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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1972
Page
2
James Baldwin reflects on the paradox of loving a flawed society while opposing its injustice. He argues Black Americans endure mockery and hatred yet insist on a more honorable future, feeling the looming wrath as they seek to redefine life and dignity.
The piece denounces a Ring Register call from the meter maids criticizing a Sunday editorial on overzealous parking enforcement. It argues that policing should serve convenience and justice, not maximize revenue, and condemns law and order rhetoric as anti democratic. It urges policy makers to prioritize fairness and civic justice.
A satirical profile of Miny Moe the Labor Vote and AFL-CIO head George Meany. Moe wavers between supporting McGovern Nixon Wallace or Daley while public figures and offices are listed, ending with a roster of U S senators and representatives.
A reader, a long time United Mine Worker, voices anger at Tony Boyle and alleges corruption and coverups within the UMW. He urges miners to oppose Boyle, cites Mother Jones, Johnny Lewis, and Montana ties, and calls for new leadership and better pensions for disabled miners. He signs as Name withheld.
UPI report from Saigon says secret talks in Paris unlikely to yield a cease-fire before the November presidential vote. Analysts warn of renewed Communist momentum including a possible Hue assault before mid October and terrorism in South Vietnam. Optimists foresee a post election truce. pessimists expect years of war. North Vietnam continues to receive supplies despite bombing, with willies and airlift moving goods.
Tra Simms of Montgomery drives a Hudson Super-Six and shatters the existing route record, covering 51 miles in one hour and thirty eight minutes. Road conditions reportedly slow average times to about two hours and fifty minutes.
On our day off we visited New River Park for a swim in the new municipal pool. The park crowd enjoyed the water as guards took a break and returned to resume swimming.
Senator J W Fulbright lauds Henry A Kissinger for a thorough and enlightening explanation of arms limitation agreements. He regrets the remarks were not made public for nationwide hearing.
In a dramatic late scene McGovern sought back OBrien after press reports of past tensions. He visited OBrien at his apartment with Secret Service, admitted errors, and offered the job of national campaign chairman to reunify the campaign and bridge with party regulars and labor leaders.
Officials announce the merger of Beckley Machine and Electric Company with All-State Equipment Company of Logan into National Mine Service effective July 1. The move consolidates operations, expanding service scope in mining equipment.
Beckley Newspapers Corporation publishes Raleigh Y Register Democratic from Beckley and Hinton West Virginia. Rates for daily and Sunday service include annual and multi month terms with tax. Carrier distributors are independent contractors and the company not responsible for advance payments.
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