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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 31, 1963

Page

4

Thought For Today By William Penn Quote

A concise moral axiom from William Penn: doing good for its own sake gains lasting praise and reward in the end.

William Penn

House Delegation Ought To Push Coal Research More Vigorously

West Virginia political commentary urges the House delegation to unite for coal research bills aided by Senator Byrd. It notes Slack faces House hurdles and warns Republicans against label politics echoing McCarthy era slurs. The piece defends Democratic and Republican labels as proper names.

House Byrd West Virginia John Slack Senate Representative Slack Joseph McCarthy

Romney speech mocks candidacy at National Press Club

Governor Romney tells Washington audience he came to sell Michigan as his sole aim while committee president notes his repeated claim of not running. He jokes about Michigan crop corn and answers questions on residency and potential ties to other Republican leaders, including Goldwater.

Washington Michigan George Romney National Press Club Bryson Bush Romney Mexico Idaho District of Columbia Republican National Committee Sherman Republican Party Citizens’ Committee Citizens’ Party Nixon Senate Texas el Paso

Rockefeller Comes to Michigan to Gauge Nominations

The interview feature covers Rockefeller debating presidential bids, party shifts, and civic reform. He dismisses seeking the Republican nomination under any circumstance, reflects on party realignments, and recalls times in Texas as a refugee, ending with a nod to Michigan roots.

You Got A Golden Spike Security Ideals In Politics

A columnist rails at the overuse of security rhetoric noting its emptiness. He argues security is illusory, misused by politicians and employers, and rarely delivers true protection or purpose. The piece critiques Democratic emphasis on security and cites historical references and wartime arms, ending mid thought with a nod to West Virginia coal.

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Registerings Pursue Security in The Great Divide

Roy Lee Harmon reflects on economic shifts in Beckley, noting past booms in coal, automation displacing workers, and uncertain futures. He argues security lies beyond money, religion, or ego, urging resilience and living one day at a time despite inflation and job losses.

Roosevelt study aims to improve dirigibles in wake of air crash

Twenty three years after a United Airlines crash near Cleveland killed ten people on May 24, Washington reports that President Roosevelt is studying possible improvements to airship design.

Cleveland United Air Lines Here Washington Roosevelt

Bug Dust Do You Speak Baseball Or Tough Tough Beard

A holiday in the office prompts reflections on working while others rest. A disruption in an alley signals drainage work near IRS garages, with jokes about April 15 and vigilance. Stephen Spender reviews Rescue In Denmark and notes courage as ethical and sensible. Baseball musings urge compulsory school study and humor about beards, blades, and play.

Neville Internal Revenue Service IRS Stephen Spender Denmark Harold Flender

Prayer For Today By Dotson M Nelson Jr Birmingham Minister

The prayer thanks God for mercy from everlasting to everlasting and seeks mercy over justice. It asks for humility and mercy to understand the mercy received through Jesus Christ, spoken by Dotson M Nelson Jr a minister from Mountain Brook Baptist Church Alabama.

Jesus Christ

Puerto Rico as a beacon of democracy and U S ties

In a defense of Puerto Rico’s democratic gains, the piece argues that under Gov. Luis Muñoz the island transformed from a sugar economy to a diversified, growing economy with rising incomes. It urges self determination on status, notes bipartisan support for a U S Congress resolution, and proposes a commission to study relations, while contrasting Castroist threats and U S prestige.

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Beckley Newspapers subscription rates and policies summary

Beckley Newspapers outlines mail and home delivery rates for daily and Sunday editions, including annual, semiannual, and monthly options. It clarifies agent independence, tax adds three percent for West Virginia residents, and instructions for address changes and subscription payments. It lists affiliations and the managing editor.

Astancuss Bae West Virginia Beckley Newspapers Corporation

Moscow Peace Conference of 1947 a Ghastly Failure

The article recalls the April 1947 Moscow conference with Harry S. Truman and Gen. George C. Marshall as key U S figures. It argues the Soviet talks failed to resolve German and Austrian peace issues and left related problems unresolved in light of later events.

Lysec Wilson United Press International Harry S. Truman George C. Marshall HST U. S Washington Truman Marshall Moscow

90 Years Ago Wickham Sells Brick Building to Clay

Local notes report T H Wickham selling his Heber street brick business building to J P Clay. The two story plus basement structure houses Ow restaurant and hotel. Also noted are local moves including workers, merchants, and union headquarters speculation.

T. H. Wickham Heber Street J. P. Clay

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