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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1971
Page
2
A reflection quotes Matthew. It urges treating others as one wishes to be treated, describing it as the law and the prophets in essence. The line invites readers to apply ethical reciprocity in daily conduct.
The Okinawa reversion agreement signed by Nixon and Sato faces U S Senate ratification with textile trade pressures possible. The pact maintains U S military bases on Okinawa under security terms and allows removal of nuclear weapons while boosting Okinawa’s economy for a transition to Japan.
U S Forest Service researchers report a bispectral forest fire detection aircraft proved effective in Montana and Idaho tests. Over 8000 square miles, it spotted 44 fires before smoke, could replace 25 towers, and cost about 500000 dollars less to operate.
The piece cites David Poling on difficulties of raising teens amid war and rock music. It notes a Christian Children's Fund contest with sponsor help, highlighting Amuar Gonzalez Pinzon, a 10 year old Colombian winner, and his tale of hunger, illness, and a mother ill with cancer amid conflict.
Washington reports the Oregon Plan spreading to 72 primary rules in Florida Maryland and Tennessee enriching delegate pools. Kennedy may compete in a primary despite denial of candidacy while California weighs district based delegate selection to reward localized strength.
Dick Tracy style wrist radios move closer to reality as Henry Altorfer of the Watchmakers of Switzerland predicts timekeeping will expand to weather data stock quotes and news. Space moon and bivouac watches illustrate advanced features while quartz mechanisms promise accuracy though cost remains high.
A Register piece recalls a campus scene at a renowned small college where male students wore long facial hair and knee length dungarees, often shirtless, while dorm rooms were in disarray. A professor links rebellion to parental world rejection. later notes on tolerance and the futility of rigid dissent.
West Virginia columnist F. J. Waldrop discusses cultural trends noting long hair and hippie styles as symbols of a wider social upheaval. The piece contrasts appearance with the idea of wisdom needed in troubled times and hints at generational tensions.
A spontaneous stop in Moorefield West Virginia showcased the town’s welcoming spirit. Ralph J. Bean, a former state senator now a local booster, helped guests feel at home across the golf course motel and eateries, inviting a return for Heritage Weekend.
Nguyen Van Chin, 14, a participant in a Saigon rock festival, says he dislikes his clothes but will keep wearing them if adults continue criticizing him. He speaks amid youth fashion debates at the event.
Kremlin watchers say Brezhnev and allies viewed the 1968 Czechoslovakia invasion as a success It reinforced Moscow's claim to decide internal policies across the socialist bloc It warned the West and dissidents to accept the status quo in Eastern Europe It established the duty of socialist camps to align with Soviet leadership and limits on reform efforts Mullens postmaster honored for 20 years teaching First Baptist Church dinner remarks note resignation of his successor Local laundry and dry cleaning workers and union reps meet with a federal conciliation official to resolve a contract dispute keeping plants idle
Dr. G M Powers has moved into new offices in the bath house building at Stotesbury and offers first class dental work. A tribute banquet was held in Sewell Chapter hall for Mr and Mrs J Hugh Miller by Thurmond businesspeople and ladies, honoring the long service of Mr Miller as cashier of the National Bank of Thurmond. He and his family are moving to Beckley to join Raleigh Banking and Trost agency.
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