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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 23, 1971
Page
2
A scripture style reflection notes that the fool’s actions, when seen in hindsight, can be avoided by the wise man acting at the outset. The caption attributes the saying to Richard Trench, Archbishop of Dublin.
A critical reflection on Nixon era censorship and prosecutions for truth telling. The piece questions government secrecy and the danger of suppressing information, arguing for transparency and the First Amendment. It warns that prosecuting truth seekers could backfire on democratic liberty.
Ralph Novak notes Nixon era vice president Spiro Agnew praised Ethiopian Kenya and Congo leaders during a Rome stop while attacking American black leaders. The column views the remarks as a tactless political move unlikely to influence Italian or Irish American communities and warns of electoral timing next year.
Evangelicals are urged to address social issues amid a study showing conservative clergy often stay silent on controversial topics. Dr. Gilbert James and Dr. Carl F H Henry call for a biblically grounded public witness, with Henry warning neglect would push secular crowds toward hollow solutions.
U S officials view a possible Duong Van Minh run as crucial to a free contest against President Thieu. Minh privately seeks signatures to run, with assurances he will not quit midstream. Experts say a Minh candidacy could improve governance, boost legit voting, and justify US troop withdrawals.
Dr. Frank Cole argues against the surgical habit of removing the spleen as a routine or harmless measure. He says the spleen has important functions and its incidental removal can have serious consequences, challenging the idea that splenectomy is risk free.
West Virginia lawyers Stanley Presier and William O Farrell condemn no fault auto insurance as fraud and a plan that promises but does not deliver. They argue it would raise net costs, fail to reduce premiums, and simply shift payouts regardless of fault while noting limited evidence from Massachusetts.
A polite driver halts to let pedestrians cross Prince Street causing near crashes as others fail to notice. The piece blasts officials like Benjamin C. Greene for valuing wealth over justice and condemns Nixon era spin Doctors and Mitchell for suppressing truth while warning readers that public welfare hinges on understanding.
Bruce Bioss argues cities show breakdown of community under law with rampant theft, disorderly traffic, and visual pollution. He cites figures on shoplifting, freight theft, and public vandalism, blaming mass indifference and self-contempt among elites and residents.
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