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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Apr 12, 1965
Page
2
A clipped, unclear note discusses imperial past and mercy tied to financial leaderships. It references a governor and the Bank of England in a brittle, fragmentary style. The piece reads as a stray, nonsensical historical musing rather than a clear report.
A critical view of a special levy call reveals haste and lack of plan, with critics fearing a swimming pool pitch to win support. The piece notes voter skepticism toward an administration lacking a solid track record and argues for binding spending commitments. It shifts to federal arbitration on diesel locomotive firemen, detailing layoffs, severance, and progress in technological change while protecting workers.
Washington reports on HUAC facing scrutiny amid calls for a probe into the Ku Klux Klan after violent events in the Deep South. President Johnson urged a congressional inquiry, while critics question HUACs mandate and timing as civil rights violence raises pressure for action.
A Raleigh Register clipping reflects wartime naval focus and a growing HUAC inquiry. It notes Congress weighing ships and patrols while urging careful, fair investigation into alleged Communist infiltration, with calls for counsel access and strict procedure. It mentions local church deacons and community figures in Beckley.
President Johnson uses homespun tales to illustrate points during a state visit with Upper Volta’s leader. He recounts a Texas doctor joke about drinking and hearing, then recalls Vinson’s Naval Affairs Committee chairing in Georgia. Johnson notes his preference for drink over hearing in one tale and recalls asking a question after years of silence, illustrating veteran restraint.
Governor Smith launches a public service drive to move government closer to citizens. Last week in Moundsville he met with county leaders, heard complaints, and called the effort a “first success” while promising further improvements and broader participation.
Last week on the New York Stock Exchange the Dow Jones industrial average rose above the ag mark again for the first time since March. The S and P index also showed gains with several industrials climbing and Lehman portfolio moves helping lift the averages. Strong earnings and over‑the‑counter stock activity contributed to the mixed but positive first quarter performance.
By week’s end, these stocks showed further price gains. Lehman Brothers manages Lohan among 82 closed end firms on the NYSE. The NYSE magazine reports net asset values totaling 3152 million dollars at year end 1891, versus 3013 for Chef and 1588 for others.
The text concerns major investors and frustration over closed end investment companies. Tele man Brothers shows 4% value change between year ends in a quarterly report. Closed end funds issue fixed shares and trade with market effects as they redeem and sell their own shares.
Roma Cain Carter recounts a humorous yet poignant look at a woman nicknamed Mrs G Little as she navigates the season’s fashion woes. The piece follows her annual quest for properly fitting small dresses and coats, aided strangely by her husband and a shop staff that proves both practical and empathetic. The narrative blends social observation with a reflective prayer at the end, naming figures like Morley, Aloys, Huntingdon, and Pay vice president Inniata College.
Washington reports on a Kansas City meeting where industrialists bankers and leaders discussed creating a Citizens' Conference on State Legislatures to improve legislative pay facilities research and operation. The plan envisions a national cooperative effort with high level executives guiding long term research and constitutional reform advocacy.
Public notice listing subscription options for Beechley Newspapers Corporation with pricing for daily and Sunday, six months and yearly periods, carrier delivery, and request procedures. Notes on address changes, state tax addition, and distributor independence.
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