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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Oct 23, 1959
Page
4
A Plutarch quote asserts poverty is not dishonorable by itself but becomes so when caused by idleness intemperance extravagance and folly. It links moral judgment to personal choices rather than circumstance.
The piece argues that faster driving increases fatalities, noting a 29 death rise through Oct 20 compared with last year. It cites State Police and cautions motorists to slow down, warning progress toward more speed kills more people.
New York AP profile of J. J. Freke Hayes born 59, Akron paralyzed after 1921 diving injury. Founded direct telephone answering for doctors, grew to 30 exchanges by 1953 with 7,000 subscribers and 500 employees. Sold out, retired to Florida, now adds 10 more exchanges and plans organic farming while continuing to walk with difficulty.
Old timers in Raleigh County recount a wildcat dinner near Hot coal and a tale of drag racing on the Lester Maben highway. The piece notes a lone drag race after a local column caused police scrutiny, with Sheriff Mills denying ongoing races and urging caution against spreading rumors.
In this analysis the Soviet Union faces a farm shortage with 73.8 million workers, while the United States fields 60.8 million in industry and services. The piece argues for reform through a sane farm program, criticizing subsidies that prop up inefficient farming and urging Congress to act.
James Marlow explains why compulsory arbitration could replace free labor dispute settlement as national industries grow interdependent. He notes the steel strike’s spread and Eisenhower’s injunctions, arguing that a future ban on strikes in vital industries may be imposed to safeguard the economy.
Raleigh Register outlines subscription rates by mail and home delivery costs. It notes sales tax within West Virginia and advises on address changes. It also clarifies carrier and distributor independence and the newspaper’s AP partnership.
A Factograph notes that one out of seven United States workers is rated as skilled. It adds that emotionally stressed separation of babies under a month old from their mothers can cause lasting damage to their nervous systems.
SAM DAWSON reports rising short sales point to a possible stock price dip in coming months while earnings show gains in summer quarters for industrials though steel and railroad firms post losses. Dividends this year outperform 1958 and the surge in short interest on the NYSE signals trader concern over fourth quarter earnings and perhaps slower gains into next year.
Fifty years ago in East Beckley lightning struck the Cobbs home killing Mrs. Cobbs. The Shumate family held their first county reunion at Capt. James H. Lemon’s Beckley residence. C L Heaberlin sold his share in the Lewis Heaberlin and Allen store and plans to return to the insurance business. The Messenger, the Beckley Printing and Publishing Co. edition, announced with L A Wood and A E Sampson in active management and a famed Beckley editor at the helm.
A short history notes vinegar origins in ancient times and its Bible mentions. It mentions Hippocrates using it medicinally and vinegar production methods in France during the 16th century. The piece includes a drawing prompt showing a boy and girl at a cider mill with apples and cider being produced, prize details, and a mailing address for entries.
The Union Pacific streamliner completed a cross country run from Los Angeles to New York in 56 hours 56 minutes, shaving 4 hours 31 minutes from the 1906 record. The piece notes other 1934 topics including the Lindbergh case and veteran bonus debates.
A lively column notes Earl Wilson Toots Shor MCing at the Friars Club with quips about It Pays to Be Arrogant and Who’s My Name. It tracks TV quiz scandals, celebrity sightings, and gossip on Elizabeth Taylor, Gypsy Rose Lee, Billy Rose, and Ed Sullivan Show connections.
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