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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Mar 17, 1961
Page
4
A brief reflective thought notes that throughout history no person has repented of embracing Christianity on their deathbed, asserting the enduring appeal of faith even amid doubt. This compact aphorism frames belief as unwavering at life’s end.
Beckley fans protest ticketing and seating at the State AAA Basketball Tournament in Huntington. John G Beard Jr, a longtime Beckley supporter, mails a letter to WV Activities Commission secretary W G Eisman urging separate advance sales for AAA games and fair rotation of Beckley’s seating, criticizing current allocations and urging fair treatment for Beckley and Marshall College or University attendees.
A long report argues for consolidating 40 000 school districts into about 10 000 larger systems by 1970. It cites National Goals Commission support and finds large high schools three to six times more effective in producing doctorates, especially in physical sciences, than small schools. The piece notes many districts have no functioning schools and warns small, skeletal systems deprive students and teachers of core educational benefits.
UPI reports two simultaneous events highlighting Latin America's challenge and promise. Castro in Havana vows Cuba’s path to communism as Cuban ambassador to Moscow praises the revolution. In Washington Kennedy unveils a 10 point, 10 year plan to aid Latin economies using 500 million dollars plus food for peace and Peace Corps expansion.
Closing notes describe Latin America as a vast, poorly understood region with 200 million people facing poverty, disease, and political fragility. The piece warns of international communism exploiting societal gaps while urging U.S. policy to define limits and support democracy, oil economies, and medical aid across Colombia, Venezuela, Brazil, and the West Indies.
Roy Lee Harmon vents at temperance forces in West Virginia who demand prohibition and deride lawmakers who support letting the people vote on liquor by the drink. He cites harassment from preachers, defends the right to vote, condemns hypocrisy, and urges patience with private choice while praising religious devotion and democratic process.
Washington reports that the House approved a resolution to let members hire an extra clerk at a $3,000 base pay or distribute that amount among current staff. McCormack frames it as public betterment, while critics call the payroll math a monstrosity and question actual costs.
Raleigh and Register announces subscription rates and delivery terms through Beckley Newspapers Corporation with home delivery options, carrier and distributor terms, and tax notes. It lists prices for daily and Sunday editions, monthly and annual terms, and notes independent contractor status of carriers and distributors.
A reflective essay by Ralph W. Loew D D for Newspaper Enterprise Assn on expanding world view beyond local events. It cites historical thoughts, notable quotes, and questions about knowledge, faith, culture, and humility in facing global realities.
Barbs by Hal Cochran joke about an eastern woman marrying a man whose car hit her and plans for revenge. A quip on men’s heads for figures contrasts with eyes. A health bulletin warns of threats, calling them painful neck problems.
Earl Wilson quips from Tel Aviv about Saint Patrick's Day Irishness in New York and Israel, mixing jokes, anecdotes, and sketches. It notes Kennedy and police officials and recalls Old Country wit from Dennis Day, Jackie Gleason, and Reverend Francis O'Reilly, with a closing bit on Earl's lighthearted musings.
Five decades ago Mrs. Annie Lilly, wife of Squire Londa Lilly, died at Ghent. In Staunton Virginia a major blaze caused extensive damage, with property losses estimated at $155,000 as Beckley boosters urge a push to double the population this year.
Mrs. Ella Cawood Mitchell 34 wife of Dr R C Mitchell of Sophia dies after brief illness. Flooding rains and melting snow raise Mountain State rivers to flood stages sweeping around homes at Elkins and Bristol and closing Pocahontas county schools. Aubrey Kid Martin WV lightweight champ to headline a boxing show at the Memorial building versus Orville Drouillard.
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