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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1962
Page
4
West Virginia prepares a public subscription drive to raise 500000 dollars for next year’s Centennial Celebration. The goal builds on 480000 on hand as June 20, West Virginia’s 99th birthday, seeks to shape a strong national image, retain youth, attract industry, and fund a broad campaign with civic leaders contributing money and time.
Two sharp youngsters, Nettie Crawford of Roswell New Mexico and Michael Day of Hardin Illinois, tied as co champions after 30 rounds in the National Spelling Bee in Washington. Seventy competitors started, each best of their region, and all earned trips and prizes while learning to spell and study.
Editorial notes Canada’s June 18 vote to renew the Conservative government of Prime Minister John Diefenbaker or oust it for Lester B Pearson. Observers see a tight race with no clear majority, Ontario pivotal, Quebec uncertain, and public apathy high as polls hint Liberal gains and possible coalition prospects.
Francis L. McCarthy analyzes Venezuela's crisis under Betancourt as two uprisings intensify pressure from the left. He notes military backing for civilian rule fraying, possible moves to dissolve Congress or outlaw leftist parties, and Communist calls for escalating revolt backed by Cuba.
FBI urges vigilance against legal espionage agents in the United States. Citizens should report any Soviet or satellite requests to obtain information or material. The piece cites recruitment methods and a past incident where an American teacher aided by the FBI helped a hostage, ending with a recall and resolution.
Charleston dispatch notes State Finance Commissioner Truman E. Gore remained calm during a Miami to Orlando flight scare when the front landing gear indicator failed. He slept beside the emergency exit as crew prepared for a possible crash, later stating he was exhausted and believed nothing could be done. The plane landed safely and passengers transferred to another aircraft. Virginia Mae Brown, State Insurance Commissioner, reports a flood of congratulatory letters after a photo feature in a national magazine.
Fifty years ago Raleigh County honors Miss Virginia Peters of Egeria among Marshall College graduates for pursuing higher education as a country teacher. The Johnstown select school closes. J H Smith plans move home. Biographical sketch notes Virginia Peters as first woman US insurance commissioner. M F Jordan retires from State Police after disability, later serving in Finance. Ben Casey blouse fad seen in Statehouse, with one worn by Vital Statistics staff in Health Department.
A dialog quotes residents debating a possible three new mines in Marsh Fork District and engineers returning to Prince. They discuss local business impact, parking enforcement, and the treatment of service members, plus ideas on taxes for illicit bars and morale concerns.
A sermon prayer by Raymond E Balcomb from Corvallis Oregon asks Almighty God to bless graduates as they finish formal education and begin independence. It asks for wisdom, humility, and helping others through service in Jesus Christ.
U S Steel chair Roger Blough is to lead a new Kennedy administration committee examining the dwindling U S gold reserves and possible remedies. The first meeting with Treasury Secretary Dillon will be exploratory with no formal agenda, aiming to reverse gold outflow by 1967 and consider export buildup and foreign aid adjustments.
Prime Minister John Diefenbaker states Canada does not consider ideological views in trade with Cuba, defending ongoing economic ties despite political differences. He emphasizes pragmatic commerce over politics amid international scrutiny.
Public notice style listing for Beckley Newspapers Corporation includes address at 34 Prince St Beckley W V and Hinton West Virginia. It outlines subscription rates for daily and Sunday editions by mail and home delivery, plus terms about delivery contractors and that Beckley Newspapers Corp is not responsible for advance payments.
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