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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1964
Page
4
A brief Thought For Today quotes President Johnson about future U.S. efforts in Vietnam. The remark notes that leaving a risky position requires finding a safe return path, reflecting on strategic choices.
Community and business leaders worry as Beckley Appalachian Regional Hospital, part of a 10 year old chain funded by UMW coal royalties, may be sold. The Beckley unit remains financially sound but tied to the chain, with nine other hospitals across Kentucky Virginia and West Virginia. Local advisory council members express no fear of closure and urge cautious optimism amid the crisis.
UPI reports Latin American joy greeted President Johnsons pledge to renegotiate the Panama Canal treaty. The piece traces the 1903 pact, U S control, rent, and Panamanian grievances, noting rising tensions and protests over sovereignty. It highlights Panama's canal income and the years of strain in U S Panama relations.
UPI report notes Comsat’s large short position and high public interest as the stock, authorized by Congress, faces years before profits. Chairman Leo D Welch warned dividends unlikely before 1969 and that the international satellite system aims to relay messages between U S terminals and overseas sites.
UPI Science Editor Dr Paul Gal warns during Christmas week that nine of every seventy drinkers will overindulge and three may become alcoholics. He urges knowing when to stop and notes many potential therapists refuse to engage with alcoholism. He assigns top rank to Alcoholics Anonymous alongside clergy, social workers, and psychologists as treatment options.
Twenty years ago in the Raleigh Register Lewis Snyder a recent candidate for Justice of the Peace moved to Beckley from Wind ing Gulf and bought L M Toney's blacksmith shop on Fayette Street. Miss Wayne Cottle of Stover graduated from the Davis Memorial Hospital nursing school in Elkins and was visiting home. The piece also covers remarks by Gal on alcoholism therapy and a note on publication details of the Beckley News Papers.
A columnist questions political processes and the rise of non governmental specialists. The piece cites Roosevelt era distrust, university research influence, and a shift toward experts over elected officials, plus reflections on governance and accountability.
Washington scene shows Defense Secretary McNamara pushing a revamping of Army Reserves and National Guard. Civilian planners dispute outcomes, predicting abolishment or retention of units with no clear timetable. About 52 specialist reserve units on campuses contribute $2 million in research for $150,000 yearly cost, raising concerns over funding, leadership, and training roles as morale declines and uncertainty persists for months.
The oil gas and electric lobbies unite against the Federal Power Commission, seeking to curb its jurisdiction over wholesale rates and consumer protections. Florida figures Senator Smathers and Holland push S.3038 while Edison Electric Institute showcases industry influence as the FPC faces a tougher fight in Congress.
In Mount Hope the rough framing of 35 low rent duplexes is complete and crews are adding patent roofs sidings and interior plaster. Postmaster John T. Hollandsworth Jr reports postal cancellations exceeding the all time high with 40 560 items processed compared to the previous 34 000.
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