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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1966
Page
4
A quote from Martin Meyerson former acting chancellor of the University of California at Berkeley criticizes protests without steps toward workable solutions as empty and temporary. He argues such demonstrations satisfy only those who are eager for a loud rage rather than lasting change.
An editorial urges Raleigh Beckley readers to confront racial bias and push for school integration. It cites racist and segregated attitudes, calls for integrated police and fire departments, desegregated housing, and expanded job opportunities. It argues education is the key to broader equality and urges Negro students to enroll at Woodrow Wilson High School and Beckley Junior High, with Town District High School opening next year.
President Marcos faces a rising Hukbalahap threat in central and southern Luzon as a band ambush kills Mayor Anastacio Gallardo and six escorts. The Huks, once 200000 strong, have dwindled to about 200 but remain a potential organizing base amid Marcos’s land reforms, anti corruption drive, and peasant outreach efforts amid inflation and economic disparities.
Prime Minister Harold Wilson arrives in Washington as scheduled amid mixed British and American reactions. The visit follows his Moscow trip and a tough British austerity program seen as promising by some in Washington, while Viet Nam policy and past US-UK tensions color critics.
A six month survey by Cole & Associates of 1965 bank officers across 68 banks in 28 states shows smaller banks pay higher relative salaries to presidents and front office executives. The study finds bank presidents often avoid asking for raises, despite managing large sums for clients.
Dr. James E. Wilkerson of Whitesville and Dr. Edward J. Shahady of Fairmont head a home built pediatric ward for Vietnamese children near Da Nang. The 32 bed facility, funded by donations and Navy support, treats locals after scarce resources left local hospitals crowded. Navy corpsmen and a Marine interpreter run outposts three times weekly, identifying children with metal tags and even giving them American names to ease fear.
The prayer asks to replace personal confusion with a world centered in God’s love. It recognizes that life often slips into self direction, likens it to the prodigal son’s poverty in what truly matters, and asks for belonging, confidence, and doing in Christ’s name. The invocation ends with Amen from Bishop W. Kenneth Pope of Dallas, Texas.
Hollywood writer Dick Kleiner recalls Ed Wynn remarks and previews NBCs Star Trek. Gene Roddenberry emphasizes imaginative design over stock footage and costumes. He notes the 400 passenger ship and need for original sets. NFL author Clair Huffaker comments on changing film morality and the craft of writing.
A British psychologist urges motorists to talk to themselves while driving about potential highway events and precautions to stay alert. He suggests singing aloud when alone and drowsy as a better ward against sleep than pep pills, noting road signs offer plenty of words.
Robert G. Spivace recounts a Globe and Mail story noting Moscow and Peking swap barbs over U S aims and potential accommodation. Chen Yi says Moscow labels China the enemy as both sides accuse the other of seeking terms with America. LBJ’s stance looms while Viet Nam and Viet Nam era tensions frame the odd debate.
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