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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Feb 10, 1966
Page
2
A concise quotation notes that appearances often govern human judgment, stressing that seeming knowledge can be as important as actual knowledge in public life. It reflects on the tension between perception and truth in leadership and society.
A city proposal requiring licenses for going out of business sales sparks debate over protectionism versus aggressive retail practices. The columnist warns it could drive merchants to suburbs, boost big operators, and hinder city limits expansion while noting risks of masochistic policy. Joseph Curran cites Johnson era maritime policy as unresolved.
Honolulu column argues LBJ applies his full energy to Southeast Asia until peace and stability are achieved. It notes military steps, propaganda countermeasures, and a growing political offensive with HEW, Peace Corps, and Agriculture officials to aid Saigon. Hawaii is seen as the launch point for this international program.
Beckley Newspapers announces mail and home delivery rates for Raleigh and Register editions. Rates include daily and Sunday plans, with annual, semi annual, and weekly options, plus a 3 cent West Virginia sales tax. Address changes require old and new addresses.
Premier Chung Il Kwon explains the 20 000 South Korean combat troops were dispatched to South Vietnam as repayment for past aid and to strengthen deterrence against communism. Negotiations with the United States over promises such as arming reserve divisions and boosting exports face rough sailing and unmet expectations.
Seoul signals a shift toward buy American limits while expanding Korea's role in Asia. Korean engineers and sales networks push development and exports as confidence grows in five years of self sufficiency, yet North Korean threats and CIA reports of assassinations raise security worries.
A U S Office booklet catalog lists consumer information pamphlets from 5 cents to 2.75 dollars covering home care, child care, decorating, foods, stains, moths, gardening, and pre retirement planning. Titles include When Your Baby Is on the Way Infant Care Your Child from 1 to 6 and Be a Good Shopper. The guide notes limited coverage of cars tires and auto accessories.
The article outlines signs of visual and hearing defects in children, urging full specialist evaluations rather than relying on school screenings. It notes common visual clues like holding material close, headaches, and squinting, and hearing cues such as needing repetition and unusual voice quality. Early detection prevents later academic and social problems and prompts timely treatment.
In Hawaii for talks with Johnson, South Viet Nam Premier Ky shows blunt, collegial leadership aiming to mend fences with labor farmers and religious groups. Ky seeks local elections and self government while balancing war sacrifices and inflation amid internal rivalries and a lack of political experience.
A humorous exchange tracks Ed and a citizen discussing the city snow cleanup. They note the parking lot is clear and the interview hints at unofficial prayers aiding city efforts. The conversation explores church state separation and the odd idea of prayer influencing public works.
A Warmer prayer asks for God to send light and truth worldwide. It prays that gospel blessings fall on listening ears and that emissaries traveling by land sea or air speak words of peace to troubled hearts. Amen. Bernard E. Michel of Watertown Wisconsin signs the plea from Ebenezer Moravian Church.
From the 1916 Files Of The Raleigh Register the election in Hinton this week yielded mayor W. R. Argabright Democrat and sergeant Wm. J. Martin Republican along with police judge L. P. Graham Republican and recorder W. W. Wickline Democrat.
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