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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1972
Page
4
In Washington a father finally tells his son there is no Santa Claus during a Christmas talk. The exchange, filled with humor and relief, ends with the father joking he’s off the hook for another year.
Henry Shapiro recalls the March 1953 death of Joseph Stalin, the ensuing power struggle among Malenkov Molotov and Beria, the rise of Khrushchev, and the immediate mood shift from fear to cautious hope as the Soviet Union entered a new leadership era.
Methadone is a synthetic narcotic used to curb heroin cravings but can cause addiction if taken by nonaddicts.
U S Customs Commissioner Vernon D Acree announced that Santa Claus will receive swift clearance under regulation 1029A2 with no duty at any port of entry along the U S Canadian border. Ocean researchers note a bottle released in 1962 near Perth Australia was found near Miami years later.
Jay Rockefeller IV emerges as a top candidate for Wesleyan College presidency after secretary of state visit. Four candidates remain from a field including church board officials and college administrators. No offer yet. Rockefeller and his wife Sharon visited campus recently amid ongoing board discussions.
Mexican Tarahumara runners compete in long barefoot races said to last up to 48 hours. They kick wooden balls at the start that shrink to about half their size as the race progresses, illustrating the grueling pace of the endurance event.
Community advocates urge dialogue as a path to solutions. Officials emphasize listening, collaboration, and coordinated efforts to address local concerns and improve mutual understanding.
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