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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1962
Page
4
A. Rhodes notes that climate influences cheerfulness but nourishing food, good digestion, and health matter far more for well being. The brief reflection links weather mood to lifestyle factors in daily life.
In Arkansas during a hot summer, six Democrats vie for the governorship with Orval Faubus favored to win the first primary on July 31. If no candidate tops 50 percent, a runoff on August 14 will pit Faubus against Sid McMath or Dale Alford. Republicans offer little hope as Rockefeller pulls back, urging grassroots growth. Gospel singers bolster Democratic campaign while GOP searches for a Moses.
Kennedy sets January 1 1964 as a target date to correct the unfavorable balance of international payments. He argues Europe’s faith in the US dollar would be restored, reducing gold draining and potential devaluation. The plan hinges on various methods within 18 months, not overseas spending cuts.
The local Great Books Study Group begins its second year after a two year first year, with Rev. J. B. Dryfield noted for his effort in starting the group and moving from Beck ley to Ke nova near Huntington. The year one course covered Ecclesiastes, a text tied to the preacher figure Solomon and David, with discussions on authorship, historical context under Greek rule, and possible later edits to align doctrine. The next read will be The Odyssey by Homer. The issue also covers a Scientific American article by E Cuyler Hammond on smoking and death rates, noting cigarette smoke is inhaled more readily and detailing its effects on lungs and heart, along with charts and graphs.
Some scientists anticipate a prelude to Apollo crew selection as NASA weighs adding a trained scientist to the three man moon mission. Astronomers and geologists vie for the spot, with geologists seen as most useful after lunar landing.
Case Institute of Technology in Cleveland announces that this fall term 200 engineering students will receive portable analog computers for solving assigned problems. Each self powered unit is six components, slightly larger than a king-size cigarette pack, usable in class, room, cafeteria, or outdoors. The slide rule image fades as technology replaces traditional gear.
Global View by Leon Dennen warns that Turkey, NATO's key Middle East ally with a 400000 strong army, faces growing pressure from diminishing U.S. aid and rising Soviet influence. He notes Yugoslavia and Ghana gain more favorable terms and questions whether Washington will safeguard Turkey from a potential drift toward neutrality or communism.
Soviet Premier Khrushchev muses on potential gains for Italians and the world if Italy’s ruling circles adopt a disarmament policy, highlighting a broader global peace thesis.
Rovaniemi Finland hosts a major power project as the Kemi River fuels nine new dams and tunnels to feed Finland’s industrial growth. Electric power flows toward Helsinki while Lapland's reindeer culture and midnight sun contrast with the fast moving construction. Olavi Oksman, 28, runs Pirttikoski Dam operations delivering 110 thousand kilowatts.
Robert R. Bowers of West Virginia's Commerce Department traveled to Ashland North Carolina for the Southern Highland Handicraft Guild conference to study developing WV handcrafts. He cites 22 craft glass plants in the state and stresses linking craftsmen with markets to boost growth.
Twenty five years ago Raleigh County projects began with organized labor replacing teachers as the superintendent notes. The piece praises crafts as a livelihood tool and notes clocks in the statehouse that don’t work due to wiring. It describes a touring dramatic troupe and a new electronic data processing system in the Motor Vehicles Division, plus a state tourism guide map listing festivals and attractions.
Twenty years ago the Wickham building on Heber street rose to the second floor as brickwork progresses. The first floor will house Beckley Electric Light and Power Co offices while the basement will hold Proctor's garage, with a large force employed and roof near.
Washington column by Robert G. Spivack argues federal support for education, not state or local funding alone, is essential. It contrasts Eisenhower era fiscal restraint with Kennedy administration aims and cites rising state local spending, modest federal education dollars, and the potential benefits of a national Marshall Plan for education.
The Beckley publication lists address at 341 Prince St and mail privileges for Beckley and Hinton West Virginia. It notes John Hodel as managing editor and United Press International affiliation and Wheeler Ward Griffith national ads reps. Subscription rates show daily and Sunday options with annual, semiannual, and carrier delivery details.
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