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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 14, 1967
Page
2
A letter questions the Prince Street Parking Lot enforcement, noting tickets issued after hours contradict prior practice and asking for an official policy announcement. The author argues traffic rules impact commerce and the dollar, urging clarity on whether random ticketing reflects a policy shift.
A city criticizes daytime lane painting after a new downtown traffic system. The piece urges night work to reduce motorist frustration and potential accidents. It jokes that irate drivers might even alter voting patterns, though the next city election is distant.
A June 30 protest by welfare recipients, workers, and taxpayers highlights the perceived failures of a fragmented system. A second nationwide demonstration is planned, as critics cite rising costs, meager grants, and disparate funding across federal, state, and local programs. A reform conference in November aims to devise new, more effective programs and reduce dependency.
Moscow dispatches say the Soviet Union will intensify political warfare in Arab nations while avoiding new military actions. Warships reportedly visited Alexandria and Port Said by Cairo's invitation as fighting surged near the cease-fire line. Reports also link false intelligence from Moscow to the Arab claim of Israeli force buildup on the Syrian border.
The Raleigh D Register lists subscription rates and delivery options for Beckley Newspapers Corportion. Rates include daily and Sunday plans, with weekly and monthly options and a 3 percent West Virginia tax. The column then shifts to a political editorial analyzing Soviet actions in the Middle East, questioning whether Moscow seeks peace or continued turmoil and noting potential U.S. strategic implications amid regional unrest.
UPI analysis notes King Hussein of Jordan rose in stature after the six day war but lost 2000 square miles of productive land and the holy shrines, with 200,000 refugees straining an already faltering economy. He risks his throne amid Arab discord and a push for a settlement with Israel or a unilateral Jordanian deal.
Residents discuss enforcing a long standing dog leash law at a Beckley town meeting while others rail against jets flying over Beckley and demand pride in the local air force presence. Citizens cite road repairs and air base activity as concerns amid skepticism toward officials and aviation noise.
Washington based NEA column argues that youth dismisses history and ignores past events. It cites John F Kennedy and warns lasting joy comes from knowing what happened before. The piece notes college students overlook historic buildings and American tradition.
The piece critiques modern youth and their reformist stance, arguing that many slogans echo history. It asserts juvenile alienation misreads the past, warns that rebels will eventually join the establishment, and emphasizes the value of historical context over drugs or fantasy.
The article explains how a governor will fill a Ninth District state senator vacancy from a three person Democratic list. It notes the candidates and committee roles, mentions the next general election in 1968, and discusses potential appointees including possible names and family ties while the author declines to be listed.
A prayer by Lon Woodrum of Hastings Michigan asks for freedom through genuine discipleship to Christ. He cites truth from scripture and urges freedom from selfishness under God’s everlasting love.
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