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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1961
Page
4
Quote attributed to Lamartine about grief knitting hearts, asserting common sufferings forge stronger bonds than shared joys. A reflective line suitable for a newspaper feature blurb or daily thought section.
In New York George Meany AFL-CIO president argues lack of cooperation stems from management withholding recognition of labor and its rights. He cites high unemployment strikes and sluggish economy, blaming managers while critics note ongoing union demands and rising prices.
The failed 1961 Algiers revolt led by four retired generals collapsed after four days as loyalist forces backed De Gaulle. U.S. intelligence reported surprise reaching the president, while observers cite motives of mission and bitterness. Despite pro American leanings, the insurgents failed to gain support in Algeria or France, and their defeat reinforces De Gaulle’s hold.
A historical reflection on allure notes that women respond to suitors who suggest mild disinterest rather than pressing for attention. The text argues the notion lacks clear statistical proof and remains a traditional belief about courtship behavior.
Beckley newspaper page lists subscription rates for mail and home delivery, notes independent contractor status for carriers, and includes a series of trivia Q A items such as precious metal content of coins, inaugural balls, swordfish spawning, West Indies islands, aluminum coinage, Thackeray’s lost opus, linen textiles, the Leaning Tower of Pisa, and theocracy in early Massachusetts.
Peter Edson reports that the Ways and Means Committee under Wilbur Mills will begin hearings on President Kennedy's new tax reform proposals in May. Treasury Secretary Dillon will testify first with a technical paper, while no draft legislation will be presented. The package avoids oil and mineral depletion cuts and does not cut taxes for low incomes, with long range reforms planned for next year.
President Kennedy proposes tax credits to spur plant modernization and close loopholes, while warning the plan needs periodic review. Officials expect 2–3 billion dollars in new investments, a 5 billion dollar rise in GNP, and up to 500,000 jobs, with risks of higher efficiency reducing employment.
A large company sues to recover 1.5 million in income taxes, arguing the government disallowed deducting advertising as business expense. The case raises First Amendment concerns. Rep. Hale Boggs sponsors a bill to shield press and free speech from IRS rules. The column also covers Nixon’s Greenville tour on the Kennedy era, Cuban policy, and concludes with a prayer from Luther Seminary president Alvin N. Rogness.
Fifty years ago from the Raleigh Register 1911 files note Frantz and Deegans subdividing Mullens property into town lots to be marketed early June. In two Beckley Institute baseball games on the new field Morris Harvey College won 9 8 and 17 5 over Greenbrier Presbyterian. Beckley lineup included P Trail G Trail Early Smith Taylor Morrison Meador Wilson Cook Trail Curtis. Trainmen escaped serious injury after a freight wreck on the Piney River road near Rhodes.
Washington UPI reports amid defense budget hearings for fiscal 1962 that Maj. Gen. Booth discussed Task Force 7 as a logistic unit for atomic tests in the Pacific. Lt. Gen. Kelly addressed MATS focus on troop transport, while Rep Flood quizzed about women passengers and high heels aboard planes.
Twenty five years ago the Pennsylvania political scene showed strong support for Franklin D. Roosevelt in the presidential preferential primary. Mrs. Frank S. Harkleroad of Harvey planned to attend the American Association of University Women state meeting in Wheeling at the Fort Henry Club. Van A. Bittner, District 17 UMWA president, slated to speak in Beckley while H H Carter of the Beckley organization announced a mass meeting on Woodrow Wilson athletic field addressed by Bittner. The Lewis Chevrolet Motor Company purchased a lot on Neville Street.
Peter Lawford and Pat Lawford expect their fourth child in June and note JFK has 15 nieces and nephews, joking Jack can have his own Peace Corps. The couple return from Cannes and London premieres to start Frank Sinatra’s Badlands in Knabe Utah May 22 while other Hollywood chatter unfolds about security and celebrity antics.
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