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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Apr 13, 1971

Page

2

Thought For Today Good Name Breath of Numbers Quote

Lord Halifax statesman quote on reputation as a good name built by the breath of numbers. It suggests integrity reflected in measurable deeds and public regard.

Poisoning Water Supply From Strip Mining Suit Filed

Beckley Water Company sues Hawley Coal Mining Corporation over silt and acid salts from strip mining in Glade Creek watershed. The case questions regulatory enforcement and potential damages while noting prior fines and possible impact on city water.

Beckley Water Company Hawley Coal Mining Corporation Glade Creek Hawley Company Department of Natural Resources Ira Latimer Natural Resources Department Moore

Trade fairs highlight U S trade barriers with Red China

Opening of Canton Trade Fair on April 15 spotlights ongoing U S restrictions on direct trade with Red China since 1950. Despite eased embargoes since 1969, direct sales remain banned while indirect channels and other markets like Japan offer limited relief for American firms.

Canton United States Red China U. S Peking China General Motors State Department Tokyo Tokyo International Trade Fair, Opening On Friday, April 16. the U. S Japan W.B.D

Do Environmentalists Have Staying Power

Nathan Miller surveys Earth Day momentum and the push to sustain environmental action. He notes bipartisan support and growing government awareness, but questions long term commitment, funding, and practical strategies for reducing pollution and protecting ecosystems.

Denis Hayes Highway Trust Fund Ralph Nader Ohio Connecticut

Penguin Like Murre Faces Threat From DDT Decline

UC scientist Robert Risebrough reports murre eggs on the Farallon Islands are 13 percent thinner due to DDE, a DDT breakdown product. The thinner shells risk reduced reproductive success, similar to earlier pelican declines on Anacapa Island.

Robert W. Risebrough UC Institute of Marine Resources Farallon Islands Risebrough Anacapa Island California San Francisco United States John Smail Island Bird Observatory

Recycled Refuse Seen As Aid To Cities

UPI reports that 200 million tons of urban trash yearly can become an asset through recycling. Glass, aluminum, and paper can be reclaimed, reducing disposal costs and conserving resources. The Resource Recovery Act of 1970 authorized federal grants to aid city programs.

Louis Cassels UPI Washington United States Netherlands France Germany Sweden Denmark Chicago Atlanta Congress

Japanese Cars Grip Bigger Share Of U S Market

UPI reports Japanese automakers have captured about 30 percent of the U S import car market, mainly at Detroit's expense, with Toyota and Datsun leading and Subaru growing fast. Safety recalls and American-brand partnerships anchor the industry shift, Subaru of America reporting from Pennsauken New Jersey.

Leroy Pope UPI New York Detroit Automotive News Subaru Fuji Heavy Industries Japan America Michael L. Sanyour Volkswagen Peugeot United States Sanyour Renault Toyota U.S Datsum Colt Dodge Chrysler Mitsubishi Co Mazda Sangour Harvard Wall Street Subaru of America, Inc Pennsauken N. J

Life at a Columbia seminar shows tense newspapermen under pressure

An investigative reporters seminar at Columbia University reveals high stress among journalists, security concerns, and a city frayed by drugs and crime. Observers note mood shifts, distrust, and a sense of isolation amid urban danger and security measures.

Columbia University American Press Institute Beckley New York Columbia Harlem King’s Crown

Trudeau marriage sparks political quip from Douglas

Timely quotes suspect cabinet delay would stall action. T C Douglas, NDP leader, jokes about Prime Minister Elliott Trudeau’s surprise marriage, implying age would make cabinet studies and task forces unacceptable.

Mr. Trudeau T. C. Douglas Canada New Democratic Party Elliott Trudeau

Canada Faces Delicate Balance Over American Investment

The nation debates foreign capital as Ottawa weighs policy shifts. Canadians wrestle with losing sovereignty to U S business influence amid ownership in oil mining and manufacturing. Prime ministerial and editorials warn of economic dependence, while government efforts push for greater Canadian ownership through the Canadian Development Corporation and a study by Herb Gray.

Canada Hamlet Ottawa Jean Chretien Denison Toronto Continental Oil Company New York Home Oil Calgary Ashland Oil Kentucky U. S Wilfrid Laurier Theodore Roosevelt Alaska-Canada Laurier United States Peter C. Newman Maclean’s Ronald Bird London “Economist Canadian Development Corporation National Revenue Herb Gray Moody

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