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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Apr 25, 1966
Page
4
Dr. Wernher von Braun warns that the 1967 U S budget request for the space program is the absolute minimum and that any congressional cuts could rapidly slow or derail momentum for space exploration. He cautions against trimming essential funding.
The Sarasota Herald Tribune notes Howard W. McKinney leaving his post on race relations, hoping the change spurs open discussion. It also mocks Columbus myths, cites Hwui Shan’s voyage to Fusang, and debates Vietnam spelling and pronunciation amid ongoing historical debates.
Washington staff notes the push for accurate ZIP Codes across agencies, citing Washington 20575 to 20422 ranges and the burden on secretaries. A Panama canal survey prompts a native chief to quip that Gemini costs dwarf relocation costs. White House civil rights talks meet in the Indian Treaty Room, joking about naming it the Negro Treaty Room. El Salvador quake comments mention the ambassador's home damaged.
J Hereford McGinnis son of Mr and Mrs W H McGinnis has returned from Lexington Virginia where he recently graduated in law from Washington and Lee University He will practice in Beckley Mrs Lou Lilly of Raleigh enrolled her sons Orrie and Joan in Beckley Institute for the spring term
The piece discusses a proposed centralized Office of Information to replace scattered public relations offices across state departments. Gov Hulett Smith backs the idea, with Don Hardman noting a potential staff of 19 and initial costs around 174000 annually. The State Road Commission model shows success in coordinating information with radio, TV, and print outlets, suggesting public support and political neutrality in operations. The article cites past legislative interest, SRC experiences, and mentions a song by The American Legion in Welch.
The Brights Mr and Mrs George W Bright have died after long useful lives leaving a quiet gap in many circles. The writer recalls Mrs Brights teaching and Mr Brights chamber work with local civic ties on Hillpark Drive naming friends including their son Robert who married Patty Ashley from Woodrow Wilson class of 1935.
PHIL NEWSOM outlines rising friction over NATO with France as De Gaulle pledges pullout. Brussels talks on June 6-8 looming. other powers resist timelines while China eyes Hanoi ties and Moscow readies May Day displays. The piece notes North Viet Nam visits and UN concerns with Congo funding.
UPI reports that postwar branding favors one name across variants as Lucky Strike reverses a trend by naming its new filters Lucky Strike Filters. Philip Morris exec James Bowling notes green Marlboro leverages brand familiarity, while detailing his rise from campus rep to vice president.
Hollywood gossip notes Patty Duke has cooled ambition since marriage. She canceled a summer stock schedule, keeps movie commitments, and now plans to fill time rather than pursue further projects. The piece weaves in industry chatter about Bill Dana, Anjanette Comer, Omar Sharif, and Michael Caine remarks on acting.
C O Smith Jr of Pear returns to Norfolk after a fur lough with his parents. He left Shade Spring high school at 15, earned a certificate at Concord, and now signs six years in the Navy. The Mexico earthquake disaster prompts government aid across seven states as homeless and injured rise.
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