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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1964
Page
4
The saying notes that wise counsel and positive conduct build with both hands while harmful admonition and poor example hinder progress. It emphasizes consistency between advice and actions as a construction of character and trust.
A plea urges Beckley residents to form a Citizen's Good Government League to monitor the city council mayor police and sheriff. aims include humane treatment of detainees, abolishing corruption, and ensuring equal rights for all, with a pledge to fight for cleaner governance and public accountability. The writer calls for organized meetings, elected officers, and active citizen participation to counter a perceived Democratic machine and potential state overreach.
The Register recounts a Saturday night staffing strain as Editor John Hodel and staff face absences and delays. A deputy sheriff cited as too busy withheld details on a new jail prisoner, prompting calls for accountability. The piece notes broader access issues at city hall magisterial offices and the fire department, urging officials to uphold the public’s right to information and reporters’ duties.
A Beckley editor blasts public officials over alleged police brutality and news suppression. He defends fearless reporting, condemns a political pattern, and urges citizen action via a Civic Good Government League to reform county governance and ensure equal law enforcement.
The piece reports US base redeployments from the Philippines amid Vietnam tensions and the Philippine cooperation risks, plus De Gaulle’s brisk Southern France visit for the 20th anniversary of D Day with a grueling schedule. East German recognition aims loom, while Indonesia faces near famine from Java harvest shortfalls and pest pressures.
Hollywood notes report Bob Newhart comments on That Was the Week That Was shaping American humor. He discusses his upcoming role on The Entertainers with Carol Burnett and Caterina Valente, plans to work in New York, and lessons learned from sketches and monologues. Also covers a stunt double back scene, Jane Wyatt moving homes, Connie Francis early career via George Scheck, and a closing prayer by Roy H Stetler.
Moscow signals a wait and see posture on disarmament and Southeast Asia until the U S presidential outcome is known. Khrushchev weighs whether to confront Red China openly, risking Kremlin prestige while preparing for talks with Washington next year.
Washington reports that Barry Goldwater's campaign restructures the Republican National Committee's southern division. I Lee Potter leads scheduling, John Greinier handles southern prospects, while William Warner shifts to Miller's campaign. Possible liaison role for Robert Carter. Dean Burch backs White and Herman emerges as seasoned adviser.
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