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 11 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1966
Page
4
Comedian Red Skelton says Ed Wynn's death marks the first time in eighty years that he has made anyone sad, reflecting on Wynn's influence and their personal connection in the world of comedy.
The Register reprints Senator Byrd s byline criticizing civil disobedience and urging harsher police laws. The piece argues the need for justice and equality, warning that selective enforcement erodes respect for law and risks turning order into merely might.
Washington correspondent surveys American behavior, arguing many hide from harsh truths about themselves. He cites widespread trespass, indifference to rights, and a drift from responsibility as courts expand liberty. He warns about turning freedom into license and the rise of violent, chaotic conduct across the nation.
United Press International reports Cardinal Lawrence Shehan of Baltimore warns Americans that morality guides war methods. He cautions that even a just war must avoid indiscriminate destruction and cites Vatican Council limits on targeting populations. Proponents from Christian Century condemn herbicide destruction of rice crops as harming innocents without reducing enemy power.
The piece argues that the 1964 Civil Rights Act does not mandate desegregation of public schools and critiques the "new look" push to admit Negro children from city ghettos into affluent suburban schools. It warns of federal pressure and Supreme Court limits, noting de facto versus de jure segregation and possible federal funding as leverage.
A Charleston Daily Mail column ponders who the MR on a state park concession contract might be. It covers Governor Smith handling the issue, Col. Burchett's inquiry, suspected Reese connections, and a flurry of political theories from mind readers to office jokes, with pundits weighing motives and the role of elections in May or November.
The prayer urges recognizing all as brothers to secure unity in Christ. It asks for deliverance from sin that divides, quieting fears and hostilities, and for living for the sacrifice of Jesus. Freeman, a Bethlehem Pa professor of biblical theology, signs the piece.
Hollywood NEA dispatch describes a plush club scene for Divorce American Style with hypnotist Pat Collins directing Debbie Reynolds Van Johnson and Eileen Brennan under hypnosis. Reynolds resists, while Johnson and Brennan become willing subjects. Pat demonstrates a curtain call catalectic state and attempts to film the induction, avoiding audience reaction. Collins hints her stage craft may launch her film career though she has only five years in show business. Frances Lear endures a headache during a mistaken spell as Collins carries on with rehearsal and film plans.
Construction starts on Raleigh Coca Cola Bottling work's $150,000 plant on South Oakwood Avenue with plans to move from Mabscott to the new building in December. Fayetteville Otway Gunnoe begins a four year term as county superintendent of schools and E. R. Vawter becomes assistant superintendent.
Beckley Newspapers Corporation publishes Raleigh and Register with address 341 Prince St Beckley WV and Hinton WV. Notes include managing editor Johnny Hodel, National Advertising Ward Griffith Company representation, and subscription rates for mail and home delivery plus tax and carrier arrangements.
1916 notes show Prof. W. R. Howell returning from a brief vacation. He met with lawmakers in Washington and paid respects to President Wilson. R. A. Boyd Jr. expands business through incorporation as Boyd & Houser Inc. with 20000 authorized capital. C. C. Snuffer and son Alonzo return to Beckley after six years in the West, including Los Angeles.
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.