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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1966
Page
4
A reflective line from Albert Schweitzer, the philer physician and humanitarian, noting that true happiness comes to those who seek and find how to serve others.
The Defense Department blocks burial of Robert G. Thompson in Arlington National Cemetery citing a five year federal sentence rule. Thompson, a World War II veteran and Distinguished Service Cross recipient, was a Communist convicted under the Smith Act in 1949 and jailed. his ashes remain barred despite calls for absolution of death.
Washington notes President Johnson avoids hawk dove labels and pursues a two level peace push. He tests options, pressures Hanoi and Peking, and turns Viet Nam issue to the UN Security Council to balance North Vietnamese military action with diplomacy while guarding against Red China becoming a nuclear threat.
Del Pat Board informed the House Finance Committee that Sontheimer and Co. was to handle a $23,000 six month public relations contract for West Virginia park improvements, with the year end cost set at $148,000. Attorney General Robertson said the contract could be drafted to comply with state law, as officials review the matter amid publicity concerns. Governor Smith received a two foot by one foot telephone credit card amid editorials judging card use in the Legislature. Majority Leader Paul ey framed free speech as freedom to use the telephone. Ivor Boiarsky labeled critics nit pickers as the budget process moved ahead.
A Baltimore Sunday Sun Magazine excerpt describes Harriet Reppert's attempt to reform her husband after reading a magazine article. The husband, amused yet wary, endures breakfast theatrics, new rules, and a fight to keep simple comforts. He reads a protest piece on male "king of beasts" attitudes, sparking friction and a calmer peace at home.
Merciful Father we rejoice that Thou are working out Thy will and way in our lives Keep our hearts tuned to Thy love and our ears open to Thy voice We pray to know the power of Thy Spirit leading us from aimless living into a life of purpose and meaning Forgive our transgressions and keep us faithful to a life of service in Thy kingdom Amen W Fred Primrose Ogden Utah minister First Congregational Church
Republican leaders rate Michigan Governor Romney and Richard Nixon as the main 1968 GOP prospects with Nixon building southern support through convention delegates. If Percy or Reagan shift the field, their chances could wobble, but most top insiders see Romney and Nixon as the core contenders for the nomination.
A University Bureau issued a 34 page monograph by Claude Davis and William Ross titled Issues of Constitutional Revision in West Virginia. It outlines executive legislative judicial questions and local government issues with brief pro and con summaries. The work aims to spark public discussion before any constitutional convention vote.
Public notice from Beckley Newspapers Corporation listing office address 341 Prince Street Beckley West Virginia and Hinton West Virginia. Mentions mail privileges and department names with John Hodel as managing editor and press association membership details.
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