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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1961
Page
4
A Commerce Department analysis argues surpluses will linger into the next generation. If farmers fully use available technology, 1975 output could feed 230 million people with similar crop acreage, exports intact. Even with scaled tech use, 230 million demand remains possible with only 20 million additional acres.
Oregon adopts a work based welfare approach modeled on a state and local PWA. Able bodied recipients must work on county projects, earning minimum wage while remaining on employment lists. Results show many found private work or were removed from welfare, with counties gaining maintenance and improvements. The plan may spread.
UPI reports Prof. L Henry Garland of the University of California asserts no large-scale thyroid cancer outbreak is likely from mid 1930s x ray treatments. He cites 1,780 children irradiated 1930 1940 with only one thyroid cancer case, and estimates 1 780 000 children irradiated 1925 1945 with static death rates 0.5 per 100 000.
The 50th running of the Indianapolis 500 on Memorial Day draws up to 225000 spectators as debate over racing dangers persists. Past fatalities include drivers Pat O Connor and Bill Vukovich, with spectators killed when a scaffold collapsed in 1959. Last year’s winner Jim Rathman earned 110000 dollars in prize money. The track, once brick, is now asphalted and Speedway officials claim it is the safest in the country.
Beckley Newspapers lists Beclley and Hinton editions with daily and Sunday home delivery options. Subscriptions vary by duration and format with annual, six month, and monthly prices. tax applies within West Virginia. Carriers and distributors operate as independent contractors. the company disclaims responsibility for advance payments.
A humorous column comments on spring hat costs and husbands, encouraging readers to laugh. It playfully questions how many heroes would act bravely when unseen, then shifts to a quip about storks being vicious and jokes the writer may have triplets.
UPI reports coal may rebound with lower production costs and stronger sales. Peabody Coal aims for better 1961 first half despite prior year drop, aided by intensive mechanization raising output per man and global productivity.
A national consultation by 16 Protestant denominations criticized churches for paying ministers and staff below fair wages. The report shows ministers average 4500 yearly, with housing and auto allowances, yet take home pay is reduced by expenses. Secretaries and janitors earn around 2800 and 2500 respectively, while many ministers face debt and wage gaps with other professionals. The group urged churches to pay non ordained staff the full local wage and to set minister compensation based on living costs and community standards.
New York gossip traces Arthur Miller’s Paris stay near Hungarian-born Inge Norath as she shoots The Misfits in Reno and Hollywood. Miller reportedly moved from the George V to the Left Bank while Inge, famed photographer, shoots in support of A View From the Bridge.
Lyle C. Wilson argues the nation’s spending and debt are borne by future generations. He laments deficits and dollar depreciation while urging spending cuts or tax increases. He warns of a political backlash and calls for renewed church zeal and action.
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