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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 21, 1965
Page
4
Vice President Humphrey urges Latin American nations to take responsibility for international peace by establishing constitutional governments and fostering neighborly stability among themselves. The excerpt emphasizes regional self-determination and peaceful cooperation as a path to regional harmony.
A reader urges restoring the old Grandview to New River road arguing the state holds the right of way and bulldozer operators need practice. The road is present though timbering and mining damaged sections and would offer training ground comparable to the Babcock route.
The piece notes the growing U S balance of payments deficit driven by a $3 billion tourist outflow last year and a projected rise of about $200 million in 1965. It cites quarterly swings from a $733 million deficit to a $250 million surplus and warns the eventual full year deficit may exceed $2 billion, with imports and defense spending adding pressure.
On July 23 the anniversary of the 1952 Free Officers coup is noted as Nasser consolidates power after Naguib’s withdrawal in 1954. The United Arab Republic leader taps about $3 billion in aid from East and West, including $1.2 billion from the US for food and reform efforts. His aim to empower the fellahin faces limits as population growth undermines agrarian gains, yet his charisma steadies Egypt and preserves national dignity.
Washington columnist Richard L. Worsnop discusses shifts in American morality reflected in law. Courts strike down bans on birth control and cohabitation, while debates continue on obscenity definitions and censorship affecting books like Tropic of Cancer and The Catcher in the Rye.
UPI reports Greece's power struggle deepens with Premier Papandreou resisting royal moves on dismissing defense ministers and purging the army while the monarchy clings to influence amid rising leftist avenues. The struggle pits NATO aligned factions against the Communists, risking instability and possible violence.
Alvin A. Spivak notes that televised Johnson news conferences alter how reporters gather and transcribe the president's remarks. Wire services and networks must monitor TV in real time, while print bureaus piece together faster accounts, sometimes from televised play by play. Johnson reads faster off camera, but last week’s broadcast conference showed notably franker exchanges with questioners.
Norton Simon, 58, industrialist and art collector, has been expanding his influence by taking a large stock block in American Broadcasting Companies. He chairs Wheeling Steel and leads Hunt Foods, McCall Corp., and other boards, aiming to push Wheeling toward high competitiveness while pursuing smart acquisitions and strong management.
The prayer references God of the mountains and sea asking protection and guidance. W Dornham Oldham, Anderson Indiana, identified as executive director of Christian Brotherhood Hour, is listed with location and title.
The subject may seek a director position and is not guaranteed success. He has not become an ABC director and was once turned down when pursuing a Swift & Co. directorship.
The origin story traces the term white elephant to P T Barnum who acquired an albino elephant at great cost. The animal proved costly to maintain and hard to offload, and albino elephants are actually light gray rather than pure white.
Chilmark mass piece profiles Adlai Stevenson as thoughtful and troubled, recounting talks with reporters and allies about his refusal to push a 1960 bid. It details campaign dynamics, Kennedy opposition, Eleanor Roosevelt backing, and a damaging wire report that painted him undecided.
Britt Ekland discusses acting in After the Fox with Peter Sellers, revealing how a dark wig makes her feel Italian while her natural blonde calmness remains. She hopes this big role kickstarts her acting career, with Vittorio De Sica directing and Akim Tamiroff and Martin Balsam in supporting roles.
The Naleigh BH Register published by Beckley Newspapers Corporation at 341 Prince St Beckley West Virginia 2590 lists second class mail privileges authorized at Beckley and Hinton West Virginia. Telephone numbers for all departments are Beckley 253 3321 and the editor is noted.
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