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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1961
Page
4
A concise reflection notes that each generation uses a vast inheritance from antiquity and passes it on to future ages, augmented by new acquisitions, as a lasting cultural hoard.
The Civil Aeronautics Board asks airlines to submit by May 15 views on raising the 40 pound free baggage allowance on domestic flights for women. Critics warn of gender discrimination if men keep the limit, while supporters claim women need more luggage.
Bruce Bioss hails the successful brief spaceman flight of Alan Shepard as a strong step in closing the Soviet lead. The piece lauds the mission’s courage and skill, notes the modest scope, and says continued concentration could push the U.S. toward orbiting astronauts and moon missions within two years.
The piece explains stock listing criteria for the New York Stock Exchange and American Exchange, notes many firms trade over the counter, and covers Social Security benefits rules for working women versus spouses. It also defines a letter of credit as a bank issued guarantee permitting draws up to a set amount.
Marie Daerr reports on a nonresidence plan at a home for older women in a big city. About 200 seniors, aged 63 to 85, pay 2500 dollars to access in home nursing, meals, and consultations while retaining independence. Nonresidents may later become permanent residents, with refunds allowed if they withdraw or die. The plan aims to ease transition to group living and preserve autonomy.
A former Beckley resident and West Virginia athlete John Paul Pack, now preaching at Wilshire Christian Church in Los Angeles, declares the church is Jesus Christ's mission field and urges love and acceptance. The piece recalls Pack's Seatt le ministry and 1959 role as International Convention of Christian Churches president. It also includes a Mount Hope family note and a humorous West Virginia Athenaeum column on left handedness.
A prayer by John W. Shackford of Waynesville NC asks God to end confusion and conflicts, promote interdependence and world consciousness, and replace distrust and hatred with love and brotherhood through peaceful cooperation.
Public notice lists Beckley Newspapers Corporation address and offices in Beckley and Hinton West Virginia. It details subscription prices for Daily and Sunday and Daily only formats, with annual and six month terms and notes a 3 percent West Virginia sales tax. It also states home delivery rates by week month and notes independent contractor status of carriers and distributors.
The Raleigh Register notes the Institute Dramatic club presented The Little Princess with cast members Roy Sneed Thelma Combs Gail White Charles Baker Robert James Davis Wanda Bailey Dorothy Patterson Helen Martin Florence McDiarmid Mary Nan McGinnis Sara Elizabeth McGinnis Clara Scott Eva Scott Willie Scott Tessa Stanley Ira Cook Irma Sutphin Rip Tucker and Irma Turner. G W Ogden, a Christian minister who pushed Beckley Institute, moved his family from Prosperity to Beckley.
Dick West humorously recounts covering Astronaut Alan Shepard's acclaim tour in Washington. A self inquisition reveals the near mishaps of traffic, a wrong turn risking the Pentagon, and a hectic countdown as he chased quotes and reactions from officials and crowds.
Financial gossip notes that Russia's chemical industry likely will not meet seven year plan goals by 1965 due to inadequate production obsolete tech and slow process development. If growth continues at 10 percent yearly for five years, 1965 output would be about two thirds of target and roughly half US production. Unity urged faster mechanization and new methods, with oil refinery gases and natural gas as primary feedstocks for new synthetic organic chemicals.
A-It no longer exists, it is now a wide, marshy plain. Q-Why is an actor called a Thespian A-Thespis was a Greek poet believed to have founded the drama.
Eartha Kitt in New York at the Hotel Plaza discusses happiness and conformity, noting public misery comes from wanting to fit in. She expects a baby around Thanksgiving with Bill McDonald, continues performing, and critiques the era’s vibe of togetherness as dangerous. Other notes include Joey Bishop moving to Hollywood, Lu Ann Simms to be festival queen, and Desi Arnaz’s recovery from a hepatitis scare.
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