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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1966
Page
4
A Raleigh Register Thought For Today entry quotes Alexis Carrel on prayer as a luminous energy. The note contrasts aspirin as a metaphor for seeking easy fixes with the enduring glow of spiritual reflection.
A Harvard Medical School professor cites shocking cases of physicians harming patients in the name of research. He cites a New York Regents report on live cancer cells injected into patients without clear consent, urging that zeal for science not violate basic patient rights.
Medicare begins July 1 in two parts. Hospital coverage is free for seniors, doctors and other medical expenses for ages 65 plus cost $3 monthly optional: deductible starts at $50. Predictions vary on hospital strain. California reports minor early impact while national projections differ. Shortages of specialists and slow physician output persist, with calls for more medical schools in the 1960s.
A dog speaks about fame and life at home, describing his role as the family nose and ears. He values rest, routine, and duty while noting limits, rules, and occasional annoyance from humans and other dogs. He pledges reliability and independence despite jealousies and expectations.
A religious reflection praising Moses as a pioneer who opened paths for others while calling believers to be enabling guides. The sermon style invocation asks to honor God through the pioneer of life and to foster future growth beyond present reach. From Lexington Kentucky.
Former Secretary of Commerce Luther Hodges was a door-to-door Bible salesman and Billy Graham was a Fuller brush man. The piece notes that many famous figures once did door-to-door selling and highlights the growth of encyclopedia sales direct to homes, with industry leaders citing education and sales force talent as key factors.
New York based column notes Milton Berle will resume regular television duties in the autumn. The piece debates whether television fulfilled its promise, praises industry professionals, and looks ahead to Berle joining the lineup alongside Kukla Fran and Ollie and Your Hit Parade.
A county debate covers local needs for a town pool and compares Stephens Lake as distant, urging residents to push for in-town swimming. The piece also reviews consensus politics under Johnson, arguing that consensus supports stable majority rule and should not be discarded to spite a president.
Naleigh Y Register reports editor John Hodel, a longtime figure in the local press, has died after a lengthy career. The community mourns his contributions to journalism and public discourse, with tributes from colleagues and readers.
UPI report notes Charles de Gaulle’s first Soviet trip included talks in Novosibirsk Leningrad Kiev Volgograd and Baikonur with both sides unsure of concrete outcomes. While praising Soviet endurance as counterweight to the US De Gaulle also signaled support for U.S. influence and pressed for bilateral agreements ahead of any broader conference.
From the 1916 Raleigh Register files, Herbert E. Stansbury will appear on the June 6 Democratic primary ballot for prosecuting attorney. Squire W. J. Sweeney and A. S. Epling report Ghent precinct voters registering more Democrats than Republicans.
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