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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1963
Page
4
A dated religious reflection notes the moral concern for a neighbor in poverty and distress urging compassion beyond mere words within a sermon-like line attributed to Bishop Robert South.
Saturday is National Golf Day with PGA of America backing a charity push for caddie scholarships, blind golf programs, junior golf, and other efforts. The piece notes rising purses, endorsements, and the growing trend of faster courses, reflecting golf's enduring appeal and history.
A heartfelt reminiscence of Tippy the dog who shared three years with a family. He kept watch during illness, rode in the car as a loyal companion, and undertook a remarkable backstory search after wandering away. The author reflects on canine devotion and the challenge of losing a beloved pet.
Beckley hosted two foreign exchange students Hans Goren Dalfelt from Sweden and Hans Joachim Huebner from Germany who studied at Woodrow Wilson High School during the 1950s and 1957 60 year. A local boy also went abroad for a summer under the same AFS program. The piece traces the history of AFS with Stephen Galatti and his son guiding international scholarships since 1947 and notes Dutch returnees celebrations in 1962 along with fundraising and correspondent system for student welfare.
Hollywood columnist Erskine Johnson threads Elizabeth Taylor’s life with Cleopatra myth, noting shifting identities and public obsession. The piece cites marital upheavals with Mike Todd and Eddie Fisher, Burton co stars, Rome gossip, and a string of personal perils linked to fame. It frames Liz as a modern siren whose choices mirror ancient legends.
The photo set shows Fidel Castro in chilly Moscow riding in a car with spare parts and tires available. The piece argues Soviet vehicles resemble American models, noting stainless steel trim and a V shaped monogram as status symbols. It suggests Russia copies Western designs, a form of flattery the author would rather avoid but accepts.
Canada’s largest sign company unveils a storefront gimmick for Edmonton shops. Built-in infrared lamps heat the window area to comfort winter shoppers. The piece recalls a general store stove ember glow and a feller seeking warmth while browsing.
The piece argues Democrats would back Barry Goldwater in 1964 as the GOP nominee, praising his realism and the Goldwater movement while noting doubts about Goldwater’s ability to secure the nomination. It contrasts Southern segregationist demands with broader national appeal, and examines strategic paths for a Kennedy-led victory. It cites Rockefeller’s economic focus as a forward-looking GOP strategy.
United Press International reports rising speculation that Khrushchev may visit Rome this year as Moscow hints at formal Vatican relations. The Vatican counters with a reminder that peace on earth rests on individual freedom and dignity amid Sino Soviet tensions and truce talks.
Nan Shumate leaves for Logan to continue with Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Co. as before. City council appoints D. C. Meadows as chief of police. garbage cans added for waste paper. Fay ette County citizens form a county fair association with Herbert E. Jones as president and J. C. Tyree as secretary treasurer. Vatican encyclical stresses human dignity rights and duties while noting Soviet Vatican relations show cautious shifts toward dialogue under Khrushchev.
Beckley Newspapers outlines mail and home delivery rates for Daily and Sunday editions, six months options, and daily only options. It notes taxes, change of address procedures, independent contractor status for carriers, and advertising representative details in Beckley West Virginia.
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