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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1960
Page
4
A reflective quotation notes that vanity is a painting that draws admiration by mimicking likenesses not valued in the original. Pascal highlights how art can mislead by surface resemblance, provoking contemplation of true worth versus appearance.
The piece notes The Auxiliary pre election poll shows editorial support for the Democratic ticket Kennedy and Johnson, with expectations that local and statewide trends favor Democrats. It cites past Auxiliary forecasts, editor opinions, and predicts outcomes while discussing religious tolerance and political stance in the community.
Police officials at the International Police Chiefs meeting in Washington condemn TV crime plots. They say private eyes take all credit and undermine respect for law enforcement, with crooks potentially learning from on screen methods. In Danville Illinois women launch Kitchen Dollars for Pat urging Nixon support through chain letters.
James Marlow analyzes a cautious presidential race as Kennedy moderates direct attacks on Eisenhower while Nixon balances liberal and conservative pressures. Nixon faces party divides and a viral Lodge remark complicating civil rights strategy while pledging Cabinet picks on merit.
The FCC opens hearings on a Hartford pay TV demonstration with a Dec 1 deadline for proposed findings and a potential start next spring. Opponents include the Connecticut Joint Committee Against Pay TV and major theater groups. The test, backed by RKO General and Zenith, faces strict rules on city testing, channel requirements, duration, and public interest safeguards.
Beckley Newspapers Corporation lists delivery and mail subscription options with annual and semiannual rates for daily and Sunday editions. Carrier and distributor terms note independent contractor status and tax details for West Virginia residents.
A reader asks why suds stay white with colored soap. Explanation: soap is made from oils and soda. color dyes are added to the solid soap, not the suds, which are thin film of soap. Detergents differ from soap. research prompt and prize notice follow.
Medical doctors warn of hazards from the "cum bling" trend where youths hide in a laundry dryer in all night laundries to see who lasts longest. AMA News notes risks and quotes experts including Khrushchev remarks and doctors like Dr. D C Jarvis on medical misinformation.
A brief prayer asks heavenly Father to send forth laborers into the harvest and fit them for ministry with power love and a sound mind. The text cites Lyndon B Phifer of Tallahassee Florida as a retired Methodist editor.
The piece reports Dick Nixon’s choice of ready-to-wear suits costing 100 to 125 dollars from Philadelphia makers Freeman and Sons while he sometimes uses a made-to-measure division via a Washington outlet. It notes fashion trends with vests returning and Nixon’s public TV battles with Kennedy. The column mixes gossip about celebrities and light humor, mentioning Olivier, Balin, Brando, Lemmon, and others.
50 Years Ago in Raleigh item highlights the Starr Inn sign and owner G P Starr hosting a goat favored by women and children, plus two fine blooded puppies. The piece notes visiting hucksters inspecting vegetables and mentions a Reds vs Beckley game, Cincinnati winning 14 to 4 despite rain and low attendance.
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