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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1960
Page
4
A compact quotation by De Tocqueville asserts that Christianity is the companion of liberty in all its conflicts, the cradle of its infancy and the divine source of its claims.
The article notes Las Vegas odds favor Kennedy at 3 to 2 with NixonMoton 7 to5 earlier, referencing stock market logic and inflation bets. It discusses gambling legality, historical bets, and warnings from officials about penalties for betting on elections.
The Nashville board of education deserves credit for planning special classes for disciplined teens. Removing disruptive students to protect learning is necessary, as 15 and 16 year olds are often influenced by older delinquents who already quit. Reconsider laws and explore youth camps to keep unruly youths out of custodial classrooms. The Nashville Tennessean.
Fifty years ago Mrs. W. B. Shannon arrives in Raleigh County from Wyoming to visit friends. A local ad urges calling J. P. Clay's for grocery prices before ordering by mail, with free delivery. Property listings include a $1,000 fireproof cote near Beckley Institute and a $500 corner lot adjoining it. Detective Lee G Bailey and photographer appear in notices. Dr A D Crawford of Ballengee, a respected Monroe County dentist with 35 years practice, has ties to Raleigh and surrounding counties.
New York AP column highlights quirky mail responses and pop culture quips. It notes a beard growth hypothetical, burglary rates, teen numbers by 1965, and TV’s impact on film history. Includes brief asides on Ilona Massey, Enzo Stuarti, and odd historical tidbits about Taft and Whistler Whistler.
Twenty five years ago public use of Scott Field Beckley Mt Hope municipal airport was to be sanctioned by the board of trustees until the field was completed with a surface binder on shale runways and a hangar with service facilities. The board members were T H Snyder W E Tissue J E Howard George A Watkins E Smith and Charles Hodel. Also noted street building in Pax began recently and Mayor H E Woolwine said it progressed well. Two coal loaders Noble Bailey and Ben Cadle were injured in a Frances mine explosion believed caused by gas ignition. A 1934 Buick coupe stolen from B H Hopkins of Beckley was recovered in Lewisburg.
The Raleigh Register lists subscription prices for daily and Sunday delivery by mail and home delivery in Beckley West Virginia, with annual and half-year rates, plus a 2 percent sales tax note. It states carriers are independent contractors and the publisher disclaims responsibility for advance payments to agents.
A Wall Street Journal ad argues that social benefits bolster the economy and boost business. It cites Social Security and unemployment compensation as stabilizers, contrasts U S policy with Denmark, and notes Kennedy’s proposals as essential for American industry and citizens.
The article traces Halloween’s roots to All Saints Day on November 1 and Druids beliefs of spirits on hallowe'en, linking the custom to trick or treat. It then argues for Kennedy’s 1960 presidential program, urging decisive leadership, stronger economy, civil rights, and national security, contrasting with Nixon and Republicans.
In a Columbia Records shakeup Frank De Vol announces a worldwide hunt for rock n roll after a period of decline. He argues rhythm and blues remain a native American force and cites his diverse musical background as proof of his commitment to reviving the genre.
Roylee Harmon's lighthearted memoir follows a country man and his wife as a casual car tune-up leads to a vivid sale pitch. A flashy foreign sports car sparks envy and a dealer's aggressive trade offer leaves him broke in pride, yet amused and hopeful. The narrator laments his old Plymouth's worth, reflects on pride versus practicality, and ends with resilient humor.
A prayer attributed to Hoover Rupert of First Methodist Church Ann Arbor Mich asks God to bless students and teachers as a new school year begins. The minister asks that all seek the mind of Christ and be guided by divine wisdom.
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