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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Nov 01, 1961
Page
4
A compact quotation reflects on wealth means and contentment. It notes that a person lacking money resources and satisfaction loses three solid friends.
A Commerce Department study on national transportation policy will likely spark controversy as railroads airlines buses and truckers press for favorable terms. The White House will decide public release and the President may use it to shape Congress proposals. The piece notes sagging profits across sectors and hints at subsidies to sustain passenger rail while lawmakers split on urban versus rural transport needs.
President Kennedy's Cabinet members travel to Hakone near Tokyo for the first U S Japan Joint Committee on Trade and Economic Affairs. The talks aim to shape policy but officials caution they are not negotiations and unlikely to yield immediate concessions. Japan seeks assurances on U S staying in Southeast Asia and greater aid to underdeveloped nations while worrying about textile quotas and rising protectionism. Secretary of State Rusk will join to pledge U S commitment.
Former President Eisenhower openly criticizes Kennedy as he chafed under White House burdens, with observers noting his inside knowledge fuels his forceful commentary. Republicans say Ike remains a commanding voice, and Kennedy will face similar assaults when his term ends.
The Latin abbreviation i e stands for id est, meaning that is or in other words. The Virarucu is the most important food fish of the Amazon River in South America. There are four recognized blood groups: C, A, B, and AB.
School boards find it inexpensive to add atomic fallout shelters by designating basement space in new buildings as dual use rooms that serve as classrooms in peace and shelters in war. Examples include Abo Elementary in Artesia New Mexico with 1,940 shelter spaces and a Jackson Michigan project offering 600 shelter spaces on the first floor.
The article reports on fallout shelter costs in schools across several states. Hartford will add a 2,500 student shelter in a new $7 million high school, costing $50 per pupil while serving as a cafeteria and staff area. Arvada estimates 750 shelter-capable spaces at $46.67 per person. Battle Creek Lakeview adds 18,000 square feet of space for 1,200 people at $125 per person, with dedicated ventilation and utilities. Civil defense splits the cost, suggesting $62.50 per person.
UPI columnist Lyle C. Wilson argues U.S. foreign aid should redirect a portion of its funds to aid Cuban refugees in Miami where strains between refugees and locals grow. He cites 73,000 Cuban refugees in the U.S., with 51,800 in Miami, arriving at 200 daily, and warns of potential social tension and political profit for adversaries if not addressed.
The column argues the United States must stop exploiting Castro's Cuba for propaganda and urges redirecting aid funds toward Cuban refugees. It criticizes past policies from Eisenhower through Kennedy, warns of refugee turmoil in Florida, and suggests relocating refugees nationwide to provide work, deeming prevention of trouble in Miami worth the cost.
A humorous UPI column explores how a sharp lawyer could mine legal gold from history books. It recalls Philadelphia in 1773 when a rector billed Britain for a church fence burned by Redcoats and how Chancellor Selwyn Lloyd paid 18 pounds while interest remained in default.
A Ghent producer H L Massey showcased seven vegetables including a five pound turnip and two pound carrot to friends in a pie display marking his status as a champion vegetable producer. Chicago veteran General Frank Parker predicts future war will be fought in the mud not in the air despite aviation boosters. He notes his 46 years of service and remains unmoved by death rays and gases. Tea debt disputes flare between Boston firms over the 1773 Boston Tea Party echoing global lawsuits.
The Raleigh Register prints a personal look at Cat Kit facts from the American Feline Society, noting 21 million cats in the U S with 10 to 12 million stray or unfed. It discusses cats as public health assets, pet ownership in homes, and rodent control, urging proper care and sanitary conditions. It mentions National Education Week November 5 to 11 and includes a closing prayer by Charles M Crowe of Wilmette.
Earl Wilson urges a nationwide Be Kind to Waiters and Waitresses Week in New York. He laments abuse and under tipping of servers, recalls stories from diners like Lindy’s and Stage Delicatessen, and praises waiters who remain patient. The column blends social critique with brief society notes on Rita Hayworth, Paula Prentiss, and Natalie Wood, closing with Earl’s late-night musings.
Public notice from Beckley Newspapers Corporation detailing subscription rates for mail delivery in West Virginia, including daily and Sunday plans, six month and one year options, carrier delivery, and tax information. Also notes independent contractor status of carriers and distributors and responsibility limits for prepaid payments.
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