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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 08, 1959
Page
4
A brief thought prompts readers with Confucius wisdom stating the greatest glory lies in rising after each fall, not in never falling, offering a daily inspirational motto.
An Associated Press report labels Eisenhower's veto of the public works bill as pork barrel and omnibus, noting nearly 1.25 billion dollars for hundreds of projects. It criticizes the Army Corps of Engineers for costly, often unnecessary dam and flood control projects and predicts continued push for spending with broad district support.
A letter urges restraint as Khrushchev and family visit America. It stresses politeness, opposes mob mentality, and warns against actions that could trigger a dangerous incident. The writer cites Byrd’s residence claim and calls for a peaceful, courteous reception to avoid fueling Cold War tensions.
New York AP profile of Mort Sahl, star of thoughtful humor, arguing his satire is traditional not radical. He reads widely, questions if anyone cares or listens, and blames public apathy and limited comedy for America’s humor drought.
AP analysis notes Speaker Rayburn faces repeated veto overrides by President Eisenhower. Despite large Democratic majorities, two thirds needed in both chambers rarely align, with Southern Democrats often crossing lines. A notable 412 vote total fell one short of the 275 needed to overturn Eisenhower's veto on a flood control bill.
Public notice details Beckley Newspapers Corporation subscription rates for Raleigh Register including daily and Sunday options, six months, and daily only plans. It outlines home delivery by carriers, monthly and weekly costs, and tax information while noting carrier independence and non responsibility for advance payments.
President Eisenhower signals a special session to act on highway funds bond issues and housing measures after adjournment. He has sent urgent messages and expects late October or early November to convene after his Russia trip. The plan hinges on Congress reacting in his preferred manner. The piece also notes a meat sale by the Interior Department and proclaims 80 million annual park visitors projected by 1966 with $100 million spent on improvements.
A caustic interview with Earl Wilson reveals his quips about joke origins and the press. The piece mentions entertainers like Bob Hope Dean Martin and Joey Adams, plus notes Wilson’s letters and diary quips. The dialog lampoons media hype and showbiz vanity with multiple dated references.
Roy McDonald of Cordell, Oklahoma wins ten dollars for the Junior Editors Quiz question. Army ants are described as relentless marchers that leave no living thing behind, though they do not exist in the United States. The feature notes their African and American habitats and urges readers to study ant behavior.
A veteran observer argues for independent thinking over conformity in politics and public service. He praises the one who disagrees with conviction, recounts Sergeant H A McClung as a rare no man, and urges individuals to think for themselves rather than seek unanimous approval.
A religious prayer attributed to Joseph R Sizoo, professor of religion at George Washington University in Washington DC. The text asks for protection, guidance, and grace through Jesus Christ, ending with Amen.
The Oakwood Avenue bridge over Piney River and Paint Creek railroad has been condemned by City Engineer F A Cloud and is closed. The wooden structure leans on timber posts with boards preventing bank erosion. the bank has crumbled and the bridge is deemed dangerous. The Raleigh County Court named Anna Evans as magistrate in Trap Hall district to fill the unexpired term of A T Thomas. The court also refused pool room licenses at Lester. United Lumber Company bought timber on the Combs tract near Wickham. Robert T Bair, formerly of Poplar Lumber, becomes superintendent of the lumber plant and will direct timber removal.
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