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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1971
Page
2
The quote argues it is proper to condemn speaking ill of a bad man to reveal his crimes, asserting it is fitting and expedient that the wrongs of bad men be known. attributed to Black's Law Book.
A critical call condemns two decades of deceit and power misuse by officials, praising Dr Elisberg and the press for standing against Nixon administration attempts to muzzle truth. It argues withholding information endangered democracy but affirms pursuit of truth as permissible and welcome.
The foundation honored Ralph Nader with a $10,000 award for major achievements improving life quality. Nader is praised for making cars safer, food purer, government more open, and corporations more responsive, serving as an inspiring example of individual impact.
Editorial discusses calls for J Edgar Hoover to retire at age 76 amid charges the FBI oversteps limits. It cites Gallup polls showing mixed views of Hoover and the agency, recent hijacking incidents, and proposed reforms to records transparency and director control.
Fifty years ago Beckley residents in the east end moved furniture onto a lot before constructing a house there. The unusual practice, reported as fact, showed how quickly the town was growing and people were adapting to rapid development.
UPI analysis recalls Malta's wartime heroism as it navigates independence since 1964. Dom Mintoff leads a Socialist pivot amid debt and unemployment while Britain redraws naval support. A discreet Maltese turn toward self rule unfolds as U.S. and Soviet naval footprints grow. Melvin Laird visit hints at strategic diplomacy.
Patricia McCormack reports from New York that private schools shed chapel attendance and strict dress codes as NAIS notes financial strains and new trends. Coeducation rises, military programs fade, and off campus study grows. Tuition ranges from 1000 to 3800 dollars yearly with a median around 3200.
The women's liberation movement is already reshaping business in clothing publishing magazines and advertising. As unisex styles rise and husbands assume more shopping roles, marketers face new dynamics while libraries theaters and central-city venues may gain and suburbs may lose. The publishing boom benefits from this cultural shift with titles such as Sexual Politics and Female Eunuch leading the way.
Jack Johnson, the first black heavyweight champion, dies at 68 after a car crash near Franklinton. The Raleigh Register notes lingering controversy from his 1910 bout with Jess Willard and recalls his storied career and premature end.
The author recreates a self portrait with Pebbles the dog on their lap, masking faces with a cloth and doily. They note moving newsroom offices, reorganized desks, and a new layout affecting light, ventilation, and workflow. Pebbles shows affection by jumping into the lap, while Don Williams is cited as the dog’s favorite human.
The article critiques Pentagon Vietnam documents showing haphazard planning by top officials who proposed escalation and hit hard tactics without evidence of effectiveness. It argues such theories ignored precedents from Mao and Giap and relied on weak intelligence, risking mass deaths and strategic failure.
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