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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1964
Page
4
A Brittle reflection attributed to Booker T. Washington contrasts kinship and color, expressing a desire to value men of other colors as brothers rather than as brothers-in-law. The line emphasizes inclusive brotherhood over racial barriers.
A city fire chief is accused of selling a fire truck obtained on City property from Portage Pennsylvania. While the chief denies profit and says he helps a smaller town, questions arise about ownership and permission. The editorial urges City Council and Mayor Smith to address perceived lax governance and improper conduct.
The article notes a paradox in which more men seek jobs in fields long dominated by women such as teachers librarians and social workers. It cites U S Labor Department findings of insignificant gains for women and employer preference for men because men do not have babies. It ends with a hopeful jab about future solutions and urges women to continue job seeking careers and husbands.
Washington liberals and conservatives react with concern and praise to the June 15 decision requiring both houses of state legislatures to be apportioned by population. Critics warn of overreach while supporters stress progressive aims and the need for evolving constitutional interpretation.
A columnist recounts a rude caller who attacked a Post Herald reporter and defended truth over popularity. He explains editors must avoid libel by relying on verifiable records and maintaining independence, even as many crave pleasing readers. The piece reflects on honesty, freedom of expression, and the journalist’s burden in a noisy public.
Dr Francois Duvalier was sworn in as lifetime president amid voodoo drums and popular rejoicing in Port au Prince. His 10,000-strong militia maintains power while the United States, pressured since 1961, tacitly accepts the regime. Haiti remains poor with a literacy rate near nonreadable levels and a nation of about four million.
A personal diary style column recounts an afternoon crash at the railroad and Prince Street intersection. The writer details stopping after the collision, notifying an insurance agent, repairing a borrowed car, editing copy, and ending with a late night shower and a phone call about the incident.
A prayer invoking God to enter Christ’s forgiveness and power, acknowledging darkness and fresh beginnings in life through Jesus Christ. The prayer is attributed to Al N Rogness, president of Luther Seminary in St Paul Minnesota.
Hollywood profile of Dick Chamberlain, star of Dr Kildare and Joy in the Morning, discussing his rapid rise, studio support, and desire to study acting in a stock company. He contrasts his TV persona with emotional roles and notes the challenge of avoiding public failure in big cities. He frames feature films as emotion pictures.
Published by Beckley Newspapers Corporation lists address Prince Street Beckley and Hinton West Virginia with advertising and circulation offices. It shows subscription rates by mail and home delivery terms for daily and Sunday editions, including yearly and half year options, with carriers and distributors details.
United Press International notes the World Almanac records show that since 1900, 1,933 Americans were lynched, including 196 whites and 1,797 Black victims, according to Tuskegee Institute data.
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