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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Mar 03, 1965
Page
4
A witty remark by Robert Morley notes that a speaker who says in other words is merely restarting the discussion. The line frames cautious engagement with complicated topics and stresses clarity over repetition.
A tongue in cheek debate on a New York Times column by Russell Baker about Chinese surrender in Southeast Asia. The piece toys with mass surrender scenarios and a possible pre emptive nuclear threat to avert a hypothetical Chinese collapse. It questions peaceful options and hints at a future economic aid plan.
Reporters could cover Johnson better by mail says ALVIN SPIVAK. Between 27 000 and 42 000 letters weekly pour into the White House on Viet Nam policy and Luci Johnson autographs. The president maintains a long standing ban on releasing mail content to the public, with Press Secretary George E. Reedy noting it is government correspondence not for public release. Reedy provided scant statistics, urged quicker, fuller responses to inquiries, and avoided public disclosure of mail specifics. A reporter suggested submitting questions by mail, which Reedy left open for consideration.
A playful ramble contrasts dentist advice on electric toothbrushes with a jab at price fixing by GE executives. The writer muses on bank deposit rates, local lending, and a Charleston example, debating why regional banks might offer higher interest while avoiding a public display of sentiment.
1940 Raleigh Register notes Whitey Moore Cincinnati Reds pitcher, formerly with the Black Knights, stops in Beckley with his wife during spring camp travel to Tampa. They stay at the home of Earl Red Martin after batting practice at Elite bowling alley. A four year school sanitary survey reported numerous defects to be corrected by authorities. The Beckley chapter of Quota International plans a charter banquet on March 14 with local women attendees.
The Appalachian program is a sympathetic federal response to a low-spirited, cross state region with shared problems. Bills would allocate over a billion dollars to regional planning, with states retaining primary responsibility subject to state approval and a federal veto via the Appalachian Regional Commission. Concerns raise about checks and balances, highway emphasis vs vocational training, and risk of federal overreach threatening local initiative.
The Food and Drug Administration prepares to enhance drug safety with a new nine member medical advisory panel. The group will aid in evaluating safety and effectiveness of drugs as public concern grows. The 1962 omnibus bill expanded FDA duties, with a 1966 budget of 55.6 million and 4 737 permanent employees, up from 4 337 the year before. Additional staff may be needed if Congress passes Johnsons plan to tighten federal control of barbiturates amphetamines and other toxic drugs. The FDA says the bill could extend to tranquilizers and other drug types.
Congratulations pour in for the local Chamber of Commerce its officers members directors and executive staff. The note salutes the landlord the charwoman and every associate member, praising West Virginia’s first accredited Chamber and its history of service to the community.
The Moscow unity conference failed to unite Communist parties, exposing a deep rift among major blocs. Absences by Red China and other key groups, plus Kosygin's poke, underscored Moscow's weakened leadership while signaling a reassessment of global policies and peaceful coexistence.
A guide urging families to begin college research in the junior year. It stresses assessing interests, abilities, and finances, consulting school advisers, and visiting campuses. It recommends examining catalogs, asking questions, and evaluating whether a college offers diverse courses aligned with the major, prestige, and fit.
90 years ago from 1915 files Mount Hope Warner Town site will host a palatial home for Squire Garret with Snyder Construction building. WE Deegans buys 31 acres atop Mount Hope Bailey mine lease to place about ten houses. Governor Hatfields special session adjourned without any passed bills amid a costly tax effort.
Roma Cain Carter reflects on Lent counting 46 days between Ash Wednesday and Easter excluding Sundays. She muses on origins of Lent, ashes, and religious timing while offering a personal plan to fast from criticism and idle talk, pray more, and perform small acts of kindness through the season.
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