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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Mar 27, 1963

Page

4

Thought For Today Faith In God's Power

A devotional line highlights that faith should rest in the power of God, not human wisdom, reflecting I Corinthians 2:5.

Birth Control In Illinois Sparks State Budget Debate

Illinois plans a controversial birth control program starting April 1 aimed at reducing Aid to Dependent Children costs. The program would provide devices and information to married and relief-dependent mothers, with projected Chicago savings of 114 million annually and 4,000 to 5,000 births prevented. Illinois faces high ADC expenditures and a large number of illegitimate births, while critics note uncertain success and ethical concerns in a state with strong Catholic influence.

Illinois Illinois Public Aid Commission Chicago Cook County ADC Aldous Brave New World Huxley Fauquier County The New York Herald Tribune New York City Welfare Department

Beckley Becomes Political Battleground In City Race

Democrats fear intra party split and waning support from state machine as Beckley voters head to mayoral primaries. Nuckols waning influence and possible state machine intervention threaten prospects for John W. Smith and Thomson in a tight race. May general election could hinge on party regrouping and local sentiment.

Beckley Jack Nuckols Nuckols Democratic Party GOP Col Robert Thomson Curley Allen John W. Smith O. D. Hall Smith Thomson Cecil Miller Cc. O Smitty” Smith Jr Beckley City

Raleigh County church seeks donations for flood damage

Roy Lee Harmon and three church members built a stone wall in Beckley while volunteers raised 35 dollars, bringing total to 60.25 as they seek about 2,000 for flood destruction repairs. Donations include 10 dollars from Crab Orchard den mothers and Mullens Grocery mailed to Rev. Ray Sears in Fireco West Virginia.

Beckley Sears Fireco den Mothers Crab Orchard Mullens Grocery Raleigh County Ray Sears W. Va Hollywood John Bernardin St. Louis Browns Cleveland Indians Pittsburgh Pirates Dr. Kildare Ben Casey Berardino

Polio Decline Shapes Immunization Era And Measles Rise

The article traces polio’s decline after vaccines emerged, noting 708 paralytic cases in 1952 and a long pre vaccine era of 30,000 to 40,000 annual cases. It covers Salk and Sabin vaccines, public opposition, and political shifts prompting mass inoculation. It also notes measles vaccines near licensing as measles cases surged in 1961.

U.S. Public Health Service Health Service Ner Loyola University Medical School Oak Park

Night of Nostalgia at Dartmouth Glee Club Concert

The Dartmouth Glee Club concert at Concord College drew alumni in a nostalgic mood. The Injunaires provided a risqué highlight and a souvenir recording sparked family ribbing as the author mused on education, athletics, and springtime weather during the trip home.

James Thurber Dartmouth College Dartmouth Glee Club Concord College Paul Zeller Injunaires Athens Glee Club Hanover N.H Colby Smith Radcliff Dartmouth

Pocketbook issues loom large in 1964 campaign

Observer analyzes how economic performance and unemployment shape Kennedy era politics. It notes 6.1 percent jobless rate, contrasts tax cut strategies, and outlines competing approaches from the Council of Economic Advisers, Labor Department, and external Republican voices led by Gov. Nelson Rockefeller. The piece argues for a coherent growth plan amid mounting debates.

U. S. Labor Department Kennedy Council of Economic Advisers Labor Department Department of Health, Education, and Welfare Nelson Rockefeller GOP

Berlin Talks Resume Yet No Change Seen

Soviet American Berlin talks resume but are not expected to alter the divided city’s stalemate. Khrushchev’s vacation and police actions in West Berlin keep tensions low for now as both sides stay firm. Japan’s upcoming visits by Home and Couve de Murville signal broader Europe Asia trade interests. Canada may elect a Liberal minority government April 8, with Liberals potentially about 120 seats versus 100 for Conservatives.

Berlin United States United Nations West Berlin Nikita Khrushchev Black Sea Japan the Earl of Home Maurice Couve de Murville Britain France Europe Far Pacific Home Couve de Murville Bulgaria Yugoslavia Paris NATO Marshal Tito Macedonia Josef Stalin Tito Khrushchev Sofia Canada Liberals Lester Pearson John Diefenbaker Social Credit New Democratic Jesse Bogue UPI Financial New York UPI Western Europe Western

Maidenform markets bras in Soviet trade publication

Maidenform Inc says its ad runs in Sovietskaya Torgovia via a London firm, the only U S company in that issue since 1960. Vice president Kurt A Metzger notes no orders yet but expects possible results in six to eight months. Maidenform already operates in 125 markets worldwide and holds licenses in 15 countries.

Era Venture Maidenform, Inc London Maidenform Sovietskaya Torgovia Soviet Union United States Maidenfarm U. S Kurt A. Metzger Europe Asia Africa Americas Metzger

Beckley Newspapers rate card and carrier notes

Publishing details for Naleigh YD Register from Beckley Newspapers Corporation include office address at 341 Prince Street and managing editor John Hodel. Subscription rates are listed for mail and home delivery with terms, tax, and contractor notes.

Beckley Newspapers Corporation Prince St Beckley W. Va Hinton West Virginia

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