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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Apr 21, 1965
Page
4
Yale professor Frederick C. Barghoorn, an expert on the Soviet Union, says another leadership shakeup is indicated in Moscow. He noted a purge and mentioned his prior ten days in a Soviet prison last year.
Paris report says Charles de Gaulle nears a final choice on whether to seek another seven year term at age 75. Health and politics factor in. If he steps down he may name a successor with influence over the next election.
A column argues Republican control of park operations could cut costs and boost two party relevance. It suggests lease bids at a Park Board meeting, potential profit sharing with Raleigh County Court, and political gains for a winning operator, with Democrats possibly underbidding.
The West Virginia State Senate calls for repayment of illegal income by Fred Vines, former investigator for the Motor Vehicles Commission, amid findings that he held two jobs in violation of the law. The press notes repeated efforts to reach Vines and Motor Vehicles Commissioner Jack Nuckols, urging legal action if Vines does not voluntarily return funds to clear the record and protect involved reputations.
The piece argues there are no useful parallels between Korea and Vietnam. It notes Korea’s 1953 military truce, failed Geneva aims for political settlement, and different battlefield dynamics. It recalls U N forces, Pyongyang, and Panmunjom talks, then warns against using Korea to justify current Viet Nam negotiations.
Johnson on Sunday caravan tours through Texas countryside draw lawmakers, newsmen, Secret Service, and tourists. A bluebonnet bouquet is picked by a hardbitten cameraman. A new 80 page guide, A President’s Country, edit by Jack McGuire, chronicles central Texas hill country Johnson calls home and is given to visitors with autographs.
UPI's Jesse Bogue reports Yardley of London seeing rising unit sales and higher price points among young men for shaving preparations after shave lotions and cosmetics beyond utilitarian needs. Yardley markets the London Look with a young English model Jennie Chillcott, noting strong youth response in San Francisco and beyond.
Arrangements have been made for New River Lodge No. 74 J O O F Beckley Encampment No. 133 and Colfax Lodge of the Daughters of Rebekah to jointly observe the 90th anniversary of Odd Fellowship in America on the 24th with a sermon by Rev M L Dearin and a banquet at the Odd Fellows Hall in the Rose and Turner building. Jackson Farley’s place at Ghent will host a big log rolling and frolic next Saturday. L D Sweeney and J P Logan of Ghent report excellent road conditions on motorcycles this week. Supervisor Jas A Thompson has taken a teaching post at Glen White School formerly held by Prof B J Ferguson who joined Beckley Institute.
Washington dispatch details Los Angeles County grand jury testimony in the libel conspiracy case tied to a 1950 affidavit falsely alleging Sen. Thomas Kuchel was arrested for morals charges. Witnesses from varied backgrounds described receiving or distributing the document, with many invoking the Fifth Amendment.
A devotional prayer begins the day asking for God s guidance in choices ahead and mercy for neighbors of all races colors and creeds. It pleads for tender care for those at risk and asks the church to be a source of strength and salvation in the all prevailing name of Jesus Christ. James Ross McCain Decatur Ga president emeritus Agnes Scott College.
The Washington Notebook outlines Governor George Romney of Michigan slowly aligning with political hosts and habits, from not serving coffee or cigarettes at his first reception in 1963 to serving them and alcohol by 1965, while portraying him as in demand on Republican speaking circuits. It also includes brief opinion snippets and anecdotes involving other politicians and figures.
Beckley Newspapers Corporation lists subscription rates for mail and home delivery including daily and Sunday plans, six months, one year, and per-week carrier delivery. It notes independent contractor carriers and taxes, with address change instructions and regional responsibilities in West Virginia.
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