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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jan 11, 1966

Page

4

Urban satellites redefine metropolitan growth pattern

The piece cites Maurice C Read on urban expansion toward satellite cities beyond central cores and rural fronts, noting self contained communities within a vast metropolitan system. It also includes Carl Scovel's letter examining Playboy's provocative stance and a minister publisher's thoughtful response to comment on the magazine.

Maurice C. Read The National Association of Real Estate Boards Carl Scovel Playboy Unitarian Christian

Green Berets vivid war novel by Robin Moore review

Shirley Ruth reviews The Green Berets by Robin Moore noting its vivid wartime scenes based on Moore’s five months of training with Special Forces. The novel uses fictionalized episodes to depict front line duties including parachute jumps, counterguerrilla tactics, and the moral challenges faced by American officers in Vietnam.

The Green Berets Robin Moore Crown Pita Avon Shirley Ruth Moore Viet Nam Kennedy LLBC Saigon Montagnards Hanks Co Binh Steve Kornie Phan Chau Asia

President Johnson shifts tone in State of the Union

The article traces how President Johnson has moved from a formal address to a people oriented prime time broadcast. It compares past presidents style and length of State of the Union messages and notes Johnson’s increasingly Lyndon B. Johnson like voice.

Johnson State of the Union Congress John F. Kennedy Theodore C. Sorensen Kennedy Soviet Union Wilson Harry S. Truman Franklin D. Roosevelt Roosevelt Lyndon B. Johnson

War toll of Viet Nam shows in ruins and malnutrition

A Foreign News Analysis links battlefield losses to economic collapse in South Viet Nam. It notes the abandoned Michelin plantation near Saigon symbolizing wartime destruction, widespread poverty from inflation and income gaps, and Viet Cong terrorism. The piece argues American policy bears part of the blame for national decay.

Saigon Viet Nam South Viet Nam United States

New Hoax or Boom Saigon Skyscrapers Grow On Profits

In Saigon rapid one room apartments rise as 32,000 American workers push profits for local merchants. New harbor at Cam Ranh Bay aims to ease Saigon strain with vast U.S. labor on military projects. Wages drive labor shortages and uneven income, risking peasant loyalty and public works delays. U S aid seen rising to 600 million dollars this year, up 200 million.

Saigon Cam Ranh Bay South Viet Nam China Sea Southeast Asia United States

Minister Challenges Hefner On Sexual Morality

A writer replies to Playboy discussions on sexual freedom, praising openness yet warning that pleasure must be tempered by responsibility. He argues sexuality can heal or hurt, stressing monogamy ethics and treating partners as whole persons, and questions the series’ deeper intent. (To Be Continued)

Itor A. C. Spectorsky Mr. Hefner America Playboy Norman Vincent Peale

Prayer text from Brooklyn Congregational minister Walton

A dated prayer asking for poise and openness to new insights and faith, invoking revelation as ongoing. The text closes with an amen attributed to Walton D. D. of Brooklyn Flatbush and Hopkins Congregational.

Jesus Walton D. D Brooklyn Rota Flatbush Mpkins Congregational

Furore over textbooks shows biased Civil War view

The piece critiques a prior press uproar over the Federal Community Relations Service possibly pressuring publishers to revise Negro history. It notes the memo argued against CRS involvement, cites a Virginia history book with praise for slavery era and Lincoln, and urges clearer teaching of civil rights issues while warning against censorship and sanitized narratives.

Washington Federal Community Relations Service Texbook Community Relations Service CRS Ed Brandt Norfolk, Va Virginian Pilot Norfolk Journal and Guide Virginia Ians Abraham Lincoln South

Talmadge calls end to race-baiting in Georgia politics

The Atlanta Journal praises Senator Herman Talmadge for his logical stance and leadership in Georgia, arguing that race-baiting has harmed the state economically and politically. It notes his influence as a dominant figure and asserts that the era of race-based campaigning is moving behind the mainstream, though pockets may persist locally.

Sen Herman Talmadge Sen. Talmadge Georgia Atlanta Journal

Raleigh negiater notices rates and contact information

Published by Beckley Newspapers Corporation Raleigh edition lists address 341 Prince Street Beckley West Virginia 25801 and Hinton West Virginia. Provides telephone number 953 3321 and editor. Includes United Press International and Ward Griffiths advertising representation. Details subscription rates by mail and home delivery options with weekly and monthly prices and change of address instructions.

Beckley Newspapers Corporation Prince St Beckley W. Va Hinton

Appointment of Hall as general plant manager named

In 1941 Raleigh Register notes Louis H. Hall was named general plant manager of the Sapcake and Potomac Telephone Co. of West Virginia by Mrs. A. B. Haneke, vice president and GM. Also recorded are women’s golf chair Mrs. A. S. Johnston Jr. and social chair Miss Eunice Bumgardner at Black Knight Country Club meeting.

Louis H. Hall Sapcake and Potomac Telephone Company West Viginia A. B. Haneke A. S. Johnston Jr Eunice Bumgardner Black Knight Country Club

50 Years Ago Pro From 1916 Files Of Union Cash Store

The Union Cash Store changes hands as C. W. Hardy sells to R. B. Yaple who joined last summer and has led the meat department. Hardy’s interest passes to Yaple who becomes sole owner. Masseyville resident Bob Williams promotes a Christmas turkey dinner with friends invited. Miss Pansey leaves Wm. Taylor firm for home with measles.

Union Cash Store C. W. Hardy R. B. Yaple Mr. Hardy Mr. Yaple Masseyville Bob Williams Turkey Pansey Neeave Taylor

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