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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1965
Page
4
A Ravenna Ohio farmer Joseph Silvy refuses 50,900 dollars from the government for his flood control project condemned farm. The quote reflects attitudes toward government and officials.
City residents demand full disclosure on a proposed parking building bond issue worth 1 150 000 dollars. The letter questions detailed fees including legal engineering and architectural costs and asks who signs the bonds. It urges openness to avoid voter distrust and charges of misleadance.
The piece contrasts the new Fair Employment Practices act forcing equal treatment of men and women with employer dilemmas in Case One to Case Three. It also reports West Virginia Racing Commission Chairman Joseph Condry calling for a full time staff to oversee a growing parimutuel industry, now a $100 million business with heightened tax receipts and large attendance at Waterford Park, Charles Town, and Shenandoah Downs.
J Richard Toren reports West Virginia's tracks levy 85 percent handle, 9 percent expenses, and 5 percent state tax. Waterford Park led in tax payments as the Racing Commission oversees licenses, dates, personnel, and racing. Condry urges full-time supervision to keep WV racing competitive with nearby states. The commission plans a pay increase from 4000 to 5000 dollars and expense reimbursement.
A humorous critique of The Hindu May 5 issue from Madras noting bad readability due to small 7 point type and buff colored inner pages. The piece mentions a New Delhi story on Sheikh Abdullah, sports coverage from Madras Engineering Group, and a report on a shortened form of prayer claiming Sri Rama grants the benefits of Vishnu Sahasranamam.
North Viet Nam journal quotes Maj. Gen. Song Hao detailing Hanoi’s view of defeating the United States in South Viet Nam. He argues U.S. public pressure and overextension abroad would force withdrawal, cites Korea and global deployments, and predicts Saigon’s collapse as government troops desert and units stay fortified.
Published by Beckley Newspapers Corporation this notice lists mail and home delivery subscription rates for daily and Sunday editions, with one year at 21.50 and six months at 12.00 for mail, 2.15 per month for daily and Sunday home delivery, and 50 cents per week for weekly carrier service. Also covers sales tax, change of address instructions, contractor independence, and nonresponsibility for prepaid payments.
A prayer asking for guidance to balance effort with rest, learning to float on divine wisdom like a swimmer on her back. The speaker seeks quiet reflection and reliance on the Holy Spirit, aiming to grow in Christlike character and trust.
Advice for selecting nursery school stresses matching to a child’s needs and shows key factors. Look for a fireproof building safety exits child sized facilities and fenced play area. Staff should include a trained teacher and assistant per twenty students with early childhood credentials.
Washington observers see McGeorge Bundy using old quotes and firm logic to counter critics of Johnson's Viet Nam policy. He is portrayed as tough yet not ruthless, with friends noting his genuine interest in people and a balanced view that clashes with the cold fish stereotype. Bundy aims to redefine his image as a determined but flexible advocate of containment.
The passage outlines William James ideas on social selves and honor. It argues a person’s fame and virtue depend on distinct identities across roles such as priest, doctor, soldier, judge, and politician. It notes why different audiences demand different behavior, creating inherent social tension.
An order of the Circuit Court naming Herbert Stansbury as divorce commissioner for Raleigh County was entered recently under the new divorce law enacted at the last legislative session. Meanwhile Philip Wilkes, son of W. W. Wilkes, ill with diphtheria, is improving.
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