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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 20, 1961

Page

4

Thought For Today by C. Simmons

A brief quotation stresses reformers must hate evil and actively replace it with good through earnest effort.

C, Simmons

Vanishing Open Space Faces Urban Growth Pressures

Open land losses accelerate as about 1.5 million acres a year go to special use for development highways and airports. Proposals for federal grants to buy green space face political hurdles though broad support exists for curbing indiscriminate sprawl and protecting watersheds and woods.

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Ikeda Visits Washington Tests U S Asia Policy

Japanese Prime Minister Ikeda arrives in Washington amid urgent questions for Kennedy on Red China and Asia strategy. The talks will cover trade with China, US aid in Asia, Korea relations, Okinawa, Laos and Vietnam, and Khrushchev talks. Japan seeks closer cultural ties yet cautious stance to please American allies.

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Deficit Spending Praised By Dillon Despite Debt Rise

Washington window reports Treasury Secretary Dillon argues deficit spending benefits the common man while predicting debt will climb. He seeks a $5 billion debt-limit increase to about $298 billion, with further deficits in 1961 and 1962 amid rising interest costs and inflation concerns.

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Raleigh & Register Subscription Rates and Delivery Terms

Beckley Newspapers Corporation lists subscription prices for daily and Sunday editions, with rates for daily only and combined options. The notice details home delivery by carrier, distribution terms, tax notes, and disclaimer of responsibility for advance payments to carriers or distributors.

West Virginia Beckiey Newspapers Corporation

Raleigh Road Tax Sees Early 20th Century Returns

Twenty years ago from the 1911 Raleigh Register files, a little under two years of the one cent state road tax yielded 208,156 for the state treasury. AP portionment allocated 3914 to Raleigh County, 6051 to Fayette, and 2011 to Wyoming. City council approved macadam paving on South Kanawha after brick paving petitions failed to gain signatures. Oakwood Avenue residents urged paving, a committee was formed to study funding. City attorney to draft an ordinance governing vehicle operation and set speeds within city limits.

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Jitters Accompany Economic Recovery

Major corporations faced jitters as federal watchdogs pressed a crackdown on alleged improper practices. GE resisted court action while AT&T and FCC actions threatened license renewals. Despite stock market tremors, May output rose 3 percent, yet profits hit a three year low and durable goods sales fell sharply. Employment improved in heavy industry with 150,000 more workers and longer hours.

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Rickover rails at military shrinks in tattoo study critique

Vice Adm Hyman Rickover testifies before a House appropriations subcommittee, voicing skepticism about the value of a government funded study by a psychiatrist into Freudian tattoo analysis among sailors. He questions how such psychological insights would aid national defense and questions the Army psychiatrist's contribution.

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West Point cadet study raises parental issues

A Navy psychiatrist test reports that some cadets at West Point show father or mother complexes and that those who identify with a male role cope better. Admiral Rickover questions need for psychiatrists on nuclear subs and suggests academies will struggle without test tube babies.

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West Virginia Week highlights state pride and industry

West Virginia Week 1824 marks a push to publicize the states advantages with events, articles, and broadcasts. North American Aviations Mercer County plant promises 300 jobs and a ripple of new industry while officials stress cooperative efforts and government support.

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Earl Wilson H'wood Producer Is Kitchen Whiz

Beverly Hills writer hobbyist chef features Joe Pasternak noted for cooking at home and on tour. He shares beef a la mode recipe details, anecdotes about his film career and host duties, plus celebrity sightings and light humor from late-night party scenes.

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