Thought For Today One Stanza of Endurance Inspires Strength
A reflective quote from Mrs. Hemans on strength arising from deep silence and long-suffering hearts rather than moments of joy.
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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1962
Page
4
A reflective quote from Mrs. Hemans on strength arising from deep silence and long-suffering hearts rather than moments of joy.
Don Oakley argues that only collectivization could solve the U S farm surplus problem, citing Russian output and private plots, then contrasts with U S free enterprise. The piece also critiques precision in public language, citing Kennedy on reapportionment and clarifying that Supreme Court rulings do not change Senate or House composition.
The Supreme Court decision requiring airport authorities to compensate property owners for noise and vibration could trigger nationwide suits. If widespread, communities near major airfields may face entanglements and costly limits on air traffic as supersonic travel looms toward 1970.
Astronaut Malcolm Scott Carpenter buys a unicycle for his sons and becomes the neighborhood hit with feats of balance. Judge Thurman Arnold chats with Alfred Landon in Topeka about politics and a suitcase joke. Halleck attends Eisenhower and Truman library dedications and quips about hatchets. Von Brentano cites price moves on cars and German economics. Satirist Mark Russell notes CIA acronym humor. Wiesner lampooned by a broken loudspeaker and a quip about fixing it. Cuban counter revolutionaries debate blindfolds before execution. Rayfer Johnson and KU students tour for People-to-People, promoting energy and fitness. Ethel Kennedy brightens the Justice Dept outdoor court with lawn chairs and flowered umbrellas.
A man gifts his wife a new Easter outfit, while a laundry marks its twentieth anniversary by presenting a driver with a gold watch for long service. The story notes the driver gave his all, implying a philosophy of giving pleasure through effort rather than seeking personal amusement.
George Romney, an industrialist turned politician, seeks Michigan governorship as a Republican. He anticipates strong union hostility, noting Democrats and Big Labor align similarly in Michigan. Romney’s plan to curb powerful Big Labor was reiterated in remarks on April 28 at De Pauw University, Greencastle, Indiana, before an industry conference.
Washington window reports Romney citing Big Labor monopoly power and urging license rescission as a test of modern labor and antitrust law. He criticizes union and employer political activity while noting Kennedy era committee evasions. Excerpts from Greencastle speech show Romney warning of shifting citizenship rights to corporations and unions and foreshadowing a major political issue.
Opinion piece critiques speed reading in public relations and its impact on editors. It argues PR releases are overlong, urges condensing to core points, cites newsroom time constraints, and warns against overstaffed, hype driven handouts. Notes editors’ need to skim effectively, and calls for better alignment between PR and editorial needs.
Charleston UP I reports the statehouse lawns look well groomed this spring thanks to jobless workers under the public works program. visitors enjoy the circle area with fountain and tulips though some minor vandalism and air rifle damage were noted.
UPI report from New York notes businessmen feel adrift amid stock market plunge despite upbeat data such as record April retail sales and peak auto production this week. U S Steel Chairman Roger M Blough summarized the mood at the Big Steel annual meeting, saying industry requires assurance to justify further investments to expand the economy.
A mixed trivia and industry update shows Mercury as the liquid metal, Frederick Muhlenberg as the first House speaker, and Washington Irving naming Gotham. Steel sentiment warns price hikes, output falls, and retailers report record sales while auto demand nears 600k monthly. A Penn Central merger moves toward ICC review as the nation eyes a three-rail system.
The quote reflects James E Webb on space exploration and televised missions, noting lessons from failure as essential to national progress. It also includes a fragmented attribution to Ezra Taft Benson and a brief, misjoined line attributed to Dominic Behan about attitude to government.
Washington labor leaders launch COPE registered vot e drive led by Roy Reuther aiming to boost turnout for 1962 midterms. With 35 governors and 36 senators up, unions expect volunteers to canvass households as money funds printing and outreach. Targets include more women registrants and nonpartisan get out the vote efforts to swing Congress toward liberal majorities.
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