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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Oct 09, 1962
Page
4
Thought for today reflects on life and mortality with a concise, reflective line about the world being the land of the dying and the next a land of the living attributed to Tryson Edwards.
The American Legion holds its 44th national convention in Las Vegas with J Edgar Hoover likely addressing about 3000 veterans. Delegates expect talks on Cuba and the Communist threat while high profile speakers include Attorney General Robert Kennedy and former President Harry Truman. The Legion claims political influence after backing a 9 percent veteran pension rise and reports 2.6 million Legionnaires plus 918 thousand auxiliary members, down from its 1946 peak.
Ben Bella leads Algeria into the UN as 109th member, relying on Soviet and UAR aid while keeping strong ties to France. He pledges socialism and evian cooperation yet promises room for a free, capitalist economy and neutral stance, with France retaining bases, mining rights, and major influence as Algeria seeks teachers, technicians, and capital. He must stay aligned with France to secure ongoing investment and aid.
The Sunday Register will switch to full page comic size next Sunday dropping less popular strips and adding Pogo by Walt Kelly. Pogo features a cigar smoking alligator and other Okefenokee characters with biting social satire.
A retired Methodist minister from Waynesville North Carolina urges awareness of how delinquency is influenced by a hostile society and media portrayals. He argues no theory of freedom of communications justifies content that harms youth or morals, invoking protection for "these little ones."
As Uganda becomes independent within the Commonwealth, tribal loyalties run deep. A four province framework with Buganda as a kingdom gains special federal status, while Bunyoro Ankole and Toro keep hereditary rulers. Six lost counties receive a distinct arrangement. The system aims to balance local loyalties with national aspirations and relies on external aid for education and development.
The article reviews congressional criticism of the U.S. program that funds Latin American military forces since 1951. It notes that aid aims to bolster defense but risks subservience of civilian government, with Argentina and Peru cited for coups. For fiscal 1963 aid totals about $76.9 million in grants plus credits and excess-stock equipment, led by Brazil, Colombia, and Peru.
The notice lists subscription rates for Beckley Newspapers Corporation, details on mailing options, home delivery pricing by carrier, and instructions for address changes. It notes West Virginia sales tax and that carriers are independent contractors, with no responsibility by Beckley Newspapers for advance payments.
Critics say aid spurs arms race and diverts funds from economic development while supporters argue Latin states will buy arms anyway and the United States cannot block sovereign nations. Castro’s Cuba and regional fears sustain the program as it remains costly this year.
The West Virginia pavilion for the 1964 65 New York World’s Fair aims to showcase buckwheat pancakes and state dishes beside a simulated mountain stream. The $800000 project by International Fair Consultants features a relaxation theme with water, lighting and scenic films, including a possible glass blowing exhibit and live telecasts.
A New York UPI report discusses the push to juxtapose steam with modern diesel power as Electro-Motive Division marks its 25,000th diesel. The Louisville and Nashville Railroad staged a test run for a 107-year-old General steam locomotive, requiring special fuel and water arrangements, to greet GM’s GP-30 at LaGrange plant. The event underscored how steam fleets vanished while diesel numbers rose beyond 800 units across 16 major railroads.
Twenty five years earlier Raleigh Register reports Chinese flour mill near Soo Chow Creek hit by fifteen bombs from Japanese warplanes. United States Marines stationed at the northern boundary of the international settlement faced shrapnel as they were evacuated from outposts.
C C Rose, 69, longtime Beckley figure in local business, died in a Beckley hospital on October 5 from congestive heart failure and arteriosclerosis. He is survived by two granddaughters, Margaret Rose and Ann Wilfong, of Beckley.
Mrs J P White Mrs M F Tandy and Mrs J E McKenzie won prizes for low scores at Lady's Day at Edgewood Country Club in Charleston. Isaac McKinney was elected president of the Lincoln school Parent Teacher Association. George Ballard was chosen vice president with Mrs Frances Bailey as secretary and treasurer.
The Raleigh County Sunday School Association elected officers for the coming year at Beckley M E Church South. President is Wm MacTaggart of Beckley, Vice President Eugene Mankin of Marshes, Secretary and Treasurer H F Hartley of Beckley, Assistant Secretary J M Dunn of Beckley. The notice also promotes a musical comedy at Carter Opera House featuring Matt and Jeff, calling it the biggest sensational hit in 25 years.
L B Phipps purchases the Walker Jordan stake in Idle Hour at the Main and Kanawha corner. Phipps now owns the entire concern. Mr Jordan departs this week for Florence Alabama.
Washington analysis outlines the post act trade path with GATT and OECD, noting US accession, UK entry to the Common Market, and potential new commodity agreements. It fears Soviet moves against Western trade, while praising Petersen for steering Kennedy era legislation and powers to raise tariffs against noncooperating nations.
The passage records Tacitus quoting Tiberius about law, responsibility, and governance. It argues against sensational revolutions and urges reliance on established legal systems. It notes that laws meet uncertain futures and that princes carry burdens and power while rights may be abridged under despotism.
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