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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1966
Page
4
Arthur J. Goldberg states that a country’s commitment to human rights is proven by actions at home, not words in assemblies. The line emphasizes observable domestic efforts as the true test of devotion to human rights.
A Beckley poll shows three of two citizens would use a public pool if adult swims cost up to five dollars and children up to two fifty. Officials cite lack of antipoverty funds and possible legal concerns, while two local study committees prepare feasibility surveys for City Council.
Washington correspondent notes both Democratic Sen. Paul Douglas and Republican challenger Charles Percy report about a 50-50 race in polls. Douglas, 74, faces a tougher bid for a fourth term than past campaigns, with Viet Nam and age cited as vulnerabilities. Percy trails in some views but counters with attacks on overcommitment and positions on Asia. Campaigns plan joint appearances with Adlai Stevenson III as Labor Day nears amid lingering inflation concerns and strong ethnic voting considerations.
In Columbia Maryland a pilot ecumenical program brings 10 denominations together for shared worship and facilities. Each denomination keeps its own services while pastoral, youth, and admin duties are pooled. Interdenominational religious schools will operate near elementary schools, taught by professionals and funded by church groups. Denominations include American Baptists, Quakers, EUB, Episcopalians, Lutherans, Missouri Synod Lutherans, Methodists, United Church of Christ, United Presbyterians and Church of the Brethren.
Europe’s six nations reach agreement on sweeping farm policy changes removing tariffs among The Netherlands Belgium Luxembourg West Germany France and Italy by July 1 1968 affecting 10 million farmers and 180 million consumers. The deal strengthens the European Economic Community amid concerns for American farmers reliant on market access.
Miss Myrtle Wade, chair of the Business and Professional Women's Club committee, announces a county aluminum drive in cooperation with New York Mayor Lagardia, civilian defense chief. Also notes enforcement of city billboard rules and a wall to shield goods from outside.
The article notes European hopes for political unity fading under de Gaulle while economic integration advances. Tariffs among the six have fallen about 80 percent and will vanish by mid-1968. By then farmers from northern Germany to Sicily will share price supports, with Geneva as the next move to decide if the six will liberalize world trade or maintain high tariff walls.
A candid dialogue portrays Ed resisting a gubernatorial bid amid pressure, corrupt-system cynicism, and polls showing tolerance for kickbacks among Democrats and GOPs. He cites desire to preserve reputation, health, and family, ending with the realization he’d never win.
A brief devotional prayer asking for guidance in a mobile life and daily goodness. It references Jesus Christ, his days of ministry, and the need to see all things and people on the move, with closing Amen.
Editorial notes rising Arab tensions as King Faisal visits the United States. It details inter-Arab splits led by Nasser and Faisal, arms race dynamics with the United States and Britain, and plans to convene leaders of Islamic nations in Mecca for a 1966 conference during the Hajj period.
Twenty years ago in 1916 Charleston West Virginia miners faced the last day of their first paid vacation with knowledge that operations would resume tomorrow under a fresh two year contract between southern operators and the United Mine Workers. In Washington officials described the Iceland occupation by U S forces as a move to block a German pincers advance on Great Britain’s essential supplies.
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