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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1962
Page
4
A reflective thought notes that the suffering soul grows stronger than the rejoicing one, attributed to E Shepard. The line offers a moral contrast highlighting resilience and endurance as a stabilizing life principle.
The article argues for preserving free open primaries over party dictated choices. It warns that party machinery dominance risks good governance, reduces voter voice, and could spark primary battles or a protest slate. It urges state leaders and press to support grassroots consent and accountability.
Washington export market stability is the dream of a UN group as talks in Rome May 14 20 consider creating a 1.8 billion international fund to stabilize export receipts. U.S. delegate W Michael Blumenthal leads the effort with coffee trade cited as a prime example and plans to align with IMF World Bank and IFC.
UPI foreign news analyst Phil Newsom examines Laos two thirds under Communist control, questioning whether the royal Lao government delayed neutralist moves and how deeply the United States will commit beyond Vietnam. The piece notes mass troop withdrawal by Lao forces, Pathet Lao strength, and U.S. military and diplomatic responses with Britain.
Analysis of U S forces in the Gulf of Siam and Mekong defense concept. U S officials weigh Laos intervention, SEATO strategies, and Khrushchev options as Laos remains pivotal to Southeast Asia security and potential spillover into Thailand and South Vietnam.
The Raleigh Y Register lists Beckley Newspapers Corporation as publisher with mailing privileges in Beckley and Hinton West Virginia. It details daily and Sunday rates, carrier delivery, and change of address procedures, noting carrier contractors and nonresponsibility for advance payments.
White House reporter profiles President Kennedy abandoning prepared excerpts for notes and improvised remarks. The piece notes his habit of tailoring lines to audiences, drawing on topical material, and even riffing off others’ jokes at banquets. It cites examples from Milwaukee and a 1960 Wisconsin trip.
Hollywood noticias report Marilyn Monroe missing on the 18th day of shooting for her latest film. Dean Martin, earning $300,000 plus royalties, jokes about a $30,000 weekly penalty after 12 weeks. Monroe is in Beverly Hills amid illness and insecurity, delaying production and cast plans.
A long time resident and judge, W A Riffe, has retired to the Elks National Home in Bedford Virginia this week due to arthritis. He is known for his legal career and deep local history writings, with family ties including brother Wade Riffe and cousin Harold Riffe. An article also recalls wartime pilots and the dangers of test flying, mentioning Howard Lilly and Joe Walker, while a reader from Winter Park Florida shares Beckley memories and local connections.
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