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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1961
Page
4
A quotation reflects on love as a divine paradise within the heart. It asserts that God resides in those who truly love, presenting a devotional meditation on sacred affection and inner grace.
Critics warn H. R. 2955 would allow broad strikes at construction sites jeopardizing missile bases and public projects. Unions could halt entire build outs over minor issues, raising costs and delays while defenders cite need to curb thwarting tactics. If Uncle Sam is exempt, why should others bear the burden.
The cease-fire reshapes Laos politics with Pathet Lao in control of key areas and no clear frontline. Free nations face a difficult bargaining position as any division or neutral government would likely strengthen communist leverage. Red gains threaten lasting neutralist stability, prompting questions about blocking further Communist influence.
A neighbor memorializes Mrs. Gus Farris who died Friday. The tribute blends personal reminiscence with Cold War geopolitics, urging firm SEATO allied action to defend Thailand and South Vietnam amid Laos, Cambodia, and Burma tensions and calling for renewed efforts to keep Southeast Asia free.
A neighbor recalls Mrs. Farris and her large family after years of shared garden grape leaves and neighborly respect. She credits Mrs. Farris as a Christian, moral, virtuous woman whose belief in good fences kept peace in the community.
Treasury Secretary Douglas Dillon urged deficits as a stimulus while predicting a 2 to 3 billion dollar shortfall this year and next. He cited Roosevelt era policy as a model and warned that persistent deficits erode the dollar, raising debt and inflation risks for taxpayers. Foreign note by Phil Newsom reports Ikeda's visit to Washington and Japan's stance on Red China, Southeast aid, and Okinawa.
Barbs by Hal Cochran turn personal talk into humor about aging and advice. The columnist quips on listening, gasoline and horse power, and the futility of advice when dealing with aging.
The period notes multiple marriage permits including J W Cox George Siket Annie Siket Jessie J Salisbury Ethel Parker Joe Basiminskie Rosa Rice Lewis Ewing Minnie McMillan Moten Wilkerson Maude Arthur and Cora Cochran. Fire destroyed Mrs Erastus Lillys East Beckley residence about 2500. Dr Hargreaves home damaged about 100. Community events include Citizens Concert Band open air concerts. An editorial quips about anniversaries and modern life while regional news discusses Japan Korea relations and defense.
President C L George and Secretary W A James report strong prospects for building the Grand View road this summer and fall. Beckley Methodist Episcopal members attend the Beckley district conference in Ansted, including J B F Yoak Jr and others. Hunk Anderson, former Notre Dame coach now at NC State, visited Beckley en route to North Carolina and discussed Beckley athletes with Coach Jerome Van Et ter.
Julian Williams of Beckley laments school funding and administration in Raleigh County. He challenges Bill Blakely on paying for education reforms, promotes local support for arts and shop programs, and urges funding for Woodrow Wilson High School. Williams closes with a prayer and signoff from W Ralph Ward Jr.
In a candid Broadway memoir style, Danny Thomas talks of his $4,000,000 St Jude's Research Hospital pledge in Memphis, the origin of the shrine, and his nonsectarian faith guiding the charity drive while reflecting on his show business ascent from Detroit to New York.
Beckley Newspapers announces subscription prices by mail and home delivery options. It lists daily and Sunday rates, six month terms, and notes a 3 percent West Virginia sales tax. The notice also states carriers and distributors are independent contractors and that the publisher cannot guarantee payments to their agents.
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