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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1967
Page
2
Don Oakley argues that white America must curb racial violence and empower disciplined Negroes to halt looting and arson. He warns that without responsible action from the Negro community and leaders, cities risk a slide into a police state and renewed civil strife.
Rep. Lee Hamilton responds to a student inquiry on political careers amid jokes about unwed parents. The column revisits a Capitol Hill Roll Call item, jokes about Neurotics Anonymous, a mock Hill championship, and a satirical travel plan to boost American tourism in Europe.
Polling and policy disputes frame the 1968 election cycle as racial unrest looms in cities. Republicans and Democrats clash over how to improve urban life while reframing Great Society programs and federal aid. Johnson blames Romney and Democrats argue over local control and private involvement.
U S District Judge in San Francisco to hold full hearing on August 3 aiming to rule the death penalty unconstitutional California Florida governors Reagan and Kirk back death penalty debate Florida war on crime affects policy Death row cases in San Quentin and statewide bans cited by NAACP and A L A Abolish Capital Punishment report notes 400 prisoners under death sentence Since 1930 federal executions 33 total with one in the past decade States restricting death penalty listed and New York Rockefeller law sparing non eligible condemned slayers in Sing Sing S: The lead actions center on a key federal stay and high court implications the outcome could end or preserve the practice in several states and at federal level.
A letter from Raymond E Balcomb of Portland Ore argues against capital punishment as cruel and unconstitutional. He warns against juror scruples and urges a community cross section while invoking religious language to condemn indifference and corruption.
The Beckley Newspapers Corporation lists subscription rates for mail and home delivery in West Virginia, with prices for daily, Sunday, and combined service. It notes independent carriers and distributors and disclaims responsibility for advance payments, plus a three percent state tax.
A dense historical tour traces Sextilis to August, Julius Caesar’s calendar reforms, and Octavian’s rise. It covers how July and August got their names, Gregorian reform, and quirky August observances from National Smile Week to Independence Day celebrations.
A Provincetown visit contrasts Pilgrim-era shores with modern beach culture. The piece notes commercial signs and quirky shops, questions the fate of civilization, and ends with a playful exchange about colonial themed eateries and psychedelic delis.
Conditions are favorable as work on the toads leading to the Four-H camp on Little Beaver Creek is set to finish this week, according to county court president John R. Smith.
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