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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Mar 18, 1960
Page
4
Virginia moves to clarify the 1779 Sabbath law with a list of allowed and forbidden Sunday goods. The measure, awaiting the governor's signature, seeks to curb roadside shops selling on Sundays and may reduce their sales by about 90 percent if found constitutional.
Hal Boyle imagines a population boom from 2.5 billion to 10 or 12 billion by century's end and beyond. The piece lists a humorous do without list including coloratura sopranos, mailings of live turtles, and self styled diet apostles as society trims essentials to fit scarce space.
The Holden 22 mine disaster drew national attention as reporters and photographers documented the tense weeks. George McLaughlin of The Raleigh Register credits diverse news crews, mine officials, law enforcement, Salvation Army and nurses for orderly coverage and community support during the rescue and burial period.
The Council of State Chambers of Commerce calls for a $3.3 billion non-defense reduction in the 1961 federal budget. It favors trimming public works spending, grants-in-aid, loan programs, and civilian personnel, arguing many activities could be shifted to local government, private enterprise, or individuals.
In March 1960 President Eisenhower publicly backs Nixon for the presidency, marking a clear blessing for his bid. Nixon, unlike 1956, enjoys restraint and avoids open attacks, leaving Democrats largely silent as he advances toward the nomination.
A historical notice states The Hired Man is a candidate for County Collector citing personal gain as motive and his intention to perform the duties well. Also updates on local merchants S N Raies selling confectionery and fruit store and moving to Ohio. W D Holliday expands in Baltimore for new stock.
Publication notice from Beckley Newspapers Corporation outlines subscription rates for daily and Sunday editions by mail and home delivery. It also lists delivery charges, tax notice, and clarifies carrier and distributor independence from the publisher.
A bomber and pursuit force swept over Berlin in the first military air maneuvers since the World War as Germany celebrated Chancellor Hitler’s re armament announcement. The same issue notes county approval of W. Ramsey, Beckley barber, to a county welfare board vacancy upon Herbert Stansbury’s suggestion.
United Nations Law of the Sea Conference in Geneva debates territorial waters and fishing zones. Nations clash over six mile and twelve mile proposals, with the United States promoting a six mile territorial sea plus six mile fishing zone. Canada backs a six plus six plan, while the Soviet plan and others seek broader limits. The dispute could affect major fleets and coastal economies, shaping basic maritime sovereignty.
Earl Wilson reviews the era of sick comedy. Lennie Bruce draws fire over crude humor while Eva Marie Saint and B S Pulley walk out. The column weaves in film stars, theater tours, and showbiz gossip from Chicago to Tokyo with quips and anecdotes.
A Junior Editors quiz describes Native American music with drums and rattles, notes that flutes do not play tunes, and mentions courting songs. A craft task shows how to make an Indian drum from a can and inner tube, with prize winner Richard Lennartz earning $10.
A Wilmette minister offers a prayer urging forgiveness for self interest and pride. He asks renewal of reverence for holy things and divine fellowship in daily life. The prayer seeks encouragement to remain faithful to God’s will.
The text argues that while morality yields little personal gain, increases in virtuous leadership and numbers of capable men give tribes a decisive edge. Tribes with patriotism fidelity obedience courage and self-sacrifice tend to dominate others, reflecting natural selection shaping moral standards and group strength over time.
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