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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1961
Page
4
Thought for today quotes Colton on books as trusted friends who instruct and never fail, urging return visits to gain guidance and insight.
Two stories on the same day show how efficiency can lower costs or trigger wage disputes. A company boxes bananas to cut shipping expenses, potentially lowering prices. Local 717 of the Teamsters protests a plan to modernize ice cream deliveries, arguing job losses and higher prices while retailers gain from improved storage and fewer deliveries.
Bruce Bross urged Rep John R Pillion to declare war on the 98 Communist parties of the world in a public works forum. The plan lacks military specifics and targets intelligence subversion and propaganda, not armed forces. Pillion cited his past anti-Communist stances and dismissed the press inquiry, warning the public wakeup call may backfire.
The piece notes experts questioning U S ability to defend far flung areas like Laos and Vietnam and asks whether free nations can resist Soviet and Chinese expansion. It cites George Kennan on the need to balance ambition with uncertainty and includes Washington concerns over SBA set-asides and small-business favoritism in federal contracting.
Weaver warns that favoritism in defense contracts could raise construction costs by at least 10 percent, with eight cited cases showing small firms winning bids over larger rivals. The higher costs push more tax money into debt and inflation, harming purchasing power.
In a letter to SBA, Weaver warns the subsidy program will destroy small business initiative and push firms to stay small to qualify. He cites AGC data showing 89 percent of its 7,000 members labeled small and publicly opposed the set-aside. He questions why taxpayers fund a program small businessmen reportedly oppose.
Washington figures and statues clash with vehicles in the capital as Rep Basil L Whitener chairs a subcommittee to study moving memorials. Garfield near Capitol Hill is highlighted after a near collision, Jefferson is noted for dirt behind the ears, and Bryan statues face relocation.
In a three day special session Republican Joe Handlan of Vienna and Democrat J Horner Davis of Charleston delivered the session’s most articulate moments. Both are attorneys with Davis a veteran legislator first elected in 1932 and Handlan leveraging radio familiarity. Despite heated moments they remain友 friends off and on the Senate floor.
A WV legislature recap with tales of bets on a hunting license bill. The House and Senate clashed, then compromised on a key bill. Sir Harold Caccia visited, praising the capitol. Ice cooled air and a hot chamber sparked humor while delegates debated a sales tax pledge and Tsapis issued a cash challenge.
A quiz snippet explains moon lighting as multiple job holding. It defines chamber music as vocal or instrumental music for a small audience, and identifies magnitude as the brightness of a star. It notes the United States of Central America lasted 16 years, with a 1921 federation that failed in less than a year.
A 45 year old maintenance worker seeks advice on age discrimination and staying employed, with guidance to showcase qualifications and secure recommendations. A grandmother reader styles Elaine’s behavior with gentler engagement over corrective commands, and closing prayers from Bishop W Kenneth Pope invoke a civic faith lens.
New York gossip column summarizes Los Angeles scene with Jack Paar signings and Earl Wilson noting rising stars like Troy Donahue Barbara Nichols and Paul Anka. Mentions Elvis Presley Liz Taylor Maurice Chevalier and James Stewart era icons, plus party chatter at Voisin and El Morocco and quips on fame and fashion.
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