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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Mar 18, 1959
Page
4
A reflective quote attributes territory to the body of a nation and its people as the soul and life. Garfield’s line emphasizes land as the nation’s essence and the inhabitants as its spirit.
Self employed residents of Beckley shopkeepers farmers and professionals stand to gain a federal tax relief allowing deductions up to 10 percent of self-employment earnings or $2,500 annually for retirement plans. The plan, backed by the House Ways and Means Committee and expected to pass the House and Senate, could total a lifetime $50,000 per individual with age 50+ provisions. Treasury figures estimate national savings of $365 million yearly, about $28,000 annually for Beckley residents.
The piece discusses the impending decision on Secretary of State Dulles's replacement around March 20. It notes President Eisenhower’s remarks, the acting secretary Christian Herter’s role, and possible candidates including C. Douglas Dillon and Henry C. Lodge, with historical precedents for mid-crisis replacements.
Dr George W Crane narrates Arthur 39 who courted a teacher then professed love for his wife claiming emotional derangement. After firm guidance and time the couple reconcile with renewed affection. The piece urges wives to read a booklet on preventing impotence and to consider psychology when husbands show distress.
The piece notes a new state law charging five dollars for special license plate numbers while urging restraint on ego driven vanity. It also discusses funding setbacks for the Grandview Epic Drama project and praises local civic effort amid economic hardship and aim to attract tourists to Beckley West Virginia with regional cultural plans.
Eisenhower frames Berlin standoff in broad terms and hints at new ideas for USSR but offers no specifics. He defends defenses, reaffirms Allied rights and free passage, and presses for negotiation while warning that concessions could risk war and world leadership.
The Raleigh Register published by Beckley Newspapers Corporation lists pricing and delivery details for subscriptions in West Virginia with annual and half year rates, carrier delivery options, and tax notes. It notes independent contractors handle deliveries and the company disclaims responsibility for advance payments to carriers or distributors.
Senator Byrd writes to The Evening Mail Bag explaining federal surplus distribution is state duty via West Virginia Public Assistance. He notes Agriculture Department officials advised higher requisitions and that his bill seeks authority to buy additional foods on the open market to ensure balanced nutrition for needy residents. He urges readers to contact William Waggy with surplus shortfalls.
A reader quiz from a 1960s column explains that peanuts are legumes not true nuts, growing as vines with underground pods formed by stalks that dig into soil after flowering. The piece asks readers to list home uses for peanuts from an encyclopedia entry and notes a $10 award for the question and a future query about quicksand.
Alma Michigan record quotes George Meany president of AFL-CIO stating labor may form a third party to push objectives and advising business to fund and stay out. He asserts labor aims to make America leaders of democracies and defends political participation by business professionals farmers and others. He condemns threats to rights to think or act within law as anti democratic.
Efrem Zimbalist Jr and Ed Byrnes discuss their loopy slang on 77 Sunset Strip. Zimbalist, Yale educated, recalls family deals with TV and music dreams, while Byrnes recounts Time Life days and early acting breaks. Highlights include industry gossip and humor about Hollywood life.
Fifty years ago the county accepted a sewer system built by Raleigh Hardware Company at about 4000 dollars. The 3000 foot line ends on Beaver Coal Company land in Happy Hollow. Local businesses hotels and homes may connect by prearranged payments to the county.
25 Years Ago From the 1934 Files notes Foote and Darnell opening a nursery on the Foote farm two miles from Beckley on Harper road. Whisky legalized for medicinal use has generated 53070 dollars in tax stamps. Caperton's Garage on McCreery Street now handles Beckley Hudson and Terraplane cars. Evelyn Bowles plans 1934 Century of Progress trips for girls and boys with teacher chaperones earning scholastic credit.
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