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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 26, 1962
Page
4
A reflection cites Epictetus on how we do not choose our parts in life and should focus on playing them well. The quote emphasizes personal responsibility and virtue over circumstance. It frames fate as external while urging disciplined action within one’s given role.
The Kanawha County Citizens Council for Better Schools advocates school improvement while Superintendent L K Lowenstein rebukes critics. The piece defends constructive dissent as essential to democracy and laments political smearing in education reform.
Washington debate centers on a Friedel amendment requiring doctors to inform patients or their representatives and obtain consent before experimental drugs reach FDA approval. Critics warn the rule could impede testing, while supporters argue informed consent respects patient rights. The issue echoes ethics debates from earlier medical controversies and faces further scrutiny in both houses of Congress.
President Kwame Nkrumah faces growing criticism as Ghana proclaims a state of emergency and allows home searches amid a wave of bomb explosions near his residence. Opposition is weakened by deportations and harsh penalties, while Nkrumah pursues a one party rule and broader pan African union aims.
U S Senator Robert C Byrd notes that about 180000 students in over 1500 West Virginia schools partake in a balanced lunch each day. The program, funded jointly by state and federal governments, will total around 30 million meals before summer vacation.
The nation's principal stock exchanges circulate notices to member firms to refresh familiarity with the rule book and stress that rules exist to be followed. The latest from the New York Stock Exchange department of member firms outlines partner and officer responsibilities in supervising checks.
Ned Payne Jr. captures the Black Knight Country Club championship with a 5 and 4 victory over defending champion W. C. Griffith at the local course. Also noted are Woodrow Wilson High School class leadership updates and Gulf team amateur league clinching details.
Staunton Virginia attorney G Goode Tinsley located here for practice and is described as a polished young man. J C Broughman of Raleigh Hardware displayed an old Sharps revolver found during water works excavation at Ash Mankin’s property in Trap Hill. Announcement of the engagement of Bridgie McQuade of Glen Morgan to Edward Tulley, a traveling man from Huntington.
Kingwood West Virginia hosts its annual Buckwheat Festival through the weekend with buckwheat cakes, local syrup, and cream served for 1.25 dollars. Highlights include the Firemans Hall meals, the Fireman parade featuring Queen Ceres, and Friday coronation of Queen Ceres and King Buckwheat. Saturday showcases farmers exhibits and a horse show drawing regional participants.
Hollywood writer Erskine Johnson recalls a dramatic Vienna lobby incident where an American woman in rose and gold brocade berated a concierge, slammed a desk, and threatened staff. The scene, witnessed by Johnson, ends with a note from his wife calling her the Original Ugly American and telling her to go home. The column also reviews Rousseau on the death of the state.
Beckley Newspapers Corporation lists subscription prices by mail and home delivery. Rates cover daily and Sunday options, with annual, six month, and monthly terms, plus a three cent West Virginia sales tax. The notice warns subscription payments to carriers or distributors are not Beckley Newspapers' responsibility.
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