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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 03, 1960

Page

4

Hoffa’s West Virginia push eyed in primary contests

The piece notes Hoffa favored in West Virginia and national primaries as he targets 56 House members who backed Landrum-Griffin reform. It cites Ohio 14th district co chair Ayres, unaffiliated Dems, and Hoffa’s West Virginia interference on Humphrey Kennedy faction tensions.

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Night Club Tax Cut Brightens Industry Outlook

Federal action cuts cabaret and night club taxes from 20 to 10 percent, effective May 1. Supporters say relief will spur employment for musicians and entertainers, while Treasury warned of a $21 million yearly impact. Main beneficiaries include venues with card-based charges and entertainment firms.

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John O Hara’s 55 and writing harder than ever

Hal Boyle profiles John O Hara at age 55 as he postpones a five year pace, works four to five hours nightly at his typewriter, and plans a third novel. He notes coffee fueled sessions, back pain, and a focus on depicting life honestly without campaigns or sensationalism. O Hara lives near Princeton with his second wife, embraces quiet home life, and prioritizes craft over wealth.

Princeton N. J John O'Hara O'Hara Bob Benchley

Kennedy Campaign Staff Seen As Capable By Washington

Washington report notes Kennedy builds image with strong staff and active campaigning. The piece cites his cash spending, Catholicism issue, and claims of anti Catholic vote pressure in West Virginia while Humphrey and Kennedy battle for the state primary. Kennedy portrays Wisconsin outcome as a survival test amid Democratic contest.

Henry Cathcart Wisconsin West Virginia Kennedy Oregon Hubert Humphrey Minnesota Kenedy

Prayer For Today In memory of Russell S Hutchison

Prayer for today asks comfort for all facing loneliness from age illness imprisonment or isolation. It prays for people to forget self through remembrance in Jesus name. Russell S Hutchison professor of Bible and religion at Muskingum College New Concord Ohio signs the prayer.

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Nixon’s Preparation Compared With Wallace in Varying V.P. Roles

James Marlow notes Eisenhower praised Nixon’s prep for the presidency, while Henry Wallace differed in career path and influence. Nixon, a seasoned politician with cabinet and NSC exposure, contrasted with Wallace, who never served in Congress yet held key ambassador and economic posts under Roosevelt. The piece weighs how each vice president’s background shaped their reach and potential presidential prospects.

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Raleigh and Register publication details and rates

The Raleigh and Register, published by Beckley Newspaper Corporation, lists offices in Beckley and Hinton West Virginia. It details mail and home delivery subscription rates, tax implications, address change procedures, and carrier contract notes for circulation.

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Secretary of State warns against optimism in world affairs

Secretary of State Herrer cautions against excessive hope in world affairs. He urges sustaining defenses and notes that solutions to global problems do not come easily and may take generations to accomplish, framing a cautious path forward in a period of hope.

Herrer

Paris talks eye OECD as shield for Atlantic economy

OEEC members plus the US and Canada plan a Paris meeting to create the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development to bridge gaps between the EEC, EFTA, and the United States. The move aims to coordinate aid, prevent a trade war, and protect American jobs amid tariff cuts and external tariff plans.

Organization For European Economic Cooperation OEEC United States Canada Paris Organization For Economic Cooperation and Development European Economic Community EEC European Common Market Zation For Economic Cooperation and Development OECD U.S Common Market European Free Trade Association EFTA W. Randolph Burgess North Atlantic Treaty Organization NATO

Earl Wilson Margaret's Wedding Needs Popping Up

Gossip, wedding chatter and showbiz notes from New York and London swirl around Princess Margaret's upcoming wedding. Rumors accuse Buckingham Palace of heaviness, tourism seeks a festive touch, and Beatrice Lillie and Charmin’ Sharman Douglas plan journeys to the event. Feature tidbits cover stars like Kim Novak, Danny Kaye, Bob Hope, and Rock Hudson, plus industry updates on stage shows, films, and personal quips from the era.

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Safari meaning and examples from Arabic origin

The piece explains safari as a journey or expedition, not only animal hunting, with examples of a caravan of cars or canoes. It notes the word comes from Arabic, suggests seeking a library book on African or South American safaris, and credits John Fillop of Godfrey, Illinois, $10 for the question.

Africa United States Mississippi River John Fillop Godfrey Beckley

Grandview park project narrows to 250 300 acres

The Grandview park plan in Raleigh and Beckley narrows from 10 000 acres to about 250 300 as governments can only buy land in simple title and high coal value complicates purchase. The first Smokeless Coal Exposition will be held in Beckley September 12 13 14 with cooperation from the New River and Winding Gulf Mining Institute Beckley Chamber of Commerce and others. A new Raleigh County courthouse near the public buildings program of state and national relief administrations is again seen as possible with interest from Charleston and Washington.

Grandview Park Beckley Shady Spring New River Winding Gulf Electrical and Mechanical Institute Beckley Chamber of Commerce Winding Gulf Mining Institute Raleigh County Chamber of Commerce Charleston Washington

Virtue and Activity in Happiness and Reward

Those who equate happiness with virtue see harmony in virtuous activity. A tranquil mind may yield no results, yet true activity implies action and doing well. Like the Olympic games, not the strongest or most beautiful win, but those who compete rightly and win noble ends.

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