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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1964
Page
4
A brief devotional note quotes Paul Morrison urging readers to allow Christ to reach the core of humanity by opening a personal path for his sovereign presence. The reflection emphasizes individual responsibility and spiritual receptivity.
A columnist cites Sen Joseph S Clark's critique of Congress as an obstacle to progress. He argues entrenched committee chairs block popular will and slow tax reform, advocating reforms to require a vote within six months and possibly four year terms aligned with presidential elections. Don Oakley
A Knebel and Bailey II novel on a pivotal party convention with Republican candidate Manchester facing a crucial vote. A tense news conference sparks controversy over defense spending, shifting support, and a high stakes fight for the nomination as DuPage navigates political intrigue and personal entanglements.
The writer argues that broadcasting should be handled by baseball men and criticizes announcers who overtalk. He praises baseball for its stable rules and enduring appeal, noting fans prefer watching the game with minimal chatter. He recalls John McGraw and the game's lasting simplicity.
The writer recalls Sunday TV baseball, praising old time strategists and critiquing modern emphasis on home runs. He describes umpire disputes in the Cincinnati San Francisco game, notes announcers errors and wind talking, and defends seasoned broadcasters like Garagiola while criticizing overtalkative voices.
Robert G. Spivack argues that Goldwater’s nomination risks a partisan tilt on Vietnam and civil rights. Far Right voices push for war and civil rights make them party issues, endangering national unity and 1964 elections. The piece condemns politicizing crucial policy debates and ends with a prayer from Lance Webb of Columbus Ohio.
United Press International reports shared time or dual school enrollment gaining ground in 183 districts across 35 states. Experiments in Pittsburgh Philadelphia Detroit Chicago and smaller towns show students split attendance between public and church schools. The National Council of Churches endorses further testing as a constitutional way to ease parochial funding while preserving public school values, amid Catholic and Jewish group positions and opposition from POAU.
In early 1965 two Apollo era astronauts will fly a Gemini mission to test infrared measurements of ICBMs during launch and flight. The work aims to double warning time against Soviet missiles, by cataloging infrared signatures and distinguishing them from natural sky radiation.
Robert W. Barnett, deputy assistant secretary of state, spoke at Harvard about China. He said pragmatic Chinese may curb ambitious leaders and urged patience in pursuing policies toward Beijing. He emphasized the U S should show we are not against China and seek policy with sorrow rather than anger. The challenge is how to convey this to the Chinese people.
Public notice lists mail subscription rates for Beckley and Hinton West Virginia clients. It details daily and Sunday plans, home delivery by carrier, change of address procedures, and a three percent WV sales tax. It also notes agency independence and Beckley Newspaper Corporation not responsible for advance payments.
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