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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1964
Page
4
A brief quotation attributed to Albert Einstein cautions against dwelling on the future, reminding readers that time moves forward and the future arrives on its own terms. The line emphasizes present focus over speculative planning.
A critical column argues that decades of lax law enforcement and government dishonesty have eroded public trust. It calls for bold political leadership to restore law, order, and accountability, citing liquor laws, schooling, city services, and the looming change of governors and law officials.
A reader urges a Park Board inquiry into lifeguard behavior and language at Little Beaver Lake after a father accompanying his daughter complained. The writer notes generally well behaved staff but cites recent loose talk and asserts public workers should maintain standards in a public place funded by taxpayers.
A local column discusses Cool Ridge residents angered by road delays and their plan to vote Republican to push for a resurfacing project. It cautions patience, notes repeated but unsuccessful appeals to Charleston road officials, and observes political dynamics rather than promising instant gains. The piece also mentions Lou Desseran's acting role in Honey In The Rock and a light anecdote about a lost false tooth found at Little Beaver Lake.
Washington analysis notes Goldwater risks alienating moderates and independents as civil rights dominates the 1964 campaign. Dissension within the GOP, fears of Democratic crossover, and a potent white backlash could tilt voters toward Johnson. The issue may define the race more than the wanted clear conservative liberal choice.
United Press International describes how Senator Barry M. Goldwater faced President Johnson’s sharp rebuttal of the 1964 fiscal year deficit. Goldwater did not swing at the numbers, accepting a called strike in the opening inning of his campaign, while Johnson touted the tax receipts and deficit context.
J H Boone installed electric lighting to show two miles of Organ Cave passages. The cave opened for sightseers on July 1 with guides available. Admiral Percy Scott warned against more battleship spending, predicting fleets will rely on submarines airships and airplanes. A local party visited Grandview by hack.
In Harlan Kentucky a mine war erupted with one miner fatally shot and four others wounded including a National Guard officer early July 12. Hours later a union miner and his mother were shot on city streets by guardsmen. Oswald and Tamroy mines of the McKell company, idle 14 weeks, resumed operations July 13 as state police and deputies observed. Mrs. David Bolen of Athens College will teach at Beckley College this fall. R D Watts of Beckley reelected president of the West Virginia Insurance Agents Association in White Sulphur Springs.
John Hodell recalls clashes over Little League segregation and parenting pressure. He notes integration, criticism from Jay and Bob Purkey, concerns about overbearing adult involvement and the sport’s purpose, and ends by asking if abolishing the league is best.
A devotional prayer asks for God’s guidance to quiet the mind and hear His words. It seeks confidence to obey divine direction, consecrating reason and conscience for God to speak through them. The prayer closes in Jesus name with Amen. Mae FE Hunter Nashville Tenn missionary editor National Baptist Publishing Board.
Hollywood profile on actor Peter Falk analyzing his career path. Falk believes he can inherit leading man roles once reserved for Bogart and Cagney, weighing film vs television. He discusses fear of TV series but sees it as door to stardom, citing peers who rose via television.
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