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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1967
Page
2
The piece argues that licensing private liquor clubs will yield far less revenue than expected and that enforcement shifts toward potential graft. It condemns widespread public cynicism, apathy toward official wrongdoing, and the perception that politics and law enforcement are corrupt. The author urges citizen involvement, closing with the line They're watching.
The piece surveys Bastille Day as France’s national holiday on July 14 and notes street celebrations, parades, and fireworks. It lists July independence or national days for Canada, the Philippines, Venezuela, Argentina, Northern Ireland, Colombia, Belgium, Liberia, and Peru, with dates and brief context.
UPI analysis says despite evident Soviet hindrances in the Middle East, Moscow may yet advance its aims through continued arms supplies and advisers in Egypt and Syria. It notes possible political influence linked to Nasser and the Suez area, plus UN observer deployment shaping a status quo in the region.
Letters from Beckley residents defend or critique low altitude jets flying over the town. Contributors praise patriotism and pride in the armed forces while others note safety, traffic, and modernization concerns. Opinions reference the Air Force, airbase orders, and civic discussion in Ringling Regis ter.
Bruce Biossat argues that Cold War easing came from American resolve in 1962 rather than soft moves toward Moscow. He cites the Cuban missile crisis as the pivotal moment that reduced Soviet pressure and enabled broader European détente, despite later Arab tensions and renewed criticism of U S Vietnam policy.
Becke y Newspapers Corporation publishes Raleigh and Register with rates for mail delivery and home carrier service. Lists editor John Hodel and advertising network Ward Griffith Company. Includes West Virginia tax note and disclaimer on carrier and distributor responsibilities.
William D. Laffler reports on the rise of convenience stores after World War II. Chains such as 7-11 and Minit Markets expand from the South and Midwest toward a national footprint, with Jackson’s Minit Markets projecting 20,000 outlets and billions in sales by 1975 as the industry matures.
Andrew J. Plumley and wife from Toledo, Illinois, are in Raleigh and Summers Counties for an extended visit with relatives. Plumley left Raleigh County 45 years ago and now farms in Illinois.
A humorous essay argues the true seat of emotions is in the feet, not the liver or heart. It satirically links barefoot stance to thoughts, war views, and leadership behavior, noting standing figures at peace talks versus seated meetings. The piece ructionally contrasts barefoot and shod minds across politics and war.
A writer recalls childhood in Beckley on North Kanawha Street detailing familiar houses now changed or gone. He remembers neighbors, horseshoe games, a coal furnace, a churned pool in the yard, a rabbit shed, an oak next door, a Swiss visitor Hochuli and a rescue dog incident, ending with nostalgia for bygone days.
A Watertown Wisconsin minister of Ebenezer Moravian Church writes a devotional plea thanking Jesus for life giving water and asking refreshment for parched souls in his saving name Amen Bernard EB. Michel of Watertown Wis.
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