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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1964
Page
4
A reflective piece arguing newspapers shape community standards and defend press freedom while condemning misstatements during levies elections. It defends editorial independence, stresses equality before the law, and criticizes those who attack press credibility, suggesting a needed dialogue with the Chamber and local leaders.
A reader denounces phony psychics and fortune tellers preying on the gullible. He cites a greenish handbill offering to heal sickness and misfortune, promising God’s messenger status and guaranteed results, with promises to heal, reunite couples, and curb alcoholism, urging legal action to stop such scams.
State Commerce Department aids West Virginia artisans by promoting wood carving weaving and other crafts learned from ancestors. The Cedar Lakes fair near Ripley on July 25 aims to boost tourist souvenirs and provide retailers with stock ideas. About 65 exhibitors expected. last year 25 of 50 participated. Fred Ball in Milton showcases a different craftsman each weekend to demonstrate and sell wares, expanding from glass to all WV handcrafts.
Benny's WORLD promotes West Virginia crafts to retain Mountain State culture and upgrade the economy. Crafts include quilts, baskets, dolls, painted figures, corn husk dolls, rugs, mats, and coal jewelry, with creators emphasized for 100 percent profit retention.
The Morgantown Register reports winning entries in the 1964 West Virginia Publishers Association Better Newspaper Contest. Judges praised the editorial What Is The Chamber's Role for defining press purpose and accessibility. Second place honors went to editorials by Earle Wittpen and Bill Childress, with comments on readability and originality.
In central Ohio voters express mixed views on Goldwater and Scranton. Goldwater is admired for his candor and steadfast stance, while Scranton’s record and timing draw little attention. Most interviewees show no strong desire for a government change and remain curious about Johnson.
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