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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1963
Page
4
A ponderous motto on divine presence reflects a room with three candles but one light, inviting contemplation of unity in faith and illumination. The quotation credits John Wesley and frames a spiritual meditation on manifestation and divine existence.
Robert M. Hutchins, former University of Chicago head and Center for the Study of Democratic Institutions leader, attacks U.S. education for a lack of respect for the mind, overemphasis on athletics and narrow vocational training. He calls for renewed liberal arts focus and federal aid to sound education, while criticizing Midwest high schools and the drifting purpose of schooling.
House Judiciary Chairman Emanuel Celler introduces a bill to make direct participation in private business a felony for federal judges. The measure targets roles like director or adviser to private firms while preserving stock ownership and does not require public disclosure of holdings. The proposal follows ethics concerns and cases cited by observers.
A narrator recalls beware lessons on bargains and scams from department store crowds eager for discounts. He warns that across decades shoppers risk injury and deception for "free lunch" offers. The tale recounts a $75 used car with failing tires and a road to Cincinnati marred by misfortune.
Roy Lee Harmon recalls a string of misjudged bargains from a junked car to cheap shirts and furniture. He warns against slick sales pitches, recounting money wasted on green bananas, a collapsing antique bed, and a hospital policy failure, ending with a vow to avoid discounts and trust.
In the Register office two staff share one phone, causing playful exchanges between John and Mrs. Breck about missed calls. The piece cites grammar debates from Fowler and notes a New York Herald Tribune report about Sir Robert Watson-Watt being fined for speeding and writing a poem titled A Rough Justice praising his radar invention.
The Global View argues for a Freedom Academy to train leaders in countering Communist influence in Latin America and abroad. A Senate bill S.414 would establish the academy to teach Americans and anti-Communist foreigners how to counter Soviet nonmilitary tactics and propaganda. Proponents include Sidney Hook and Leo Cherne.
Parents and teachers face child stealing, with guidance varying by age. Below age three, explain ownership and return items. three to five foster respect for property. above six, confront wrongdoing firmly while avoiding humiliation. Persistent cases may need psychological help.
Twenty years ago C. C. Thornton and Miss Ethel Lowe of Jumping Branch were married by Rev. H. S. Hall at Central Baptist Church in Hinton. They planned a trip to Beckley and would return to Jumping Branch to set their home. The couple are well known with many friends offering congratulations.
Beckley Newspapers announces subscription rates for mail and home delivery with annual and half year options. Rates apply to West Virginia residents with 3 percent state tax. Carriers and distributors are independent contractors.
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