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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1972
Page
2
A brief excerpt from Lamentations 2 11 expresses deep grief over the collapse of a city and the suffering of its children. The passage laments the toll of destruction on the people and their spiritual burden.
The piece praises Senator Byrd for opposing Richard G. Kleindienst as Attorney General. It critiques Kleindienst’s record on antitrust matters with ITT and cites improper conduct or lax supervision in the department. It draws a parallel to rejected Nixon nominees and urges Byrd to continue the fight.
The 24 hour Le Mans race in France drew only 13 finishers of 49 starters. Porsche won amid brake and gear issues, setting a course record of 5333.313 kilometers. Latin American entrepreneurs plan a June 10 11 live telecast in multiple countries with up to $20 tickets.
Washington dispatch notes Nixon’s visit aided Brezhnev in consolidating one man rule within the Soviet leadership. Brezhnev ousted Shelest from the Ukrainian post, demoting rivals Voronov and Shelepin while promoting Scherbitsky, strengthening his grip and potentially shaping East–West bargaining, though future moves remain uncertain.
Labor Secretary Hodgson signals a new phase of Nixon’s bid for union member support. His remarks opposing right to work sparked protests from opponents, while union leaders remain cautious. The administration’s stance marks a broader effort to court rank and file workers before the November election.
A 50 student pilot project in Pasadena Unified School District with University of Massachusetts advisors plans an alternative school. Students aged 3 to 17 design weekly study plans, work at their own pace, and explore arts, math, social studies, and English in nontraditional spaces.
A UPI report notes that about one third of the House's 433 members hold outside business or law firm interests that could conflict with duties. The National Committee for an Effective Congress cites 1971 disclosures, with 17 lawmakers leaving law practices that year and 47 state bars adopting ABA rules against facade law firms.
The Raleigh Register notes a cold wave moving from the Midwest may reach Beckley prompting farm agents to warn farmers and gardeners of possible frost. Frank Rodriguez receives the Pete George Memorial trophy for Woodrow Wilson High School, honoring athletic scholastic and sportsmanship achievements.
A June 5 1972 Beckley letter criticizes coverage of education and praises Joe Alan Stepp a Charleston Daily Mail May 11 1972 sports feature noting his 3.97 GPA and valedictorian status. The Charleston Gazette May 17 1972 editorial questions academic talents and cites a fourth grade basketball feat. The writer offers returning clippings if an address is provided.
Richard L. Worsnop notes the Wankel rotary engine may help U S automakers meet 1970s pollution standards. Mazda sales rise. GM research cites lighter, compact design though mass production not yet planned. Detroit explores steam gas turbine and electric options for future vehicles.
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