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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1972
Page
2
The individual is an atom born to act and die but principals endure, a line from William Jennings Bryan highlighting enduring beliefs beyond personal life.
Panamanian voters select 514 member People Assembly on Aug 6 amid nationalistic pressure over the Canal Zone. Gen Omar Torrijos faces questions about power sharing and possible presidency as US Panamanian treaty talks continue with State Department observers watching closely.
In Belfast two gunmen killed Leslie Legatt as he prevented a bomb from being placed in his shop and critically wounded his wife. A passing motorist pulled them outside before the blast. Legatt sought neutrality amid Catholic and Protestant violence, prompting threats from extremists.
The piece reviews Libya Egypt unity proposals tracing prior Arab unification attempts from 1958 to 1971. It notes Khadafy as chief promoter aiming at a Syria-free bloc, theocratic leanings, and clashes with Egypt over reforms while Sadat seeks regional peace. It highlights Libya’s oil wealth and Egypt’s agriculture driven economy and questions success chances.
Administration aides report a move toward conciliatory press relations led by Vice President Agnew. The shift aims to reduce harsh press conflicts and encourage reasoned discussion, though some staff remain wary of ongoing anti press sentiments.
The piece surveys reactions to Senator Eagleton's withdrawal, noting psychiatrists' and officials' hopes that recovered patients can hold high office. It highlights polls showing mixed verdicts on fitness and praises for Eagleton's resilience and the public discussion of mental illness.
The Raleigh Register reports a steady influx of Ulster migrants fleeing Northern Ireland's reign of terror. An estimated 5,000 Ulsterites have departed for America since January, seeking new lives away from home.
John Hodell notes Harper's magazine features Laurence Leamer's work. The piece outlines Leamer's background as a Peace Corps volunteer in Nepal and Ford and Columbia fellowships. It describes his Harper's essay Bangladesh In Morning as part of a broader profile.
Timely quotes critique party strategy as Don Burrows notes the focus on process over substance. Delegates like Michael A. Rappeport anticipate a contested 1976 race while John Connally and Henry M. Jackson discuss potential implications for Nixon’s ticket and party survival.
Eccles No. 6 foreman Bob Ellison of Westmoreland Coal Co urges statewide discussion on mine safety after nine young miners died at Blacksville. He calls for return airways and escape routes, safety meetings, and stronger cooperation between miners, unions, and management to prevent future tragedies. He invites comments to Box 590 Beckley WV.
Colonel rank holder Thompson signs for duty in the Army after release from inactive status. He previously served with the 150th Infantry West Virginia National Guard and the Eighth Army War Crimes Commission in Japan. Beckley area, Miss Beckley Lemon, 18, of Woodrow Wilson High School, named Miss Raleigh Register to represent Beckley at the 14th North South football game.
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