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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 1971
Page
2
The piece critiques Nixon Administration efforts to suppress the Pentagon Papers, arguing censorship unexpectedly heightened attention. It notes the documents reveal official stupidity across branches and questions the perceived novelty of the issue amid political rhetoric.
Beginning October 1 1972 Oregon bans sales of nonreturnable beer and soft drink containers and bottles and prohibits pull-top cans. A five cent deposit is required on most beer and soft drink containers while milk whisky and wine bottles remain exempt. The measure hailed as a conservation victory faces industry opposition citing waste composition and urging education and recycling as better solutions.
Senator Henry M. Jackson pursues Florida and Tennessee primaries as pivotal routes to the 1972 Democratic nomination. He has campaigned in Florida repeatedly and sees potential delegate gains amid competition with Muskie Humphrey Bayh Hughes and others. Jackson stresses labor backing and a liberal yet practical platform while weighing New Hampshire’s uncertain role and California’s strong voting bloc in his bid.
UPI analysis notes Britain's path to the European Common Market faces a potential fall decision. Heath must align public sentiment amid polls showing growing opposition and heightened emotional appeals tied to costs, Europe distrust, and Commonwealth ties.
Several Democratic senators including Sen. Frank Moss and Sen. Warren Magnuson discuss breaking up the FDA and replacing it with a broad Consumer Protection Agency. They cite budget, bureaucratic and political shortcomings and seek a strong new agency to oversee food drug and safety functions.
The FAO plans a three year fight backed by 15 years of study and 1.2 million dollars to curb the two billion Quelea quelea songbirds that devastate tropical Africa crops. Scientists seek a non toxic spray to suppress appetite for 24 hours, hoping to starve the birds into collapse.
A carnival troupe visiting Sprague faced scrutiny as Raleigh County officials learned it planned to leave without paying license fees. A special deputy monitored its departure to ensure settlement, which then occurred before the group moved on to Beaver.
Edward L. Wright weighs whether youth freedom from pregnancy fear and contraceptive advances dent traditional morals. He asks if the pill may erode procreation rituals, alters family structure, and pressures law and justice to keep pace with rapid social change.
The reputed Brooklyn mob chief Joseph A. Colombo Sr. lies comatose after a head wound from a shooting by Jerome Johnson. Police and public sentiment swirl around Unity Day politics, Mafia rivalries, and New York City officials responses.
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