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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1965
Page
4
Frederick J. McDonald of Stanford's School of Education argues that education must shift in the next two decades from a practical art to an applied science.
An opinion piece questions Sheriff Mills claim that younger generations are more civilized with less drinking and fighting. The county’s liquor laws are reportedly ignored with impunity, juvenile delinquency rises, and several unsolved shootings and killings remain. The author argues law enforcement is not truly facing these issues.
President Johnson states war in Vietnam is real yet misaligned with military aims, as allies are scarce and civilians suffer. He urges UN action and global moral force to pressure peace. The piece argues for mediation and arms restraint, highlighting humanitarian costs and the need to end the conflict without compromising Vietnamese children's future.
Do Xa in north central Viet Nam is described as a major Viet Cong base and the headquarters of the Fifth Zone. Intelligence labels it a secret, rugged safe area near Da Nang and Pleiku, coordinating mainline and underground factions across 12 northern provinces, with North Viet Nam units using it as a transit and supply hub.
Five local incorporators Thomas H Wickham Prince FE Lilly John R Hornbrook Robert Hornbrook and William J Smith form the Lillybrook Coal Company with a capital of 150000. The Raleigh Register notes historic 1915 context and a separate Do Xa Viet Cong supply network report detailing large arms depots and logistics in the Do Xa zone.
Henry Shapiro reports that the Sino Soviet split widens as Beijing snubs Brezhnev at a Romanian party congress and restricts Soviet military aid to Hanoi. China allows limited transit via Siberia Mongolia routes, denounces Moscow, and rockets nationalism within world communism.
UPI reports economist views on inflation risk from Vietnam buildup. New York Fed Aug outlook hints at growth with price pressure risks. Wall Street sees inflationary spillovers from defense spending and potential wage-price dynamics as unions and industry weigh potential price increases.
A published letter criticizes Donald Meadows for mischaracterizing a Grandview act review. The writer mocks his understanding of choreography and observes that dancers in Black Sabbath performed with precision and synchronization to the music, defending the performers against Meadows’ criticisms.
A short note from Jerry Bell of New York City expresses gratitude for Mr Meadows being in a small minority, suggesting if larger it would still be watching Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers perform the cakewalk at their age. Bell signs as a dancer.
The piece argues that 50 states face shrinking authority as federal power grows and state legislatures remain underfunded and underprepared. It notes high costs of state legislatures, potential bypass by federal-urban channels, and growing efforts like the Citizens Conference on State Legislatures to modernize, pay, staffing, and facilities. If modernization fails, restoring power to states could mean ineffectual governance.
A local column announces a short hiatus starting Friday with guest pieces by Harold Riffe Randolph Norton and Tommy Stafford. The writer notes fleas on dogs, a dental misadventure, ear sensitivity to drilling, a recent minor infection, and recalling past adventures including a climb up a tree.
O God, we know Thou desirest no ritual sacrifice but only honest hearts eager to obey Thine prompting for inner righteousness, social justice, and world peace. Make us quick to respond to Thy commands through Christ. Amen. Recorded by Lyndon B. Phifer, retired Methodist editor, Tallahassee, Florida.
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