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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Mar 13, 1961
Page
4
A reflective Thought For Today quotes C Simmons on how good intentions decay with time. It likens intentions to mellow fruits that are hard to preserve, underscoring the fragility of resolve.
The FCC asks Congress to require all new TV sets to include tuners for unused UHF Channels 14 through 83, with an estimated $10 to $25 extra cost per set. Broadcasters faced costs and many converters offered earlier, but now viewers may pay for the mandate. If enacted, some buyers may skip new sets. impact depends on channel availability and demand.
The Advertising Council plans a new national drive titled Confidence in a Growing America to stress long term optimism despite recession. The effort cites projections of GNP rising from 500 billion to 800 billion by 1957 and 27 million more jobs, with a focus on four B themes Brilliant Bigger Better Brighter. It foresees heavy business research spending rising from 12 billion today to 22 billion by 1969, and envisions continued psychological stimulus even after recession risk wanes.
A tentative notion places a monetary value on the work of housewives prompting commentary on unpaid labor. The idea envisions assigning price tags to domestic duties to quantify the unseen efforts within homes.
Fifty years ago Raleigh Register notes a fire that wiped out the Earwood and Bibb sawmill near Stonewall. The $2,500 mill had operated briefly. Also listed are Beckley incorporators for the Business Men's Association and a lighthearted critique of valuing home labor.
Washington Notebook reports Attorney General Robert F. Kennedy burst into FBI Chief J. Edgar Hoover’s office in casual dress seeking a quick word. The piece notes Kennedy’s hands on approach, past visits to the Justice Department, and a gym misadventure. It also adds quips from a Touchdown Club talk and a luncheon tribute to Rep. Carl Vinson.
United Nations praised as sanctuary yet cited as rough after Adlai Stevenson was interrupted by a violent pro Lumumba riot during a Security Council speech. The piece notes Kennedy’s gifts and White House routines, including a carnations flag and humor about snow removal, plus Esther Peterson repainting office walls after joining the Labor Department.
Beckley Newspapers Corporation publishes the Raleigh Register with 341 Prince St Beckley West Virginia. It lists subscription rates for daily and Sunday editions, delivery by carrier or distributor, and notes carriers are independent contractors. The notice includes tax details and instruction to provide old address when changing delivery.
An international plea to League of Nations members for support in a "fight for peace" followed Britain’s refusal of France’s request for immediate help. In other news, an 11 year old boy was found badly injured near Harper station along the Virginian railroad. Announcement was made of Fayette Smokeless Coal company opening at Fayette Station. J. O. Freeman’s workers began tool houses and stone finishing sheds for Raleigh County’s new court house.
Peter Edson reports that U S foreign aid faces opposition as Kennedy weighs policy. Debates center on affordability amid a weak economy, with Labouisse steering ICA plans and talks of matching aid with native capital. Germany moves to finance its own program, pending parliamentary ratification and allied contributions.
A community notes a family’s celebrations around welcoming a new life and preparing for the responsibilities of a growing household. The event reflects a bustling household with many hands needed to manage daily life.
Fay e Henle surveys paths to self employment noting door to door selling as a $2.5 billion industry with 1.5 million participants and coin operated laundries offering potential monthly returns of $350 to $400. Advice emphasizes capital needs, careful planning, and hard work to avoid common failures such as poor location, insufficient capital, and lack of market knowledge.
A noisy mix of show business chatter notes that Nevada gambling faces pressure from Attorney General Bobby Kennedy. Casino money fuels stars and clubs as Las Vegas insiders brace for possible reforms. Frank Sinatra, Jilly Rizzo, and other famed names jet between Vegas, Miami, and Palm Springs amid speculation on crackdown timing and impact.
A daily prayer invoking growth in the Holy Spirit, asking for steady inner change through Jesus Christ. Signed by James W. Kennedy rector, The Church of the Ascension, New York City.
A set of concise Q and A items covers retirement law for lawmakers sausage history the King James Bible Monte Cassino Abbey and rattlesnake sizes. The answers note general retirement law for Senators and Representatives the sausage predates Christ by centuries King James I authorized the Bible translation and Monte Cassino dates to the sixth century. Rattlesnakes vary from under two feet to over seven feet.
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