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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1964
Page
4
A Seneca quote notes a dwarf remains small even atop a mountain while a colossus retains height even when shrouded. The saying contrasts scale and prominence across situations, offering a reflective philosophical observation.
A Charleston Gazette influenced column argues Cecil Underwood as West Virginia governor would blunt state progress. It asserts Democratic resistance, White House ties, and past civil service clashes would hinder governance. The piece dismisses Underwood’s candidacy and predicts Lyndon Johnson’s landslide win. It notes GOP unity issues and a letter defending Beckley officials and George Wise.
A reader condemns local justices of the peace for lacking qualifications and ethics. The letter cites proposed JP schooling, alleged speed trap abuses, and instances of sentencing after drunken driving, arguing for a freer press and better public justice without deals or political pressure.
Republicans seek to police access to information with guest books and staff logins drawing criticism as a press clash
During a visit to the area a speaker is pressed by a journalist about his daily work life. The question highlights public interest as residents anticipate his upcoming book release this fall and his engagement with local organizations and radio broadcasts.
Prayer asking God to remember the hungry sick illiterate and discouraged and to guide believers to share their burden and aid relief. Revered Winfield Burggraaff of Staten Island New York signs as minister of Reform Church of Huguenot Park and Reform Church of Prince.
A park bench awakens a man with no memory in Central Park. He adopts Buddwing as his name and follows a trail through Grace, a promiscuous student, a hopeful mother to be, and a housewife. Their meetings probe memory, youth, and self. The Harlem dice finale tests whether redemption is possible.
Paris officials and other NATO members protested being left out of the U S air strike on North Vietnam. France urged greater European say in NATO and a national nuclear deterrent, arguing for less dependence on United States leadership.
Moscow pushes for higher trade volumes with the U S and a revision of the American embargo on strategic goods. Khrushchev tells Rockefeller long-term credits could help settle lend-lease claims of about 11 billion dollars, counter to U S policy limiting credits to five years for non-developed nations.
In 1960s suburbs white residents resist Black entry and fear losing control as demographic shifts push desegregation into newer areas. Housing experts urge broader dispersal, stronger anti bias laws, and open occupancy while noting enforcement gaps and economic barriers for Negro families seeking suburban homes. Political stakes loom as voters weigh housing policy in November.
The notice lists subscription rates for daily and Sunday editions by mail and home delivery costs. It notes rates for one year and six months, Dutch terms, and a 3 percent West Virginia sales tax. It also identifies the Ward Griffith Company as the National Advertising Representative and includes distributor liability caveats.
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