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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1964
Page
4
A concise faith note asserts that prayer is not a shortcut to desires but the path to becoming what God intends, emphasizing spiritual growth over immediate requests.
The Mississippi case questions whether a fair trial is possible in a state with all white juries while the broader piece notes the collapse of the National Seating and Dimension Co in Varney West Virginia. Federal aid under the Area Redevelopment Administration backed 379 loans totaling about 16512 million to struggling firms, employing around 42,668 people, highlighting risks of government financed industry in distressed areas.
French President Charles de Gaulle fears U S dominance in Europe both economically and militarily. In Geneva and Paris this week U S European Community nations Britain and Japan begin hard bargaining in the Kennedy round aimed at a 50 percent general tariff cut. NATO ministers meet in Paris on Dec 15 to discuss the MLF though not on the agenda.
The piece argues De Gaulle’s push against NATO and U S entry, his stance on the Common Market and MLF, shapes postwar Europe. It notes pressure on West Germany to lower grain prices, the Franco German 1963 treaty, and the bloc’s Geneva talks, with De Gaulle seeking to bury perceived Anglo American dominance.
In Millville New Jersey the New Jersey Silica Sand Co. runs a large holly operation. Clarence R. Wolf started marketing foliage after planting 2900 holly trees in 1939. Today 14000 trees cover a 55 acre orchard with 50000 pounds cut for distribution this December and about 100 box exports to Canada. The venture supports local workers, reduces winter layoffs, and expands to 13 holly varieties.
Vienna born planner Victor Gruen, founder of Victor Gruen Associates, urges universities to offer a department of urban sciences that blends political and economic factors with architectural and engineering studies. He cites projects like Northland Detroit, Southdale Minneapolis, Ft Worth revitalization, Midtown Plaza Rochester, and Fresno core area conversion.
The author recounts a failed dog rescue before sunrise. The dog suffered a broken back and was euthanized at Beckley Veterinary Hospital. References to the local shelter, humane efforts, and community limits frame a broader view on animal welfare and poverty.
Washington column laments That Was the Week That Was on NBC as writers fail to grasp topics, offer limited targets, and rely on snobbery and clichés. The piece urges deeper, reality-based satire across the political spectrum and nods to potential revival by other networks.
Washington notes the 1944 Yenan view of Mao as an intellectual Marxist who distrusted Soviet leadership and preferred autonomy. Mao exploited Japanese arms and sought funds from the U S or others, aiming to pursue an independent path, foreseeing harsher Sino Soviet tensions as he grows stronger in Asia.
Raleigh D Register lists address and staff at Beckley West Virginia. It includes subscription rates for mail and home delivery, tax note, and disclaimer about carrier contractors and responsibility for prepaid payments. Public notice style typical of a newspaper masthead and rate card.
25 years ago in the Raleigh Register Abe announced Japan would keep troops in China until the Communist threat is eradicated. Other notes include the social security old age office opening January 1 in Bluefield, C L Heaberlin resigning as WPA state compensation officer, and Indianapolis Legion to wage nationwide tolerance drive against class hatred next year.
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