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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1972
Page
2
A historical column notes Governor Arch Moore pressured a special session to authorize 250 million dollars in road bonds for secondary roads and Appalachian highways. Critics say the move masks a poor maintenance record while funding was diverted from existing secondary road funds to cover debt service.
The piece argues women's liberation shifts love from a personal life to a political issue. It notes romantic ideals born in the 19th century evolved into equality demands, yet many advocates eschew romance in favor of formal contracts and equality rules, raising questions about the future of marriage.
President Nixon plans to kill or dismantle the OEO by blocking new legislation. Conferees agree to extend OEO until 1974, but Nixon may veto the bill, aiming to curtail poverty programs and transfer oversight to other agencies. Democrats fear the end of the War on Poverty.
A spoof recounts the Bombs for Peace program as it drops 8.3 tons on East Vhning, killing three cockroaches and fueling a cynical escape from war. Ambassadors and generals debate peace, money, and political timing amid absurd bravado.
conservatives fear 1976 convention reform plans will tilt toward liberal rules. the dc committee suggests gender and youth representation, minority quotas, and four permanent committees with mixed demographics, while critics call it a McGovernite plot. the debate centers on delegate bonuses and potential court involvement in reallocations.
The notice lists annual, six month, and three month subscription prices for Diaithy and Sunday editions, and for Daily and Sunday editions where no delivery service exists. Dollar amounts are noted for each term.
The Lilly Reunion Association arrangement committee led by Ira Lilly will meet at Flat Top to finalize plans for the Lilly clan gathering scheduled for August 16 and 17, announced Mrs. V. T. Lilly.
Vernon and Ova Hargraves found a handbag left on a car at a Virginia service station. Two young men pursued the thieves. the bag contained a Florida nurse's license for Katherine Downs of Miami. They located Downs near Hagerstown, returned the purse, and declined a reward, stressing honesty persists.
Washington Aug. ANALYSIS predicts McGovern behind Nixon 57 to 34 with 9 undecided but says lead could tighten. State polls in Illinois Texas California show a neck and neck race, while party loyalty and independent voters shape the contest. Economic factors appear mixed as Vietnam remains a potent issue and Shriver may aid Catholic voters. By late September the race could tilt on McGovern's Democratic appeal and campaign skill.
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