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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1965
Page
4
A Thought For Today quote remarks that white Western powers cannot stop trouble in Asia and that it must be settled by the Asians themselves. Senator Ernest Gruening of Alaska is cited as the source or commentator.
A long editorial examines apportionment for a constitutional convention and potential legislative steps, urging a special session to fix improper distribution and curb power shifts among counties. It then shifts to critiques of wiretapping by federal officials, Johnson's ban on taps, and the legality concerns raised by Supreme Court rulings. The piece ends noting the National Urban League convention in Miami Beach and Whitney Young Jr. calling for a revolution for excellence to close the economic and social gap.
Washington columnist notes that many former Viet Minh and Viet Cong veterans now in South Vietnam are skilled guerrilla strategists. He describes a Ca Mau hamlet chief who uses villagers to surveil and trap VC, and argues old hands could outwit VC if placed in usable roles, though reforms will take time.
Dr. L. A. Martin, 82, retired Beckley dentist and former head of the Town district board of education, died July 6 at his South Kanawha Street home after a heart ailment. He was long active in the Christian Church.
United States officials warn the nuclear club may grow beyond five to twelve or more countries within one or two years. Nations span the Near East to Asia and Europe to South America, mostly in trouble spots. West Germany and Japan are highlighted as key potential members, with Pakistan a possible 15th. Officials seek a nonproliferation pact at the resumed 17 nation disarmament conference, amid Soviet reluctance.
Moscow observers say Russia returns to Geneva amid worry over West German insistence on a joint NATO nuclear force. debate centers on nonproliferation, five nation club, and U.S. stance, with Bonn pressing for MLF as cornerstone of security amid U.S. and British assurances.
The orthotropic deck bridge style gains interest worldwide for steel savings. The Port Mann Bridge near Vancouver features a two inch epoxy wearing surface with a thin asphalt layer beneath. A St Louis crossing is planned with a 2165 foot orthotropic deck and 600 foot center span. research by Battelle and steel industry groups backs design data.
A note from Syracuse bishop W Ralph Ward Jr reflects on marriage vows and enduring joy. The piece blends a home garden compliment to the Brysons in New York with a digest of Hong Kong's China Mail items from 1965, including fashion ads and movie reviews.
Washington report details how legal gains for Black Americans have not cured economic and social disabilities. Leaders push mobilized Negro political power for broader reform, including higher minimum wage, public works, and anti poverty measures, tied to voter registration and political pressure.
Beckley Newspapers Corporation lists mailing addresses in Beckley and Hinton West Virginia with customer service contacts. It outlines subscription rates for daily and Sunday editions by mail and home delivery, plus carrier change of address instructions and a three percent West Virginia sales tax.
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