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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 07, 1960
Page
4
A concise thought cites faith as the eye that sees Him and the hand that clings to Him, the receiving power that appropriates Him, attributed to Woodbridge.
The piece surveys how money dominates college planning across Beckley College and national trends. It cites 35.5 percent of upcoming graduates expecting enough funds, current parental savings of 150 dollars, and annual costs from 875 to 1574 dollars. It notes four in five students seek part time work, a quarter hope for scholarships, and 7.6 percent plan to borrow. It also discusses birth rates, population projections, and the impact on the economy.
Hal Boyle notes women voters outnumber men by about 5,200,000 and can decide elections. He adds quips on boredom causing mistakes, wild geese longevity, and a tangential reference to Glenn Ford and political figures Kennedy and Nixon as cave guides.
A digest of assorted notes and quips from readers includes trivia on dummy phone numbers used in films by New York and Hollywood companies, head banging as a sign of musical talent, Cody’s coinages, a hitchhiker sign for undecided voters, and a claim that 1.5 million Americans work abroad. Also notes nicotine inhale rates, the largest Anglophone nation outside US and UK, a crime statistic about male victims, a joke from Walter Slezak, and a remark that newspapers remain the people's university along with a stat on newspaper consumption.
Roy Harmon shares a heartfelt poem about a boy mourning his dead dog Tim and recounts a harsh incident with a meter reader who kicked his pup, fracturing ribs. He defends dogs, condemns needless cruelty, and calls for empathy toward animals and their guardians.
Earl Long and Huey Long used political magic by promising belonging and a better life. James Marlow notes Huey’s national rise after 1935, Earl’s later run and McCarthy’s downfall, and contrasts with Tammany Hall’s appeal before New Deal programs. The piece cites Roosevelt and Eisenhower as Presidents who gave direction and reassurance.
Publication notice from Beckley Newspapers Corp. lists mailing addresses, Associated Press rights, and national ad reps. It details subscription rates by mail for Daily and Sunday, daily only, and carrier delivery, plus a 2 percent West Virginia sales tax. It notes independent contractor status of carriers and non-assumption of advance payments.
Scientists explore earth's hot iron core and new Soviet backed data from Zharkov suggesting pure iron and 12,000 degree interior heat. Radar astronomy hints at revealing Mars canals and Jupiter's weather secrets beyond the telescope. Agricultural science notes bayside farms in Manila growing shrimp on scientific feed for future food supply. Florida surveyors uncover 1829 government marks and witness trees in a north Florida cypress tree.
Earl Wilson reports from Dijon about the Hotel Terminus offering two wine taps in each bathroom and Burgundy Rooms with miniature casks. He notes rival hotels and jokes about wine culture in France while comparing to American hotel trends and pop culture tidbits.
Geography is the study of the earth we live on and its influence on daily life. Early maps came from travel drawings by ancient civilizations, with Greeks identifying Earth’s circumference about 25 000 miles. Modern maps use aerial photos. science refines our view, noting Earth may be pear shaped. April Rivers of Bristol wins $10 for a question submission. mail entries to Junior Editors Box 1325 Beckley.
A religious reflection asks for divine forgiveness and renewal through Jesus' name. Joseph R Sizoo, professor of religion at George Washington University in Washington DC, is cited alongside the prayer.
The Raleigh Register notes the state highway inspector, salaried at 3,000 with 3,500 including expenses, is a strong political figure who plans many projects. Counties must appoint their own road engineers earning 300 to 1,500 annually, funded by taxpayers. A state road engineer costs 2,000 yearly, plus 3,000 for a road drag demonstration.
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