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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1960
Page
4
A reflective Thought For Today cites Addison noting the best atonement after folly is to warn others against repeating the vice. The short aphorism encourages moral caution and social responsibility.
Colleges distribute acceptance and rejection letters as applicants compete for limited spots. Harvard drew about 5200 applications for 1175 places, while Goucher College reported 1100 applications for 216 openings, illustrating the competitive admissions landscape nationwide.
AP analysis notes Khrushchev aims to elevate the ruble to equal status with the dollar by issuing a new ruble worth ten old ones, a change designed for prestige regardless of real purchasing power. The plan could distort trade visuals while leaving actual prices and wages unchanged, aside from psychological impact.
World famous actor James Cagney advocates simplicity honesty and decency as civilizations cure. He recalls cow memories on Long Island farm visits fell for Martha s Vineyard island farm Beverly Hills California ranches and a New York cattle breeding operation. Cagney describes his life philosophy writes poetry for himself and values animal life and farming over city life.
Raleigh County and West Virginia completed vote tallies for a hot 1928 presidential primary between Al Smith and James Reed. Smith carried the statewide vote and 10 1/2 convention votes while Reed won 5. Local results included party race winners for county offices and the Democratic gubernatorial nomination for J Alfred Taylor with low spending. Hoover won the Republican National Convention in Kansas City.
The article lists subscription rates for daily and Sunday editions by mail and home delivery options. It notes tax applicability within West Virginia and asks for old and new addresses when changing delivery. Independent contractor status of carriers is stated with no responsibility for advance payments by Beckley Newspapers Corporation.
Abridgment outlines two ways to quell factional conflict as James Madison warned. It argues liberty should not be sacrificed to curb faction, citing air and fire metaphor, while noting the impracticality of forcing uniform opinions. In Atlanta, AP reports meteorite strike on John White, a 52-year-old repairman, who kept a lima bean sized meteorite as proof and hobby.
The piece traces rumors Franco may crown a Spanish king, with Don Juan de Bourbon and his son Juan Carlos as prime candidates. It notes the 1947 Law of Succession, Franco’s control over the process, and the role of Don Juan, the Opus Dei group, and the military in shaping a future regime.
Earl Wilson notes Europe hosts a wave of American stars living there with Liberace among the notable names. He pokes fun at taxes and fame while listing appearances, dinners, and sightings, including a royal command performance with Sammy Davis Jr and Nat King Cole.
Hawaii, the 50th state, spans a Pacific island group discovered by Captain James Cook in 1778 who named them the Sandwich Islands for Lord Sandwich. Polynesian settlers called them Owyhee, meaning uncertain. Hawaii gained self-government in the 19th century, was annexed in 1898, became a territory in 1900, and achieved statehood last year.
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