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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1968
Page
2
The Maryland convention to replace its 1867 constitution with a streamlined draft around 14 000 words nears completion. Delegates describe the process as lengthy with debate and compromise. The proposed charter will go to voters in May for approval or rejection as campaigns begin.
The article notes Maryland plans a public relations campaign of 50000 dollars to explain the new constitution and its differences from the old one. It argues West Virginia, ratified in 1872 with 22682 words and eight amendments, should undertake revision to simplify and strengthen state government, criticizing reliance on tea bonds for roads and urging reform.
The fourth anniversary of the 1964 Smoking and Health report marks ongoing controversy over cigarette dangers. Data show sales rebounded after a brief dip despite warnings, with 1967 figures pegged at about $31 billion in cigarettes per person 18 and older. Public health notes link smoking to deaths from lung cancer and other diseases, but calls for action lag.
Washington report says Governor Rockefeller will file a disclaimer to avoid being a candidate in Oregon's May 28 primary. Whispered rumors tie this to potential Nixon-Reagan dynamics and Romney’s ongoing campaign, with Oregon viewed as a late spring test for moderates and possible Rockefeller entry before the August convention. Ernest Chilson of Raleigh Coal & Coke was seen in a warm, social mood.
West Virginia figures react to a Pearson Anderson column alleging a $25 000 payoff to Gov W W Barron by coal interests via attorney Bonn Brown Brown calls the column absurd and says he never held such books or paid Barron Brown asserts he did not confer payments or share in coal related fees and will not sue over the column
A oblique Washington roundup by Leon Burnett notes oddities from 1907 including Agriculture's dairy cow headline, a record 245 roll calls, and quirky quotes about a five cent nickel. It covers officials' quips, a parking ticket saga, and farcical anecdotes on governance. The piece blends policy quirks with light sarcasm.
Western diplomats foresee Tanui's peace plan triggering worldwide pressure on the United States to halt bombing of North Vietnam. The campaign, linked to Hygnes, aims to end U S air operations, with the Kremlin delaying ratification of the consular agreement approved by the U S Senate many months ago.
A family note from Raleigh Register lists L V Hirvey and his wife of Flat Yop and their eldest son with his wife, celebrating seventy five years of una vida on December 28 and January 1. The item appears amid broader local notices and world affairs briefs from January.
A satirical plea argues against tossing snow from sidewalks into streets. It cites neighbors, owners, and non owners, noting most shoveled snow ends up in the street and lampoons social pressure to conform. The piece ends with a reflection on belonging to the American mystique.
Prayer text venerates the nativity with praise for the Christ child born in David's city. A client Mary C White from Rock Hill South Carolina offers a simple surrender prayer, thanking God for Christmas and asking for personal devotion.
New York based piece mocks American patriotism and a proposed plan to curb spending abroad. It surveys a friend who traveled internationally, noting comic responses about foreign pleasures and travel annoyances. The piece ridicules the notion that patriotism will keep tourism domestic while poking fun at experiences in France, England, Spain, Greece, the Middle East, and North Africa.
Advertising representative details from Beckley News company outlining subscription rates by mail and delivery, coast to coast offices in New York Chicago Detroit and more. Notes on delivery service, pricing for daily Sunday and monthly plans, and tax handling for West Virginia residents.
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