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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Mar 02, 1965
Page
4
Idaho Governor Robert Smylie says the national chairman Dean Burch should step down as GOP governors back a resolution to replace him. The opinion notes Burch’s fitness to lead and frames the debate as a clash over party direction and unity.
An editorial asserts the Senate errs by defending its honor over gambling device displays. It notes the Judiciary Committee summoned Wheeling editor and Ohio County prosecutor, questions the premise of no gambling in the state, and mocks Senatorial reluctance to acknowledge gamblers, urging concrete evidence before action.
UPI analysis notes United States and West Germany facing a tarnished reputation after East German leader Ulbricht’s visit to the United Arab Republic. Germany’s Hallstein doctrine and Nasser’s arms-denial demand pressured Berlin to cancel $80 million in Israel arms aid, signaling precarious balance amid Arab-Israeli tensions and Soviet-Arab arms flows.
Kerala prepares for legislative polls amid a united front of pro Russian factions and former allies. The 1957 brief Communist rule ended under Nehru’s dismissal, with Shastri ruling by President’s rule. Riots, language tensions, and a heavy aid mix shape the race in India’s literate yet impoverished state.
A humorous jail scene centers on the sheriff and a judge as Mrs Smith endures contempt proceedings. The sheriff plans to release her while the judge contemplates dropping the charge. Mrs Smith insists on a trial and a court disposal of the matter.
From the 1940 Raleigh Register file, the Trap Hill Wildcats end their home basketball schedule at Sur veyor February 15, with seniors Captain Fred Stans bury Chester Bowling and Carleston Robinette making final home appearances. Mullens William Davis named president of newly organized Lions Club to receive charter March 7 at Wyoming Hotel dinner.
Bruce Bioss argues Thailand, while stable under military rule with SEATO backing, faces a widening gap between rulers and people. Strong economy masks rural neglect, limited political participation, and rising middle-class shifts. Analysts warn U.S. aid may have deepened political gaps as Thailand confronts modernization and global markets.
The piece recalls A J Liebling’s warning of a lean boxing era due to TV showtime and club closures. It notes Eddie Machen and Ernie Terrell as top contenders for the WBA heavyweight title vacant after Cassius Clay’s removal, with potential foes Floyd Patterson and a connection to Sonny Liston and Cleveland Williams shaping the looming title scene.
A study of 1,072 leaders in business education and government shows most Who's Who members averaged C to B grades in college, with four percent as D-minus students. Experts say they later blossomed beyond traditional schooling and stress more diverse interests and exploration.
U Thant challenged U.S. reporting on the Vietnam War and urged Johnson to withdraw, appealing over the president to the American people. The secretary general argued for clarity and believed Americans deserve the full facts, with the White House needing a more open briefing of newsmen.
90 Years Ago in Kerala from the 1915 Files shows B J Ferguson of Glen White chosen to head the normal department at Beckley Institute this spring. He will move with his family to Beckley after finishing duties at Glen White. Mount Hope-A debates moving picture shows injurious to youth ended against the motion. M E Church Ladies' Aid Society last met with Mrs J A Brubeck. new officers listed.
Nakiah D Register Published by Beckley Newspapers Corporation outlines subscription rates for daily and Sunday editions, including annual and six month options, home delivery by carrier, and change of address procedures. It notes state sales tax, independent contractor delivery, and non-responsibility for advance payments.
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