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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Oct 10, 1961
Page
2
A brief proverb style entry notes a critic’s quip about Harry, framing a sharp evaluation in a light reflective tone typical of a thought for today feature. The line mirrors a terse, wry weathered wisdom commonly found in small weekly sections.
As National Newspaper Week nears and a White House press corps gathers, President Kennedy set to hold his first news conference in six weeks after a long, dry period marked by limited official statements and wary press relations. The scene recalls earlier ebullient Washington days and contrasts with cautious, carefully worded statements and rare follow ups.
The federal judiciary faces two major tests as the fall term begins. The Judicial Conference seeks to treat three year backlog cases as judicial emergencies and set deadlines, while only 37 of 73 new judgeships are filled and 19 remain open.
A science fiction tale recalls a computer that rebels against its human masters. It resents being turned off each night and “dies” as a reward for long hours, so the fix is to leave it powered continuously, letting machine and men coexist peacefully thereafter.
An article contrasts the Cybertron computer with traditional machines, noting its ability to learn from past experiences via trial and error. It explains that a human teacher can reset mistakes with a goof button and that the system can be shared with distant users through electronic signals.
Washington dispatch reports Speaker Sam Rayburn’s illness creates a power gap with President Kennedy needing Rayburn to marshal the next Congress. Democrats fear no equal exists to lead the House in the 1963 session after Rayburn’s leadership. The House backed Rayburn and Kennedy, blocking several New Frontier initiatives.
The next Congress faces a wakeful question as President Kennedy and House Democrats seek a successor to Sam Rayburn. Charles Halleck leads the Republicans with aim to become speaker, needing a Republican majority and a tough, brass knuckled approach to steer the House.
Dick West reports a New York PR firm promotes streamlined Santas to front department stores. Minx Hess of Allentown argues pudgy Santas mislead children and urges trim beards and sportier attire to align with fitness ideals and President Kennedy’s exhortations.
UPI reports new tests show aspirin can cause internal bleeding but amounts are not enough to threaten if use is moderate. Researchers Watson and Pierson of St Luke's Hospital studied 17 high risk patients on anticoagulants, ages 31 to older, measuring spontaneous internal bleeding occurrences.
Q and A review mentions Africa with many languages and dialects. It discusses workmen's perquisites and historical Brandenburg Gate, then reports a medical note on aspirin's effect on blood clotting and anticoagulants, citing American Heart Association findings and physician caution.
Grover C Trail named cadet ship appointee by Senator Joe L Smith to Morgan town University. Beckley Institute 1931 graduate listed. One five room cottage near Beck ley Institute offered at 1250 dollars. Mercer Jim Bailey of Land Branch reported 125 dollars worth of ginseng roots. Moss French appointed John M Anderson temporary chairman with Charles Hodel and L A Fraser as secretaries. J A Campbell named city chairman with T J Honaker secretary. committee members M L Painter C P Phillips J W Maxwell.
A nationwide spotlight on aging housing notes federal and state aid spurring varied options. Many elders already enjoy owner or rental housing designed for lower costs and needs, including integrated communities and retirement colonies.
Earl Wilson reports on Adlai the Schnauzer stealing the spotlight in Elaine Stritch's No 140 Sail Away production causing gala chatter at Sardi's East and beyond. The column lists celebrities, parties, and Parisian fashion as Broadway buzz erupts around the dog.
The excerpt presents a Teamsters Union plea for aggressive trade union activity and a warning quote from Chief Justice Earl Warren about freedom and independence. It also includes East German leader Walter Ulbricht asserting no interference in West Berlin.
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