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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1960
Page
4
A concise reflection notes that small comforts ease life while small irritations unsettle it. The line attributes human solace to minor things and hints at the paradox of how trivial matters both soothe and torment people.
West Virginia politics heat up as Governor Cecil Underwood accuses Nelson Rockefeller of cowardice in a clash over GOP strategy and the vice presidential question. The piece notes Rockefeller's past campaign, party opposition, and the left-right tensions within the Republican ranks amid calls for unity and critique of national policy. Also covered is the launch of the Radio Free Europe Fund, renaming for fundraising ease, with support from major organizations and a July 4 anniversary of Radio Free Europe.
Hal Boyle argues walking boosts health and mood during a wildcat NYC bus strike. He praises walking over driving, notes mental and physical benefits, and extols Manhattan’s walkable charms from Harlem to Wall Street, warning that rapid changes are reshaping the city for pedestrians.
AFeature essay urges renewed public observance of American traditions amid global events. It traces the 50 star flag story, West Virginia seal symbolism, and Civil War flag origins including Nevada Michigan and Wisconsin. It notes Hawaii’s Union Jack corner and discusses Taft era statehood limits for New Mexico and Arizona and future western growth.
A religious earnest asks Eternal God to teach unity among peoples and erase envy and hatred. The speaker, Jacksonville minister Richard L. James of Riverside Avenue Christian Church, calls for divine rule by love so Thy kingdom may be expressed on earth through Christ.
World Today column notes former President Truman again upstages the party. He shocks by skipping the convention while still a delegate, claims health is not a factor, and teases a Saturday news conference to explain. Eleanor Roosevelt and supporters doubt his motives as he shifts support among Symington and Johnson.
The United States and Australia resist the French plan to create authorized players allowing unlimited tournaments and expenses while preserving amateur status. If adopted at Paris, USLTA threatens to pull out of Davis Cup. Dwight F. Davis Jr calls it dangerous. Open pro-amateur competition may rise as a remedy, with Kramer’s pro Stable key to hosting events.
Beckley newspapers publish subscription prices for daily and Sunday issues, including mail and home delivery options. The notice outlines yearly and half-year rates, tax addition, address change procedures, and carrier contractor responsibilities.
The passage explains anteaters eat ants and there are several kinds. The giant anteater the ant bear grows to seven feet and 75 pounds, with a long snout and sticky tongue. Zoos rarely feed ants, using a milk banana meat egg mix. Bronx Zoo curator J A Davis explains ant supply issues. The quiz rewards Elizabeth Hightower for the question.
Fifty years ago in the Raleigh Register notes three burglaries in three weeks hit W. A. Fisher in Crow Ross and Skaggs in Daniels and J. L. Meador in Beaver. Constable Lemon used bloodhound pups to aid Beaver scene with no arrests made. An audit found public account irregularities in Fayette County totaling over 168000 dollars. Editorial notes Beckley gains a telegraph office to connect Mabscott by day and Thurmond at night, urged by the business league.
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