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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1965
Page
4
A West Virginia county court balks at funding a Phase Two comprehensive mental health plan, arguing over overdraft limits and a small nonrefundable share. Proponents say the program targets root causes, not symptoms, and could leverage a $200,000 federal grant for local services despite long-standing budget constraints.
Washington Post editorial urges urgent enforcement of Title VI and a tougher federal drive on desegregation and voting rights. It calls for appointing enforcement officers, expanding voting inspectors, and a determined race equality push to secure equal rights and halt discrimination nationwide.
The Organization of African Unity warned Britain to move against the Rhodesian rebellion led by Ian Smith. If Britain uses force, OAU members would sever relations and declare war on Rhodesia. Britain debates its stance as Harold Wilson meets Lyndon Johnson amid broader NATO and global commitments.
Editor and a politician discuss how politics corrupts, the lure of office, ambition, guilt, and the craving for approval. The interview reveals that handshakes symbolize trust and the crowd’s fickle favor, driving repeated campaigns and self-promotion.
Eternal God bless us during these advent days as we seek to welcome the Lord into our homes and hearts. May we hear the angelic message unto you is born this day a Saviour Christ the Lord. Lead us to the manger to offer homage and remember that where meek souls receive Him Christ enters in. Through Jesus Christ, Amen by Roy H. Stetler Jr. Cheverly Md minister Cheverly Community Evangelical United Brethren Church.
Hollywood correspondent Dick Kleiner reports on Angie Dickinson Bacharach and Burt Bacharach balancing fame and marriage. She details pressures of separation adoration long workdays and constant attention while noting Burt supports her career and they communicate to cope. The piece notes her roles in Cast a Giant Shadow The Chase and upcoming Popies Are Also Flowers with Burt’s approval of parts.
Forbes Burnham, 41, Negro leader and lawyer educated in London, emerges to steer British Guiana toward independence on May 26 amid bitter race strife with East Indians led by Cheddi Jagan. U.S. aid and private investment, including bauxite and timber projects, are pledged to support the new state.
The movement for an independent Guyana advances as Jagan's ouster triggers continued violence. A time bomb targeting Jagan's followers destroyed the U S Consulate library in Georgetown last June. Burnham's government seeks to ease racial tensions and foster progress amid a border dispute with Venezuela and oil exploration rights. Britain and the United States see a potential opening.
Washington report notes a turning point in the civil rights movement as groups plan in-house discussions to chart new goals and methods. CORE and SNCC face funding strains and leadership shakeups while militants confront a shift to calmer, strategy driven action ahead of the 1966 White House Conference on Civil Rights.
National Adve Ward Griffith Inc lists mail subscription rates for daily and Sunday at one year 21.50 six months 13.00 daily only 18.00 yearly 18.00 six months 10.00 home delivery by carrier daily and Sunday per week per month rates noted plus 3 percent West Virginia sales tax. Carriers and distributors are independent contractors and Beckley Newspapers Corporation not responsible for advance payments.
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