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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1965
Page
4
A Philadelphia tattoo artist quips that a man asking for a girl's name should confirm she is forever. Jack Dracula notes the notion of lasting commitment with a wry urban edge. The remark frames dating as serious business in a casual streetwise voice.
A survey spans hay fever season risks from ragweed in drought affected regions to allergy research funding. It notes 20 million Americans affected yearly, risks of hay fever leading to infections and asthma, and evolving treatments like shots and nasal sprays. Also discusses UK digit dialing rollout, British reactions, and wartime Viet Nam gear such as stainless steel insoles amid higher wounded to killed ratios.
Paris reports OECD economists warned France faces economic stagnation and possible recession unless a strong stimulus is applied by fall. The alert contrasts De Gaulle’s prestige with rising unemployment and slowed growth from 5.7 percent in 1964 to an estimated 2.5 percent this year, amid political tension over easing the squeeze.
Washington report notes Agriculture Department struggles with plain writing as experts say many letters and directives remain unclear. Despite Form 371 guidance, Fog Index remains high, averaging around 16, with some agencies improving while others slide.
Charleston reports of a continuing "phantom burglar" case echo two earlier West Virginia criminals nicknamed for methods. The Wheeling "cat burglar" climbed walls, the Fairmont "torch burglar" used a tiny acetylene torch, and now Charleston battles the Kanawha City thief with two suspects in custody. Rex Albright of Fairmont added the torch method to a long crime career spanning three states.
The computer age expands in education with California schools installing a Honeywell H200 for pupil personnel services across 44 districts. GE releases a teacher directed booklet stressing problem solving over hardware, with 18000 machines in use nationwide and 600 in high schools this past year.
Thomas O Neill reports from Baltimore Sunday Sun on New Hampshire s state run sweepstakes showing lagging ticket sales in year two, revised profit forecasts, and debate over tighter safeguards versus growth. Officials cite reduced out of state buyers, marketing limits, and a $728 775 windfall tax refund as factors.
Washington dispatch notes GOP spokesmen warn suburbs are a tough field for a 1966-68 comeback. Milton Rakove and data show declining GOP share since 1952, with 1964 suburban votes and losses in major suburbs and congressional seats.
The Naleigh Register shows subscription pricing from Beckley Newspapers Corporation with Home Delivered options. Rates include daily and Sunday mail, six months, one year, and carrier delivery per week half month and month. The document lists contact details for Beckley and Hinton and notes editor John Hodel.
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