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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Mar 08, 1965
Page
4
A rugged quotation attributed to Sir Anthony Eden notes a moral theme about treating others as one would wish to be treated, reflecting a cautious, reflective stance on behavior and reciprocity.
The essay questions President Sukarno’s target choices as he pushes to expel American interests from Indonesia. It compares him to Fidel Castro, noting expropriation of American rubber holdings in Sumatra and threats to close US Information Agency offices. It warns of possible missile ties with Red China and of Sukarno acting as an outlaw on the world stage.
The 57th West Virginia Legislature labors toward adjournment with the big BPW budget bill for 1965 66 over 175 million dollars under consideration. Lawmakers face other major items including capital punishment repeal and state government reorganization as Gov. Smith may extend the session past March 13. Funeral directors lobby for the preceede burial contract bill amid jokes and political theater in Charleston.
A traveling salesman proposes a provocative plan to stage weekly shoot outs and drag races through Main Street to attract tourists and boost business. He envisions bleachers, programs, and adverts selling a brutal entertainment edge while claiming broad community support and potential profits.
A devotional prayer asks God to make the writer a peacemaker amid strife and violence. It seeks kindness over self interest and urges love over hate in the name of the one who loved most. Attributed to W Dale Oldham of Anderson Indiana Christian Brotherhood Hour.
A Joplin Missouri public library combats book theft with a harmless electric tag system. Books checked out without deactivation trigger a buzzer and red light at the desk, prompting librarians to question patrons. The system replaces guards, covering a three month test after past losses of 14 000 books valued at 40000.
Two American dentists from the University of Michigan and an anthropologist from the University of Pennsylvania rush to Egypt to X-ray and measure facial bones and teeth of long dead Nubians. They aim to document dental changes over 40 centuries while time runs out as Nile floods threaten ancient Nubian graves near Aswan.
Robert G. Spivack critiques Edgar Snow's rare Mao Tse-tung interview as printed in Newsweek and The New Republic. The piece notes Snow's nonquoting approach, the presence of two Mao aides, and Snow's departure from strict no-quote rules. It questions the emphasis on China's economy and technological strides versus Mao's political legacy and the potential propagandist framing.
Raleigh Register reports Beckley Junior and Senior Chambers of Commerce approve a proposed house-numbering plan after minor changes. Fred Martin says blocks and houses will be numbered by March 1. Construction on the new Eccles elementary school halted indefinitely due to funds shortage, engineer S H Bridge says.
The New York Stock Exchange activates a talking computer system that provides subscribers immediate stock price data by telephone within seconds. The service handles 300 inquiries at once and covers about 50 miles around New York City, with IBM supplying the computer and NYT Co. handling the high speed link.
UPI analysis suggests Indonesia will permanently seize control of American owned rubber plantations and similar assets, using tactics similar to last year against the British. The move is expected to spread to other American interests, with oil firms potentially next, as the regime pursues nationalization.
The dancing hall above the auditorium hosted a brief post vaudeville dance with Home Sweet Home at 11:3. J A Steale, North Beck ley dairyman, narrowly avoided losing his wagon and team on North Kanawha Street as bystanders stopped the horses. Marshall Bailey notes a driver’s grit on hard roads warrants gratitude for good patronage. Raleigh County joins Sixth Congressional District. notable locals include Leslie Bayliss Jerome Haddox Thos Dennis Andy Price George McIntosh Cap Hood and Walter E Clark.
The plan would allow Malaysia and Thailand to field troops across their border to chase Communist terrorists, with talks in Kuala Lumpur this week among top security officials. Malaysian officials question peace talks with Indonesia while noting January war threats have eased. Britain pursues Rhine Army cut and NATO defense review as Common Market unity faces Dutch resistance without Britain.
A News Register editorial defends stronger anti gambling laws amid claims state Senate leaders blocked record entry. The piece cites past 1961 efforts, notes pressure from northern panhandle interests, and highlights community support in Wheeling and Ohio County for harsher measures against racketeering and syndicate-backed gambling. It reports eight bombings tied to pinball venues and stresses need for legal protection against organized crime.
Publication notice from Beckley Newspapers Corporation lists address at 341 Prince Street Beckley West Virginia 25801 and Hinton West Virginia. It notes mailing subscriptions rates for daily and Sunday editions, with carrier delivery options and prices, plus tax and policy statements about distributor responsibility and address changes.
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