoover styled commission to study rules staffing workload floor procedures conflicts of interest terms and salaries.
Beckley Newspapers Corporation lists mail and home delivery rates for West Virginia residents. It notes independent contractor status for carriers and asks readers to provide old and new addresses for changes. It adds a 3 percent state sales tax where applicable and provides contact details for the Beckley office.
Washington editorial argues the Kennedy budget is weakly presented and overestimates liberal aims while underemphasizing urgent needs. It cites unemployment, school shortfalls, and the plight of small business as ignored priorities.
List of House of Delegates members for Raleigh Wyoming Fayette counties with names and addresses. Includes U S senators Byrd Randolph and state senators Slack Kee and district details with mailing addresses in Charleston and Washington D C.
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