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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1972
Page
2
A reflection notes that people judge by appearances rather than reality and that many have eyes but few possess true insight. It frames a caution about discernment and perception attributed to Nicolo Machiavelli.
The third annual U S Computer Chess Championship runs August 13 15 in Boston with eight university teams competing. Machines like Columbia University’s Super Nova will move every 90 seconds evaluating about 5 000 positions, aiming to outplay human champions such as Bobby Fischer.
Jay Rockefeller frames the West Virginia governor contest as a choice between a public interest philosophy and Arch Moore's coal politics. He accuses Moore of centralized, top-down leadership and vows a people-centered, institution-building approach, predicting a close but certain victory on November 7.
A Raleigh veteran Randolph Norton visits Beckley sharing memories of his career at The Raleigh Register and Knight newspapers. The tale spans postwar editing roles, a six week Europe trip with wife Martha, and family ties including a son aboard a Tonkin Gulf aircraft carrier.
A nostalgic note from BOB WILLS recalls turning down Berea for a sports editor job at The Register. He meets SSHS Class of 1934 alumnus Shelby Griffith in Baltimore, notes Columbia Maryland growth, and suggests a 40th reunion for the 1938 class, inviting others to contact him.
Chicago report details FBI undercover visits to Admiral Theater amid a federal probe into pornographic films. Patsy Ricciardi faces court orders to produce Deep Throat and other titles, with the judge warning contempt if breached. The piece ties the investigation to Linda Lovelace and questions potential FBI exposure to explicit material.
A Munich plan requires a hair root chromosome test to prove 100 percent female status for 1500 athletes. About 700 first-time Olympians will be tested, with only a few expected to be disqualified for intersex traits. Those cleared receive lifelong certification.
In Britain and Europe Nixon is seen as a calculating, practical leader whose foreign policy aims earn cautious support. The Times and Spectator praise his diplomacy and restraint, while critics call him unlovely, though many expect him to win and prefer his approach over McGovern's.
Washington debate in the Education and Labor Committee pits liberal lawmakers against civil rights advocates over a Nixon desegregation bill. Key figures include Edith Green, William Ford, Roman Pucinski, and Albert Quie, amid sharp exchanges with NAACP counsel Nathaniel Jones and Hesburgh. The measure seeks limits on court ordered desegregation and scaled busing with broader integration aims.
The Beckley Electric Light and Power Co announces a fourth Mabacott well is being drilled to increase Beckley water capacity for summer demand. Current supply meets daily needs, but the company strives to ensure ample water during hot months.
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