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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1964
Page
4
A reflective line quotes Ecclesiastes noting that under the sun race, battle, bread, riches, and skill do not guarantee outcome. time and chance affect all. The excerpt frames fate over effort with a timeless, pensive tone.
A Beckley editor questions the Fire Department's role in selling and recharging extinguishers, inspecting code compliance, and profiting from equipment sales. The piece calls for mayor and council to address conflicts of interest, resign from illegal clubs, and enforce laws without bias.
The Christian Science Monitor praises Jackson Mississippi leaders and businessmen who chose to comply with the Civil Rights Act voluntarily. It credits Mayor and citizens for breaking with segregationist norms, arguing such actions reflect moral courage and could signal a moderating shift in Southern attitudes as federal law takes effect.
Bruce Bioss reports that Barry Goldwater's 1964 bid is reshaping the Republican Party, with potential control over the National Committee and many state organizations. California stands as the crucial test on August 1 2, while Goldwater supporters push to place loyalists in at least 10 of 19 new national committeemen and up to 30 of 50 plus districts.
Readers contributions pushed the Benny Hawks Fund past 300 dollars with a late surge. June Davis delivered Friday’s receipts to the 70 year old blind newsboy, then a fresh gift brought the total to at least 320.30 dollars. The writer notes more funds may arrive and will be sent on.
A Benny Hawks Fund climb to 300 dollars features donations from Lee, the Jerry Stover Family, and Mr. and Mrs. H. E. Goode Sr., plus a critical shout against an anonymous critic. The note highlights generosity and concern for others, while a hostile letter from Mason R. Lilly is deemed out of place. FRANK ELEAZER WASHINGTON reports on civil rights politics and Connor’s Birmingham actions influencing the era’s legislation.
God of beauty and loveliness changes seasons for inspiration. Transform us enrich us and help us move from faith to faith as we progress toward our goals to become more like Thee through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. Harry C White Charlotte NC minister First Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church
Congress finally enacted a broad civil rights measure including public accommodations FEPC and school integration support. Violence in Birmingham Cambridge St Augustine and Mississippi helped shift public opinion and momentum, though leaders warned broad social change would be gradual.
Vernon Bowling of Coal City will meet Maceo Bentley of Tams in one of 11 bouts on an outdoor amateur boxing card at R M I Park this week. Bowling has defeated Bluefield champion Bob Bailey and other rivals in Beckley. Mr and Mrs G C Porter were initiated as members of Bethlehem chapter of the Eastern Star at the July 18 meeting.
Robert G. Spivace analyzes the 1964 Republican National Convention in San Francisco, arguing the major orators offered few new ideas and little positive program. He notes Goldwater supporters focus on fighting Democrats, while Eisenhower warns against extremism and Wallace complicates the race. The piece questions what change voters are asked to embrace.
A reader praises articles on Beckley city hall and Raleigh County corruption. He calls for investigations into county government state police and sheriff, urges continued watchdog reporting, and notes plans to move back to Beckley after completing military obligation.
Beckley Newspapers Corporation lists subscription rates for mail and home delivery, with annual and semiannual options for daily and Sunday editions. It notes tax rules, carrier independence, and nonresponsibility for advance payments, and provides contact details for managing editor John Hodel and distribution offices in Beckley West Virginia.
A long critical appraisal of Armageddon by Leon Uris from Doubleday profiles the Berlin airlift era, occupation experiments in postwar Germany, and a cast of leaders and lovers. It contrasts fiction with the stark realities of Allied occupation, Soviet pressure, and the struggle to forge a true democracy in Berlin.
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