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 10 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1972
Page
2
Thought for Today compares a potential painter to a museum figure. Thomas Hoving testifies for John Lennon and his wife in deportation hearings, presenting a benevolent, artful portrait in a legal setting.
Nations agreed to insert a universal extra second to standard Earth time. The 61st second occurs globally at set times such as 2 p.m. in Hawaii and 1 a.m. in London, aligning earth time with cesium-based atomic time and the universe.
Veterans Administration urges more veterans from low income and minority groups to use GI bill aid. Programs run with federal help target outreach in major cities to boost college enrollment and continuation among disadvantaged veterans.
McGovern strategists at the Democratic convention fear opponents may strip delegates won in California amid a bruising credentials battle. They claim a buffer of about 100 votes though worry rivals can erode support and harness anger over the California ruling to rally delegates for a revulsion-driven surge.
In Miami Beach during the Democratic National Convention week, presidential ambitions drive the party more than policy. The platform remains broad enough to fit most candidates, aside from George Wallace, while internal power plays mirror historic Republican maneuvering and credential battles.
Walter Wisniewsel reports from the Democratic National Convention in Miami Beach with scenes from Murphy’s office and the convention press rooms. Reporters quiz Murphy about credentials while a “top sound man” barges in. A spokesman lists officials including Gov. Reubin Askew and others, then corrects a mislisted name. Humphrey’s room adds a free juke box and a pinball machine to entertain reporters. Distillers press a dispute with Fontainbleau over free bottles for delegates. A sign marks the ocean as closed at a Miami Beach hotel. Security tightens as 60 protesters from SCLC and other groups demand proportional representation and briefly occupy the podium. A graffiti swap alters the Sanford trailer name to Sanford and Sons.
The Simla pool table accord progressed beyond expectations by Pakistan and India but did not resolve core disputes. Kashmir remains the largest issue with troops at the cease fire line and Bangladesh recognition and war crimes trials loom. Bhutto faces economic turmoil and ties with the United States and CENTO allies Turkey and Iran.
West Virginia Sportswriters held a business session at Radio Station WCFC where they adopted a new constitution. The Common Glory cast includes Mrs. Marie Hunt of Beckley daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Williams.
A Beckley reader rails at Census Bureau data while recounting a Fourth of July shopping chaos at Plaza Shopping Center. The piece links heavy local traffic, eclipse forecasts, and a divorce court quip to argue WV population loss is unlikely.
The piece debates the vacant poet laureate post after C Day-Lewis. It weighs candidate qualities and lists contenders such as Roy Fuller Stephen Spender and Sir John Betjeman while noting Auden's withdrawal and Heath's eventual decision.
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.