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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1973
Page
2
A compact aphorism from Alexander Pope about shame in admitting growth. The line frames learning as progress from yesterday to today, inviting reflection on personal development and humility.
The letter critiques local officials for cosmetic changes at the jail and asks whether the Sheriff and County Commissioners will address core problems rather than pleasing inmates or the public. It cites imprisonment as both a prisoner and jailer burden and urges humane jail reforms to improve governance and prevent cover-up politics.
The Women’s Christian Temperance Union plans 100th anniversary events tracing its Hillsboro Ohio march of December 13 1873 that closed 150 bars in 50 days. The national WCTU formed in Cleveland in 1874 and now hosts 5000 groups and a Willard Library in Evanston Illinois while addressing youth drinking and broader civic aims.
The House Judiciary Committee chair says it may need enhanced subpoena power, possibly requiring a full House vote to empower the panel. He plans to name a special counsel soon among four or five finalists and will use a steering group of leaders to speed inquiry.
The San Francisco case centers on whether the school board must provide English instruction to about 1800 non English speaking students while arguing that resources limit aid to 7000 other non English speakers. Justices question if language support is a fundamental right or a reasonable remedy to handicap. The debate contrasts constitutional duty with budget constraints and debates the value of bilingual approaches.
AEP Service Corporation officials reply that their fuel purchasing department handles coal sourcing and that their Cabin Creek Kammer Amos and Sporn plants meet low sulfur standards or will by 1976, while dismissing outside negotiations. The letter from W H Farley to G V Patterson seeks to confirm West Virginia coal shortages and accuses AEP of misleading PSC reports and pursuing Utah coal contracts.
The piece questions the meaning of heroism in warfare and terrorism, noting hijackers kill many and are praised by some. It argues real heroism should improve mankind, not destroy, and cites historical precedents like Jewish groups. It questions pride in violent acts and the ethics of collective side choosing.
Several officials are noted with full office locations in Washington including Senator Jennings Randolph at the New Senate Office Building and Senator Robert C Byrd at the Old Senate Office Building. Representatives Ken Hechler James Slack John M Slack Jr Harley Staggers and Robert Mollen are shown with Cannon and Rayburn House Office Building rooms.
Royko suggests homemade gifts and church as anti commercialization. Chicago poet James N Riley and Willie Hyena contribute carols for the State Street scene. The verses mock cash register culture with playful tunes and holiday satire.
Lewis McMaus of Skelton is elected president of Beckley College student body with Eugene Hunter of Beckley as vice president and Beulah Butler of Mount Hope as secretary treasurer. District 29 to host Christmas welfare fund visit December 1 for paralyzed miners' care. George J. Titler notes funding via bituminous land and hospital plans. Holiday verse and satirical tunes critiquing Christmas shopping culture appear.
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