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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Feb 27, 1968

Page

6

French Hovertrain Claims World Speed Record Ambition

A garbled report describes a French hovertrain project by Humiliation, with claims of a wheelless air cushion vehicle akin to a jet plane. It notes British skepticism, American interest, and plans for a Paris Orleans route, targeting early 1990s testing and a possible premium for a future high speed line.

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War talk and war costs spark policy debate in Congress

A UPI sourced wire report surveys lawmakers discussing marijuana surplus fears and price supports as agriculture officials ponder acreage controls and potential state stockpiling amid a Vietnam War era backdrop. Officials warn of rising living costs while Congress weighs tax and regulatory responses. States and federal departments clash over desegregation and policy directions amid wartime uncertainty.

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TV In Review Wy RICK DU WIOW HOLLYWOOD

Film TV critique notes Samiy Thomas name as a traditional performer, praising sentimentality and audience pull while criticizing lack of freshness. It highlights his stage acts, phrasing, and attempts at modernizing with lighting and tech, and weighs the impact of his routine on viewers.

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Death notices and funeral announcements from a local paper

Multiple obituaries and funeral notices list ages and services. Martha Janet Grehan, 1, is to be buried at Galfer Cemetery in Tabor. Welly Alta Keith, age unspecified, will have services at Markus Chapel with burial at Shuget Memorial Park. Marys White, age unspecified, will be buried at Shady Grove Lietist. Names include Calne Lovell and other residents. arrangements by local funeral homes.

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Flesh business and personal managers in Hollywood talk

Hollywood correspondent reports on the flesh trade as a major entertainment commerce. It cites personal managers as central figures in steering careers, negotiating with agents, and shaping images. The piece highlights industry figures like Col. Yom Warker and Anita Kerr, Joe Eva Gabor, and Kate Smith, noting how managers and agents collaborate, with managers earning large commissions and guiding artists from youth to stardom. It reflects on the fluctuating power between managers, agents, and studios in shaping film and television opportunities.

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