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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Nov 24, 1961
Page
4
A brief quotation from Shakespeare cautions about entering a quarrel and enduring it to deter opponents. The line emphasizes restraint and resolve in confrontations, urging readers to act with prudence and strength.
Land grant colleges such as Michigan State Kansas State and Penn State blend pride with practical aims. They enroll about 20 percent of U S college students grant 40 percent of doctorates in science and engineering train half of military officers and foster international ties. The Morrill Act of 1862 funded these schools to teach agriculture and the mechanic arts alongside classical studies. Some critics say quantity overshadowed quality yet others argue standards rose in elite schools.
Bruce Bioss argues for a major upgrade in American skilled labor. He warns unemployment at 6.8 percent amid booming demand and calls for expanded apprenticeships, stronger community programs, and greater management union cooperation to train 2.3 million needed construction workers by 1970 and replacements thereafter.
Compelling precedent notes Robert A. Taft Institute of Government in the late senator’s honor. The piece reflects on Taft’s complex legacy, integrity, and his influence on government while outlining hopes the institute will pursue rigorous inquiry into public policy. It also covers Cold War China disputes as Albania’s role grows.
The piece surveys the Sino Soviet quarrel as a clash over methods more than goals, tracing tensions from Khrushchev’s 1956 criticisms of Stalin to Albania’s fallout and Hoxha’s Nov 7 speech. It notes China’s delayed publication of Hoxha and Peiping’s hosting of an Albanian mission amid shortages and wider party alignments across Asia and Latin America.
United States motorists face safer driving as seven states enacted seat belt laws in 1961 and 1962 models. Several states require anchorage points or front seat belts, while others mandate belts in all official vehicles. Emission controls and cleaner air efforts spur future car technology and rising market potential for exhaust systems.
Washington UPI report notes President Kennedy intends to present a balanced budget for fiscal 1963 to Congress next January. Treasury Secretary Dillon reinforces the pledge, despite earlier signals of caution over Cold War crises, saying the aim remains firm and consistent.
The state board of control plans a new unit to double Pinecrest Sanitarium’s facilities, announced by Dr. K M Jarrell, superintendent. Scouts from Skelton Sprague Mabscott and Raleigh met requirements for second class ranking along the Logan turnpike. Clay S Crouse of Beckley was WVU’s first typical Mountaineer to wear the hunting cap and carry a rifle as mascot. Budget notes discuss a looming federal deficit with a predicted 1965 spending near 137 billion, funded by taxes and trust funds, and warn of dollar erosion and inflation. Quotes reflect opinions on fiscal policy, taxes, and postwar spending trends.
The piece urges renewing dignity in officeholders and citizens during elections. It argues leaders should be city builders and artists of statesmanship, referencing Frankfurter and a Scotch prayer. It links honor to governing duties andGod-given responsibility, warning against demeaning political service.
The Internal Revenue Service imposes a 48 hour deadline for back taxes on night clubs with possible closures. Hollywood gossip notes Piper Laurie replacing Marissa Pavyen opposite Bob Preston in a musical. Mike Nichols marries Joanna Brown on December 30. Asthma forces composer Jay Livingston to return to Los Angeles to finish a new musical with Ray Evans. Jockey Manuel Yoaza buys drinks for his birthday at The Satellite. Alan Freed plans a major comeback narrating three rock albums for Gone Records with a 25 thousand dollar offer for a Twist tour in England. Elliot Gould emerges as lead contender for I Can Get It For You Wholesale while dancing in Irma La Douce. Ava Gardner builds a home in Santurce Puerto Rico. Paul Newman and Joanne Woodward attend Bobbys Short premiere at the Blue Angel lounge. Lucille Ball’s ex-brother-in-law Ken Morgan hints at marriage to Sloan Simpson. Princess Radziwell visits El Morocco. Fess Parker may return to TV in a new series. A prominent cafe entertainer drinks half a bottle nightly and needs assistance offstage. The Camelot club, aiming to revive the Twist with Alan Freed, is seized for nonpayment of taxes. Connie Francis to ride a Macy’s parade float. Don Topping Jr. purchases wall pictures for a date with Carol Ferguson. Margaret Leighton rents a small Manhattan apartment and searches for a larger one nearby for her maid. Melody, Steve Condos’s niece, danced the Twist onstage at Seclusion in Melville’s Philadelphia. We Feature Natural Shoulder Trousers signs at Melville’s in Philadelphia. Bobby Morse from How to Succeed to feature in Vogue’s Christmas layout. Howard Duff and Ida Lupino form Stanley Film Productions.
Dear readers ask about treating older people with respect and discussing their interests. Arthur Lord compares people to totem poles, saying we see the highest figure but each person holds many roles. He says talk to older people as friends for genuine respect.
Beckley Newspapers Corporation issues Raleigh and Register from Beckley West Virginia with Hinton office details and managing editor J McQuade. It lists United Press International affiliation and national advertising network. Subscription and home delivery rates vary by format and duration with West Virginia tax applied.
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