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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Mar 29, 1961
Page
4
A concise reflection quotes Charles Buxton saying no man can do right unless he is good wise and strong. The line ponders why humans fail when lacking virtue.
The piece contrasts Kennedy era debate over the modern family farm with a broad definition used by the Farmers Home Administration, noting 95 percent of farms fit the management based view and questioning emotive terms. It then shifts to Maundy Thursday rites, detailing royal and papal practices, including Elizabeth II’s и reenactments and Pope John XXIII’s 1959 revival and 1963 demonstrations against racial prejudice.
Peter Edson reports from Bangkok on March 27 as U S Secretary of State Dean Rusk prepares for the Southeast Asia Treaty Organization talks. London’s moves toward accommodating Red China and backing U N discussion threaten unity with the United States. Analysts note two aims: avoid angering Peiping and shift Southeast Asia burdens to Washington, freeing Britain to focus on Africa. The stance is seen as widening Alliance strains since Suez and hinges on future U N actions and British bank support to Communist China amid China’s food shortages.
Khrushchev cites growth of material living standards as a strategic weapon. Peter Ustinov notes delays in finishing a novel. Discussions of Pan-Malayan Confederation and British moves threaten Laos independence and SEATO cohesion. US Secretary Rusk to speak at inaugural international conference amid strain. The looming risk is SEATO’s collapse leaving the United States to bear the burden in Southeast Asia.
The Kentucky Oak Mining Company property near Hazard, Kentucky hosts the world’s largest coal auger. Built by Compton Indiana, a Joy subsidiary, the 93‑ton machine with a seven‑foot cutting head advances up to 25.5 tons per minute, drilling from a 70‑mile long outcrop and connected to a 700 hp diesel setup. Four men operate the unit as it terraces land, loads coal onto trucks, and pushes into new seams. The project expands rese rves to about 300 million tons of steam‑grade coal across adjacent properties owned by R. H. Kelly and W. B. Sturgill, with broader economic impact for regional employment and development.
Dick West writes from Washington that spring hair trends have regressed toward artificial styling. He observed去年 showing natural lines fading and alarming shifts returning to heavily tinted and sprayed looks, using chemical elements rather than natural shapes.
Twenty five years ago in Raleigh Register: George W. Brammer of Cool Ridge announced his candidacy for the Democratic nomination for Raleigh county sheriff in the upcoming May 12 primary. Beckley Rotary Club directors named Clarence Bibb P B Barewood Dr A A Tieche Ted McDowell Floyd M Sayre and A K Canterbury. Mrs Gary Hogg state regent of the DAR honored Captain James Allen Chapter which in turn named Mrs Carlton C Sanders to serve as page at the Continental Congress to meet April 19 in Washington DC.
A reporter details spring fashion in hair color with apricot glow pink silver and other shades. A salon exhibit features a figure eight style and tri toned effects described as champagne with cherry and grape hints. Interludes include Paris stylist Andre Anouge and musings on evolving hair trends.
Beckley Newspapers outlines subscription prices for daily and Sunday editions, including annual and half year options, domestic and West Virginia tax, and home delivery by carrier. It notes independent contractor status of carriers and limits responsibility for advance payments.
Fifty years ago from 1911 East End files Aubrey Smith’s sudden appearance surprised many friends who believed he would not return from the Land of Flowers so soon. Marriage licenses listed include John H. Kelly and Mary Wellman James Edward Clay and Liev Brown Loretto Pecalo and Anna Colacito J. S. Matherly and Sarah J. Lilly.
MARIE DAERR reports that Metropolitan Life data show 65 to 74 year old men have a 65 percent drop in tuberculosis deaths over 30 years, with similar declines in older groups. Pneumonia and influenza deaths fell about two thirds for white men 55 to 84 and four fifths for women. heart disease, arterial and kidney deaths declined for older women, while cancer deaths mostly rose or fell modestly by age and sex. Overall accidents among 65 to 84 year olds fell by nearly 50 percent for men and about 60 percent for women, with future gains expected in cardiovascular and kidney diseases.
A reader column recaps quiz style answers on pay checks from the Treasury to the White House, a presidential aide signing receipts and passing the check to the President. It also notes Marie Daerr cannot answer personally due to mail volume.
Earl Wilson surveys Paris during a Paris abroad trip noting French customers at top spots are locals, not Americans. He recalls Stewart Granger mispronunciations, previews upcoming film fairs, and shares light anecdotes about Alan Ladd, Lana Ladd, and the Paris fashion scene with a tone of celebrity gossip.
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