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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1972
Page
2
A reflective aphorism credits poverty with teaching life’s true value, attributing the insight to Anatole Franoc, a French novelist. The line presents a terse meditation on gratitude and utility shaping personal worth.
Rep Wilbur Mizell joins opponents of Appalachian Power blue ridge pumped storage on upper New River. The plan would let private power profit while river users suffer and outsiders profit, risking river health and local livelihoods. The Federal Power Commission is urged to deny the project to protect public waterways and future generations.
The piece argues that despite Governor arch moore’s upbeat statements, West Virginia has faced a steady drop in industrial jobs during his administration. Government and service sectors gained, offsetting losses, as the state relies on payrolls for Republicans to curb unemployment.
Chicago Sun Times reporter describes a Vietnam Vets Against the War march in Miami Beach during the Republican National Convention opening. Leaders in wheelchairs Bil Wyman Ron Kovic and Robert Mueller, the Lindstrom protest, and National Guard presence frame a tense, televised scene as veterans call for peace.
Indira Gandhi nears 25 years of independence with near total power in India. Congress dominance, war with Pakistan, Soviet ties rise while U.S. aid and grain programs face strain amid economic slowdowns and job fears.
The 1970 election shows fewer Republicans and more Democrats leaving the House to pursue Senate seats. Only three GOP House members seek six-year terms while seven Democrats run for Senate. Pryor of Arkansas lost in a runoff. Tunney, Galifianakis and others are mentioned among open seats and retirements. Open seats and marginal contests shape the races as district boundaries shift post census.
The Crab Orchard Baptist Church announces a new modern structure to meet growing attendance. Pastor Rev. Shirley Donnelly said completion is targeted for early spring next year in West Virginia. Building committee members include Robert C. Egnor Willard Riffe and J L Persinger.
The Twentieth Century Fund Task Force argues Nixon era tactics threaten press independence and cites Pentagon Papers case as evidence. It catalogs implications for democracy and stresses public defense of First Amendment protections amid classified material secrecy and government pressure.
A letter from Joe Sikspak urges President McGovern to drop running mate Spiro Agnew, arguing the Constitution favors a single ticket. He mocks campaigns showing partisan attacks and suggests a clean race with no vice presidential selection.
Advertisement from Beckley Newspapers Corporation at 341 Prince St Beckley WV 28801. Lists subscription rates for daily and Sunday editions including home delivery options by carrier or distributor with weekly and monthly pricing. Mentions United Press International and staff contact John Hodel and general office lines.
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