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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Nov 16, 1960
Page
4
A briefThought For Today reflects on how many spiritual difficulties stem from poor health. The quote attributes many struggles to a morbid state of body, crediting H W Beecher with the observation. The message links physical health to spiritual well being, urging attention to health as part of life balance.
The piece notes growing Negro political clout and economic influence. It highlights integrated lunchrooms in 112 Southern cities amid sit-ins, rising Negro magazine circulation led by Ebony with near 750 000 paid readers and advertising surpassing 2 million in 1959, and ads tailored for Negro consumers by major brands. It cites Speria and Jet as key publications and quotes Ebony editor Lerone Bennett Jr. on Negro purchasing power and parallel gains in government employment and social status.
Hal Boyle reflects on New Yorks Fifth Avenue luncheon club for top executives. He praises its views and status while noting the high joining fees and the exclusive invitees. He jokes about paying for a ham sandwich and envies the high life above the city.
The springlike weather marks the start of a Yuletide display near Vogue on Main and Heber streets. The writer urges readers to shift focus from consumerism to helping the less fortunate and supports giving to those unemployed or unable to provide for their families. He recalls a stadium lights anecdote to illustrate communal aid. Political notes praise sportsmanship and recount letters from Harold Smith and Ted Stacy, plus updates on Sam Raborn’s life and singing at Arlington Cemetery events.
For a week world Communist leaders meet in secrecy to debate expansion of the movement. The dispute pits Red China Albania and possibly East Germans against Khrushchev and most satellite leadership. Black limousines shuttle chieftains through the Kremlin as talks grow tense, hinting at a forthcoming manifesto.
Jamies A Roles of Odd claims the coon catching championship after catching three coons without dog or gun while on a road trip with his son Charley. The Raleigh notice also reports a yard man at United Lumber Company, Jackson Smith, injured by lumber tongs with a broken shoulder and a couple of weeks at home.
Public notice lists Beckley Daily and Sunday subscription rates by mail and home delivery including annual, semiannual, and weekly options. It notes a 6 percent WV sales tax, address change instructions, and states carriers and distributors are independent contractors with no responsibility for advance payments.
Focus on global health topics reports from The Associated Press include research on brain activity in murderers British findings on motives and brain abnormalities along with hot weather eaters showing increased caloric needs in desert heat Army studies note higher intake and weight gain. Child crisis reports highlight age related trends in self harm and warning signs for parents. Fungus risk rises among boys due to poorly ventilated footwear. Daffodil-derived drug research offers hope for nerve muscle diseases with potential human trials.
The fool's cap hat tied to a jester inspired a paper size name used by early papermakers. Water marks identified kinds, fool's cap denoting a sheet of about 13 by 16 or 17 inches. Modern 8 1/2 by 11 inch typewriter paper contrasts with those sizes. Learn more by checking dictionaries for other paper sizes.
Tacitus notes the consular elections held under Tiberius appeared free but were controlled. He warns that promising help to favored candidates while discouraging canvassing masked manipulation, creating a cruel illusion of liberty and foretelling deeper enslavement.
A nostalgic note praises Sam for his love of people and calls him a beacon in Beckley. The writer sends greetings to Beckley and friends of the late Sam, sharing his address at No 127 C Street, N E, Washington 2 DC, for anyone wishing to connect.
A devotional prayer seeking guidance to avoid falsehood and deceit. It asks for clarity in judgment, the ability to say yes and no clearly, and to walk the paths of righteousness for Thy name's sake. Attributed to Conrad Bergendorf, president of Augustana College in Rock Island Illinois.
Hollywood figures including Janet Leigh Ruth Lawford and Milton Berle’s circle prepare gowns for the Kennedy inaugural ball. Tony Curtis Sammy Cahn and Sinatra are named as glamour contributors. Lilo headlines in Plaza Persian Room. Ava Gardner quiet elegance. Denise Dare seeks legal action against a puncher. The Midnight Earl Tommy Sands Nancy Sintra promote Basin St. East show. Brando carries baggage. Elvis opens GI Blues in Europe.
25 Years Ago From the 1935 Files Of Manuel Quezon, taking oath as first president of the Philippine Commonwealth, spoke of conservative politics. George H. Dern addressed the inaugural throng. Raleigh county bond issue for a new courthouse appears settled after talks among Tax Commissioner Fred L. Fox and county officials. Attendees for the Capitol and Southern district convention in Charleston include Mrs. Ted Moe Dowell and several named Raleigh County women.
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