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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1961
Page
4
Minimum Wage Hike Sparks Inflation Warning
The administration’s push to raise the minimum wage from $1 to $1.25 faces opposition as heartless and driven by greedy shop owners. Economists warn wage hikes push prices up, hurt American exports, risk jobs, and worsen inflation. A Chicago union proposes automatic raises tied to any federal minimum, potentially boosting pay for members from $40 to $50 weekly and others proportionally, adding to economic strains observed in coal and steel sectors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Europe Leads, America Should Share Burden of Aid
Bruce Bioss argues postwar aid should aid Asia Africa and Latin America while Europe recovers. He warns against treating development as a mere money problem, urging technical help and genuine sympathy to win friends and curb communism. He calls for re earning friendship and respect through understanding and support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
Asia
Africa
Latin America
Reds Armament Push Complicates Disarmament Talks
Peter Edson notes Kennedy’s disarmament pledge must be weighed against Communist bloc arms aid to nations and movements. He cites Sino Soviet military and economic support to 10 countries, U.S. reports on bloc aid, and Russia’s recent arms shipments to Laos Cuba Congo and Africa. Khrushchev speeches reportedly expose false peace rhetoric. The mutual security report lists six developing nations receiving Sino-Soviet arms 1955 to 1960.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Nea
Kennedy
Russia
Pathet Lao
Laos
Eisenhower
Congress
U.S
Indonesia
Sukarno
West Irian
New Guinea
Netherlands
Cuba
France
Lumumba
Congo
U.N
Morocco
Guinea
Sudan
Africa
Moscow
Khrushchev
Global aid and arms flows shape Middle East power balance
A 825 million dollar aid package breakdown shows the Middle East receiving 618 million, with UAR Egypt Syria leader in recipient list. Reports detail Soviet equipment and deliveries to Afghanistan Iraq Indonesia Yemen Guinea and Cuba, noting jets tanks destroyers submarines and missiles as promised or delivered. The data contrast with UARs growing military strength and new shipments to other states amid shifting alliances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Afghanistan
Iraq
Indonesia
Yemen
Guinea
United Arab Republic
Egypt
Syria
Middle East
UAR
Nasser
Kassem
Feisal
Russia
Cuba
Moscow
Mathematicians Reconsider Stats and Probability at AMS Meeting
Dick West reports from Washington on the 67th annual American Mathematical Society session on statistics and probability. The room filled with experts whose combined intellect could light a city, challenging the Einstein ivory-tower image of mathematicians.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
UPI
American Mathematical Society
Reno
Nev
Thorp Lecture Draws Crowd Despite Math Barriers
Dr Edward O Thorp of M I T outlined a blackjack winning system to a mathematical society drawing crowds from Las Vegas to Monte Carlo. Philanthropists offered funding for Las Vegas testing. colleagues queried the method, while the writer found the paper too complex and canceled plans for a Las Vegas pilgrimage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward O. Thorp
Thorp
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Thorpe
Las Vegas
Monte Carlo
The
Mathematical Society
Raleigh Register Subscription Rates and Delivery Terms
Becketley Newspapers announces subscription rates by May for daily and Sunday editions including yearly and half-year options. Tax applies to WV mail rates. Home delivery via carriers or distributors shows weekly and monthly charges. carriers are independent contractors and the publisher disclaims responsibility for advance payments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Apoleee
West Virginia
Beckley Newspapers Corporation
Washington Notebook Status Symbol Crushed Toe At Ball
Washington notes on inaugural balls recount mishaps and humor. Kennedy ar rivals drew crowds, with mashed toes and scraped shins reported as guests enjoyed lavish Texas State Society events. Johnson, Truman, and entertainers sparked light moments as Kennedy attended five balls, the band prompting a crowd encore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
NEA
Kennedy
Secret Service
Robert Kennedy
Bug Dust By C. J. McQuade
Beckley AA group steps up activity as West Virginia Legislature debates liquor by the drink. The piece explains AA's origins, rules, and the 24 hour plan, emphasizing sincere desire for sobriety and the value of anonymity. Meetings are Wednesdays at 8 p.m. in the Memorial Building, open to all with will to quit drinking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beckley
Alcoholic Anonymous
West Virginia
Alcoholics Annonymous
Ohio
Alcoholics Anonymous
Memorial Building
West Virginia Parade Unit Impresses JFK Inaugural Ride
Gov Barron hailed West Virginia’s section for drawing strong applause in JFK’s inaugural parade in Washington on January 20. Marshall College marching unit and local high school bands joined a Virginia float depicting The Big One For Kennedy, drawing the most comment. A separate note mentions Harmon contemplating a new state song for the 1963 centennial celebration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Barrett
United Press International
W. W. Barron
West Virginia
John F. Kennedy
Washington
Marshall College
Stonewall Jackson High School
Charleston
St. Mary's High School
Barron
Kennedy
Cleanup underway in State Capitol from paint to polish
Auditor Denzil Gainer reports fresh paint brightening offices of the Capitol and aides spaces. State Atty Gen Robinson says budget limits prevent new paint though he praises elbow grease already used. Harmon, former State Poet Laureate, calls for progress as 60 day session nears end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harmon
State Capitol
Denzil Gainer
Gainer
C. Donald Robinson
Qs and As from a Governor's Messenger delivers odd trivia
Walter Ferguson the governors messenger received a Florida fruit basket from Dr Carl Pruton of Oklawaha and a series of quirky Q and A exchanges followed. The quiz touches on a bandit incident a pig theft an old breed question about Conestoga horses a riddle about Lake Victoria and a note on how Nevada and Utah were acquired via the 1848 Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Ferguson
Florida
Statehouse
Carl F. Pruton
Oklawaha
Fla
Pruton
Cecil H. Underwood
United States
Nevada
Utah
Guadalupe Hidalgo
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BY Jerry Bennett
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Hal Cochran
Virginia
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