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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1966
Page
4
A de Lamartine quotation about binding oppression, noting that God did not fasten the oppressor’s chain while the brother did not fasten one end around the neck. Reflects on moral responsibility and restraint.
Morgan Myles, a 49 year old man in New Orleans, was sentenced to life for murder, his third wife killed with a knife. His two prior wives also died in separate incidents, with parole and brief sentences. The parole board faces criticism over rehabilitation as it considers further actions.
State Human Rights Commission chief attended the White House Conference on Human Rights as a representative of Gov. Hulett C. Smith after finding West Virginia was notably absent from the 2,400 delegates. Questions arise over who invited individuals rather than organizations and why WV’s three invitees were selected. The commission asks for answers from conference leadership. A separate note reports a veteran legislator warns he may retire if a constitutional amendment fails in November, citing high expenses and low pay.
Summer buys tempt with low prices for outdoor items but durability suffers. Invest more in chairs lounges with heavy aluminum or stainless steel and strong webbing for lasting use. Binoculars suit outdoorsmen loops. most prisms come from Japan and depend on precise lenses and quality components.
Summer items describe binocular magnification and field of view. It notes that 6X magnification shows six times, while higher powers above 12 reduce the field of view, with low to medium glasses suitable for most outdoor uses and hunters or sailors needing stronger optics.
Berry's World notes that brightness depends on lens power and objective size, with similar specs yielding similar brightness. It advises 7x35 binoculars for general use, recommends higher magnification like 50x for night viewing, and suggests gift certificates when unsure.
Raleigh County’s Little Beaver Park was created a decade ago to curb idle youth and provide recreation. The lake and dam, built with county funds, drew thousands of visitors, with free fishing and low costs for swimming and boating. A recent visit reveals a desolate scene with polluted water, litter, and a neglected facility, starkly contrasting past crowds and community effort.
Bruce Bioss reports on New Politics activists courting Sen. Robert F. Kennedy and liberal intellectuals. A Democratic party insider cautions that Kennedy’s perceived leftward drift may alienate traditional supporters if he alters positions on Vietnam or other issues. The piece notes Kennedy’s evolving image and the risk of backlash from pragmatists and old allies.
The decision draws fire from critics including four dissents. It limits police interrogation, prompting concerns over crime and prison reform. Critics argue prisons sometimes breed crime and urge focusing on treatment and reform, not only catching offenders.
Arthur Ashe the Davis Cup ace from Los Angeles is absent from Wimbledon as he trains for a commission in the U S Army. He is the first Negro on the Davis Cup team and is regarded as among the world’s best players and sportsmen. He explains his choice to serve his country first and plans to return later. He notes other players obtain extensions but he will not.
Washington notebook notes a 1960s era flap as Bill Moyers and Libby Cater deny dancing the watusi in the White House, claiming the motion was sociable and meant to bring rain. The piece surveys aides' status shifts with invitations, late-night news habits, and quotes Joseph Califano on utopia versus Great Society. It ends with a traveler’s quip about dim hotel lighting in East Africa.
The postwar building boom boosted dehumidifier demand with expected 15 to 20 percent annual rise. Bernstein of Berns Air King notes humidity damages in basements and playrooms, and manufacturers now style units to blend with living rooms as seen in quarter one 1966 shipments rising 57.5 percent to retailers.
Rates list for mail delivery and home delivery by carrier. Daily and Sunday one year costs 21.50, six months 12.00. Daily only one year 18.00, six months 10.00. Home delivery by carrier or distributor weekly rate 1.10, half-month 2.15.
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