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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1972
Page
2
Thought for Today offers a poetic excerpt praising God as the source of light and life and eternal, unmoved force guiding seasons and systems through change. The passage reflects religious reverence and universal order.
The piece denounces strip mining as a major driver of flooding while arguing that rainfall and runoff are worsened by removing vegetation on hillsides for coal. It warns politicians and governors collude with extractors, delaying reckoning and harming land, streams, and communities in pursuit of profit.
In a satirical scene, H. M. Wasp, an aged WASP, faces St. Peter at the Pearly Gates. His attempt to prove universal love fails as he cites his achievements, but Peter grants exception, noting he most needs love rather than judgment.
The notice states to include both old and new addresses for any change of address requests. It also notes a 3 percent state sales tax included in mail rates for all West Virginia subscriptions and that carriers and dealers are independent contractors with Beckley Newspapers not responsible for advance payments to their representatives.
Predictions for the August primary foresee a light voter turnout across parties. A. A. Lilly, Republican candidate for the U S Senate, was the last nominee to appeal to Raleigh County residents for support in the primary.
China uses its first United Nations veto to block Bangladesh from U.N. membership. Ambassador Huang Hua accuses the Soviet Union of duplicity while defending Third World principles amid heavy regional support for Bangladesh. The vote leaves China isolated and questions its future ties with new nations.
Medical school admissions face higher applicant demand than seats even after expansion. AAMC data show rising applications and costs, with calls for fairer criteria and more seats. Proposals include 3300 more seats and valuing motivation and compassion alongside grades.
In Alexandria on August 25 1972 Mrs Carl Atkins a daughter of Mr and Mrs A W Allen of Sophia West Virginia letters to the Register Herald defend large families. She recounts earning money from fifth grade delivering papers babysitting and working at Murphy's and G C Murphy Co. She denies welfare or free lunches and urges publication of the letter on large families.
John Hodell describes his thirteen year old dog Penny slowing down and losing drive due to possible cataracts and poor teeth. He muses about a seeing-eye cat or dog and notes Penny avoids streets, prefers home, and can be helped by a guide animal, while half joking about brain power and perception.
The phrase argues that investigating complaints by prisoners may upset hardliners, but failing to provide a way to handle intimate grievances harms the public. Thetatice Williams, Minnesota’s prison ombudsman, emphasizes this balance.
President Nixon addressed the American Legion convention in Chicago to press his re election case. He argued for peace from strength and praised the military, while Senator McGovern faced a cautious reception as he urged Vietnam withdrawal and defense cuts. The Legion, with 2.7 million members including many Vietnam veterans, remains a key arena for political influence on national security.
The letter argues abortion is not a sin and portrays the unborn as clay returning to the earth. It condemns poison doctrine and asserts salvation through Jesus alone, signed by Buel Redden Crow.
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