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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1972
Page
2
Solstice marks official start of winter at 1 13 p m EST
The article notes the winter solstice occurs at 1 13 p m EST on December 21 marking the sun’s southernmost point. It contrasts ancient beliefs about the sun pausing at solstices with modern calendars and mentions rituals across cultures to halt winter or welcome summer in the southern hemisphere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marduk
Thor
Mail Preference Service offers removal from direct mail lists
The Direct Mail Advertising Association hosts a Mail Preference Service to stop unwanted mail by writing to 230 Park Avenue New York NY 10017. Some people remain hostile to junk mail while others welcome personalized offers and hobbies based lists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Direct Mail Advertising Association
Park Avenue
New York
Vietnam Peace Talks Return To Square One In Vietnamese Split
A Chicago Daily News report outlines the Paris peace talks deadlock over whether there should be one or two Vietnams. Kissinger rejects North Vietnam’s right to intervene in the South, while Hanoi denounces the two-state view. The piece traces Geneva 1954 provisions, Diem’s refusals, and decades of conflict ending with US involvement to keep South Vietnam separate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Larry Green
Chicago Daily News
Saigon
Paris
Henry A. Kissinger
United States
South
North Vietnam
Kissinger
Vietnam
Demilitarized Zone
Dmz
South Vietnam
Ngo Dinh Diem
Diem
Ho Chi Minh
Hanoi
Square One
I Am Joe Sikspak and I Have Political Pointers
In a satirical letter, Joe Sikspak advises the president on reshuffling his family’s positions to fix national problems. He quips about firing the “bum” brother, removing a Jesus follower from Linda, and reclassifying relatives as cousins and nephews to dodge debt and poverty. He ends endorsing his wife’s view that problems persist regardless of reshuffles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Sikspak
Joe
Linda
Paddy
McGovern
Judge McDonnell Dodges Assault Charge Amid Lie Claims
Chicago Judge John J. McDonnell avoids an assault conviction as accusers include two seasoned police officers Lt. Timothy Walsh and Patrolman James Dolehide. The clash centers on a parking lot incident involving Allen and Mrs. Simon and conflicting testimonies about threats and alcohol influence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mike Royko
Chicago Daily News
Chicago
John J. McDonnell
McDonnell
Jay-Jay
Jay- Jay
Timothy Walsh
James Dolehide
Allen Simon
Lt. Walsh
Dolehide
Simon
Prosecution Possible Against Judge McDonnell Says Carey
Chicago Cook County State's Atty Bernard Carey hints there may be enough evidence to prosecute Circuit Court Judge John J. McDonnell after a preliminary hearing dismissal. McDonnell resumes bench duties and a suburban man faces gun threats. Carey seeks a transcript and notes possible grand jury action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Daily News
Chicago
Cook County
Bernard Carey
John J. McDonnell
McDonnel
Daily News
Mike Royko
Carey
Miller Wins UMW Election Prompts Call for Outside Oversight
A reader reflects on Arnold Miller's overwhelming UMW victory after the Dec 18 election, spurred by Yablonski murders and past corruption. The piece urges outside supervision of union elections, praises new Journal coverage for both sides, and hints at staffing changes at UMW headquarters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Mine Workers
UMW
Boyles
Title
Passes
Praters
Jock Yablonski
Arnold Miller
Miners For Democracy
Boyle
Yablonski
Autoworkers
United Mine Workers Journal
Yippie Convention in Columbus Demotes Rubin Hoffman Spokesmen
Steve Conliff cites concern over leaders adopting ruling-class habits with age while noting the Yippie movement in Columbus, Ohio downgraded Jerry Rubin and Abbie Hoffman as its primary spokespersons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steve Conliff
Youth International Party
Yippie
Columbus
Ohio
Jerry Rubin
Abbie Hoffman
Supreme Court faces conflict over obscenity and public morality
The new conservative majority signals a tougher stance on sexually explicit material in cities like Los Angeles New York and Washington. Justices Rehnquist and Marshall clash over liquor license power and public morality while dissents warn of suppressing First Amendment rights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Supreme Court
High Court
Los Angeles
New York
D. C
Warren Court
William H. Rehnquist
Rehnquist
Thurgood Marshall
California
Marshall
William J. Brennan, Jr
William O. Douglas
Brennan
Douglas
Marriage to Opera Draws Raleigh Resident to Pittsburgh
Mrs. I Sidney Labovitz of Colonial Apartments plans travel to Pittsburgh Pa this week with Beckleyan children to join the Pittsburgh Opera Company. The move follows years of physical interests and a prior choice involving the Metropolitan Opera in the early thirties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Metropolitan
Sidney Labovitz
Colonial Apartments
Beckleyan
Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh Opera Company
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By Jack C. Landau
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