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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1962
Page
4
A concise reflection notes that character surpasses intellect and a great soul remains strong to live as well to think, quoting Emerson. The line emphasizes inner strength guiding both action and thought.
A reader argues for simple traffic fixes in Beckley to ease bottlenecks at Prince Street Neville Street and Valley Drive Sprague intersections. Suggestions include right of way for Valley Drive Northbound, signaling clarity, and allowing certain turns on red to reduce congestion and driver frustration. The piece ends with a note on polling accuracy and lawmakers.
The Investor's Union of America, newly chartered in Oklahoma, claims rapid growth across 17 states and aims to unite savers and retirees into a political force. It plans a sustained mail campaign to President Kennedy and Congress, opposing inflationary policies and tax cuts, while urging support for limited government and free enterprise.
A local effort to revive Beckley A A includes a planned open meeting on Wednesday August 1 at 8 00 pm in the Memorial Building. A traveling salesman and Beckley residents discuss past attendance and pledge to bring new life to Beckley A A with a program of recovery and literature from Alcoholics Anonymous.
The piece notes battery-powered television sets that a patient can swallow to help doctors view the stomach, citing capsule transmitters that already broadcast data from the alimentary tract. It reflects on science's endless quest from outer to inner space and wonders what worlds remain to conquer.
Saskatchewan’s doctors walked out amid a clash of politics and policy. The article traces the rise of the CCF and the New Democratic Party, the push for a socialized medical care law, and the government’s contentious actions and failed amendments as physicians opposed the Medicare bill and staged a general strike. It notes labor support, regional plans, and the uneasy standoff as officials lament the crisis.
Beckley Newspapers Corporation lists offices in Beckley and Hinton West Virginia. It notes circulation via carriers and distributors, independent contractor status, and subscription rates for daily and Sunday and daily only editions. It mentions a three percent state tax and requests old and new addresses for changes.
Moscow signals support to keep Antonin Novotny in Prague leadership after his politburo rebuff, amid party turmoil over de Stalinization and rival Rudolf Barak. Barak, once minister of interior, was secretly sentenced to 15 years for anti party activity, allegedly for misusing funds. Novotny offered to resign as politburo voices pressed for Barak’s public trial, leaving his grip fragile and the crisis unresolved.
Over 12 critical years a American man's blood cholesterol stayed high with swings from high to low. He showed artery hardening signs and suffered two minor strokes from which he recovered. A skin eruption linked to fat metabolism issues also appeared but resolved on its own.
The 1912 Raleigh Register notes Beckley Town District education decisions. Prof. B. H. White chosen district supervisor. A. J. Peters named Beckley principal. A. R. Fink Mabscott. Mason Wes Cittsville. A. McKinney Sylviane. John Burns becomes mine superintendent at McAlpin amid broader commentary on cholesterol research and aging.
Police Chief J Q Stover warned pedestrians and drivers to stop behind yellow lines at intersections and not cross mid blocks. The rule aims to curb risky crossings. Mr and Mrs A G Wilcox Crab Orchard and Mr and Mrs Rughie Smith Beckley returned from deep sea fishing off Norfolk VA. Mrs Wilcox hooked a shark six miles offshore requiring three men to land it.
George W. Hodel describes a 66 mile trip to Mosport Park near Belleville where stock cars tested for a forthcoming race. The piece details the track layout, driving, and the enthusiasm of Ontario sports car enthusiasts who helped build Mosport into a $700,000 facility, plus a Royal York dinner and honors for Canadian officials and U.S. editors on tour.
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