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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Oct 09, 1961
Page
10
Washington reports the government introduced a two page 1040 form downsizing from four pages to simplify filing for about five thirds of the nation's 61 million taxpayers. Form 1040A remains unchanged for about 20 million with income under $10 000 and limited non withholding on dividends interest and wages.
Robert D. Myers and family planned a 10 day shelter stay sponsored by the civil defense agency. The eight by eighteen foot cylinder was buried in a ditch for earth cover but buckled under top pressure after being lowered, leading Myers to declare the shelter unsound.
Peggy O Donnell a Gaelic only speaker from Aran Island was lost for six hours in Dublin as she could not communicate with passersby. A bilingual telephone operator directed her to a Gaelic speaking policeman ending the outage.
Reports from cities including London Jerusalem Chicago Sydney and Pasadena note the deaths of figures such as Rev. Brian Hession founder of Cancer Anonymous at 52. Dr Moishe Smoira first president of the Israeli Supreme Court at 73. Tom Howard longtime Sun-Times photographer at 68. Jack Queen US Embassy official in Canberra at 42. Leroy Sanders Huntington Park publisher at 80. Arthur R. Kaiser tax author at 73.
West Virginia road officials announced a 19 mile stretch of Interstate 77 between White Chapel and Fairplain, Jackson County, will open by November 15 after weather delays. The 12 mile section White Chapel to Kenna opens November 1, with the Kenna to Fairplain portion following two weeks later. Groundbreaking was three years ago and the 19 mile segment includes 20 bridges and relocation of the Pocatalico River in six places. When complete the route will connect Charleston to Williamsport near Parkersburg, shortening Charleston to Parkersburg drive time by about 35 minutes.
Charleston reports 56 retirees approved under the West Virginia Public Employees Retirement System as of today. Executive secretary George C. Duffield notes 107 applications received since the system began operations last July with three cases set aside for review and the rest in processing. The agency seeks a 1962-63 budget of 900000 including a 125000 deficiency for the current period, with 100000 for employer contributions and 25000 for expenses.
In Cambridge Massachusetts twelve year old Leroy Waite found a wallet on Tuesday containing 105 dollars and handed it to police. Officers traced the owner and offered a possible reward, but Leroy redirected the praise to his teacher.
West Virginia Civil Defense Director William Mathews Jr. told the West Virginia League of Municipalities that ordinary residents may be better informed about nuclear attack than leaders. He urged county and municipal governments to establish automatic succession, protect essential records, designate emergency locations, and design plans using all government personnel and resources. Gov Barrow will issue orders assigning emergency duties to state agencies.
Two West Virginia trucking firms join the Mountain State Visitors Bureau to lure tourists with large placards on 800 vehicles reading Enjoy an autumn weekend in West Virginia. Their fleets operate in at least 10 states to boost tourism.
A government study estimates about 15 000 air line stewardesses are employed across the United States today. The figure reflects crews serving major airlines and regional carriers, highlighting the expanding role of in flight attendants in postwar aviation.
West Virginia, described as land poor by State Treasurer John Kelly, declines accepting a gift of the old Ohio County Home for the Aged near Wheeling. Officials say $1 million would be needed to repair the hospital and about $250,000 annually to operate it as a tubercular sanitarium for the elderly.
Parkerburg writer says the 1st District congressional race will determine the new West Virginia Democratic Party leader. Robert McDonough, backed by Gov. Barron, aims to succeed Hulett C. Smith. Incumbents Arch Moore and Cleveland Bailey in a pivotal contest, with realignment mixing districts. McDonough praises Bailey's record and predicts strong party prospects under Barron administration amid economic and road problems.
The essay defines the hillbilly as an independent tenacious and industrious West Virginian shaped by mountain life. It argues the term should be retained, praises local resilience, warns against outside prejudice, and urges leveraging mountains for tourism and culture while honoring hillbilly heritage. It cites Webster and George Washington to underline pride and resolve.
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