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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1972
Page
2
A short devotional note centers on Joshua 1:9 urging strength and courage. It quotes a directive about obedience and consequence, framing faithfulness as central to daily resolve. The line emphasizes resilience in following commandments.
The piece criticizes county officials for an unconstitutional display and government favoritism toward religion. It laments political lawlessness and questions parking lot repairs planned during the Christmas shopping season, noting blocked spaces and possible city mismanagement.
A reflective piece argues that concern fades when distant suffering touches no personal world. The author contrasts 1200 ton bombings with personal loss of a loyal dog, urging readers to care about death and misery beyond their own lives.
Rates listed for mail subscriptions and home delivery. One year mail 38.11, six months 19.06, three months 9.79. Home delivered by carrier weekly 70c or monthly 3.05.
Beaver community revival of scouting follows Lions Club decision to sponsor a troop. U S Akers chairs the Troop Committee with Harry F Bowling Andy Lilly Keith Bobbitt and Tracy Shannon as members, Robert J Keaton named Scoutmaster.
A letter defends Terri West amid criticism by Arthur Porter, John Almond, and Larry Tucker over her presidency of the Young Democrats. The writer accuses rivals of prejudice over a hospital visit remark and urges backing true Democrats to unite the party.
A father urges school officials to implement drug education in public schools citing rising teen drug use and the need to teach youths about the risks, jail, hospital, and death outcomes to deter experimentation.
UPI reports President Nixon plans to overhaul the lower ranks of the executive branch for his second term. The top White House team remains largely unchanged while new undersecretaries and deputies will require White House approval through a new efficiency office led by Frederic Malek.
Analysis of Brussels as center of NATO and the Common Market contrasts with Belgium’s two linguistic communities the French speaking Walloons and Dutch speaking Flemings. The Eyskens government fell over a regional language reform with Brussels made bilingual and enclaves debated. Flemish gains in prosperity deepen tensions between regions as Wallonia declines.
A critical look by Charles P. Henderson challenges President Nixon's ties between patriotism and piety. The book argues Nixon seeks to prove integrity, explores civil religion in American political life, and questions whether ends justify means amid national identity concerns.
Chicago area man, Allan Simon, claims Associate Judge John J. McDonnell threatened to shoot him during a parking dispute near the Friendly restaurant. Simon obtained a warrant for aggravated assault as McDonnell faced investigation and possible disciplinary action.
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