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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1966
Page
4
A biblical verse framed as guidance from Buddha on resisting sinful enticement. It cites Proverbs 1 10 and cautions against following peers into wrongdoing. The line blends religious text with a moral warning to uphold integrity.
The Lake Stephens public affairs face criticism for nontransparent handling of the superintendent's salary and housing. Officials shifted figures from 50,000 to 37,000 and now disclose a 550 dollar monthly pay plus a furnished home, fueling distrust and calls for open, candid decisions with clear explanations.
The piece notes at least nine Buddhist monks and nuns have set themselves on fire in South Vietnam as protest against the Ky government. It places self-immolation in historical and religious context, cites past practices, and recounts how such acts influenced U.S. opinion and contributed to the Ngo Dinh Diem regime's collapse sparked by Mme Nhu and her harsh remark about cheering at monks’ self-inflicted deaths.
A Swedish Ministry of Defense expert reports a self perpetuating Soviet elite gains influence through favorable inheritance policies, tax advantages, and privileged education. Officials and party members secure land, housing, and scholarships while workers and peasants remain underrepresented in leadership.
Phil Newsom argues that genuine peace in Cyprus remains distant as Greek and Turkish leaders cling to entrenched positions. He notes that UN involvement and the 1959 Zurich London treaties shape the island’s fragile balance, with a Greek president and Turkish vice president veto powers and British base rights former allies.
The article outlines Makarios' push for enosis with Greece and Turkish opposition backed by Ankara. It notes enduring Greek Turkish tensions on Cyprus, US funding of the UN mission around 20 million of 50 million total, an unresolved deficit near 7 million, and hopes for Greece and Turkey to seek cooling measures after Brussels talks.
As Britain plans 1968 exit from Aden and South Arabia, rival regional powers jostle for influence. Cairo backed National Liberation Front and moderate South Arabian League shape the nationalist split, while Egypt and Saudi Arabia vie over Yemen. The United States risks defense roles as the British say they cannot shield the federated states.
Cabell County Court Commissioner Fred Lunsford defends weekly executive sessions, saying they will keep controversial items out of reports. The group discusses unanimity, notes avoidance, and vows openness only after decisions, with tense exchanges about transparency and party loyalty.
Hollywood columnist notes Claude Rains, 76, recovering from a five month illness and an operation, plans a possible August trip to India for a movie. The piece also glosses early season TV interviews and quotes actors John Ericson Stephen Boyd and others on show business challenges.
Raleigh Register lists publishing details Beckley Newspapers Corporation address editor name and UPI membership plus national ad reps Ward Griffith. Subscription rates shown for mail daily and Sunday one year 21.50 six months 12.00 daily only options and home delivery carrier rates per week half month month 50 1.10 2.15 with local service at Beckley and Hinton areas.
William D. Laffler reports that five years ago pre recorded stereo tapes appealed to a small market of high fidelity enthusiasts due to limited demand and availability. The market now shows signs of broader appeal as home and auto tape options enter wider circulation.
Secretary Hull warned of mortal danger yet said we will find a way to ensure Britain’s supplies. Adolf Hitler's paratroops hit Crete as Greek government centers faced attack. In Raleigh, Volume of taped music surges with 1966 sales projected at 18 million, led by Ampex four track stereo and growing distribution and car tape use.
Twenty years ago the Town District board of education was close to buying the McGinnis school site. Only signatures from one or two heirs remained. The full tract cost 12500 for about three acres. Hon. Wm Prince and Capt James H Lemon with daughter Lena Ballard will travel to Birmingham Alabama this week to attend the Confederate soldiers reunion.
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