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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1968
Page
4
Editorial in The Crisis NAACP denounces media created leaders who use epithets and slogans to incite violence. It warns that hate preachers and defeatists fear open competition and mislead Negro youth toward futile clashes with police and military.
The Washington Post argues that Congress cannot curb guns alone and urges a united lobby of bankers liquor dealers and retailers to press for strict pistol controls. It cites DC robberies 91 bank incidents and 1318 bank robberies nationwide in 1967 with 63 percent by firearms and notes differing crime losses. It suggests a nation wide push to treat pistols as lethal weapons with heavy penalties while allowing rifles and shotguns for sport and self defense.
A UPI analysis notes the incoming Nixon administration will shape U S policy on Red China and the Warsaw talks. It highlights Beijing seeking resumed Warsaw meetings and potential arms talks with the Soviet Union, with Johnson’s term ending soon and Nixon stepping in. The piece outlines expected early diplomacy and the influence of the president-elect on foreign relations.
A family awaits the younger son returning from the West for holidays after travel delays. The home shows signs of preparation including repainting his room in blue and other refurbishments. The piece humorously notes aging, family dynamics, and a nod to faith in daily life.
Joan Baez labeled the Chicago protests filthy as Hayden, Carmichael, Cleaver, and others ride a wave of youth revolt. The Walker Report notes Hayden fled before the clash, later urging resilience while critics call his tactics a dangerous deception.
Public notice text lists Beckley Newspapers Corporation contact details and staff, subscription rates, and delivery terms for West Virginia. It names editor John Hodel and affiliations with United Press International and Ward-Griffith Company. Rates include daily, weekly, monthly options, with tax and address-change instructions.
President Johnson plans a busy post‑White House life including lectures at the University of Texas and Rice University, with a writing income to fund scholarships. Mrs Johnson will supervise her diaries for future publishers while aides prepare positions in academia and media. George Christian returns to Austin, Juanita Roberts heads LBJ library work, Yoichi Okamoto seeks magazine work, and Rostow moves to UT teaching.
Delaware, home to 56000 corporations, is chartering new firms at a record 800 monthly rate due to its chancery court tradition and quick corporate division service. Secretary Elisha Dukes notes rapid rulings, low tax burdens, and a $21 million projected franchise tax haul this year, with several major companies switching homes for faster, cheaper incorporation.
A New York sourced list highlights unusual Christmas toys across age ranges. From Little Ouija for ages 3 to 5 to Jackie Doll for older kids, the roundup covers educational kits, peculiar gadgets, and prank items. Notable entries include Obsecycle, Supersaw, Barracuda fish toy, and Mini Mike microphone.
Fifty nine years ago the Salvation Army ceased operations in Raleigh County. Captain Barbe, formerly in charge at Raleigh, transferred to Williamson. Envoy W. C. League, retired from active service, returned to Charleston. Beckley opens Greenbrier Business College to train local youth in business careers, led by manager Wesley McKinney and principal W. B. Loving of Richmond Virginia.
Alderson Walter Eads 86 known for delivering the Sun Day Register to Raleigh County subscribers will be buried in Alderson Cemetery December 22. A Raleigh County Court appointed committee to gauge Civil Aeronautics Administration stance on an airport site in Raleigh County will meet to organize, county clerk Harry Amerson said.
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