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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1971
Page
2
A meditation on Hebrews ten one noting that annual sacrifices cannot perfect those who draw near. It contrasts shadowed rituals with the true form of realities and the insufficiency of repeated offerings.
The August eighth anniversary recalls the 1963 Nuclear Test Ban Treaty signed by the United States, Russia, and Britain to halt above ground and underwater tests. Critics like Edward Teller argued it endangered safety, while supporters cite reduced atmospheric contamination and a curb on non nuclear powers joining the nuclear club.
A British medical journal article accuses heavy coffee drinking of raising bladder cancer risk, noting women are twice as prone as men. The Wichita Falls Record News comments on the trend and laments science's impact on enjoyment.
The third annual draft lottery will be held Aug 5 at the Commerce Department to determine 1972 conscription order. debates over abolishing or reforming the draft continue with voices like Ernest Gruening and Rep Jonathan Bingham proposing abolition or civilian service options. Volunteers dominate current armed forces but a standby draft may be kept for emergencies.
The National Citizens Committee for Broadcasting releases a report to the FCC claiming U S television shows almost no weekday afternoon children programs and features heavy advertising in kids shows. It compares U S coverage with 15 nations, notes broad age targeting and few dedicated programs, and calls for more and better child programming backed by 8,300 signatures.
Dr. Glenn T. Seaborg, leaving the AEC after 10 years as chairman, says nuclear power offers civilization its best future electrical supply and urges critics to avoid fearmongering. He notes environmental care in nuclear tech and urges frank exchanges to reduce verbal pollution and reach solutions.
The article notes President Nixon, in office since 1969, has run up substantial government debt, reporting a record $591 billion spend overall with $43 billion in deficits over two fiscal years. It contrasts current deficits with $184 billion lingering from the prior administration.
The Raleigh County Park Board recommends permanent improvements for the Four-H Park at Little Beaver Creek. They propose a $143 000 three year levy to fund the project, to be submitted to voters at the August 6 primary election.
Plans under way by the members of the M. E. Church for a new brick and stone building on the corner of Heber and Prince Streets. Excavation for the basement starts immediately with an expected cost between forty and fifty thousand dollars.
A local article criticizes the police for placing a peace symbol labeled as the footprints of an American chicken on their window. The piece questions officers' judgment, condemns propagandizing, and calls for leadership or discipline amid continued unrest over police conduct and recent department shakeups.
Opinion on spousal control portrayed as common across the United States. Cites Mary McCarthy and references to The Craig's Wife archetype. Notes ongoing relevance of domination within marriage and the women’s liberation movement.
Alan Ehrenhalt notes Mississippi Democrats face a August 3 primary with eight white contenders vying against independent Negro candidate Charles Evers and Lt. Gov. Charles L. Sullivan. Change is shown by softer racial rhetoric, industry growth, and television altering campaign style.
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