This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 13 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1964
Page
4
Commerce Secretary Luther Hodges urges Americans to rely on local action and private initiative for most problems while accepting federal support only for seed money or inspiration. He cautions against Washington attempting to run the country.
A Register reporter quotes Sheriff C A Slim Thompson joking about leaving office for a Europe trip. The piece questions the integrity of his statements after he later contradicts them, noting the public's legitimate interest in a public figure’s plans and warning that such “wolf” anecdotes undermine trust.
Notre Dame University filed suit on December 7 seeking to halt distribution of John Goldfarb Please Come Home and block a Christmas release film based on the book. A December 17 temporary injunction barred screening of the $4 million movie and distribution of the book, citing alleged misrepresentation of the university and its football team.
UPI analysis notes Harold Wilson admired Kennedy's tactics and Humphrey's friendship shaping his campaign. Wilson's Labour win was razor thin, yielding a five vote majority in the House of Commons and a forecast of a brief government despite elaborate campaign theatrics.
Prime Minister Wilson uses bold diplomacy and domestic reforms to shore up power after Oct. 15 election. He faces a financial crisis with a 15 percent import surcharge and seeks broader NATO ties while courting potential new elections.
UPI editors poll ranks Johnson landslide and Khrushchev deposed as top two. Civil Rights Act comes in third. The Register notes minor shifts among Wills Shimer and consensus, with omissions of seventh and ninth place stories. Foreign editors diverge on five items, highlighting Khrushchev fall and Chinese nuke, plus other global events.
Washington editors report that the American Historical Association will discuss a resolution on academic freedom at year end. The move backs truthful teaching and rejects coercive control over content. Supporters seek regional academic freedom committees to shield teachers and students from partisan attacks.
Federal judge Richard Spong surveys ethics plans and court rulings on reporting crime. He argues for broader media coverage with safeguards and urges judges to help media pursue fairness while Canon 20 limits pretrial information and calls for measured use of cameras in courtrooms.
Berry's World quotes Milton R. Wessel likening appellate courts to a good starting place for reform and notes his call to end hypocrisy in official statements that mask prejudice in criminal publicity. Judge Wright's piece aligns with Wessel's critique of restrained but biased public messaging.
Beckley Newspapers lists subscription prices for mail and home delivery, with daily and Sunday options in West Virginia. It notes independent contractor carriers, no responsibility for advance payments, and requests old and new addresses for changes, plus a three cent state sales tax within West Virginia.
The 1939 Raleigh Register item reports the Board of Education seeking more information on a Woodrow Wilson High School addition and a water solution for Stoco High School. Superintendent E Van Dorsey notes Lillybrook Coal Co. general superintendent J W Ailstock offered water to Stoco if a pump is provided.
A new coal operation, the West Virginia Coal Mining Company, has been developed within a few miles of Beckley. An executive said they were too busy to talk after breaking ground for a track at Skelton on June 29 last year, as the project progressed rapidly over the past three months.
Federal regulators weigh CATV growth from remote reception aid to potential threat to local stations and program variety. With 1,500 systems serving 1.6 million homes, CATV's rise prompts calls for a national policy review and possible FCC rules to balance access with local broadcasting interests.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.