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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 30, 1961

Page

4

Honey In The Rock Opens Amid Political Tensions At Grandview

A Beckley editorial dispute over attendance at Honey in The Rock at Cliffside Amphitheatre continues as promoters defend the production. Promoters cite strong donor backing, bank contributions, and planned Governor’s Night while denying political charges against officials. Senator Byrd is called cooperative. Governor Barron’s office sent representatives to preview showings. The piece defends local leadership and urges focus on the West Virginia venture’s potential impact.

Cliffside Amphitheatre Grandview State Park Beckley Post-Herald Grandview Kermit Hunter Hunter West Virginia Register Beckley Honey’ Treasury Raleigh County Bank Beckley Water Company W. W. Barron Post-Herald Hawaii Charleston Governor’s Office Richard Kyle Jackie Shock W. C. Hersman H. J. Martin Phyllis Carruthers Hulett C. Smith Honey Robert C. Byrd Byrd United States The

Berlin’s fragile economy tests free world resolve

West Berlin relies on about $500 million yearly from Bonn and Western allies to sustain its status as a democratic showcase inside Communist territory. U.S. aid totals at least $1.2 billion since the war, while smaller firms migrate to West Germany or survive through supply ties. Bonn pushes to weave Berlin into the republic, moving federal agencies there, but business leaders delay commitment until confidence in Berlin’s economic future returns.

West Berlin West German Republic Britain France United States U.S Berlin West Germany Soviet Zone Bonn

Do Your Homemaking as if You Were Doing a Modern Dance

Presidential Physician Dr Travell discusses Christian views on death and funeral customs. He notes modern Christians often imitate pagan rites in burials, prompting concern from church leaders across Protestant and Catholic denominations. A Brethren commission studies how the Christian faith can influence funeral practices.

Travell St. Paul Church of the Brethren

Religion In America Taking Sting Out Of Death

Guidance from clergy on burial rites to ease grief. Notify the pastor early, prefer church funerals, avoid ostentation, seal caskets, and consider private graveside rites followed by a later church service. Emphasizes serenity, faith, and witness through loss.

America Christ Ife

Russia signals peace treaty with East Germany by year end

Moscow outlined a plan to sign a separate peace with East Germany by year end, mirroring the earlier draft. It calls for Germany to renounce force, reject military alliances against the Allies, accept prewar frontiers, recognize annexations in Poland and the Soviet Union, and neutralize Austria. It also bans nuclear weapons and requires withdrawal of foreign troops and bases within a year. Khrushchev and Gromyko supported the draft and a broader conference if Allies agree.

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Gromyko outlines East German rights in West Berlin treaty

The draft treaty would nullify Western rights stemming from German capitulation and place control of access to West Berlin in East German hands. It envisions negotiations on communications by air, water, and land with East Germany, while West Berlin's status remains negotiable. The Soviet Union seems unlikely to act unilaterally if Western powers push counter proposals.

Gromyko East Germany West Berlin Soviet Union

Verbosity From Gallery Is Illegal By Dick West

A UPI column notes a House gallery spectator stood and shouted he cannot listen to this any more. The piece jokes about memorializing the moment with a bent ear sculpture and discusses rules against audible manifestations in Congress and spectator participation.

Dick West Washington UPI Patrick Henry

Ejected From Gallery In 1959 House Debate

Barbs about lawmakers and gallery scenes recount a 1959 incident when a spectator, irritated by noise during Hawaiian statehood talks, shouted at the Speaker and was ejected. The piece notes the precedent that only card-carrying members may seek order, and contrasts private citizens with lawmakers who must face elections.

Congress

Dear Arthur Life Advice and Cancer Warning Column

A reader asks about investing older savings and potential mutual fund scams, noting no guarantee in markets and urging diligent research. In a separate letter a woman suspects cancer despite doctors' reassurances, and Dear Arthur counsels trusting medical professionals and ignoring unverified lay opinions.

Arthur

Prayer Message From Luther Seminary Leader

Alvin N. Rogness of Luther Theological Seminary in St. Paul Minnesota offers a faith urging trust in God. He emphasizes Jesus Christ’s sacrifice and asks believers to find power and comfort in divine presence.

God Alvin N. Rogness St. Paul, Minn Luther Thelogical Seminary

Sabrina Has Talent And Troubled Beauty Explored

The interview with Sabrina discusses the pressures of her public image a blond beauty in entertainment. She reveals money fears jealous lovers and industry focus on her figure rather than talent. Sabrina also mentions a legal effort to stop another Sabrina from using her name and notes a wig grows out as her real hair. Martha Raye sells her Kings Point home to a TV producer.

Sabrina Beau Reno Bill Miller Riverside Australia Las Vegas the Midnight Earl Martha Raye Kings Point L. I Jer

Milton Farewell Observations and Diverse Celebrity Notes

Milton laments ease as a killer of vigor while a stream of brief entertainment items follows. Items include Pierre Salinger with Sahl Kennedy gags, Dick Gregory’s film work, Suzanne Pleshette and Tony Anthony, Polly Bergen vacating a Los Angeles home, Gabe Dell touring with Kathryn Grayson, a Puerto Rican paper on pachanga, John Wayne renaming a film character, Alexander King’s book title, Sammy Kaye building a hotel in Puerto Rico, Eleanor Powell’s Variety review, Gloria DeHaven’s calls to ex-husband, and snippets from Today’s Best Laugh and Wish I’d Said That. Lee Tracy notes and alimony quip conclude.

Ry Hammer Pierre Salinger Sahl Pres. Kennedy Dick Gregory Columbia Pictures Suzanne Pleshette Tony Anthony Joe Marsh Polly Bergen Freddie Fields L. A Paul Newman Gabe Dell Kathryn Grayson Fidel Castro U. S John Wayne Pilar Alexander King Jack Paar Sammy Kaye Puerto Rico Eleanor Powell Variety Latin Quarter Gloria DeHaven John Payne

Raleigh Register Subscription Rates and Delivery Policy

Beckley Newspapers Corporation lists home delivery, mail, and tax details for Raleigh Register. Rates include daily and Sunday plans, one year at 41.00, six months at 11.00, daily only at 16.00, with West Virginia tax. Delivery terms note carriers are independent contractors and payments not guaranteed by the publisher.

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