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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1965
Page
4
U N Ambassador Stevenson criticizes external pressure on Vietnam and U S efforts to curb Chinese Communism spread in the region. The remark highlights debates over independence, defense, and containment during the era.
An August New Republic piece by Edwin L. Dale Jr. argues that contrary to common belief, recent data show job growth across groups and regions, with 450000 families exiting poverty and a drop in chronic unemployment, while noting the debate over whether this signals real economic progress or masking deeper issues in society and business.
The piece argues that Washington and major cities miss the true poverty in West Virginia and similar regions. It critiques market driven policy while highlighting plight of a widowed mother with eleven children on welfare. Dr Caldwell warns the Appalachian Commission risks only temporary gains without addressing root issues.
UPI editor James J Kilpatrick criticizes the Senate for advancing District of Columbia home rule without full debate of racial issues. He warns House action may rekindle race tensions and highlights demographic facts about D C, noting Negro majority and school composition.
In Washington debates on a Home Rule bill reveal racial tensions shaping Senate and House actions. Opponents deny racial motives while supporters claim bias drives congressional division. White predominance in D C politics splits further among lawmakers, with civil rights pressures signaling possible enactment this year and a Negro dominated government looming, a development seen as good or bad by individuals based on prejudice.
A humorous column from John Hodel details garden setbacks from woodchucks and late planting, plus vacation preps and a mistaken Raleigh County history note. The piece threads light gardening mischief, a near-annual physical before travel, and a newsroom anecdote about a punchy breast reference in a crash story.
David Nydice outlines how school quality influences home buying. He details evaluating a district by child needs, programs, class size, facilities, staff expertise, and guidance services, stressing that strong schools raise property values and justify home choices for families.
United States officials doubt Russia can force North Vietnam to talk peace or risk Beijing’s anger. Secretary Rusk hints at UN Security Council action, contingent on Russia’s willingness to cooperate. Washington seeks a UN move to nudge negotiations as India and Yugoslavia push for a Geneva peace conference amid continued U.S. bombing.
A devotional prayer thanks those who shaped our lives including parents teachers and friends. The message asks believers to live so others are inspired to higher and holier living through Jesus Christ. Roy H. Stetler Jr of Cheverly Maryland signs as minister of Cheverly Community Evangelical United Brethren Church.
Washington correspondent reflects on Einstein and Bohr's views during Hiroshima and Nagasaki’s 20th anniversaries. Both scientists urged research for mankind’s benefit and trusted humanity to handle atomic knowledge responsibly, stressing education for all to bridge science and public understanding.
From 1915 files, the Raleigh Register will leave Union Cash Store quarters after 16 months and print in the basement of the Bank of Raleigh Building at Main and Fayette. Crockett Mullens wins third prize for physical perfection in an eastern magazine contest, with daily runs and a Beckley to Lester route in 58 minutes. Busy Bee Restaurant on Main Street changes ownership to A W Freeland and Earl Fishen.
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