By-Pass Shopping Center Tax Question in Skelton
Readers question why New River Co property sold for 130000 at 17.24 acres is taxed at 2.5 percent while others pay little. The letter urges reassessment to 40 percent of value, warns low valuations hurt county services and development, and asks officials to justify current tax structure and consider broader equalization.
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Watch On The Potomar George Wallace: Little Man Who Isn't There
A spectre haunts the 1968 race as George Wallace and his American Independent Party loom over Miami Beach and threaten Southern gains for the GOP while Democrats fear Wallace’s appeal in northern cities. Reagan and Rockefeller offer differing stances, Nixon seeks Wallace votes without endorsing him, and the tension colors Chicago conventions and urban politics.
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Beckley Pioneer Hotel founder dies at South Fayette Street
John Wright a leading Black settler and deacon who helped found Ebenezer Baptist Church died August 9 at his home on South Fayette Street. He previously owned the New Pioneer Hotel and was noted as an early Beckley entrepreneur in this 25 year old commemorative edition.
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Nixon picks Spiro Agnew as running mate in bid for presidency
Washington window outlines Nixon’s choice of Maryland Governor Spiro Agnew as vice presidential candidate, labeling him “one of the most underrated men in America.” The piece notes Humphrey’s path to the Democratic nomination amid a two-man race with McCarthy, and discusses potential running mates including McCarthy, Muskie, Harris, and others, along with the role of television in shaping a lesser known figure into a national contender.
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Texas
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Oklahoma
Presidential Commission On Civil Disorder
De Gaulle Dreading End Of Student Vacation Time
Foreign News Commentary by Walter Logan notes Paris fears autumn return to work and university life may rekindle unrest as the 1968 French upheaval looms. The piece also cites India China and Japan related to arms, diplomacy, and regional tensions, with cautious optimism about detente amid budget strains and prestige concerns.
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Go-Go Watches Spark Industry Style Shift and Debate
The rise of oversized go-go watches with bold faces and colorful straps signals whether they are a passing fad or a lasting trend. The shift to mid price, fashion driven timepieces follows postwar demand for variety and style, sparked by Federman’s innovations in color anodizing and new design approaches.
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Republicans Missed A Golden Opportunity In Marin Beach
Bob Wills notes a lively four day GOP convention with varied delegates and speeches. He compares Nixon’s locker room theatrics to past Democratic lines, while urging voters to focus on crime, law and order, and long term economic fixes. The piece argues voters should seek honest campaigns, scrutinize promises, and support a party offering real solutions over glossy ads.
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Nixon's Miami Beach Triumph in Single Ballot Nomination
Bruce Bioss analyzes Nixon’s 198 Republican presidential bid, praising his disciplined use of the primary process, strategic organization, and risk taking. The piece argues Nixon built a broad delegate base, with strong southern support, while managing criticism and press relations to secure the nomination on one ballot in Miami Beach.
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Avery Fale
National Advertising Representative Subscription Rates
MEMIEH we National Advertising Representative lists rates for Daily and Sunday and Daily only subscriptions across multiple cities. It outlines annual, monthly, and weekly options with carrier delivery and per cent tax, notes independent carriers and Beckley Newspapers Corporation not responsible for advance payments.
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