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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 18, 1961

Page

2

Humphrey Says Joint Chiefs Helped Foul Up Cuba Invasion

Sen. Hubert Humphrey asserts in a taped radio interview that the U.S. Joint Chiefs of Staff bore primary responsibility for mistakes in the Cuba invasion, while praising the CIA’s performance and noting President Kennedy accepted overall responsibility. The remarks reflect a shift from Dulles as the scapegoat to a focus on military leadership.

Humphrey Joint Chiefs Cuba Lyle C. Wilson Washington UPI U. S Hubert H. Humphrey Minnesota Democratic Senate News Associates, Inc U. S. Joint Chiefs of Staff Allen W. Dulles Central Intelligence Agency CIA Dulles Kennedy U.S. Joint Chiefs Lyman L. Lemnitzer USA U.S. Army George H. Decker Arleigh A. Burke U S. Air Force Thomas D. White Marine Corps David M. Shoup Eisenhower Gen. Shoup

Obscenity Censorship Sparks Debate Across Courts

A collection of quotes critiques censorship as failing to curb obscenity, citing a Georgia judge ruling unconstitutional and opinions on censorship's societal effects. The piece references U S defense chiefs and Cuba invasion decisions, noting leadership dynamics and possible changes after presidential actions. The tone mirrors a late era newspaper column critiquing policy and military guidance.

Atlanta Superior Court Luther C. Alberson

Food Habits Praised As Raleigh County Sees Hip Growth

Raleigh County food statistics show 15 000 gardens yielding about 4 000 000 dollars in value as residents spend 4 52 per week on home food. National data reveal Americans eat 1 488 pounds yearly with meat milk eggs and vegetables dominating each week. The Diet breakdown for Raleigh County nonfarm families assigns 26 percent to meat and poultry 23 to fruits and vegetables 19 to dairy 16 to cereals and baked goods. The passage ends with a church school and college prayer from Amien Dennis H Cooke High Point College director of teacher education.

Raleigh County H. B. Thomas Raleigh Beckley Area Rural Development Council Thomas South Atlantic States Department of Commerce Department of Agriculture God Christ Amien Dennis H. Cooke High Point N.C High Point College

Thought For Today Fame Is a Flower Upon a Dead Man

A compact reflection suggests fame acts as a flower that grows on a dead man’s heart, attributed to Mother. The line frames fame as a transient peril tied to mortality and sorrow.

Lessons From Laos Geneva Talks Revisited and Reassessed

The piece argues that Geneva 1954 did not bar all Communist activity in Laos and that the Pathet Lao gained leverage through vague terms. It traces how Viet Minh support and misreading of the pact allowed Pathet Lao participation in government by 1957 and ongoing guerrilla warfare through 1960, influencing later Red incursions.

Laos Geneva Indochina Viet Nam Pathet Lao Viet Minh U. S National Assembly Reds

Advertising as a public issue in corporate expense rules

The Dallas Morning News editorial questions whether Timken Roller Bearing Company’s radio and print ads promoting charity, labor disputes, and city promotion can be deductible as business expenses. It argues advertising aids business and public welfare, while noting IRS rulings on public controversy limiting deductibility.

Timken Roller Bearing Company Timken United Fund Fulton Lewis Jr George Sokolsky Lewas and Sokolsky Internal Revenue Service Dallas Morning News The

Nixon Feels Bite of Presidential Bug As Campaign Swing Gains

The piece notes how a string of past candidates like Stassen Dewey and Stevenson were pulled by the presidential bug and now Nixon shows a similar eagerness. It contrasts with Chief Justice Earl Warren who once desired the White House but moved on after the chance passed.

Harold Stassen Thomas E. Dewey Richard Nixon Adlai Stevenson Los Angeles Earl Warren White House

Moving pictures at Carter Opera House again tonight

The Raleigh Register notes the Carter Opera House will show two top films with admission 5 and 10 cents. First show at 8 o'clock. W J Elgin reports strong progress at Pemberton Coal and Coke Co with good coal from Soak Creek and Winding Gulf mines. Three Ohio senators and two delegates named in bribery indictments from a grand jury investigating assembly corruption.

Raleigh Register Carter Opera House W. J. Elgin Pemberton Coal and Coke Co Soak Creek Winding Gulf Ohio

Doctor to sail on Hindenburg to Europe

23 years ago from the 193 percent files of Dr J Ward Mankin of Washington DC will sail on Germany s new airliner the Zeppelin Hindenburg on its next flight from Lakehurst New Jersey to Friedrichshafen information conveyed to his sister Mrs H T Caffee of this city in a letter she received Dr Mankin a Raleigh County native widely related here plans to visit clinical centers in Germany Austria Hungary Switzerland and other points before returning by steamship in mid summer Dr Mankin is brother to Ash Mankin of Beckley and Eugene Mankin of Glen Daniel

Raleigh Register J. Ward Mankin Washington, D. C Germany Lakehurst N. J Friedrichshafen H. T. Caffee Mankin Raleigh County Austria Hungary Switzerland Dr. Mankin Ash Mankin Beckley Eugene Mankin Glen Daniel

Raleigh Register Advertising and Delivery Information

The Raleigh Register outlines publication details from Beckley Newspapers including pricing for subscriptions by mail and home delivery, with rates for daily and Sunday editions, monthly costs, and tax. It notes distribution regions, carrier responsibilities, and that Beckley Newspapers cannot guarantee advance payments.

Virginia Gearly Arly Beckley Newspapers

Lady Greyhound the honorary college degreed dog is Queen

Washington scene with Lady Greyhound named world’s most honored dog by Associated Transportation Clubs of America. Her trainer Lorrain D’Es in and press agent Sam Blake describe her honorary memberships and activities including a music album for dogs and a kangaroo named Victori.

Dick West Washington National Transportation Week Madison Avenue Lady Greyhound Lorrain D'Essen New York Sam Blake Greyhound The Associated Trans Port Clubs of America Blake D’essen Delta Omega Gamma Manhattan Liinda Slee Mrs. D Hollywood Dryfuss Wall St Lady Greyhound Ave

Stocks Pay Off In Years Not Months

Chicago investment counselor Michael Marcus warns against stock gambling. He says luck and touts tempt investors to chase fast riches, advocating long term holdings over risky short term plays and stressing knowledge of industries and careful, professional advice.

Henry J. Bechtold New York UPI Las Vegas Chicago Michael Marcus Marcus

Earl Wilson Seeks New Jokes for Free Dallas Dinners

Earl Wilson invites readers to send new restaurant jokes for staged bets in Dallas with four free dinners per person. The column lists past gags from waiters and stars, notes several showbiz items, and ends with a playful signoff from Earl.

New York Arthur Bates Dallas Lee Segall KIXL Earl Wilson London

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