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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Nov 15, 1962
Page
4
Do you wish men to speak well of you Then never speak well of yourself.
The piece argues for strong community support for the United Fund and the United Way. It frames the drive as a barometer of community health and urges citizens to back a single campaign to encourage future fundraising efforts and broader civic responsibility.
A concise explanation of profit as earnings, the costs owners must cover, and how pricing, volume, and efficiency affect profitability. It notes that high profit does not imply high prices, cites 1951 and 1960 surveys, and mentions that many firms operated at a loss despite public beliefs. Next: Profits and the Community.
The piece muses on middle age as strength fades after forty five, urging simple exercise to outrun bodily decline. It quotes John Ashworth on gym basement futility, notes nostalgia for youth, and ends with a dog keeping fat off Jim’s Dachshund.
A prayer seeking strength and wisdom to face life’s struggles and responsibilities. It asks for the right spirit to fulfill duties and acknowledges God’s eagerness to hear prayers through Jesus Christ. Amen.
Washington based piece notes that while Republicans claim a shift in the South the gains are modest. It details Senate and House results, local wins, and the impact of James Meredith on Republican turnout. Mississippi figures include Bidwell Adams disputing a resignation rumor and pledging independence.
Beckley Newspapers Corporation lists subscription rates for mail and home delivery across West Virginia. It notes managing editor John Hodel, the United Press International affiliation, and Ward Griffith Company advertising reps. It warns carriers and distributors are independent contractors and not responsible for advance payments.
Political punditry analyzes the 1960 election results noting Democrats lost 21 House seats while Kennedy won the presidency. It argues off year trends favor the in office party and predicts modest Republican gains for 1962 and 1964, comparing with FDR's era but noting JFK cannot seek a fourth term.
UPI analysis notes Yemenis led by Brig. Gen. Abdullah Sallal seized Sanaa on Sept. 19 and proclaimed a republic aligned with the UAR. The episode widens the dispute among Nasser, Saudi Arabia, Jordan, and Britain over Middle East stability and oil, with defections within Saudi ranks signaling a broader power struggle.
Mrs. George Bright, executive secretary of the Red Cross, announced two additions to the roll call teams. Mrs. A. O. Smith will assist Mrs. R. J. Howard in the Negro schools and residences. Cleveland-Col. Leonard P. Ayres, economist, warned a new depression was not starting, saying the current recession is another drop in the recovery phase of the long low mood since 1929.
The Town District High School proposition won by a large majority, possibly reaching 1200 votes. It includes a $50,000 bond issue and a 10 cent levy to fund bond payments, seen as a step toward higher education and a united effort for the district.
Washington columnist Robert G. Spivack analyzes Nelson Rockefeller's path to the GOP nomination, noting potential obstacles from JFK era rivals and the 1962 New York campaign. It highlights mistakes, voter dynamics, and the challenge of building issues, with Scranton Romney and Goldwater as context while stressing Rockefeller's high presidency aim.
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