This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 12 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Apr 26, 1966
Page
4
Dr John L Goodland of the University of California reflects on why society underappreciates education. He argues education should be pursued for its intrinsic value and long term societal benefits rather than utilitarian gains.
The Beckley ballot episode involving John Callebs raises questions about his honesty and motives. The piece urges a concrete investigation starting with Callebs and the ballot donor, notes unreliability of Callebs' statements, and calls precincts and the ballot printing firm to tighten security ahead of the election.
Kurds in Iran Iraq Syria and Turkey have fought for autonomy since 1961. Gen Mustafa al Barzani leads 10 000 to 20 000 rebels seeking a geographically defined Kurdistan with its own legislature and police within Iraq. The issue strains Iraq Iran and broader regional politics as Baghdad faces military revolt and foreign powers are implicated.
Dorothy Amick recounts the lives of Lillian and George Bright, lifelong Beckley Methodist helpers. Their deep church and Red Cross service touched Raleigh County, with George Day and Lillian’s enduring presence felt in neighbors, friends, and community groups. Their passing leaves two pews empty yet their memory sustains Methodism, the library, the Child Care Center, and local goodwill.
A short religious prayer petitioning divine light to heal prejudice and hatred, seek understanding, and hasten a world under God. Signed by James R. Sizoo, a Washington DC religion professor at George Washington University.
Dr Alton Ochsner of New Orleans spoke to Baylor University College of Medicine in Houston urging higher taxes on cigarettes to fund health authorities against advertising and advising smokers to quit to boost libido. He argued the policy would influence public health and awareness.
Washington analysis outlines the GOP's dire prospects in the 1966 Senate races. With 21 of 35 seats held by Democrats, GOP hopes hinge on New Hampshire Illinois Oregon battles and a few southern contests. Vulnerable incumbents include Tower in Texas, Curtis in Nebraska, and Simpson in Wyoming, while Brook e in Massachusetts faces a tough match if John Collins challenges him.
Leonard Greenberg president of Coleco Industries in Hartford says the plastic backyard pool could grow into a full size diving pool within three years or less. He notes technical hurdles like depth and liner stress but says a plastic diving pool would be cheaper than concrete and already popular with sales booming. He cites a 30 percent sales gain target and a trend toward permanent installations with covers for year round use. The appeal includes easier maintenance and safety features, with more than a million pools sold to date and demand rising as privacy and beach congestion push buyers toward plastic options.
Edward Craig reports on packaging innovations to deter shoplifters by using tamperbreak seals on screw top jars and other seal designs. Expo displays at the New York Coliseum show new jars, aerosols, and anti theft packaging. The piece notes feelings of both retailers and manufacturers as they balance theft deterrence with consumer convenience.
The piece notes a shopper is charged for half the item while the store uses price-marked caps to swap from a quart jar to a half gallon jug. It urges hiring sharp-eyed checkout clerks as the remedy, assigning responsibility to the packager as not the solution.
Washington column urges clarity in Viet Nam policy amid intra party critiques. It contrasts hawks and doves with sparrows and argues against turning Vietnam over to Communists or adopting pseudo neutralism. The piece notes European ties influence views and defends aiding anti trots while preserving interest in Asian peoples.
Beckley Newspapers Corporation lists postal and delivery information for the Naleigh Register. Includes address 341 Prince St Beckley West Virginia and Hinton branch, with subscription rates for daily and Sunday editions and home delivery prices by week month and half-month.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.