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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1972
Page
2
A Madison quote urges alarm at the first experiment on liberties as a citizen duty and a hallmark of the Revolution. It notes that American freedom did not wait for power to entrench itself and emphasizes avoiding consequences by denying the principle.
In days Raleigh County moves from seven districts to three centered in Beckley, residents fear slower constable response and weakened enforcement in remote areas. They ask if private coal company security will fill gaps, and whether liberty and justice will emerge in a smoother or troubled transition.
A German engineer suggests firing radioactive waste into the sun as an alternative to buried storage, arguing it could power rockets under proper conditions despite high costs. NEA Consumers Union finds 5 of 22 cat foods meet kittens’ nutritional needs, while 4 are deficient.
President Nixon in California urges voters to back peace in Vietnam and the world, claiming a breakthrough while Kissinger cautions that North Vietnam and the United States remain divided on ceasefire terms. Officials note disagreements over prisoner releases and South Vietnam’s future.
The piece compares President Nixon's Christmas 1972 isolation at Key Biscayne with Johnson of 1965, noting a 37 day bombing pause failed to bring Hanoi to negotiations and highlighting cycles of hopeful steps followed by disappointment.
The article portrays President Nixon amid a tense Vietnam stalemate. He limits public statements while reportedly enjoying rare downtime with family and ally Cr. Bebe Rebozo. Kissinger had claimed peace was near, yet Hanoi’s tactics and a new bombing pause provoke renewed doubt about a ceasefire and U.S. strategy.
H. Ross Perot, who saved the DuPont Glore Forgan brokerage, argues brokers must prioritize protecting client principal over commissions. He plans to transform the industry with a six month Los Angeles training program for about 50 brokers to ensure client oriented service.
A reader criticizes printing vulgar remarks about President Truman and asks for fair coverage. Leona H. Gilmore of Beckley argues the paper should avoid printing insults and defends Truman’s legacy amid a discussion of media tone.
The Rev. W. B. Peck was chosen president of the Beckley Ministerial Association. Other officers include Rev. Dr. Alvin Cook as vice president and Rev. M. H. Miller as secretary treasurer. Degree of Honor Lodge installs Mrs. K C Stewart as president succeeding Mrs. I F Scott.
A Chicago Daily News transcript portrays President Nixon pressing for aggressive action against NFL commissioner Rozelle over home game blackouts. The dialogue suggests bombing Rozelle if he refuses to lift the blackout, tying the tactic to national viewership and political signaling.
Vernon Tucker son of Ed Tucker of Beckley has been appointed to West Point and will take a preparatory course before entering next spring in June. Mayor C V Cottle and Firemen's Frolic promoters arrange distribution of cards to poor children enabling them to receive candy, nuts and fruit at the community Christmas tree. cards to be handed out by the Kings Daughters.
In a tense exchange the President resists dropping the Watergate case while the Assistant Attorney General warns against a public trial and suggests options to avoid political damage. They contemplate deferring prosecution, pressuring witnesses, or modifying charges as they consider a quiet resolution.
Marcel Morin of Marseille warns that drug buyers in the United States fuel big profits, thwarting police efforts. He notes global trafficking persists despite efforts to end the French connection. Brinkley and McGovern are cited on media power and presidential judgment.
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