This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 9 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1966
Page
4
A five year California study links Type A workers with higher heart attack risk, showing 70 of 3,240 men had heart attacks and 85 percent of those in the 39-49 group were go-getters. The piece argues for balance and long life over relentless drive, praising both go-getters and calmer workers.
Washington reports growing Democratic fear that Vietnam war may cost House seats in 1967. GOP advantage could rise if settlement stalls, as party unity declines and fundraising gaps widen. Despite Johnson’s efforts to aid freshmen elected in 1964, party funds and organization falter.
A Raleigh B article discusses state and local Democratic leadership shifts under President Johnson, noting personnel cuts as economy moves and debates over possible rehiring. It questions Carter’s influence, Watson and Bailey roles, and the risk of Viet Nam impact on party cohesion and voter registration efforts.
Lyle Wilson argues the President’s televised address masks bad news on Vietnam. He warns of a prolonged, costly war potentially reaching decades, with manpower drafts discussed and a rising budget deficit. Mansfield's visit reports US trouble in Southeast Asia and cautions over negotiation versus general Asian war risks.
Foreign cables report France will reject backing down on Common Market terms at Luxembourg meeting January 28 29. Britain drops carrier purchase plans amid Viet Nam war pressures. U S market for selling carriers wanes. Philippines weighs Asian mediation stance on Viet Nam. South Korean rival figure Park Byung Kwon gains student support. Gaulle cautious on NATO reform timing. Singapore halts barter with Indonesia. Malaysia hints rubber exports pressure. Morocco faces possible détente break over Ben Barka case as Oufkir implicated.
A lengthy observational piece discusses bird feeding during harsh weather, noting common foods like mixed grains suet and peanut butter and the social undercurrent of criticism toward meddling with nature. It lampoons a conservative critic who links feeding to socialism and broader political foibles, then pivots to a closing prayer by J. R. Brokhoff of Trinity Lutheran Church in Lansdale Pa.
The United States pauses bombing over North Vietnam to reassess effectiveness. Ho Chi Minh and Red China reportedly restore rail lines and truck routes to Hanoi and Haiphong, with trails via Laos seeing increased traffic. SAM sites rise near Hanoi Haiphong, more Red aircraft and pilots train, and new antiaircraft gear moves north.
The text argues that standardized bombing over long ranges is less effective than selective strikes. It highlights North Vietnam targets like short railroad sections, specific power plants, petroleum storage, and vulnerable bottlenecks. It stresses avoiding mass destruction in favor of cutting critical supply lines to impede Ho Chi Minh's forces.
UPI analyst compares current Vietnam peace push to Gen George Marshall’s 1947 mediation attempt in Chungking between Chiang Kai-shek and Mao Tse-tung. The plan envisioned integrated forces and a bicameral political framework, but mutual distrust and shifting power left the effort unresolved.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.