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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1964
Page
4
A West Virginia writer denounces the justice of the peace system, arguing magistrates wield excessive power, issue warrants unjustly, and favor certain clients. The piece recalls a past vote to abolish JPs, now reversed, and calls instead for county judges to ensure fair, affordable justice for all citizens.
A downtown Beckley rescue truck blocked traffic on a busy street until a citizen nicknamed Tojo stepped in to direct traffic efficiently. Police eventually took over, prompting a reflection on police readiness and two way radio systems. The piece notes Tojo is not on payroll and often has papers to sell.
Public officials are occasionally seen in the welfare office and may influence relief allocations. The practice, if real, is shameful and tarnishes trust. An elected official may visit, but excessive time there reflects poorly on duties and integrity.
City police who raided a newspaper editor near the license plate deadline now face criticism for alleged leniency toward an out of state leased mail truck. Officials admit delays in new plates and question the police efficiency. Citizens question the uneven enforcement as the saga unfolds.
Washington officials see two possible triggers for the Tonkin tensions. Pinprick attacks by South Vietnamese forces on Gulf of Tonkin islands and a small but active South Vietnamese navy patrolling rivers used by Viet Cong. U S forces deny direct cooperation with coastal patrols and say destroyers like Maddox monitor moves, with occasional recon missions. The risk of a broader confrontation hinges on Ho Chi Minh and possibly Red China weighing actions and potential gains in Western Pacific waters. Officials warn Hanoi may escalate Viet Cong terror in South Vietnam to save face if the United States retaliates.
A columnist accuses Sheriff C. A. Slim Thompson and deputy Keaton of suppressing information about a jail incident in which a man’s leg was broken. Civil action looms as the writer vows to publish details, citing deputy abuse and newsroom clashes. The piece condemns police brutality and press suppression.
A Beckley editorial critiques city police and administration over alleged brutality and bias. It names Sheriff Slim Thompson and deputies Keaton Aaron and Teubert, criticizing their conduct and calls for reform. The piece urges accountability and highlights a 16 year old's assault case with multiple officers involved.
Business leaders split their backing between Johnson and Goldwater. Big money from oil and mining backs Goldwater while utilities and rural co-ops lean LBJ. Bankers and electronics firms worry about changes but warn against shocks to the economy. Civil rights unrest worries firms yet most feel Johnson offers the better path.
West Virginia launches a two year federal state study of air pollution across the Kanawha Valley from Nitro to Gauley Bridge. Officials sign on to regulate later, with university and industry help cited. Immunization surveys expand state wide, targeting under five in many counties, and school grades to gauge booster needs. Democratic convention in Huntington sparks talks of a rift over youth coordinator White and a Smith Burdett administration.
Publication details for Beckley Newspapers Corporation and Ward Griffith Company include subscription rates by mail and home delivery charges. Rates cover daily and Sunday editions, with regional tax notes and disclaimers on carrier responsibility and payment handling.
Hollywood notes showcase Yvonne DeCarlo preparing for CBS The Munsters with a pale green makeup touch up and a tight gray dress, while Dennis Dehner discusses villain archetypes and John Dehner reflects on his career shifts, plus a German Austrian beauty guide from Senta Berger.
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