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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1963
Page
4
The reader is reminded of Benjamin Franklin’s counsel to refrain from speaking ill of others. He urges excusing faults heard about people and, when appropriate, to speak well of everyone. The passage emphasizes measured, charitable speech and truthfulness.
President Kennedy’s aid to West Virginia is shown by Area Redevelopment Administration grants for Blue Stone and Hawks Nest parks and Twin Falls in Wyoming County. Local leaders credit these projects with jobs, new industry, and a brighter economic outlook as tourism expands in the Centennial year.
A nostalgic recipe for happiness for June brides blends true love, trust, tenderness, humor, unselfishness, and sympathy. It suggests a life of loving companionship, patient work, and warm words, baked with kisses and fond hopes to keep well and be served often.
Tokyo reports television's impact on Japanese cinema as 15 million sets curb attendance from 1.227 billion in 1958 to about 600 million in 1962. Major studios cut productions and renegotiate star contracts while blockbusters like West Side Story linger on screens. Reporter notes TV quality vs theater draw and tech talks with Danny Thomas producer Sheldon Leonard on portable mikes for on location shooting.
The writer condemns sensational attacks on West Virginia as ignorant hillbillies. They praise mountaineers for common sense and talent, noting the state’s educated teachers and widespread contribution to the nation. Economic hardship drove some to leave, but pride in state achievement remains strong.
The column recounts West Virginia’s forged image abroad and cites Detroit clippings from Jane Schermerhorn praising West Virginia natives. It lists notable West Virginians in Detroit, praising the state’s people, history, and ties to industry and culture.
Lyle C. Wilson writes that Negroes lack a single acknowledged leader amid mass demonstrations and sit ins. He warns that rival leaders and fund-seeking cadres risk fueling violence in Washington as Congress debates civil rights legislation. The piece cites Rev George Lawrence of SCLC, NAACP head Roy Wilkins, and Howard University president James Nabrit Jr. plus remarks from church members and observers.
John Phillips urges mid town improvement at Main and Heber Streets featuring the court house lawn. He suggests concreting a strip behind the sidewalk, installing a barrier, and painting a historic plaque to boost civic pride and ease bus waiting areas.
Washington reports that no Washington official expects a quick nuclear test ban with Britain and Russia. Averell Harriman’s odds of success in Moscow are placed at about 1 in 20. The piece weighs strategic risks of a fruitless conference, NATO unity, and the debate over inspections versus total ban.
Publication shows postal and advertising details for Beckley News Corporation with address and contact notes, subscription and carrier rates, and instruction for address changes. Also lists national ad representatives and service locations across major cities. Some OCR fragments about taxes, terms, and delivery follow.
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