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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1971
Page
3
Glen Campbell, a farm boy from Pike County Arkansas, reflects on performing in the White House during President Nixon's Salute to Agriculture. He says he never imagined playing for a group of farmers.
A critical rant questions Jimmy Stewart for backing partisan actors and political meddling. The writer mocks actors who imitate politicians, arguing acting lines do not grant political expertise and spins into a farce surrounding Governor Moore.
The Register reports that UMWA President Tony Boyle may have triggered a wildcat strike, with 99 percent of miners reportedly opposed. Union leaders are accused of misrepresenting a rank and file revolt to challenge a federal judge's order removing Boyle as a trustee of the Welfare and Retirement Fund. The strike appears manufactured, with miners’ families unaware of the action until it began. The piece questions leadership competence and the aims of Boyle and allies.
Mrs Anna Thomson Dodge of Grosse Pointe Michigan dies at 103 leaving a immense estate of 18th century French furniture porcelain and objets dart. The Christie sale June 24 in London will reveal a collection valued by experts at well over 2.5 million with a special cargo jet to transport the items.
Washington reports that the 24th congress of the Communist party of the Soviet Union reveals reduced Moscow influence over Asian parties. Many Asian groups attend on independent terms, with only Mongolia seen as pro Soviet. The piece notes splits fostered by China and strategic opportunities for the United States and allied Asia.
Raleigh County OPA will assume new duties this week after merging with the Wyoming County OPA office as directed by the State Office of Price Administration. Mrs. Harriet Barrett, chief clerk, says the move reflects an administrative reorganization.
The civil war in Pakistan threatens massive refugee flows and famine aided by cholera. Five million refugees strain India as Pakistan and India edge toward war, with Indira Gandhi warning major powers and a possible Red China involvement shaping world power balance.
UPI reports the United States aims to launch Skylab on April 30, 1973, from Cape Kennedy. The 110-ton orbital workshop will orbit 270 miles high for a five of eight month crewed stay, featuring a large interior space and multiple modules built at Huntington Beach. Skylab will be delivered to Cape by barge on August 24, 1972, for final testing prior to launch.
Westinghouse official James E. Terrill Jr runs a two week environmental management cram course costing 2500 dollars for corporate executives. The program, begun at Colorado State University, emphasizes fundamentals of heat and contaminants, with dorm living and field study including mercury in water.
A columnist frets over starting school in August to fit football games while noting parents may prefer schooling over sports. Separate note discusses a coal miners strike and whether it is authorized or unofficial with debate on who deserves to strike and who controls the action.
Betty Furness warns that ongoing contempt by American industry toward consumers will invite consumer anger and new statutes from Congress. Conrad G. Paulsen questions whether a defendant can ever truly obtain a fair trial. The Seale and Huggins murder conspiracy charges are dropped amid legal debate. Rep. Robert H. Steele notes heroin addiction risk surpasses combat danger for Vietnam bound soldiers.
The piece notes heavy crowds at Westminster Abbey and Buckingham Palace drawing up to 10 000 tourists at once. It cites six million yearly visitors and predicts 12 000 lawyers lodging for the American Bar Association conference and a peak week July 14 20.
At a Board of Education meeting, Superintendent A. J. Peters was awarded a $1,008 annual salary increase, bringing his ten month total to $3. 0? per year.
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