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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 02, 1964
Page
4
A brief spiritual note reflects on God cleansing the eyes of his children with fears so they may better read his providence and commandments, as expressed by T. L. Cuyler.
The New York Times analysis argues the Atlantic City nominating convention merely ratified Lyndon B. Johnson for President and Hubert H. Humphrey for Vice President. It contrasts this with Goldwater Miller, labeling them negative and out of step with American institutions. It endorses a Johnson Humphrey victory and rejects Goldwater Miller.
Washington notes on gifts to retired officials from foreign states and a stalled Greek medal, Kennedy Wagner links to New York residency, Keating ridiculed by cabbie over travel, Goldwater unity seen, Casey humor about civil rights, closing prayer and Pacific School of Religion president Stuart LeRoy Anderson sign off.
A local appeal reports a growing Oakley Davis Family fund reaching 307 dollars with 56 year old Oakley, his wife and 17 children in need. Donors include Cecil Miller of Forest Avenue who gave five dollars, along with letters from Beckley residents and contributors from Ronceverte and Rupert.
A Raleigh Register appeal reports Oakley Davis a dollar an hour mill worker whose wife faces cancer surgery. Citizens donate cash and household items, from small gifts to $25 from Leslie Carter, with anonymity noted and Walker collecting for delivery. Local cancer group offers hospital aid if requested.
The writer recalls reading T E Lawrence’s Seven Pillars Of Wisdom during a West Coast train trip without glasses. They finished 376 of 656 pages and note the book’s vivid depictions of desert war, Arab life, and Lawrence as a tragic, almost legendary figure.
Cara Williams, known as Gladys, returns to television in The Cara Williams Show on CBS as the wife of Frank Aletter. The pair both work for a living, a fresh angle for a sitcom. Williams says she used her time off to shop auctions, play bridge, and listen to friends’ troubles.
The article recalls Cara, a freckled redhead, who faced teasing in Brooklyn over her hair and makeup, noting old taunts like red-headed sinner and ginger-bread head. She reveals a past fear of makeupless looks and confirms her comeback after two years away, during which she collected antiques.
Rates for mail subscriptions show daily and Sunday annual and half yearly options. Daily only options list annual $18.00 and six months $10.00, with daily and Sunday combined options at $21.50 per year and $12.00 for six months. Home delivery by carrier or distributor charges weekly 50 cents, half-month $1.10, and monthly $2.15.
A Beckley Hospital surgeon and YMCA supporter defends the YMCA against veterans groups in a letter to The Register. He argues the YMCA welcomes all faiths, emphasizes public benefit of leasing the Memorial Building, and criticizes private veterans organizations for opposing it. He cites Laurence Binyon and recalls war service to urge inclusivity and shared remembrance.
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