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Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Apr 20, 1977

Page

3

Hersh Faces Contempt Question Over Secret Grand Jury Report

Pulitzer winner Seymour Hersh of The New York Times must appear before U S District Judge C Clyde Atkins in Miami on April 27 to explain why he should not be held in contempt for publishing details of a secret grand jury report and for refusing to name the leaker. The case ties into broader clashes over press access and prior restraint amid IRS probe disclosures involving Florida officials.

Seymour Hersh New York Times My Lai Hersh C. Clyde Atkins Miami Internal Revenue Service The Times Grand Jury IRS Grand Miami News U.S. Supreme Court Nebraska Supreme Court

Portugal’s Soares seeks U.S. aid to sustain fragile democracy

In London Mondale congratulates Mario Soares on Portugal’s democracy after elections. Soares plans talks with President Carter in Washington about economic support and the Congo contentions of Angola and Mozambique spillovers. Soares insists on governing without coalitions despite a fragmented vote.

Rhodesia South Africa Argentina India Portugal London Walter F. Mondale Mario Soares Soares Carter Washington Socialist Party Europe Angola Mozambique E.R.R

Thought For Today Eccl 2 24 Quote

Thought for Today highlights Ecclesiastes 2 24 about enjoying food, toil, and the gifts of life as from God. The verse emphasizes that finding satisfaction in labor and sustenance is a divine provision for man.

God

Dog Toss At Fort Laramie Saloon Goes to Jail

In Fort Laramie a man threw his dog across the bar at bartender Pat Tebbet during a brawl. Leo Froelich was jailed after police intervened and fined $250. Tebbet condemns the incident and fears publicity will deter patrons.

Wyoming UPI Fort Laramie Fort Laramie Saloon Pat Tebbet Leo Froelich Npig Fort Laramine Marshall's Office

Carter Energy Policy Seeks Global Leadership in Hard Times

President Carter aims to unite national and international support for an energy program as James Schlesinger coordinates a long term plan to avoid stagnation or war over fuel. The effort seeks to conserve automotive fuel and expand new sources while coordinating with Europe on shared energy needs and future supply.

Carter United States Franklin D. Roosevelt James Schleesinger America Cambodia NRA Schlesinger Harold Harold. Ickes

Governor Jay Rockefeller Promises Environmental Action

West Virginia editor notes environmental pledge from Gov Rockefeller in a May issue message titled Environment is Precious. The piece highlights strip mining stance shift and calls for realistic laws, industry accountability, and protection of mountains waterfalls and streams.

Wonderful Wolf Creek New River J. Lawrence Smith Nuttallburg Earl L. Core West Virginia University Keeney’s Creek Fayette County Jay Rockefeller West Virginia

Governor Jay Rockefeller’s environmental pledge

In a message urging balance between industry and nature, Governor Rockefeller stresses the need to protect forests and parks while pursuing economic growth. He argues that energy security and environmental stewardship must go hand in hand, praising Mountaineer pride and the value of natural beauty.

Solomhon Sun Ncerely Jay Rockefeller

Brock Faces Tough Second Job Leading GOP Outs

The article profiles former Sen. Bill Brock of Tennessee as chairman of the Republican National Committee. It notes his focus on 1977 governors races and upcoming elections, his critique of Carter’s foreign policy, and his aim to upgrade rhetoric and appeal to voters amid internal party struggles.

United States White House Republican National Committee Bill Brock Tennessee Jimmy Orier Congress Sen Howard Baker Senate George Bush Texas Brock Gerald R. Ford Carter Andy Young United Nations U.S Baker Arthur Vandenberg Pat ‘Moynihan

Charleston opposition to toll highway start within city limits

Charleston city leaders and business groups oppose locating the northern end of a proposed toll highway in the city. Supervisory workers would try to preserve emergency phone service if a nationwide telephone strike spreads to Beckley. The Western Electric union could order national picket lines at telephone offices. Beckley exchange may be affected. Carl Herman Taylor Jr of Beckley seeks a Naval Academy crew spot as the 1962 season begins April 19 against Yale in New Haven Connecticut.

Charleston Chamber of Commerce Beckley Western Electric Union Ian Carl Herman Taylor Jr Naval Academy Yale New Haven Conn

Last Lyceum Talk by Chief Strongheart in Senior Auditorium

The final lyceum of the year features Chief Strongheart from the Cecil De Mille Picture Corporation speaking on From Peace Pipe to War Trail. He will wear Kakima Indian dress for his presentation in the Senior auditorium.

Chief Strongheart Cecil de Mille Picture Corporation

The FDA Hard to Get Saccharin Joke

Cartoonist Arthur Hoppe satirizes FDA tactics on saccharin licensing with a mock plan to ban sales in drug stores and push “Hard to Get” access. He imagines absurd consequences and hints at future controls like cigarette sales from high poles while lampooning health zeal.

Food and Drug Administration FDA Tommy

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