Thought For Today Motive Gives Character To Actions
The saying notes motive shapes character in all deeds. It links intention to outcome, urging introspection about why people act as they do.
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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Mar 17, 1959
Page
4
The saying notes motive shapes character in all deeds. It links intention to outcome, urging introspection about why people act as they do.
The Berlin crisis tests NATO as it revisits revisions in strategy since the alliance's founding a decade ago. It recalls Berlin's central role, the Lisbon talks, and the pushback on 1952 goals, with U.S. and West German force developments shaping a defensive shield amid Soviet odds.
Secretary Benson labels the farm surplus program as ongoing and vast, with over $9 billion in store by July 1 across wheat, corn, and cotton. He notes storage costs near $1 billion yearly and explores disposal options including donations, relief programs, and foreign barter to ease prices while acknowledging rising production and persistent need abroad.
Dr George W Crane discusses Arthur G a 39 year old high school principal whose platonic romance with a young English teacher serves as an alibi masking his fear of impotence. The column labels the case a modern psychiatric example and promises a follow up.
A Colcord Elementary School correspondent describes a noisy scene as airplanes take off near the playground and a bulldozer and steam shovel cut a road opposite the school. The article notes the ongoing coal mining impact in West Virginia Hills and children’s mixed entertainment and study during the term.
AP analyst James Marlow recaps Eisenhower and aides on the Berlin crisis. He notes doubts about future war plans, missile race progress, and whether air power can keep the United States ahead as Sen Johnson and Gen Taylor testify before Congress.
Se Patrick day reflections show Irish ancestry through names. Hubbard Keavy surveys names of Norman, Nordic, Welsh, Scottish, and English origin, linking them to history of invasions. Examples include Boyle from Bog Hill and Ford from le fort, with others like Burke, Casey, Craig, and Fox highlighted.
A compact list links Irish surnames to origins from garland-wearers to Danes and Brian Boru descendants. It notes traits tied to O'Brien O'Connor and Sullivan names and ends with a quip that Ireland “can read its history in its phone book.”
Subscription and advertising rates listed for daily and Sunday delivery, with options for daily only and weekly carrier news. Publisher notes carriers and distributors are independent contractors and not liable for advance payments.
The text traces smuggling as an ancient practice tied to taxation and government. It notes the first English law against smuggling in the 17th century and shows smugglers avoiding taxes at mountain passes. It also mentions the U S Customs and Immigration Service as defense against smuggling and invites reader participation and rewards.
The text presents a prayer by John Sutherland Bonnell, minister of Fifth Avenue Presbyterian Church in New York City. It asks for God’s peace during trials and protection from evil, requesting spiritual renewal and a Father’s blessing as life resumes.
The interview reflects Rocky Graziano recounting days in his old downtown neighborhood including poker games, gunplay, and his teen delinquent past. He discusses a film career, Zsa Zsa Gabor, and his fear of returning to crime while enjoying luxury such as a 19 foot boat at Lido Beach.
1909 Raleigh Register notes Professor FE Gibson of Fredonia Kentucky elected to Beckley Institute faculty. His task is training candidates for the Uniform State Examinations. Gibson is a Transylvania University alumnus with strong references. President Taft's pay set at 75000 dollars yearly. vice president's salary unchanged.
In 1934, a Louisville editor was held in jail for an hour after an arrest on a contempt charge for refusing to reveal the writer of a letter published in his newspaper. The Public Service Commission allowed Virginian Railway to discontinue passenger service on lines between Oak Hill and Oak Hill Junction and along the Winding Gulf Branch between Amigo and Princewick.
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