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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1968
Page
8
Veteran dancer Fred Astaire, now 78, prepares a Friday February 7 television special. Billed as a return after seven years since his last dance festival, the program will feature his classic routines and new musical musings with co stars and his own company.
In Washington a debate on Senate office funding reveals strains of private funds supporting aides equipment and travel. Senators like Perey Hatfield and others face scrutiny over office costs, with officials arguing private funds aid efficiency while critics warn of unequal burdens and potential political manipulation.
Vernon Scott surveys young film and TV actresses including Miraabetty Mentauer Inger Stevens Marlo Thomas Barbara Feldon Mia Farrow and others. He weighs public appeal and the push toward cinema with Marlo Thomas seeking motion pictures while others balance careers. The piece questions whether viewers will pay to see new stars and whether intelligence or talent drives fame.
Four men from West Virginia were arrested and charged with illegal possession of weapons and liquor after a burglary at a Glenville hardware store. The group, identified as Salvato, Turner, Mecul, and another listed suspect, were transported to Gilmer County authorities for further processing as investigations link the case to a cross county route near the Ohio River. Authorities describe a broader plan that included travel toward California, with one car owner questioned and a large quantity of items seized during the probe.
United Press International reports Israel and the United Arab Republic finalized a prisoner swap at the Suez Canal area after weeks of Red Cross mediated talks. About 4,500 Egyptians and 16 Israelis were involved in the exchange, with the deal awaiting formal confirmation as the Red Cross announced the move from Geneva. The plan aims to repatriate POWs and relocate areas near Jerusalem for residential development, sparking debate over old city settlement.
An opinion piece argues the U S should sell television rights to fund the Vietnam war and possibly peace, citing precedent in medical coverage and sports events. It warns of network dependence, rising costs, and political consequences if ratings fall, urging Congress and federal bodies to control broadcasts.
The article profiles George Brown, Britain's foreign secretary, detailing his blunt style, drinking antics, and controversial moments with Khrushchev, Bulganin, Kennedy, and the British press. It notes mixed public views, strain over European policy, and Lyndon Johnson's public defense of Brown as a trustworthy ally.
The U S Post Office said a real stamp crisis was overblown and there was no shortage of postage stamps. The change to five cent first class rates and new one cent stamps caused confusion as people rushed to buy prior-issue stamps and adjust to the rate shift. Officials noted production and distribution were stepped up and deliveries would normalize by the weekend.
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