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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Feb 15, 1965
Page
4
A social essay argues that bystanders show mixed attitudes toward crime, praising bravery in theory but deterring action in practice. It contrasts U S indifference with England’s interventionism, urging protection for Good Samaritans and fair handling of court cases to encourage compassionate courage.
A study by the National Industrial Conference Board analyzes how firms handle employees’ political views. Eight in ten companies do not share management’s political position with staff, and similar shares neither encourage nor discourage running for public office. About a quarter grant leaves to employees elected to full-time office.
Washington report warns crime will rise sharply through 1975 with an 80 percent increase in serious offenses and a 43 percent jump in violent crimes. It notes the crime tax weighs on Americans and urges citizen support and better alerting devices to curb marauders.
Philippines seeks to maintain ties with Indonesia while fearing Indonesian infiltration of Mindanao Sulu. President Diosdado shifts military strength south blaming communist infiltration without naming Indonesia. Defense reports arrest of a suspected Indonesian spy and a timetable to annex Mindanao Sulu by 1970. Indonesian illegal entrants estimated at about 12,000. Rumors say Soviets pulled thousands from East Germany. possible division shifts toward China border. Tao Hsi Sheng says Kossygin’s mission to North Vietnam political, implying greater defense role. Couve de Murville’s talks in Washington may lead to Johnson De Gaulle meeting in Paris. Southeast Asia top priority.
Charleston West Virginia lawmakers face a slower pace as the 1965 session nears its end. A state Chamber of Commerce tally shows 1963 ahead in bills introduced by about 25, with 560+ bills in play this year. Six measures have passed both chambers and await Governor Hulett Smith’s signature, including a recent bill in the list.
A 1895 order signed by William L. Wilson as postmaster general directed establishing an experimental rural delivery system in Jefferson County West Virginia. This historic plan is among records to be shown at the Panama-Pacific Exposition. Public sessions this week include judiciary hearings on wrongful death damages and retail credit sale controls.
The Temperance Committee weighed pros and cons on a Senate approved bill to legalize battle clubs. Senators proposed humorous measures such as banning marathon dances, and allowing coon hunting until 5 am. An early morning governor press conference occurred at the executive mansion with a $908000 federal contract for training 520 heavy equipment operators signed in the living room, coffee reportedly not served.
Our dog lost her two front teeth last week and showed subdued behavior with little appetite. After tongue thrusting and concern for a throat bother, Dr Frilen extracted the two upper teeth quickly though bleeding occurred. She recovered swiftly and regained her bold demeanor, though concern remains about a potential upper plate. The writer notes a Charleston trip to hear Rev Paul Carnes of Buffalo discuss Unitarian ideas and ends with a prayer from Raymond E Balcomb of Portland Oregon.
U S government analysis argues Peking and Moscow will migrate to stepped up aid in South Viet Nam without committing ground troops or provoking a Cuba-like crisis. Russians may supply anti-aircraft missiles and advisers while Chinese advisers join Viet Cong. unlikely to trigger full invasion.
A Rutgers University professor concludes women are better at reading others than men. Men tend to take others at face value while women see beneath surface cues to form truer personality impressions. The claim challenges the idea of feminine intuition being mere stereotype.
Beckley Newspapers Corporation lists home delivery rates by mail and carrier with annual and half year options in West Virginia. It notes 3 percent state sales tax and states carriers and distributors are independent contractors not responsible for advance payments.
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