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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1966
Page
4
Thought provoking remark from Secretary of Labor Wirtz criticizes the idea of preset learning timelines and urges purposeful work instead of idle waiting to die. The quote frames education as continuous effort beyond arbitrary year counts.
The author condemns the dismissal of Joel Meltzer by Fairmont College and the West Virginia Board of Education. He argues the move reflects censorship and intellectual cowardice, likening it to a Scopes Trial and a failure to embrace free inquiry. The piece laments education in West Virginia lagging behind broader progress and warns of continued stagnation.
In a Christian Science Monitor editorial, the authors oppose a Bureau of the Budget plan for a National Data Center that would centralize citizen dossiers from 20 government agencies. They warn of privacy invasion, due process loss, and the risk of irreversible, unchangeable records, urging resistance to bureaucratic data consolidation.
Washington lawmakers from the Senate and House Armed Services Committees plan a showdown with Defense Secretary McNamara over Reserve confusion and equipment shortages. They demand funding and authority to ensure eight week readiness, modern arms, and that reserve programs align with Congress for a stronger battle-ready force.
A letter from Hamor R. Hanson of the 1st Infantry Unit stationed 60 miles north of Saigon describes packages from Beckley High School students that arrived at a rest area during monsoon season. He praises the thoughtful gifts for lifting weary soldiers and expresses deep gratitude for the students' support and belief in their mission.
In Jakarta last week Indonesia's new rulers trimmed Sukarno's powers and streamlined the cabinet. Lt. Gen. Suharto was named head of a new five member presidium while key posts were held by Malik, Hengku Burono, Chalid, and Zuhri. Rival Moslem Scholars and Nationalists clash over Chalid's removal and anti West policies amid looming elections.
Three New York City brands named Brand Name Retailers of the Year urge shoppers to seek smarter buying. Leaders from Haggerty s Rapid City store Schneller Furniture and Zeswitz Music Center in Reading advocate retailer education, clear labeling, and in-store and community guidance to reduce shopper missteps.
John Hodel argues about the March 29 Texas incident in which Charles J. Whitman killed 15 and injured 33 in Austin. He questions the psychiatrist’s role, notes limits of psychiatric prediction, and criticizes societal factors fostering violence, urging examination of institutions to prevent future killers.
A retired Florida Methodist editor offers a prayer lamenting distress from wars famines floods fires and accidents reported by media and asking guidance to help victims through the Red Cross and other agencies in Jesus Christ.
The piece critiques J William Fulbright amid growing controversy over casual remarks on sensitive foreign policy topics It notes past critic and supporter reactions and suggests he needs a long rest and refresher study in Far Eastern affairs to regain credibility and possibly win a Fulbright scholarship.
In 1941 files Congress was asked to authorize ceilings for prices and rents as threats to defense efforts rose. Washington lodged protests with Japan after the gunboat Tutuila was bombed at Chungking.
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