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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1960
Page
4
A reflective line contrasts shame over poverty with pride in lineage, labeling both attitudes as snobbery. The quote critiques those who blush at their calling or boast of wealth, urging humility and self awareness.
An editorial urges Americans to abandon comfort and pursue austere policy and unified sacrifice to deter Soviet aggression. It criticizes blaming politicians, warns of a potential nuclear conflict with Khrushchev over Cuba, and calls for heightened preparation and national resolve to survive in a dangerous world.
Former Assistant Secretary of State Adolph A. Berle Jr proposes an immediate Caribbean arms traffic control system via the Organization of American States. He argues it aligns with the 1947 Rio de Janeiro Treaty, while Cuba under Fidel Castro builds a large army with arms from Belgium and Czechoslovakia.
New York based AP column mocks pipe smokers as foolish and pretentious, contrasting them with cigarette and cigar smokers. The satirical tirade ridicules the pipe habit, notes public nuisance of ashes, and questions the supposed intellect of pipe smokers.
AP analysis predicts a 1960s shift to a younger global leadership and a tougher US stance against communism. Kennedy and Nixon are likely Democratic and Republican nominees as old guard leaders yield to retirement or death.
Sugar prices are expected to stay steady with small fluctuations as supplies are tapped from new sources and quota revisions loom. Domestic growers and refiners press for guaranteed markets while offshore producers seek access to the American market, shaping the global sugar outlook. The Agriculture Department estimates U.S. consumption each December before the cane grinding season begins.
An analysis links Rousseau's warning on liberty versus license to a 1960 sugar quota reshuffle. The Agriculture Department adjusts yearly tonnages for the United States, Cuba, and other regions, with Cuba's cut altering refinery needs and shipping patterns while a shift in supply areas prompts changes for American refiners and freighters. The article blends political observation with commodity policy, noting no shortages expected despite redistribution.
Raleigh G Register lists Beckley Newspapers Corporation details and subscription prices for West Virginia editions. It outlines mail rates for daily and Sunday services, home delivery costs, tax notes, and carrier responsibilities with emphasis on independent contractor status and handling of address changes.
A quiz explains how U S coins are made in three mints Philadelphia Denver and San Francisco and then distributed to Federal banks and circulated. It notes coins help set values to the penny and are needed for small purchases. The item invites readers to list under one dollar purchases and mentions a prize for Kathy Wings of Osweto NY who won ten dollars.
A Baltimore pair sent a note about Tippy the city dog adopting two baby rabbits near Cool Ridge at the Griffiths home after arriving with Mr and Mrs Randolph Hambrick of Baltimore. The rabbits died after return, leaving Tippy grieving as the paper recalls the curious scene. The piece also mentions teen unemployment and a contest offering $500 and ten $25 prizes for essays on Why Youth Should Read Newspapers, with July 18 deadline and Portugal vacation prize.
A devotional prayer praising summer beauty as a sign of divine power and majesty. The author asks for grace to relay God's love and to work with Christ in transforming sin-sick lives into better persons through faith and redemption.
Earl Wilson sketches Governor DiSalle as a witty, trendsetting Democrat in California politics. He notes DiSalle’s joking support for a Republican candidate in 1960, his long career as Toledo mayor and price stabilizer, and humorous asides about his figure and cigars. The column covers DiSalle’s press savvy and clashes with Bricker and Truman while touching on miscellaneous Midnight Earl items and pop culture notes.
The Raleigh Register notes Beckley forming the Business Men's Association with officers Joe L. Smith as president and S. E. Turner as vice president among others. Beckley beat Scarbro 5 to 2 at East Park behind W Trail pitching two hits. Beckley lineup included P Trail Barwood St Clair McDiarmid Daniels Smith Cure us and G Trail. Scarbro players listed Malone Heatherman Pennan Cooper Collier Roach Thompson Williams Meredith.
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