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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1968
Page
8
Vermard Crawford, new state senator, praises the apportionment act as one of the best, saying lawmakers showed dedication to finish it. He reflects on learning legislative procedures, notes Gov Smith's budget session demands, and plans to seek re election in 1962 while staying active in party affairs.
Beekley Postmaster A Fray Lilly announced Sunday the new higher postage rates. First class letters up to one ounce rise to six cents with other rates including air mail at ten cents, postal cards five cents, air postal cards six cents. The 20 percent rise in first class rates and reductions noted for newspapers, magazines, and advertising circulars are outlined. He said heavier first class mail over seven ounces will follow the parcel post rate schedule and stamps will be available to match existing stock. He stressed the changes apply to mail to U S and Canada and Mexico and that residents can still use current stocks with five cent stamps on hand.
Community action entities in Sophia and Slab Park coordinate a new Josephine CAA Center opening by January 15. Volunteers gather clothing, funds, and equipment for medical, baseball, and play areas while seeking grants for a road surface project and playground spaces.
Beckley College plans two makeup days to recover a three week vacation disrupted by severe winter weather. President C. K. Shroyer says classes may return on Saturdays or afternoons. The exact makeup schedule will be announced soon as students prepare to return after the holiday break.
Rumors of Gov. Smith being named ambassador persist but no official plan is in place. White House and state officials say no determinate decision has been made, with discussions tied to upcoming elections and funding for state programs. Raleigh County groups push local health fundraising as talks continue.
The Natural Resources Department invites applications for summer reservations at state park and forest cabins. Deluxe cabins at Blackwater Falls and Cacapon are year round, Bluestone, Lost River, and WaLoga open last Saturday of March, others start last Saturday in April. Rentals limited in summer. two week periods.
New York AP reports that the city post office logged first-class mail seven times heavier than a normal Saturday, marking the last five-cent letter day and signaling a surge in ordinary mail volume for the period.
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