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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 1960
Page
4
A compact quotation meditation suggests that quoting well requires taste judgment and erudition, matching an appreciation for the beautiful the noble and the profound as noted by Bovee. The line frames quotation as a cultivated practice rather than mere repetition.
The Senate Finance Committee staff drafts a plan to require partial withholding of income taxes on dividends, aiming to curb unpaid taxes on at least 1.5 billion dollars in dividends. Byrd of Virginia leads sponsorship to counter liberal moves and fund government next January. The Treasury backs the idea reluctantly, fearing administration hurdles for IRS. The article then discusses a separate court ruling allowing married high school students to be denied dances and activities, urging adults to uphold marriage and adult standards.
The Democratic Advisory committee led by former President Truman urges Americans to visit urban slums to witness housing, crime, unemployment, and redevelopment issues. The pamphlet attacks Republican public housing policy and balanced-budget emphasis while aiming to reassure urban voters the party remains attentive. Economists revise forecasts after a sales slump, with some predicting a recession on the horizon despite likely improvements later in the year.
Hal Boyle argues that the once glamorous millionaire now holds a diminished stake as the dollar's devaluation erodes a million dollars to about 460 000 to 470 000. He says the dream shifts from wealth to lifestyle and suggests aiming for the presidency as a more practical path.
A Northwestern National Life Insurance Co family economics bureau report estimates Americans over ten drink about 52 gallons of coffee per person annually. National consumption in 1960 around 150 million gallons would form a lake over a mile wide and 18 feet deep.
The United States resumes relations with Fidel Castro via nightly Spanish language broadcasts to Cuba while Ambassador Bonsal is sent back to thaw ties. Herter accuses Communist influence in Castro’s regime and insists U.S. held to demand prompt compensation for seized American properties.
Beckley Newspapers Corporation publishes the Raleigh Y Register with local news by the Associated Press. The notice lists mail rates by year and period, carrier delivery charges, and taxes. It notes independent contractors handle deliveries and clarifies payment responsibility.
Multiple excerpts reflect on press freedom and governance. Quotes warn against silencing critics as a dictatorship risk. Castro’s libertarian image questioned if he curtails Cuban press. Rural and urban editors discuss surplus management and public accountability.
The article notes a $200,000 radar installation used by Washington weathermen to track storms from over 150 miles away, enabling minute-by-minute forecasts, air and highway traffic control, and improved snow and hurricane tracking. It also discusses Senate filibuster fatigue and malfunctioning office machines during the sessions.
Sigmund Freud in Thoughts on War and Death argues primitive man holds contradictory views of death. He fears death yet denounces it in others, displaying violence and cruelty as killings are normalized in early human history.
New York gossip note on Bing Crosby recounts how directors criticized his ears and later allowed them to remain, with anecdotes from Perry Como’s party, Las Vegas work, and other showbiz friends. It covers personal moments, film talks, and playful quips about celebrities and trends.
Barbara Carmean of Fremont Ohio wins $10 for a Junior Editors quiz answer about oasis water patches in deserts. Readers are invited to mail questions to Box 1525 Beckley as part of the feature.
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