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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1961
Page
4
A brief pro temperance quote from J. B. Gough notes that every moderate drinker could abandon the intoxicating cup and every inebriate would if he could, urging self restraint and reform.
The piece notes Ivy League and women's colleges sending out acceptance and rejection letters, lists costs for Dartmouth Vassar Stanford Pomona Duke and others, and explains state tax supported admissions rules. It cites two clearinghouses and projects $64.7 billion needed for classrooms and dormitories over the next decade.
Louis Casillas UPI surveys a revived, complex debate on what defines being Jewish, balancing birth, conversion, and faith. Israeli concerns and Toynbee's open-identity view spark American Jewish response, with Will Herberg arguing for a religious definition amid ethnic ties and immigration.
J Edgar Hoover’s view frames Jewish belonging as religious, not ethnic, in a three-faith America. Dr. Nathan Herberg warns of superficial religious engagement as a risk, noting more religiosity with less actual faith among Jews and other groups alike.
UPI Foreign News Analyst explains U S choices after Cuba and Laos setbacks. Under SEATO the United States would legally defend Laos Cambodia and South Viet Nam if requested by those states. In Cuba the OAS requires collective inaction unless a majority declares Cuba under Communist control.
In 1936 Raleigh primary results Holt by 9,979 votes over labor-backed Via with 29,993 to 20,014 as 582 of 2,347 precincts counted. Byron B. Randolph leads for Democratic nomination in Third District against Rep. Edmiston. D C Meadows wins Republican sheriff nomination amid party tensions. Castro crisis prompts regional shifts as Latin nations cut ties. Kennedy warns the U S will meet its security obligations.
Bruce Bioss explores how President Kennedy faces critics who say he is not demanding enough of Congress or the public. The article compares Kennedy with Theodore Roosevelt, notes Kennedy’s penchant for the possible, and questions whether he can match Roosevelt’s dramatic influence to expand what is considered achievable. It also hints at public perception and the use of presidential prestige to widen political horizons.
The Raleigh Register outlines Beckley Newspapers Corporation subscription rates for mail and home delivery. It lists daily and Sunday plans, yearly and half-year terms, tax add-ons, and notes carriers are independent contractors with no responsibility for advance payments.
Arthur Lord answers reader questions about a widow mother’s club dues, social workers, and marriage strain. Janet and Edna share views on expenses and social life while Frank seeks guidance on his wife Edna’s desire for divorce after nearly four decades together. The column ends with a prayer and reader invitation.
Earl Wilson praises the Hollywood wives for their Share charity raising 125000 for the mentally retarded. The article describes the annual Moulin Rouge performance featuring stars like Jack Benny Milton Berle Dinah Shore and Janet Leigh and highlights the “Beautiful Mothers” chorus who danced and banjoed in blackface. It notes other Hollywood happenings including Sarah Vaughan adopting a baby and upcoming projects and quotes witty asides from industry figures.
From Raleigh County Court files a year 1911 list allocates road funds by district for construction maintenance or repair and notes that three districts awarded road contracts. Also reported is detection of an invention called the Electric Steam Generator or Humidor claimed to humidify mine dust and reduce explosion risk by converting water to steam.
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