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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1965
Page
4
A brief meditation notes that some praise or critique the United Nations, but emphasizes the necessity of its existence as the world marks the UN’s 19th anniversary with a nod to Secretary-General U Thant.
Don Oakley argues the 88th Congress created a Committee on Government Research to oversee federal science and development, a share‑seeking, nonscientist body now unlikely to continue. He warns Congress must establish trained oversight to police scientific programs and safeguard public interests.
The article reports Lu Ding yi, propaganda director, warning that Red China views the Communist faith as threatened by capitalist elements still present in society. He foresees continuous revolution for up to 300 years against imperialists landlords and rightists and warns that revisionists like Khrushchev may arise in later generations to restore capitalism.
Ray Cromley reports that the Latin American division of the U S aid program proposes stressing hard headed, profit producing industrial and agricultural projects over direct welfare spending. AID officials say building profitable industries will fund schools, housing, and water systems, with underpinned social services, while noting the shift may be gradual.
Beckley Newspapers Corporation lists subscription rates for daily and Sunday editions by mail and by carrier, with six month and one year options. It notes reporting dates, taxes, and that carriers and distributors are independent contractors, not responsible for advance payments.
War Department reports the U S Army received 450 million dollars worth of new weapons and equipment for the year ending June 30. Doug las Aircraft Corp plans 40 giant DC 4 transports for airlines domestically and abroad. Finland reports massing Russian troops Jan 3 as Finnish gains continue. Germany and Britain dispute results of a North Sea air battle. Rev C W Sydnor elected president of Beckley Ministerial Association replacing Dr Ritchie Ware.
Western Europe sees Socialists in power in Britain Italy and West Germany amid CDU split. Brandt adopts Great Society style reform and NATO support while pursuing cautious domestic reforms. Local elections show growing Socialist strength as CDU factionalism deepens.
The House and Senate Armed Services Committees plan broad hearings on national defense policy starting in early February. Secretary McNamara faces tough questions on Viet Nam policy, reserve and National Guard reorganization, and base cutbacks. Rep. Mendel Rivers leads the House panel with focus on Congressional authority, while Hebert seeks full latitude in hearings. Senators Morse Gruening McGovern and Church are not on the committee but may voice views on U.S. withdrawal and Viet Nam policy as McNamara's war is debated.
UPI reports U.S. auto buyers increasingly demand car comfort with air conditioning. In 1960 two of 29 cars had A C. by 1964 two to every 11. By 1965 industry sources expect about 2 million factory installs plus 400,000 added after purchase, up from 1.408 million in 1964, a 38 percent rise.
The published Hochhuth drama The Deputy indicts Pius XII for remaining mute amid the Holocaust mass murders. It uses Nazi testimonies and blunt stage monologues to depict Auschwitz and other horrors, urging readers toward moral reckoning and peace.
In Chicago, arch conservatives clash with party professionals over a lack of a new leader after Barry Goldwater retreats. The movement drifts without a clear direction as 1966 and 1968 prospects loom, with volunteers restless and wary of factional pull toward the John Birch Society.
Twenty years ago the 1915 files note a farewell dance in Eccles Hall for Dr. R. D. Roller before his departure to Connecticut. Beckley suffered a severe sleet storm over the weekend, delaying travel as streets turned to ice while residents took to skating and coasting for recreation.
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