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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1971
Page
2
In a Republican propaganda sheet the line cites Sen. Hubert H. Humphrey of Minnesota as the current favorite for the 1972 Democratic presidential nomination, noting the RNC assessment of top billing news.
A harsh editorial attacks Governor Moore over a public gathering in Charleston. It questions the use of state funds and invites, accusing organizers of courting “homage” with a $100 tab and rubber chicken fare. The writer laments taxpayers bearing the cost and decries the scene as a display of insensitivity and political vanity.
The Consumer Federation of America opposes an FDA plan to set an identity standard for enriched macaroni products with protein quality. It warns that a product may look like macaroni but not be so and notes the shift toward synthetic foods and tissue culture could redefine common foods and flavors.
The piece traces the history of government press relations over national security from Bay of Pigs to the Cuban missile crisis. It notes JFK and press leaders debated voluntary censorship and cites Times disclosures and official defenses of deception. It argues the press duty is to pierce protective government tales.
The Lewisburg Ice Cream Company has completed plans to locate near Beckley and prepare a $40,000 plant. H L Watkins of the city is hired as local manager. A martial law declaration was narrowly averted in Mingo County West Virginia and Pike County Kentucky after border clashes killed five and wounded others. George N McClellan an assistant engineer at Glen White, visited Louisville for the Derby and other activities. Ground broken for the new home of Mr and Mrs H F Wilfong at North Kanawha and Wilson Streets, Dutch Colonial style with seven rooms.
UPI outlines Reinhold Niebuhr the American theologian who died at 78. He argued human nature is flawed by egotism and self delusion even among the pious. He called his view Christian realism and urged justice as a social institution rather than relying on love alone.
Strong Italian labor confederations joined Communist Catholic and non aligned unions to present a single voice to government after local elections in Rome Sicily and other cities. The vote reflected weariness with politics violence crime and stagnation and hinted at possible labor influence on policy without a fascist comeback.
The Okinawa reversion agreement nears signing as U S Secretary Rogers negotiates with Japan elevating hopes for improved trade ties. Analysts note timing before Japan’s June 27 elections and ties to Liberal Democratic gains.
Berry's World suggests the IOU repayment will force Sato's government into a political compromise. The forecast implies domestic concessions wrapped in a blend of woolen and synthetic swaddling as the payment nears.
The clipping recalls Harry Lemon’s 40 year career as teacher and coach in Newton Conover and Shady Spring High School. Born 1907 in Beckley West Virginia he played multiple sports at Lenoir Rhyne and led Newton Conover teams to football and basketball titles. He plans travel and woodworking hobbies after retirement ending a long public service in education.
Booth Tarkington author of world renown died May 19 at his Indianapolis residence where he wrote much of his work. He was 76, leaving a legacy on American literature.
George P. Cressman, director of the U S Weather Service, defends hurricane naming, arguing storms merit respect for their strength and longevity and noting opinions on using girls names for hurricanes. The remark emphasizes neither insult nor slur toward women while discussing naming conventions.
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