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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1967
Page
2
A brief meditation notes that at burial the prince and day laborer share a narrow earthly path, reflecting humility and common fate beyond birth and rank. The quote by Miguel de Cervantes emphasizes mortality and equality in death.
Paul N Ylvisaker New Jersey community affairs commissioner says government must avoid rewarding civic disturbances while seeking federal aid to rebuild Newark. He notes a likely Newark allotment from a 1.7 million department appropriation, urges constructive action to tackle prejudice housing education and police treatment amid rising inflation and credit card crime.
Bell System engineers report their latest glass telephone booth is the largest ever made for the system. The detailed measurements illustrate the size of the problem for short people making phone calls.
Robert Spivack argues John Lindsay’s record as New York City mayor shows practical governance and bold projects that could outshine rivals for the Republican nomination. He highlights Lindsay’s loan to Child Guidance Toys, a potential Staten Island rapid transit plan, and a citywide youth music initiative aimed at engaging minority youths and reducing street unrest.
Federal inspectors branded the jail’s undue authority given to the cook trustees sent to stores and a Saturday night with 73 drunks. Judge Ben Moore opened Beckley’s second annual term of federal court on July 20 noting unpalatable food and fee chasing police and constables amid a wild confusion.
West Virginia Corrections Director C. Robert Sarver champions rehabilitation over punishment. He outlines five truths guiding six institutions and notes 125 programs since the division’s creation. He cites parole changes, inmate literacy, and employer honesty as keys, while acknowledging a spring escape setback.
American officials in South Vietnam credit heavy penalties for desertion with cutting rates from about one in six to far lower since last August. The regime led by Nguyen Van Thieu and Nguyen Cao Ky claims censorship ends but retains power to suspend publications and control newsprint. West German budget cuts threaten plans to buy Phantom jets, potentially widening the U S balance of payments deficit.
Officers and directors for the upcoming First National Bank of Mount Hope were announced after a recent stockholders meeting. A. W. Rodgers will serve as president, J. Frank Grimit as vice president and cashier, with directors including A. D. Moseley and Charles B. Halstead among others. Miss Rio Tucker sails to Wisconsin for the International Sunday School Association meeting. The Christian Church corner stone laying set for July 29 at 609 o'clock features contractor Victor Mantelero and an address by Rev. C. N. Williams on The One Pre-emin ent.
Sen Randolph blasts FAA official over jetport siting in Kanawha and Cabell counties. He protests a dictatorial stance by FAA and urges limits on federal agency power while urging continued air service to existing airports. He calls for a law curbing overreach and preserving local airport funding.
Beckley Newspapers Corporation lists subscription rates by mail and home delivery options for West Virginia readers. The notice specifies price tiers for daily and Sunday editions, details about carrier delivery, and tax and payment responsibilities for subscriptions and third party distributors.
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