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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Nov 02, 1961
Page
4
A reflective line urges viewing life in relation to the world to come. It emphasizes perspective as life’s measure and invites contemplation on broader spiritual horizons.
A national debate grows over teaching communism in high schools. NA E and American Legion back a draft model course while New York allows a separate unit but New York City schools take no action. Florida and Louisiana pass or propose required or funded programs, while Los Angeles pursues a controversial approach with films.
Kerr reports to the Chief Executive that grass fed beef is nearly vanished from retail groceries as supermarkets grow. Most shoppers want fat white in grain fed beef, shaping a cattle industry debate among producers about taste, texture, and consumer demand.
Washington columnist Dick West recalls the 100th anniversary of the Agriculture Department. He notes early hopes, experiments like non bitter sweet clover, and attempts at tea growing, silkworms, and ostrich farming. Lincoln era spending included seed packets for congressmen. Jeremiah Bush was the first agriculture secretary who quipped about duty and doing it.
Bruce Bioss argues the Cold War imposed a vast defense burden on the United States. He contends $270 billion spent since 1950 exceeded minimum needs, saving freedom but at heavy cost, suggesting alternative investments in housing and schools could have transformed American society.
Waleigh Register lists Beckley Hinton WV editions with subscription prices for daily and Sunday editions. Rates shown include annual, six month, and monthly options, plus West Virginia sales tax notes and address change guidance. Information reflects carrier and distribution terms from Beckley Newspapers Corporation.
In a physician education talk, Dr. Max Levin argues Freud bears no blame for modern lax sex morals. Levin notes Freud led a blameless personal life, was a good husband and father of six, challenging common criticisms of his theories.
A 25 year old notice notes "Here Comes Charlie" a three act comedy to be staged at Stoco High School directed by Mrs. L P Ingram and Miss Meredith White. The item also lists various school events and community notices including mock elections. a Hallowe en boree. a ship surgeon bound for Baltimore. Freud discussion and questions with answers. and general educational and civic notes from the era.
New York column notes a shift from risqué to cleaner Broadway fare. Mentions Love and Marriage trends as war-time sentiment rises. Highlights titles like How to Succeed, Milk and Honey, Sail Away, Be a Santa number in Subways Are For Sleeping, plus industry anecdotes from Mitzi Gaynor, Judy Garland era figures, and festive party glimpses.
C J McQuade surveys the long list of so called hangover cures and scientific claims as West Virginians prepare to vote on liquor by the drink. He cites experts at Yale and Life Magazine noting the hangover as a costly industry problem and discusses impurities in liquor, fusel oils, and carbon monoxide as factors while noting vodka differences and animal studies. He previews tomorrow's piece on prevention and cures.
Almighty God moves in human affairs to fulfill His will amid woes and chaos. The prayer asks for divine mercy, open hearts, and to become agents in Thy plan through Christ. Published by Alvin N. Rogness, president of Luther Theological Seminary, St. Paul, Minnesota.
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