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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1967
Page
2
A Playboy Magazine excerpt notes some New York mayors have had to go far with examples including John Lindsay who went to Mexico and Europe.
Dr. Irving S. Wright of Cornell University argues that compulsory retirement at 65 or 60 is unrealistic and discriminatory against older Americans. He states millions over 65 remain healthy and productive, and urges policies that encourage continued work and abolish penalties on Social Security for earnings above a small amount.
A California family trip to Mount Rainier leads a park ranger to warn that feeding deer bears and small mammals harms their survival and tempts animals into human dependencies. The man later writes his congressman arguing that substituting government aid for handouts mirrors the animals fate.
A reader muses on naming tricks used by large firms and nations. He jokes about forming a Last National Bank or Private First Class Nut and Bolt Corp to avoid naming confusions. He even implies calling the United Nations the Divided Nations for humor.
Washington notebook reports Ro nald Reagan faced critique after signing California's largest budget and tax hike in state history. Critics cite his earlier calls for smaller government while supporters note the political timing ahead of conventions. The piece also touches on quotes from Rep. Ray Blanton and remarks by Vice President Hubert Humphrey amid party dynamics.
The Raleigh and Register listing shows national advertising representation by Ward Griffith Company with offices in multiple cities and outlines subscription rates for mail and home delivery. Rates include daily and Sunday options, half year and full year terms, plus carrier delivery per week or month with tax and contract notes.
The report notes Kosygin vacationing on the Baltic shore while consulting with East German leaders on how East European Communists should position toward West Germany. It highlights Romanian dissent with Moscow over Arab-Israeli policy and plans for a Belgrade meeting on Arab aid.
David Black, a former mutual funds salesman turned Broadway producer, uses investment diversification and fund-like outreach to raise capital. His hit The Impossible Years yielded about 200 percent to backers, while he plans George M based on George M. Cohan. Investors recapitalize before profits, but Broadway remains as risky as Wall Street.
In Charleston the statehouse slows with summer doldrums as interim lawmakers hold three day sessions and Gov. Hulett Smith plans a return to energize proceedings. A friendly nameless kitten wandered the rotunda drawing visitor attention amid a quiet legislative period.
A secretary excelled to secretary two, prompting Glatt to note other agencies may bid for the post. The commission approved using unspent salaries to raise the secretary two pay to match her rank, keeping her in the Human Rights Commission.
Tickets for the 1917 chautauqua go on sale this week with a goal of 750 sold. Committees are appointed to handle arrangements and keep the $2.00 price. Committee chairs include Mrs. W. M. Taylor, J. L. Bumgardner, Geo. W. Bair Jr., Miss Winnie Cook and all city ministers.
A columnist discusses the role of media in highlighting bad news and the public’s fixation on it. Citing UPI editor H. Roger Tatarian, the piece argues that reporting riots and police brutality reflects duty to inform rather than to blame. It notes reader reactions and press responsibility in Detroit riots.
Eternal God, ruler of wind and wave, imbue us with will and power to withstand storms within and without and to win in the warfare with every form of evil. Equip us with faith, hope, and love to conquer foes of flesh and spirit. Amen. Alfred N. Sayres, Lancaster Pa.
Washington critics doubt President Johnsons new commission on racial disorders will yield action not just reports. They recall disillusionment with the 1966 civil rights conference and demand concrete programs and rapid results, fearing political maneuvering and weak follow through.
W D Nace of Beckley was elected first vice-president of the West Virginia State Moose Association during its Welch convention.
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