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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Apr 12, 1966
Page
2
Rep. Albert Quie of Minnesota argues the Army and Air Force should switch from butter to margarine, asserting it is the best spread available for fighting men. The remark frames a cost and nutrition debate over military rations.
Deputy sheriffs seized $10,000 worth of wines at the Junior League Carnival Ball in Jackson while Gov. Paul Johnson attended. A judge appointed by Johnson ruled the ban on alcoholic beverages void, saying repeal through taxation and regulation of illegal liquor had occurred. The ruling will be appealed, with view to possible reversal.
The piece reports a secret briefing on Viet Nam for state policy experts with armed guards at the meeting. Governor Smith claims answers were given, but rumors suggest a possible mobilization or diversion. The column jokes about new departments and questions Viet Nam being out of state.
Opinion piece argues the fear of American ideals and free elections in Vietnam and the Dominican Republic is a smokescreen by Communists. It contrasts elections readiness in South Vietnam with North Vietnam neglect and notes Dominican Left hesitancy under Bosch.
Prayer requests daily devotion with four daily prayers to begin the day. The speaker James W. Kennedy rector of The Church of the Ascension in New York City asks for mercy, dedication and gratitude and prays in Jesus name Amen.
An United Press International opinion piece argues for borrowing $750,000 to build a mansion for Vice President Hubert Humphrey and fund staff. It mockingly accuses public servants of greed, warns of national danger from delays, and laments voters' indifference amid war, debt, and economic strain.
A critique of federal spending and tax policy praising and condemning officials who rely on public funds. It highlights figures like Franklin D. Roosevelt, John F. Kennedy, Harry S. Truman, Lyndon B. Johnson, and Hubert Horatio Humphrey. The piece argues that Washington uses others money to sustain public office.
Singapore speculation suggests Indonesian President Sukarno loses leverage with the military backed government as he resists anti communist civilian and militia rule and repudiates Foreign Minister Adam Malik on possible UN reentry.
Fifty years ago in Raleigh 1916, J C Tracy advance agent for Sparks World Famous Shows circulates all day arranging contracts for the circus. Grounds leased from Mrs E L Ellison are too small for proper setup, while C O Jarrell, timber operator, dies at Homer Bennetts.
The French leadership is believed to pursue NATO changes including withdrawal from command and base removals while keeping political HQ in Paris. Military headquarters may move to Belgium as de Gaulle negotiates quietly. South Korea watches Vietnam crisis closely, fearing delays to an additional army division. An announcement for Democratic Justice of the Peace in Shady Spring district is made by J. W. Hunt.
The American Humane Association weighs legal action against the International Automobile Show and ad agencies after a staged lion and a model were injured amid a publicity stunt. The piece notes the probable influence of TV pressure, calls the act uncivil, and hints at broader doubts about liquor and corruption issues in Mississippi and West Virginia.
A columnist outlines a proposed 60 minute family show mixing news drama and audience participation. The panel diagnoses a fictional patient while contestants answer questions to avoid exposing symptoms and one contestant must have a terminal illness. The piece notes risk of idea theft.
The Beckley Ellis Lodge held its 23 years ago ceremony with Robert J. Ashworth installed as exalted ruler and D. W. Bryson serving as grand exalted ruler. Standing committees for the new year were announced during the event.
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