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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Apr 22, 1966
Page
4
Thought for Today argues that freedom of the high seas loses meaning if ships cannot unload cargo without risk. Eight professors of international law condemn plans to mine Haiphong harbor stating such actions threaten safe navigation and international commerce.
Letter argues against denying college students aid arguing poverty can affect education. Cites Concord College grant of about 22000 with 9 percent federal share to provide part time jobs for needy students. Discusses meaning of poverty and education as a national goal. urges expanding educational opportunity for all able students.
Washington essay argues that despite Buddhist unrest and uncertainties, U S policy may enable a free election in South Vietnam, civilian government emergence, and possible talks with Hanoi. It notes Buddhist Catholic dialogue, a cautious military government in Saigon, and a potential Korea-like phase with limited U S involvement if a stable, progressive government arises.
Editorial examines growing privacy intrusion through government and corporate data collection. It notes Supreme Court backed rights, but expansive dossiers persist from birth to death, with examples from State Department travel monitoring General Motors spying claims and multiple congressional probes, plus debates over wiretapping and hidden eavesdropping devices.
Sukarno's downfall sparks a cautious restart under Suharto with Adam Malik and Sultan Hamengku Buwono guiding policy. Washington pledges five-year rice credit as Indonesia seeks $400 million aid, while domestic calls for constitutional rule and a Hatta comeback signal a tilt away from the longtime president.
Lt General Lewis B. Hershey, director of the Selective Service, spoke at Dartmouth about individual responsibility and national service. He praised protesters as sincere and emphasized duty over personal preference while defending local draft boards and recalling his 30,000 plus appeals ruled since 1941.
Dick Kleiner reports Marlo Thomas says London audiences know her for her own talent not because of her father. She stars in Barefoot in the Park in London then returns to Hollywood for That Girl. She recalls tough, persistent steps from Hollywood to abroad and asserts independence from her famous father.
Public notice lists publication details for Beckley Newspapers Corporation and membership of John Hodel with United Press International. It includes subscription rates by mail for daily and Sunday editions, and daily only editions, plus home delivery rates by carrier or distributor. The notice also provides contact numbers and national advertising representation by Ward Griffith Company.
25 Years Ago From the 1941 Files Of The Raleigh Register reports The Monday Music Club of Beckley judged second best club in the state at the annual state convention of the federation of music clubs held in Morgantown during the past weekend. London German troops have entered Salonika after evacuation by Greek forces. British troops had not yet joined actions in the Balkans battle.
Fifty years ago from the 1916 files John S. Musgrave formerly of Lester and now with Mt Hope Baking Company will resign to join Beckley Bakery this month. E C Brammer of Mabscott is a likely youth for Raleigh County sheriff GOP nomination at age thirty three and is noted for a personable appeal.
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