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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1965
Page
4
Cleveland Ohio city councilman Clarence L Gaines surveys conditions in the citys Negro ghetto offering a provocative thought about parenting. He argues that having a child does not automatically make one a parent highlighting social challenges faced by the community.
Britain marks major anniversaries: Westminster Abbey’s 900th year, Parliament’s 700th birthday, Magna Carta’s 750th anniversary, and Waterloo’s 150th. The abbey, famed as a coronation site since William the Conqueror, houses memorials to Britain’s statesmen and landmarks of resilience from World War II.
Albert W. Watson, who left the Democrats and Congress to run as a Republican, seeks a strong showing in South Carolina 2nd District. Polls hint at a landslide as Watson capitalizes on anti federal civil rights sentiment and a weak conservative Democratic opponent Preston Callison. A Watson win could energize GOP hopes for a two party South and impact northern views on race politics.
Washington weighs options as Dominican Republic stalemate drags on. Experts propose three paths toward elections: rapid vote within 30 60 days, an interim government with elections 3 6 months later, or delaying until the end of Juan Bosch term in 16 months. U S and OAS officials stress no imposed plan, while warning of realignment and communist infiltration in rebel zones.
Winding Gulf West Virginia notes that A K Minter, lately with his brother as mining engineer, has accepted a superintendent post with Devil's Fork Coal Co at Mullens. G P Tolley's Indian Motorcycle made a last week test run. W E Maddy of Fayetteville bought a one third interest in the St Clair homestead for 1000 dollars, described as one of Fayetteville's nicest properties.
West Virginia officials report low engagement at the governor and department open office events in Martinsburg and Moundsville with around 200 visitors at each stop. Road issues draw attendees while orchardists seek help amid migrant worker shortages and USDA food stamp tensions. Trout stocking will continue through the season with 300,000 added this week and a fall stocking plan for 50,000 more.
UPI analysis argues Ghana under Kwame Nkrumah moved toward one party rule after the CCP’s dominance. Elections were canceled by the Electoral Commission, and the government praised the “glorious day” as national party confidence grew while opposition was neutralized.
Ghana grapples with a multi billion dollar loan request drought of aid. Nations including the United States Japan Britain and West Germany refuse loans totaling over 3 billion. U S loans cover Volta River Dam construction and aluminum smelter work along with yearly agricultural aid. Nkrumah blamed profiteering and inefficiency for shortages while envisioning African unity and facing regional tensions.
A Washington column argues President Johnson avoids a clash with France's Charles de Gaulle. It notes de Gaulle's provocations over NATO, the Common Market, and Vietnam, yet LBJ pursues restraint, hoping de Gaulle will eventually back down. The piece questions effectiveness and suggests patience amid aging leadership.
A Washington party honors Mrs. Molly Gordon as Kermit Gordon leaves the budget bureau to join Brookings. She gifts an acerbic letter praising fiscal prudence, mocks supermarket costs, hints at CIA line items, and forecasts a future balanced family budget in 1968. The tone blends humor with national policy lingo.
The Naleigh Register lists Beckley Newspapers Corporation address at 341 Prince Street Beckley West Virginia 25801 with second class mail privileges. It notes telephone access for all departments and credits John Hodel as managing editor and United Press International as a member service.
The notice lists national advertising reps and subscription options by mail and home delivery. Rates cover daily, Sunday, and daily only periods with per week and per month schemes, plus a change of address requirement and a 3 percent West Virginia sales tax. It notes carriers and distributors are independent contractors and Beckley Newspapers Corporation not responsible for advance payments.
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