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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1965
Page
4
A brief reflection cites that life is dynamic and that only incompetents in asylums or the dead do not change their minds. The quote attributes authorship to Sen Everett M Dirksen, a Republican from Illinois, noting a satirical view on adaptability and opinion shifts.
A battery powered device about the size of a pack of cigarettes facilitates cheating by storing notes inside and slipping them to a student during exams. A phantom wristwatch connects to the device. bending the wrist activates it. The piece mocks the inventor for imagining education advances he unconsciously fuels.
Britain proposes a permanent troop and equipment pledge to support future United Nations peacekeeping missions. The move follows a year of stalemate in funding and signals broad international interest in earmarking forces for UN duty. Canada, Pearson, Nordic states led by Sweden, and nations including the Netherlands Iran Italy and New Zealand have taken steps toward stand-by forces, aiming to end UN paralysis and shape a more effective peacekeeping pattern.
A column argues that many Congress members seek to soften the next April 15 tax shock for voters. It blasts withholding as a cushion that hides taxpayers from reality, urges citizens to face the bill, and suggests abandoning withholding to expose the full tax burden.
A scene in a courthouse plays out with Sheriff pressing a judge for action. Mrs James Smith, jailed on a trumped up charge, fumes about lawyers and seeks release while friends discuss strategy. A prayer closes the piece, attributed to Winfield Burggraaff of Staten Island, N Y.
The United States, via a third government, warns Mao’s China there will be no sanctuary in Vietnam as in Korea. It reserves hot pursuit into Chinese territory if North Vietnamese aggression continues, and hints at expanded air strikes and a possible naval blockade. Negotiations under current conditions are ruled out, with a plan to escalate military pressure and aid the South Vietnamese government.
An editorial notes the coming clash between labor and business over federal unemployment compensation reforms. It cites President Johnson’s push for modernization, the system’s limited reach and payout, AFL CIO calls for stronger federal influence, and broad business resistance pending specifics from the administration.
Miss Evelyn Ferguson was elected president of the Crab Orchard Brethren church young people’s class at an organization meeting in the Snuffer home. Berlin accused Britain of piracy and murder over the Altmark incident and protested to Norway. A discussion outlines the U.S. unemployment insurance system, its multi state form, funding, solvency concerns, and potential reforms including federal standards and benefit levels. President Kennedy proposed a higher payroll tax to fund broader benefit coverage, while long-term unemployment issues invite separate legal treatment.
A historical survey traces U S shifts on Vietnam from 1949 to 1965, noting Acheson remarks, Korea, Diem era aid, Kennedy doubts, Mansfield study, and McNamara warning. It frames the debate over U S security interests in Asia and the choice between backing South Vietnam or seeking negotiations with the North.
The Citizens Concert Band met to reorganize under acting instructor Robert Holmes. The outlook for an up-to-date organization was encouraged. Dr. K. M. Jarrell and family moved into a new home on North Kanawha Street, recently acquired from T. K. Laing. W. B. Shannon, recovering from lagrippe, can resume his position at E. M. Payne Co.
Beckley Newspapers Corporation publishes Naleeigh Neaister from 341 Prince Street Beckley West Virginia 28801 with United Press International affiliation. Subscriptions listed for daily and Sunday editions include various annual and half year rates, plus home delivery carrier rates per week half month and month.
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