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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1972
Page
2
An essay voice, attributed to Arthur Hoppe, condemns the Vietnam War as a tragic mistake. It argues most draftees died under coercion, not noble sacrifice, and calls for honesty with the dead about political vanity, leaders’ pride, and lessons learned. It ends with a hazy hope the nation will wage no war in the future.
In the California presidential primary Humphrey and McGovern traded lighter exchanges. McGovern joked about not smoking pot and spoke Spanish at a San Francisco fiesta. Prankster Dick Tuck abandoned stunts, while Humphrey faced a tardy luncheon and a Santa Barbara club crowd.
PHIL NEWSOM analyzes the Moscow summit's impact as a turning point in history. The article notes potential U S and Soviet treaty votes, NATO troop talks, EEC development, and the need for trust to sustain any new era amid pending elections and upcoming European security conferences.
A Cambridge Institute study cites growing disparities in U S income. It notes the top fifth earns about 23 1 00 while the bottom fifth averages 3 054 and the gap rose from 13 729 in 1958 to 18 888 in 1970, with top earners securing about half of wages and 65 percent of unearned income.
The cartoon discusses the widening gap between rich and poor despite poverty programs and rising incomes. It questions effective reform and notes John Connally leaving the Cabinet, asking how to fill the “flamboyance gap” with new approaches.
A Supreme Court associate justice states that no world settlement granting nations only relief-roll status can form a just durable peace, highlighting a call for broader global cooperation and lasting stability.
West Virginia Governor Moore faced questions on strip mining during a Meet the Press appearance. Analysts note his figures overstated job losses and underplayed existing regulations dating back to 1939 through 1971, with critics accusing him of evasive debate avoidance.
A nine day seaside vacation ends with sunburned feet and fatigue. The writer recalls roughing it with family at Cape Hatteras North Carolina, noting wild seas storms and pricey fuel along the 600 mile drive from home. He reflects on pirate lore and Blackbeard’s era while lamenting the practical annoyances of travel.
Timely quotes argue that Jerusalem should belong to the Jewish, Christian, and Moslem faiths alike since no other place has seen such a rare meeting of the three great religions. King Hussein of Jordan contends the city must be shared by all.
In Los Angeles Sen George McGovern shifts toward reconciliation while maintaining core liberal themes. Polling by Pat Caddell shows voters crave real change without violence or swift upheaval, prompting McGovern to blend centrist appeal with his long time antiwar stance. He campaigns across diverse groups, courting blue collar workers and Black and Chicano voters as June 6 primary nears.
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