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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1961
Page
4
Brief aphorism quoting A. L. Lowell on education. It contrasts making education attractive with prompting strenuous voluntary effort, urging balance between ease and effort.
FBI Director J Edgar Hoover warns parents to stress dangers of child molesters to children during school break. Community action includes posters, designated safe houses on routes, and stronger prosecution to keep sex offenders off the streets.
Washington Window notes J Edgar Hoover marks 37 years as FBI director. The piece recalls Hoover’s 1924 appointment by Harlan Fiske Stone, his role in restoring Department of Justice integrity, and his lasting prominence in U S law enforcement history.
A collection of quotes highlights the perils of space exploration, political meddling in science, fluoridation debates, and anti imperialist cautions. Notable remarks come from the National Academy of Sciences and Dr. Donald R. McNeil at a national dental health conference.
In a blunt portrait of early Cold War fear, the text extols Edgar Hoover and the FBI as a vital shield against Communism, notes Lindbergh’s kidnapping spurred anti crime laws, and hints at presidential pressure to curb agency power. It portrays bootleg and bank robbery eras as FBI duties and lauds Hoover’s leadership.
The transcript of a Udall press conference discusses fundraising for a May 27 Kennedy dinner, with claims about ticket sales. Legal analysis cites U S Code Sec 1180 and Civil Service rules on political contributions and ticket sales by federal employees. Dudley Strain offers a closing prayer from Lubbock Texas.
Washington notebook reports Sen. Bob Kerr seeks a name for a mermaid symbol to combat water pollution inspired by Smokey Bear. A blue-eyed Irish colleen rides the waves on a broom, with Miss Colleen Sweep as a leading option. The item also parodies political quips and adds a light feature on officials, scholars, and visitors from Holland.
A 40 nation African conference opens May 15 in Addis Ababa under UNESCO with aim to tackle vast education needs. UNESCO plans over 15 million dollars to improve elementary and high school over two years, requiring inventories of teachers buildings and materials from each country to tailor plans to African history culture and life, addressing high illiteracy and past misalignment of systems.
National Advertising Representative Ward Griffith Company lists major U S cities. Home delivery options include weekly and monthly rates with independent contractor carriers. Beckley Newspapers disclaims responsibility for advance payments to carriers or distributors.
UPI Foreign News Analyst Phil Newsom notes the United States seeks to reassure allies at the NATO foreign ministers conference in Oslo. Dean Rusk addresses issues of leadership after Cuba and Laos setbacks, defends Europe posture, and underscores commitment against any Communist takeover of West Berlin. The launch of the first U S astronaut flight accompanies the diplomacy, though friction remains over Europe and other sore spots.
Raleigh residents turnout for the day’s primary seeking 170 nominees from 453 candidates as the largest draw of voters in the city’s history. Meanwhile, NATO tensions surface in Europe with leaders debating nuclear policy and U S leadership as Portugal and other allies push for greater defense and economic commitments.
20 years ago from the 1911 files of J. C. Lewis of East End urged City Council to extend water mains to that area. He said mines below had drained wells the people relied on for water. Drilling on Dona Tench property near Little White Stick creek found gas and oil at thirty feet, halting operations for now. Earlier test well near present site reached 227 feet and yielded oil and gas on I. W. Tench Farm.
The Q and A cover flag handling stating the flag should never touch the ground, and Almanac publication runs from 1732 for 25 years. It notes Empire Day is celebrated on May 24, Victoria's birthday anniversary.
It notes that during World War II the Japanese were labeled as great copyists and now Russians are seen similarly. It explains Soviet firms imitate US designs for autos, planes, and TVs to cut development costs, yet an observer argues copying requires many engineers, suggesting the burden may be substantial and perhaps not as effortless as it seems.
The writer jokes that children hinder dull lives and hints at spring bathing suit chatter among women. He notes driving around this spring evokes sympathy for the man without a country and remarks that the wise avoid arguing, letting it drop rather than engage.
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