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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1959
Page
4
A county levy election proposes $300,000 for a large lake to improve recreation and attract tourists. The message argues the levy is inexpensive for homeowners, promises local labor use, and suggests the project will boost area commerce by circulating money locally and creating job security. It urges residents to vote For the Levy.
An editorial reprint from the Chattanooga News Free Press cites Professor Wilhelm Roepke of Geneva urging that inflation stems from a broader erosion of law and respect for property. He argues laxity about property and money erodes the foundation of a free society, weakening durable gains in value and certainty.
President Eisenhower outlined a grim view of Berlin to White House reporters detailing America's fragile position if the Soviets cut off access. He warned a new blockade would threaten West Berlin's economy and could imperil the Western alliance.
Beclley Newspapers Corporation publishes subscription rates by mail and home delivery terms. Rates shown include daily and Sunday options, half year and yearly terms, and a two percent West Virginia sales tax. It notes carrier independence and no responsibility for prepaid subscriptions.
A devotional prayer seeks daily guidance from Jesus Christ. It asks for His presence in every hour and discernment in choices, requesting direction through life’s valleys toward the gates of gold. The author signs as George C Pideon Post-moderator United Church of Canada in Toronto Ontario.
A columnist dissects the use of profanity and medical mislabeling, urging restraint in speech around women and children. It argues propriety hinges on context and audience, noting men often overuse expletives to assert status while warnings about kids picking up words remain strong.
Hal Boyle writes about becoming a career passenger, a person who enjoys motoring but cannot drive. Tips include never sitting in the back seat and resisting the urge to help by asking where to go when handed a map. The piece humorously notes society’s pity yet acceptance of this role.
A tongue in cheek guide for the career passenger discussing how to interact with a driver. It urges taking responsibility for choosing routes, delivering measured praise, and avoiding helping in breakdowns or offering money. It suggests feigning interest in the driver's life and maintaining professional distance to preserve status.
Tribune readers compare the Yankus case to New Mexico and Colorado farmers leasing state land at nominal prices and rerenting to the soil bank for profit, highlighting perceived flaws in U S agricultural policy. Independent Enterprise cites 1952 Army spending of 200 million on canvas duck and webbing with 185 million unused, storing costs 800,000 annually, illustrating government waste concerns.
Riding the surf began among the inhabitants of the Hawaiian Islands. These people used boards to ride the long rolling waves of the Pacific Ocean. Now it is a popular sport in America too. A surf board rider sw ims from shore with his board and with perfect timing waits to catch a roller going into the beach. He rides the steep slope of water just ahead of the breaking wave. If the timing is bad, the rider may get caught in the wave. Most riders stand on their boards. Only outstanding swimmers should try this. The Hawaiians are generally powerful and expert swimmers. Here a girl coming in on her gaily painted surf board. Claire Migita of Honolulu wins $10 for this question.
Roy Lee Harmon argues for a July 27 bond vote to build a fishing lake and related facilities in Trap Hill District, saying it will attract tourist dollars, diversify a coal-based economy, and benefit residents. He cites past projects like Little Beaver Lake and advocates combining multiple attractions to keep visitors and generate lasting growth.
In Beverly Hills gossip, a wealthy Texas suitor builds a flamboyant $40,000 house with a cloverleaf pool that opens into the living room, library, and beyond, prompting chatter about Debbie Reynolds's private life and his intentions. Hollywood agents trade quips about stars while a parade of celebrity anecdotes follows.
The Kanawha Glen Jean and Eastern Railroad Company let contracts for six miles of road from Mount Hope to Paintsville with a 900 foot tunnel through Sugar Creek mountain. Estimated cost around 150000 dollars covers grading masonry and tunnel. Virginian Railway seeks higher passenger rates after similar actions by other lines. Attorney S S Sutphin seeks census supervisor post in the 5th District.
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