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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1964
Page
4
A devotional line invites gratitude through offerings and praises. The verse from Psalms 107 22 encourages proclaiming God deeds in songs of thanksgiving and joy. It prompts daily reflection on gratitude and worshipful expression.
The Raleigh County Jail escaped six inmates yesterday, described as local men serving short terms, with the sheriff noting past breaks and suggesting investigations into possible elevator abuse and safety lapses. Commentary on athletics and politics follows, citing Wimbledon, apartheid, and Arthur Ashe.
The piece surveys Western Pennsylvania and Ohio attitudes toward Barry Goldwater, noting a silent, uneasy base among Democrats and Republicans. It highlights undecided voters leaning pro Goldwater, debates over his extremism, civil rights stance, and the appeal as white man’s candidate. It cites television debates and regional views on his populist appeal and foreign policy.
The Bluestone Dam shoreline draws campers who built up sites and enjoyed long summers. A new Natural Resources rule limits stays to two weeks with four days out before returning, prompting petitions and planned boycotts. Dam and deputy wardens face heated opposition as locals defend long term access and public funding.
UPI dispatch notes American officials view Lal Bahadur Shastri as a meek but tough leader who may hold the fractious Congress together and steer India toward a cautious neutrality between Moscow and Washington. They see him as better positioned than pro-American rivals to manage Kashmir tensions, China border threats, and linguistic and religious fragmentation while avoiding a swing toward either superpower.
Opinion piece by Russell S. Hutchison argues Americans should reexamine foreign policy realities of 1964 rather than ignore issues. It contrasts Fulbright with Goldwater, notes risks in Cuba Panama Red China, and urges thoughtful reappraisal amid complex world dynamics.
Washington NEA reports a strong church opposing constitutional school prayer amendments while many civil rights reforms gain Southern opposition. National Catholic authorities urge caution. Republicans and Democrats clash over the role of religion in public life, with large committee hearings and thousands of pages of testimony.
Beckley Newspapers Corporation lists subscription prices for mail and home delivery, with annual and six month options for daily and Sunday and for daily only. Rates include 3 percent West Virginia sales tax and note independent contractor carriers not responsible for advance payments. Changes of address require both old and new addresses.
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