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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1963
Page
4
A short devotional line echoes Job 10 20 asking for solitude to seek a small measure of comfort. The verse frames a moment of yearning and endurance, inviting quiet reflection on personal struggle.
Senator Byrd and Mrs. Byrd plan to be in Beckley on Saturday to vote for the Stephen's Lake levy and to speak at the opening of the Beckley Weather Station at 10:30 AM. The trip underscores the senator's commitment to voting and civic participation.
Republicans upset with the Kennedy era complain about the Evergreen and Charlie Show label for joint press conferences by Senate GOP leader Everett Dirksen and House member Charles Halleck. Newsmen and Republicans alike have long teased the President and his family, with Dirksen and Halleck far from distressed by the jibes.
The piece notes Senator Barry Goldwater faces no formal bar to a 1964 presidential bid despite doubts. It explains Arizona Senate filings are due in June 1964 and that Goldwater could still seek the nomination while keeping his Senate seat. If he loses the convention, he can still campaign for the September primary and fall election. If he wins, other Republicans would defend the seat.
The piece argues U S officials misjudge Middle East dynamics. It warns of danger to Jordan king Hussein, Israel stability, and notes Egypt's poverty, population, and desert lands. It criticizes Nasser for missiles and propaganda while urging firmer U S stance toward Cairo and Cairo radio. It cites oil interests and past U S aid, urging stern talk.
Roy Lee Harmon reports on anonymous mimeographed sheets used to oppose a special levy for Stephen's Lake. A Beckley carrier case is noted, with three Harper Road youths implicated. Local officials, including C Harold Hanks, are questioned over fluoridation and levy stance, amid calls for accountability.
Haitian dictator Fran brands faced renewed crisis as two weeks of tensions over Hispaniola eased. Observers note upheaval in Haiti and Dominican Republic amid domestic and regional pressure, with prospects of stability unclear for Jean Claude Duvalier era.
The piece surveys postwar diplomacy with Italy and Hitler, then shifts to Haiti under Duvalier. It notes Haiti Dominican tensions, OAS and UN responses, Bosch’s stand, and U.S. withdrawals. It highlights Duvalier’s defiance, looming violence, and fragile Haitian stability amid regional pressure.
Stover Stover, a busy Raleigh county post office hub, sits in a fertile area with full saw and stave mills operating daily. The community is thriving as citizens attend to their own business, and Eunice Scott of Beckley post office returns after illness to resume her duties.
In memoriam of 81 names from the American Field Service newsletter, readers parse WWII and WWI notations, salute norms and note members like Norm Eddy and Ray Hauser man. The piece also reflects on by law changes and a minister’s Lenten prayer from Hoover Rupert of Ann Arbor.
Washington NEA reports a $1,000-a-plate Goldwater tribute dinner aims to raise about $300,000 for 1964 congressional campaigns. About 300 to 400 invited Republicans will attend. no public sale. Notables expected include Eisenhower, Nixon abroad, Romney, Mor ton presiding, and many senators. The event signals party unity amid conservative progressives tensions.
Adlai Stevenson argues the UN cannot endure if treated as a beggar by the U.S. and other powers. The brief opinion reflects concern over funding, leadership, and global responsibility impacting the world body’s future status.
Beckley Newspapers Corporation announces subscription rates for mail and home delivery including daily and Sunday options, per year and six months, with West Virginia tax and carrier independent contractor notes. It lists managing editor and national ad reps and requests old and new addresses for changes.
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