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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1961
Page
4
A brief proverb attributed to T. L. Cuyler states that divine aid accompanies work aligned with God’s path while efforts on personal lines meet rebuke through failure.
Dr Robert Wriston long served Beckley and Raleigh County as family doctor and public official. He helped found Beckley Hospital in 1913 with Dr J E Coleman, led as city council member and two terms as mayor, shaping Beckley into a medical center. The obituary notes his moderation, health philosophy, and impact on community health and prosperity alongside the era of coal boom. The piece also discusses broader aviation growth and the National Airport Plan, projecting rapid jet expansion to 113 airports by 1966 and 100 million flyers by 1970, with federal funding for runways, taxiways, and related facilities, highlighting safety and federal scrutiny.
The piece outlines three Christian views on non Christian religions and missions. Exclusivism claims salvation only through Jesus Christ and urges urgent evangelism. Syncretism treats all religions as equal pathways, opposing missionary focus in favor of humanitarian aid. A third, cautious view honors genuine spiritual values in other faiths while affirming Christ as the universal, final revelation, prompting mission work humility.
A Washington Notebook item collects quips from lawmakers and public figures. Includes a constituent urging Rep Bill Widnall to vote by conscience, Dirksen on a New Day in the Post Office, the One-a-Day nickname for J Edward Day, and Orville Freeman PR contrast. Also notes Peace Corps jokes, caretakers at Mara tio Building, and a College Youth for Conservatism rally spoof telegram from Caroline Kennedy.
Published by Beckley Newspapers Corporation this notice details mail and home delivery subscription rates for Raleigh and Register. It lists annual, semiannual, and daily options, tax implications, address change instructions, and carrier contractor responsibilities. It includes contact and publishing details for Beckley and related distribution information.
In a light column Dick West mocks impulse buying through TV ads for water writing pens and butter shaving creams. He recalls misadventures prompted by commercials and notes a Federal Trade Commission finding that a diver used toothpaste mixed with shaving cream.
In Charleston the State Department of Education rolled out red crepe paper for Rex Smith after naming him permanent superintendent of schools following a temporary appointment in March. Smith thanked staff, Gov Barron greeted school visitors, and over 1,000 children from 19 schools toured the State Capitol. The piece notes potential Supreme Court review of redistricting plans to eliminate six members from four boards.
Leo Vecellio son of E Vecellio of South Kanawha Street and Virginia Polytechnic Institute civil engineering student has led his class two years and heads the junior class for next year. This marks the first time a student has retained a class presidency through three elections. Rex M Smith state school superintendent and C Donal Robertson attorney general oversaw the historic leadership continuity. The report notes wider Virginia actions including six removals from six to five congressional districts, with Pete Ross of Buckhannon among those to be removed on June 9. The West Virginia University Board of Governors and other state bodies also face turnover. a potential high court appeal by the Board of Education is anticipated in the next two weeks. Space concerns at the state house spark a Board of Public Works dispute, with Secretary Joe Burdett and Robertson proposing moves that could shave space from the Agriculture Department, prompting a sharp reply from Commissioner John T Johnson. Gov Barron then appoints Johnson to the space committee.
Washington reports a predicted business upturn may be underway as March to April industrial output rises. Analysts note a slower rebound post-1960 recession with unemployment near 6.5 percent and debate whether Kennedy policies caused the upturn.
Earl Wilson offers a brisk travel and celebrity column from snowbound Wyoming to Chicago and New York. He recalls Midwest scenery, Lake Geneva and Holland Tulip Festival, notes Manoir of Grace of Monaco and Monaco consul Palmero, and cites showbiz chatter about Jack Paar, Groucho, Dick Clark, Sammy Kaye, Connie Francis, Cesar Romero, Juliette Gréco, Mel Brooks, and Ariston.
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