Lady Bird Johnson and the 1964 decision to retire
Washington report argues Mrs. Lady Bird Johnson leaned toward retirement and subtly influenced President Johnson to forego a re election run. It cites family circles and insiders noting her quiet guidance, advisory input, and steely resolve behind a soft demeanor as she favored heading home to Texas after years in Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merriman Smit
UPS
White House
Washington
White Howse
Lady Wird Johnson
Lady Bird Johnson
Johnson
Pennsylvania Avenue
Democratic Party
Maharishi and Indian culture craze draw U.S. interest
A look at the Maharishi Mahesh Yogi guiding meditation for Western youth, his link to the Beatles and other celebrities, and a note on the 40 dollar three month course at his Himalayan retreat. The piece mentions president hopefuls, Wallace letters to Roerich, and the guru’s broad claim of turning thoughts toward subtler levels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ravi Shankar
Guru
Maharishi Mahesh Yogi
Maharishi
Bimalayan
Beatles
Ringo Starr
Paul McCartney
George Harrison
John Lennon
Henry A. Wallace
Wallace
Nicholas Konstantinovich Roerich
R.L.W
UMW Critics Say Coal Miners Backed By Nader Over Nuclear Power
United Mine Workers president W A Boyle warns against atomic energy as dangerous and uneconomical. He notes nuclear plants spread radioactive waste and expelled District 50 for endorsing atomic energy, while Ralph Nader accuses the UMW and coal industry of neglecting miners health and safety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Mine Workers of America
Atomic Energy
W. A. Boyle
UMW
District 50
Atomic Energy Plant
Ralph Nader
United Mine Workers
Coal Industry
U. S. Bureau of Mines
Nader
Watch On The Potomac Says Hanoi Counts On Help From Peace Movement
The piece argues Hanoi relies on the U S peace movement to help press negotiations and notes Republican candidates show restraint. Rostow faces Kremlin criticism as a focal point of American policy, with Soviet commentary labeling him the gray cardinal and linking him to a hard line on peacemaking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Watch On the
Potomac
Hanoi
Wasiington
Lille
U.S
Nelson Rockefeller
American Society of Newspaper Editors
Vietnam
Nixon
Nobby Kennedy
Eugene McCarthy
Len McCarthy
Dean Tusk
Humphrey
Rostow
Rusk
Kremlin
World Economy and International Relations
White House
Antacin
Rostaw
Avearin
U. S
Rastow
Antarin
Graham Green
United States
Beckley Newspapers ad rates and delivery terms
Raleigh Megister Democrat publishes Beckley Newspapers Corporation rates for daily and Sunday delivery in West Virginia. The notice lists subscription prices, delivery options, and carrier responsibilities, noting Beckley Newspapers Corporation is not responsible for advance payments or dealer payments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democrat
Breeland Newspapers Corporation
Prince Li
Beckley
W. Va
Mirton
W.va
Heckley
Jan Toda
Sunany
Werk Vss
Nalmonth
Wivarold Addrees
50 Years Ago from The Raleigh Register: Stars at Slab Fork
Last week a large service flag was hung in the store window at Slab Fork. This week two new stars will be added for Mr. GC J Wragg and Mr. K in Cress, reflecting local wartime service. TheEntry mentions Gamp Leg but details are unclear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh Register
Slab Fork
GC. J. Wragg
K. In
Cress
Gamp Leg
Underground Nuclear Explosion Scheduled For Wednesday
The Atomic Energy Commission plans the largest underground nuclear blast to date at Pahute Mesa Nevada on April 26 with a low megaton yield. Observers note potential concussion effects in tall buildings up to miles away and compare the test to past Nevada detonations and Hiroshima.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Spong
Atomic Energy Commission
Pahute Mesa
Nevada
He Atomic Energy Commission
Hot Creek Valley
Mint
Las Vegas
Glenn T. Sonborg
Congressional Joint Committee On Atomic Energy
Nevada Test Range
AEG
Alaska
AEC
United States
U. S
Hussia
Geneva
U. N. General Assembly
Nyerere's Recognition of Biafra Sparks Regional Debate
PIL Nanna reports that Julius Nyerere seeks moral guidance after recognizing Biafra, a move widely debated as a test to African Unity. Observers note his cautious, principled approach and influence among African leaders while concerns rise over potential realignment of regional alliances amid secessionist tensions in Kenya and Sudan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pil Nanna
UPI
Dullus Nyerere
Dar-es-Salaam
Biafra
Wie Breowanray
Nigeria
Nyerere
Theogh
Organization of African Unity
Africa
Unclear Biafra Nation Ties and Nyerere Policy
Fragmented text suggests discussion of Biafra, Gong and Zantia, and a 3 percent fear threshold related to a Nyerere decision. It notes Nyerere’s independent stance on reopening diplomatic relations with Britain, his unique stance among eight originales, and his stance toward Red China and Diafra recognition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gong
Zantia
Britain
Hhoresia
Hey
Red China
Africa
Diafra
Beckley Legion figure Stevens visits Raleigh County
Sergeant George L. Stevens famous as the annual director of the American Legion presentation spends time in Beckley with fellow Legionnaire Roy Elkin and family hosting open house. His first Beckley show was staged in 1925 at the Lyric Theatre with partner Alex Schobb, who is now with NBC.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George L. Stevens
Beckley
Raleigh County
Bug Dust Political Campaigning In A Strange Place
A lighthearted family column notes apathy toward candidates and humorous garden scenes. The piece recalls a Texan son candidate portrait, a mischievous dog, a framed image of Tricky Dick, and a local artist’s parody stationery. The gardening updates mention early crops and weather musings on Neville Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joan Hodel
Alm
Hoowever
Whi Cone Geioyed
Neville Street Road
Nately
Man's In The Middle Do It Yourself Violate Civil Liberties
A spoof Q and A from the Institute addresses Barnard College housing amid student rumors. It cites supposed letters about coed housing, college housing policies, and responses suggesting professional guidance and new buildings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
NEA
Barnard College For
Barnard
Columbia University
Halson
Columbia
Wuawer
Cannel
Fort Fine
Deah Dr.cannel
Smtatees
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Lady Bird
Wall Whitman Rostow
Kennedy
Warsaw
Honpi
Raleigh
Megister
Ferees
ALC
Bernard ‘J. Feld
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Alude
Christ
Donald — Archibald
Yara
Ont
Miloister
Knox Frashyterian Church
Kenya
Tanannia
Sudan
Tricky Dick
DR. Canned
Tenns
Seuach
Daniel
Sophontora
Berry's
Herold
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