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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1972
Page
2
A city opinion urges enforcing Beckley guidelines on motorcycle noise. It cites muffler rules and anti backfiring laws, noting some riders treat bikes as societal weapons and calling for charges against flagrant offenders to restore peace.
WIOP-TV editorial director Norman Davis urged agencies to suit public hours. In Washington area offices such as libraries and driver licensing remain closed on weekends and evenings. Local officials push back citing budget limits and tradition, with mixed public reactions.
The piece notes a 1971 Pleasantville parade disruption by peace groups, contrasted with a later joint celebration. It reflects on worldwide conflicts from Vietnam to Ireland and the Middle East, public figures targeted by violence, and the shared burden of global awareness. It argues the global neighborhood heightens consciousness of depravity and hope among the poor and oppressed.
The Naleigh ¢ Register lists home delivery options for daily and Sunday papers. Weekly rate is 70e and monthly rate is 3.05 dollars.
UPI notes that despite three decades of Somoza leadership some officials deny a dynasty. The piece traces Anastasio Somoza Garcia and Tachito’s rise, constitutional changes, and opposition figures Fernando Aguero and Pedro Chamorro. It recalls 1967 coup events and suggests wealth favored the Somozas amid development like roads and schools.
A Life Insurance Agency Management Association survey finds nearly half of new widows ignorant of their husbands finances. Only one in five new widows discussed life insurance proceeds with their husbands. The article notes underinsurance, small personal assets, and the need for spouses to regularly review policies.
William Ray McConnell president of Local Union 7086 UMWA in Beckley West Virginia defends local officers after Arnold Miller candidate for UMWA president accuses the 1969 election of being stolen. McConnell notes observers and tally officials at District 29 votes and disputes Miller’s charge.
A reflective column links the May 15 Laurel Maryland shopping center shooting of George Wallace ally Nicholas Zarvos to social inequality. It questions how to reduce competition driven despair and weighs gun control versus political consequences and broader social reform.
The Los Angeles based report outlines the June 6 California Democratic primary battleground, with McGovern and Humphrey appealing to urban and San Joaquin Valley voters. It notes Wallace’s influence, Wallace’s hospital status, and that McGovern is a second choice for many Wallace supporters. It describes protest sentiment and the perception of Humphrey as a symbol of the past, suggesting debates have not shifted core images.
Two poll sets show McGovern ahead statewide by four to six points as his campaign faces blue collar volatility and concerns from aides about an early evident lead. He holds base in San Francisco Bay area and gains in Los Angeles Jewish voters while Humphrey targets California and welfare reform strategies. The race remains tight with fears of a late swing.
The Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Co of West Virginia selects Jack Ullman of Huntington to install underground conduit in Beckley's business district. The project costs over 8000 dollars and should be finished by July 1. Citizens mock laws to move cows off main streets despite club and chamber urging action.
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