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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1966
Page
4
Robert Barton, president of Parker Brothers Games Co., says the quality of television is likely to decline further. He predicts a drop in TV quality will boost game sales as a consequence.
The city shows poor handling of heavy snowfall with pedestrians given no real priority. Sidelights describe unsafely cleared sidewalks, unsupervised sledding after dark, and near collisions with unlit, fast-moving vehicles. The piece questions luck as a substitute for policy and laments the value of human life.
UPI analysis from Budapest outlines Western trade with Red China despite U.S. embargo. It notes a 20 percent rise in the past year, Japan leading allied engagement, and China’s push for credits and imports to fuel growth while avoiding war with the United States over Vietnam.
The analysis notes potential continued prosperity in 1966 with higher GNP than forecast, while warning the President may urge restraint to curb overheating. Inflation accelerates, with the cost of living falling to 85 cents per 1955 dollar. typical wages gain modestly, debtors feel some relief.
In a mirror of 1961, liberal Democrats may urge labor and others to stay home or vote for Tower to oust Carr. Tower, campaigning as a conservative with moderate leanings, counts on GOP strength in Dallas, Houston, and Midland-Odessa, while liberals weigh whether to mobilize against him amid party tensions and a light turnout outlook.
Washington based UPI reports Richard N Goodwin, Johnson speech writer, urged back into service for the State of the Union Address. He played a major role in drafting sections on Great Society domestic programs. Goodwin says the process varies greatly from speech to speech and that no one is singled out for authorship.
Dudley Strain of Lubbock Texas outlines how a president conceives and polishes a speech. He describes drafting steps from initial draft to final edits and delivery, noting the president's need to avoid mistakes and to incorporate views from aides and the secretary of defense.
Hollywood correspondent Dick Kleiner profiles John Wayne as a veteran of 90 years in film and star of El Dorado. Wayne discusses his health after a lung operation, his screen persona as a manly hero, choice of roles, and view of younger actors like Chuck Connors who show potential while maintaining a pointed, opinionated voice.
The piece notes that hysterical blindness is not true blindness and that the seeing eye works when the other is shut. It cites Bernheim Pitres and Binet experiments showing perceptions exist but are cut off from conscious communication. Automatic writing reportedly reveals these perceptions through the subconscious.
A church council confrontation erupts over a split with Brother Johnson. Sister Jones viciously denounces him calling him a reptile and skunk as the chairman urges forgiveness. The dispute ends with orders to leave and threats of legal action as both sides threaten court.
Raleigh Register notes Beckley National Guardsmen received orders January 21 to board a train for Camp Shelby Mississippi for a year of military training. The item also mentions book reviews by Miss Jean Porter and an auxiliary meeting.
Arrangements completed at a second council meeting. A council chain building at Heber and din streets. Wyoming Coalpeer contracted early Brothers for building twelve houses at Wyco. The same firm to start work on a new leg at Hotcoal soon.
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