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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Mar 07, 1961
Page
4
A brief aphorism attributed to Burke reflects on criticism of divine perfection, noting that censure targets the flaws of humanity and the limits of human understanding. The line frames moral humility and acceptance of imperfection as a form of wisdom.
The National Farmers Union meets March 13 in Washington as Congress debates a one-year feed grains bill. Kennedy may urge quick passage by March 15 to aid this year’s crops. Union backs high price supports with acreage cuts, signaling demand for more federal controls. President Kennedy may speak. policy faces rural electoral pressures.
Bruce Biossa notes that Democrats have outperformed Republicans in major cities during presidential years for decades. He cites Roosevelt Truman and Kennedy success in the big 12 cities, with GOP vote losses in 1960 and in pivotal states. A new Republican committee seeks to identify the factors behind these urban performance gaps.
War Paint It will soon meet to plot tactics aimed at recapturing enough of the city vote to win key elections in 1962 and re gain the presidency in 1964. Party men are attacking the problem on several fronts focusing on campaign organization. They found improper local organization in many cities last fall and aim to break into national minority groups that heavily favored Democrats in November. In Philadelphia 85 percent of local chieftains were not members of minority groups, and several city precincts were undermanned. A six city pilot is underway to study 26 lost, with broader testing planned.
Peter Edson notes President Kennedy’s proposed wide ranging natural resources policy confronts deep resistance from vested private and public interests. He warns Congress and agencies lack solid plans or funding, and warns bureaucratic reorgs face strong opposition while a 300 million population by 2000 looms. The piece cites potential moves to combine agencies into a Department of Natural Resources and to create a national fuels policy and a national power grid, with legacy opposition from coal, oil, and private power interests.
A Mt. Vernon mother pleads to Darrrell Barr of Mabscott to adopt three of his children, while letters from Cleveland to Alabama reveal hopeful families offering homes, love, and stability. Dozens of prospective adoptive parents describe their homes, children, and faith as they press for a chance to care for the children in need.
The author argues Communists win by infiltration and front groups, urging Americans to awaken to hidden agendas. He cites Chicago meetings launching a new youth organization New Horizons For Youth, edited by Daniel Rubin, tied to the Communist Party. The piece ends noting Socrates drank poison hemlock.
Beclley Newspapers Corporation presents pricing for home delivered daily and Sunday newspapers in West Virginia. Rates include annual and half-year mail options, tax details, and the note that carriers and distributors are independent contractors with no responsibility for advance payments.
A Canadian American Committee report notes unease over Cuba linking with Iron Curtain allies. Meanwhile Thomas Whitehurst of Mt. Clemens, Michigan, among 320,000 unemployed, says he would pay from his first paycheck for a job as the daily newspaper remains a key bargain for information in a free society.
West Virginia's State Police will lack a deputy chief through March as Maj. H. R. Shields retires but remains on the payroll until month’s end. Budget limits delay a replacement, with Col. Burchett to name a new second in command and openings for captain lieutenant sergeant and corporal.
A collection of brief Q A items answers on authors court opinions bell ringing republics war durations pecan trees and softball origin. Notable answers include Josiah Gilbert Holland as Timothy Titcomb writer, the chief justice lacking extra weight, change ringing describes bell orderings, China and San Marino as largest and smallest republics, the Hundred Years War lasting 116 years, a pecan tree bearing after four to five years, Gertrude Atherton's The Conqueror about Alexander Hamilton, and softball dating to Chicago in 1887.
Las Vegas gossip column notes Eleanor Powell’s daring poolside leotard in her Sahara comeback drawing mixed reactions from Puritanical men and approving wives. It covers Powell’s public image, her son Peter, Glenn Ford’s stance, and references to Cole Porter and Nat King Cole performances.
Barbs joke about growing old, saving in government bonds, and money habits. It notes socks and money, a husband preferring a wife who cooks, and new hands ending up in the dish pan. New Year prides.
The column lists guests at Claud Cleveland Mauck’s 18th birthday on South Kana w a Street including Myrtle Cook Gertrude Redden Eula Redden Nell Robertson Merill Caffee Doris Caffee Wanda Bailey Tessa Stanley Lector Maples Lillian Mauck Sadie Mauck James Abshire Wayman Clay Earl Griffith William Dunn Beecher Dunn Haynes Martin Ray Bailey Earl Bailey Cam McDowell Vena Rodes Paul Robertson Willis Mauck and Guy Mauck. The Senate defeated a constitutional amendment to elect senators by direct vote. Keystone history under publication announced, with tongue in cheek caution about its potential authenticity and market appeal.
In Bug Dust, Dr John R Koch of this city breaks ground on Crawford Street but his wife cannot visualize the house from plans. He crafts a scaled miniature of the six room home on a sloping surface with walkways greensward and garage driveways, showcasing his resourcefulness.
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