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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1975
Page
2
Editorial advocates establishing a new local humane office linked to Kanawha County Humane Society. It urges patience during reorganization, potential fundraising needs, and warns of early hiccups while stressing benefits for animal welfare and possible broader social impact.
A commentary contrasts Marie Antoinette with U S Department of Agriculture food stamp policy. It notes rising participation, automatic cost adjustments, and a 162 dollar monthly allotment for a four person family starting July 1. Critics argue the program lacks nutrition adequacy and equity in eligibility.
Chicago Daily News recounts Dave Kaunus, 20, who defended a wall bearing the slogan White Power, ensuing arrest for dis orderly conduct and impersonating a police officer after a confrontational dispute with a family, a cop, and a court process.
The Portuguese flag falls at Palacio da Ponta as Samora Machel proclaims Mozambique a socialist state. Frelimo leaders, aiming for Marxist transformation, pledge to eliminate tribalism and invite whites to stay if they work constructively while facing floods, drought, illiteracy, and an external debt near 3.1 billion.
President Ford plans a formal post Fourth of July candidacy announcement as he positions himself as the most conservative modern president. Ford taps Howard Callaway to head his campaign, aims to veto Democratic policy, and weighs sharing the ticket with Nelson Rockefeller while signaling independence from official duties during campaigning.
The Crab Orchard area gains its first full-time prescription service as Thompson Drug Company, owned by R. E. Thompson and formerly of Spencer, highlights the new offering.
1925 Raleigh Register notes J M Crouse and Mrs J M Crouse of French Street Beckley, graduates of the local high school, making a good impression at New River College. In the Southern Sectional Oratorical Contest held last week at New River auditorium, he won second honor.
Readers protest after a World feature on the National Wiretap Commission hearings was truncated in yesterday's paper. The piece reports manufacturers urging licensing of surveillance gear to curb private use and police abuse, with testimony from Audio Intelligence Devices and Bell & Howell officials.
Anthony Lewis surveys Britain's crisis as inflation nears 25 percent yearly, unions resist restraint, and state subsidies shrink. He notes middle class anger, rising unemployment, and looming cuts in social programs, asking if the country remains governable amid economic strain.
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