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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1964
Page
4
French Premier Georges Pompidou expresses intent to inspire peaceful intentions toward the Chinese Communist government while acknowledging uncertain success. The remark frames diplomacy as a hopeful effort rather than a guaranteed outcome.
In a page one item last Friday the State Board of Education president A. H. Spangler agreed there would be no more off the record statements during meetings. The editorial urges Beckley bodies and state levels to adopt open practices, noting public bodies owe candor and accountability to the people. Secrecy is suspect and openness garners public support.
The Haiti dictator Francois Duvalier, 57, is expected to take a life oath on June 22 after a June 14 referendum that critics say was rigged. Once celebrated, Haiti’s rulers have impoverished the country and left roads and telephones decayed. Duvalier’s 20 000 secret police and 30 000 militia safeguard his one man rule as Haiti slides deeper into primitive governance.
Washington report details Gov. William Scranton of Pennsylvania entering the presidential contest as a unity candidate for moderates, provoking anger in Goldwater supporters and widening intra party rifts. The piece notes regional and ideological clashes, contempt between camps, and Scranton’s shift from unity to factional candidacy as the campaign moves toward San Francisco.
A city cop Bill Teubert hurled verbal abuse at police reporter Emagene Keffer in Chief Gibbs presence. The columnist urges action against Teubert and Gibbs for abusing a reporter and notes potential suits. The piece criticizes the Democratic city council and calls for accountability.
A citizen letter criticizes city officials Gibbs Smith and Teubert for alleged abuse at city hall and a hostile press climate. The writer demands impeachment of the administration, cites liquor law issues, and calls for a new start under different leadership to restore a free, respectful government. The piece warns reporters will defend themselves and pursue public facts.
John Hodell presents liberal viewpoint using a dragon parable about “undesirable” people to warn against selective enforcement of liquor laws. The piece ties 1964 North Carolina student rights to academic freedom, cautioning that singling out groups corrodes equality before the law. Ends with a religious benediction from Alfred Congregational Church.
DAVID NYDICE offers practical advice to improve pronunciation vocabulary spelling and speaking voice. Emphasizes listening to correct speech, extensive reading, word learning on flashcards, lookups in dictionaries, gradual practice with a tape recorder, and regular speaking practice to boost clarity volume tone and engagement.
The FDA charged Coty, Hazel Bishop, and Helene Curtis with failing to submit new drug formulations and making misleading claims. Courts must decide if the anti wrinkle lotions are drugs or cosmetics. if drugs, pre testing and safety proof apply. The companies say they are cosmetics and only beautifiers with five to six hour effects.
Berry and world benefit from regular cosmetic use, while federal controls since 1938 curb dangerous products. F D A actions cut hazardous items, but pressure grows for stricter pretesting and labeling. Major firms fund labs, oppose overly rigid rules, fear cost and disclosure. Congress considers bills to require ingredient lists and parental warnings with anti dose information.
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