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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1966
Page
4
Franklin’s observation notes that God governs human affairs and that no sparrow falls without His notice, nor a kingdom rises without His aid, underscoring divine involvement in worldly events.
The piece mocks a Board of Public Works purchase of a state plane despite legislative funding refusals. It hints at a potential legislature Board feud, notes officials praise for public service, and shifts to a Webster guitar primer and the start of Guitar Week January 16 with events through January 22.
Washington dispatch notes Moscow moves to exploit the China split, courting Indonesia and North Korea, pressuring the 17th parallel, while Africa and Latin America see red messengers and sub rosa aid. Moscow aims to tilt revolutions toward its side, countering Red China. The piece argues a dangerous stalemate where U S policy faces heightened headaches.
United Press International notes Mike Quill’s jail contempt arrest amid NYC transportation strike controversy. It contrasts Quill with racial demonstrators and warns against intervention by Mayor Lindsay, recalling Calvin Coolidge and the 1919 Boston police strike as a cautionary backdrop.
The article argues Quill’s Boston strike undermines repeal of 14-B, comparing him to Beck and Hoffa. It notes Johnson’s mixed stance, Dirksen’s filibuster, and growing public concern over compulsory unionism and the power of unions in politics and labor.
A bar member says choosing a lawyer is like selecting a doctor. With families moving every five years, many need guidance on finding a competent attorney. The piece advises community recommendations, bar association help, and asking questions about specialization, fees, and written agreements before retaining counsel. It notes common billing practices and that lawyers may charge for specific advice or time, urging consumers to clear terms in writing.
John Hodell attacks Playboy for mislabeling itself as philosophy and promoting a hedonistic image. He contrasts Puritan capitalism with Playboy’s aims, calling the magazine a Bible of the immature male and warning it harms personal development and responsibility. He cites myths and public figures to argue for balanced self-development and condemns Playboy as warped.
A reflective prayer from Neil Wy rick Jr a Miami Florida minister at Palmetto Presbyterian Church asking for instruction through misery and urging action toward solace in Jesus Christ. It emphasizes compassion as a holy truth and a royal gift guiding believers to seek comfort rather than linger in pain.
Washington report says President Johnson uses creative budgeting to fund Great Society goals while sustaining war spending. He plans to delay housing and construction programs and trim education aid for impacted districts, offset by expanding other education and science programs. The goal is a 1966-67 budget with no large tax hikes and a GDP near 720 billion dollars, enabling continued social programs amid Vietnam costs.
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