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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1966
Page
7
The Free Society Association led by Barry Goldwater argues black power could become a constructive political force under responsible Negro leadership. It criticizes militancy, warns of race tension and calls for moderate leadership to steer the movement toward better schools and housing.
Washington UPI reports the Washington Moscow hot line, built to prevent war by miscalculation, appeared to end three years of constant readiness without ever being used. Only hourly test messages ran since Aug 30, 1963, and no comment was issued by the Defense Department.
TV critics note a shift toward on location shooting for ABCs new dramas like The Felony Squad. Howard Duff says the trend adds realism and boosts ratings, with shoots in Los Angeles and other locales from San Pedro to San Fernando Valley. Duff calls the approach a fresh look amid competition with Rat Patrol Iron Horse and Peyton Place.
Two engineers of the French Atomic Energy Commission and four other persons are listed as missing after a light plane crashed into the sea near Fangatau Atoll in Papeete, Tahiti, during approach to land.Officials announced Thursday.
Myron Feinsilber describes the rise and legacy of the New York Herald Tribune founded by James Gordon Bennett Sr. in 1835 and its evolution into a literate, innovative paper. It championed reform, shaped journalism, endorsed Eisenhower in 1952, shifted to Johnson, and finally fell to labor troubles and suburban competition. The piece marks its influence on Wall Street reporting, editorial style, and typography.
In Grenada Mississippi police arrested 19 people including civil rights leader Leon Hall after Negroes tried to enter a white church during services. The incident followed a week of tension with patrols guarding against previous white attacks on marchers. Alfonso Harris led a quiet procession around the court square as protesters faced a small white crowd.
Three Molotov cocktails were hurled through windows of Holy Cross Church of God in Christ in Providence. A fourth fire bomb exploded against the outside wall. The church was unoccupied and no injuries occurred as fire crews quickly extinguished the flames.
Dorothy Lamour joins Bing Crosby on stage at the Hollywood Palace, taping memories of World War II era road pictures. Lamour praises Crosby and Bob Hope, notes her Baltimore home life, and mentions Ridgely, her Marine son. She hints at appearing with Hope in a TV spectacular.
Washington Agriculture Secretary Freeman criticizes FTC probe into rising food prices saying some take more than a fair share for services. London Police Commissioner Simpson appeals for help from criminals to track down three gunmen who killed three unarmed officers. College Park Yale biologist Markert supports voluntary birth control to avert war, warning that lack of numbers control leads to famine pestilence and war.
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