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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1963
Page
4
Thoughtful commentary questions the racial discrimination in Little League and critiques Elks Club immunity from laws. It ponders gambling, liquor laws, and anti-saloon statutes, asking where legitimate regulation begins and how public relations mask the clubs’ moral compromises.
In Beckley, Marvin Bradford and Elks Club allies visit the Register offices during a pushback against alleged Negro youth exclusion from Little League. The editorial criticizes Bradford’s conduct, supports Meadows, and calls for broader church and community integration amid ongoing investigations suggested by West Virginia Human Rights officials.
A Washington Notebook sparkles with light political jabs and trivia. It notes Lester Pearson’s baseball fandom as Kennedy jokes about a powers aide and Pearson’s Red Sox memories. It also mentions lunar funding debates, Salinger, Mundt jokes, Halleck’s resignation talk, Morton’s Derby miscue, Khrushchev’s enemies, Romney’s open-door office policy, and a Texan senator anecdote.
Newton Minow, energetic and balanced, departs as FCC chairman after two years shaping public awareness of television’s flaws. He brought purpose and independence, leaving a mark on regulators and broadcasters, with his successor facing a tough, high-stakes transition amid Kennedy-era politics.
The American Medical Association warns that immediate artificial respiration saves drowning victims. Do not wait for help. keep at mouth to mouth resuscitation until air returns. Red Cross courses teach the technique and supervision matters. do not swim alone.
Washington analysis notes that U S policy on Israel remains a charged political matter driven by Jewish voters. Senator Javits leads a bid urging a U S backed mutual defense pact with Israel, Britain, and France as guarantors, while the Arab states view it skeptically amid past Middle East interventions. Kennedy’s stance stresses security for Israel and neighbors, aiming to curb arms racing while supporting UN actions if aggression occurs.
Beckley Newspapers Corporation lists subscription prices for daily and Sunday editions, with annual, six month, and monthly options. It also notes carrier delivery, change of address procedures, and sales tax, plus statements about independent contractor status and non-responsibility for advance payments.
Hearing and vision problems in children can go undetected and affect academics and social development. Look for warning signs. if a child struggles in school, a thorough exam is advised. Schools often run screening programs to detect hearing or visual deficits.
1930s Raleigh Register notes Russell O'Neal was elected president of the Baptist Young People's Union at Crab Orchard Brethren Church in a gathering held last week. The piece places the event amid a broader 29 year retrospective from 1938 files. It also includes unrelated health guidance on early detection of vision and hearing problems in children.
A short prayer appeals for Almighty God to grant patience and prudence to employers and employees amid unrest. It asks for mutual goodwill, avoidance of malice, and for people to live together peacefully in the workplace for Thy name's sake.
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