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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Mar 08, 1961
Page
4
A concise quotation observing that true impudence arises from ignorance and lacks any sense of its own conceit. The remark underscores how a shameless attitude reflects limited understanding rather than courage.
The Middlesboro Daily News notes the U S House has been fixed at 435 since 1911 though population has doubled. It argues a bigger House could be logical but political dynamics, constitutional rules, and balance between big and small states complicate raises to 451 469 or 547 seats. It mentions Speaker Rayburn and Hawaii and Alaska seat changes as possible limits.
Peter Edson argues that Brazil inaugurates a reform program as Kennedy begins, inspiring Upton of the Inter-American Development Bank to push a renewed Alliance for Progress. He warns Operation Pan-America faded, cites Castro's appeal, and calls for a top‑down push led by U.S. leadership and Rockefeller‑style coordination to keep Latin America free, independent, strong, and stable.
A Raleigh County principal touts debt as a tool to keep PTA activity focused and productive. The piece urges P T As to study homework trends, noting family tensions and differing attitudes toward homework across grades. It emphasizes home school cooperation and clear policy to foster disciplined, meaningful learning.
25 Years Ago From the 1936 Raleigh Register LeRoi LeRoi Thomas a New York postal clerk won the Taking Stock Sweepstakes earning a free five year subscription to Taking Stock. He submitted a portfolio of five NYSE stocks charted from June 30 to year end 1960. His top picks included Brunswick American Machine and Foundry Black and Decker Pepsi Cola and Coca Cola. He advocates buying high quality growth stocks and saving in a disciplined fashion.
Washington UPI led by Dick West reports R. Sargent Shriver brother-in-law of President Kennedy has joined the Peace Corps in the New Frontier era. He is optimistic about the program's aims and impact.
The article surveys questions about language and customs of American Indians, explains London Pall Mall’s name from a French ballgame, dates for graham bread and Christmas cards, and details President Kennedy’s Peace Corps launch led by Sargent Shriver. It notes age range, doubts about being a draft dodge haven, and pilot plans before congress funding. It also mentions Maine poultry production and potential domestic postings for Peace Corps volunteers.
Quotes from E R Quesda and Carl Sandburg reflect push and pride in aviation and education. Quesda urges serious federal commitment to supersonic transport in the 1960s while Sandburg, at 83, boasts high productivity. Dean Romine criticizes U.S. education coordination and quality.
In a witty column Hal Cochran jokes that better illuminated highways would reduce the traffic toll and that illuminated drivers would help as well. He quips about tax forms and a father's concern for his figure and ends with a humorous tale of an Ohio woman who wills her chauffeur $3,000 for faithful service, noting he drove her to it.
A prayer invoking divine guidance for the church’s worldwide missionary effort. The speaker, M Ray McKay of Wake Forest North Carolina, urges unity beyond prejudice, asking Christians in old and new churches to let the spirit of Christ guide their actions and outreach.
Hollywood writer Erskine Johnson argues the film industry cannot self regulate and urges theater owners to reject morally objectionable movies. He cites non Hollywood productions, syndicate funded releases, and the rise of independent cinema as undermining the old Hollywood code and calls for owners to refuse such titles to preserve standards.
Beckley Newspapers Corporation lists subscription rates for Beckley and Hinton areas with daily and Sunday plans, tax addition, and carrier or distributor terms. It notes independent contractor status of carriers and limitations on responsibility for advance payments.
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