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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1971
Page
2
A compact reflection on self awareness and judgment. The proverb urges considering one’s own faults while awake and the faults of others as night deepens. It frames moral introspection across states of wakefulness and sleep.
A fiery critique denounces strip mining for scarred hills and polluted streams. It claims out-of-state operators profit while communities suffer, and warns of a boycott plan to pressure merchants to join the miners’ association.
The piece argues Beckley needs a public swimming pool and suggests funding via voluntary donations. It notes hesitation about using regular government channels and highlights the uncertainty of success, while imagining a communal space for locals and visitors alike.
The article notes global Durer tributes for the 500th anniversary of his birth in Nuremberg on May 21 1471. Major shows circulate from Washington and London to Vienna and Venice, with the largest in Nuremberg at the Germanic National Museum featuring over 500 works including 32 of the 70 surviving paintings.
Washington analyzes the 24th Congress of the Communist Party of the Soviet Union and bloc talks showing a shift to stricter labor discipline, centralized planning, and police oversight. Forecasts predict lower real income growth, continued defense and investment emphasis, and major investment in agriculture, power, chemicals, and automation. 50 years ago from Raleigh Register files cite post office service debates.
A Vietnam veteran recalls 1968 helicopter combat and the casualty rate, reveals disillusionment with government lies behind the Pentagon papers. He questions the worth of sacrifice and warns against fueling public mistrust over national prestige.
Two veteran teachers in Honolulu create simple do it yourself drama projects for Oahu schools. Alice Lemon and Fleur Hughes use home made costumes and props to spark student participation and creativity. They believe dramatics give restless children a valuable outlet and plan a new repertoire for fall.
Mrs Lemon highlights drama as a constructive outlet for kids with emotional problems. She notes children are attentive audiences and often forget shyness when involved in plot creation. She hopes the performance inspires youngsters to stage their own plays with teacher guidance and parental participation.
A dialogue between a newspaper editor and a caller critiques press freedom during the Nixon era. They debate government secrecy, injunctions on The Times, and the role of the media in informing the public about government actions. The exchange asserts the people's right to know and defends publication of historical facts.
Mrs Harold Kushner of Danville Virginia speaks for POW families asserting fair treatment for all, not just political factions. President Nixon calls for a federal effort to aid returning Vietnam veterans in securing civilian jobs.
May redemptions of 428.2 million versus 306.7 million in sales mark the first three-decade imbalance. The shift shaved 17 points from the Dow and raised fears funds will dump stocks to meet cash demands. Industry regulation and investor confidence loom large as fund sales rise in June.
The Board of Public Works authorized a 203000 appropriation for the Peace Springs resort in Summers County. Of this, 45000 funds are earmarked for repairs to remodel the building into a state women's prison.
John Hodel lists subscription rates by mail for United Press International. Rates cover daily and Sunday editions for various cities including New York Chicago Detroit and Boston with options for one year six months and three months. The notice specifies locations and pricing for mail delivery where no established service exists.
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