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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Mar 12, 1968

Page

2

Governor Suth Faces Praise On Human Rights Appointee

Aids to public morale note the governor’s support for Carl W. Glatt, executive director of the West Virginia Human Rights Commission, praised as persevering and victorious. The column urges linking Glatt’s success to the governor’s broader record on human rights matters and education upgrades.

Suth Marty Shawit Carl W. Glatt West Virginia Human Rights Commission Glatt Synsport

Quote from a Communist paper on North Korea news

A reader notes the value of positive news and cites excerpts from North Korea's state press praising Kim Il Sung and describing the capture of a U S officer as part of a heroic defense by the Korean People's Army. The account portrays the incident as a successful espionage counteraction.

Ameren Publi Kays Gary Charlotte Observer Fikm North Korea Aml Tead Kerns Gary Gary Bread Marsal Kin MW Sung Kiss Puelo U.S Pueblo Wiel Korean People's Army

News and Editorial Rant on Vietnam Reporting

A Florence South Carolina Morning News opinion piece criticizes American news coverage of Vietnam, accusing it of propaganda and glossing over harsh realities. The author advocates presenting factual reporting even when it reveals troubling details, arguing ignorance harms the public interest.

Gul Eumitry Gary Vietnam South Vietnam Florence S. C

Realistic limits urged on U S commitments abroad

Ray Cromley argues the United States must set clear limits on its global duties amid oil rich Middle East tension. He warns against overstretch across Vietnam Europe the Middle East and the Americas and calls for prioritized defense of core allies with available resources.

U.S Dubat Middle East Fytin Avay Sids Malaysia Singapore United States Vietnam Thailand America Myica Mediterranean U. S Somesime State Department Saikt — Mussina Ted Chinn North Viettai Meir Rong Mier Whele

Raleigh Register 1914 File Excerpt Ends with Pension News

Five decades ago from the Raleigh Register archives, William Wilson of Slab Fork is granted a pension of eight dollars weekly for eight weeks after a mine fall injury. The Ladies Aid Society of the ALE Church South met, electing officers including Mrs W B Fread as president and Mrs Dorsey as treasurer, with Mrs Tom Lewis as assistant secretary.

Raleigh Register William Wilson Slab Fork Ladies Aid Society of the Ale Church, South W. If McGinnis W. B. Fread Preside Dorsey Don Keyser Treasury Atte Robin Slaver Serrolary Tom Lewis

Nixon Sees Handshake Campaign Style Fading in Primaries

United Press International reports that Richard Nixon suggests the old handshaking approach to presidential primaries is declining as primary laws across 44 states and the District of Columbia influence candidate strategies. The piece reviews past campaigns from Kefauver to Kennedy and Nixon, noting shifts toward issue focus over personal contact.

Nixon United Press International Richa M. Nixon District of Gelunbia Geore Romney Michigan New Hampshire Romney Kefauver Sen Estes Kefauver Tennessee Harry L ‘Avient Truman Juin F. Kennedy Flugert H. Humphrey Wisconsin West Virginia Kennedy Batt Humpheroy Dwight D. Lisenhower Europe West Hampshire Robert A. Taft Ohio Henry Cabot Lodge Saigon Barry M. Goldwater Nelson A. Rockefeller New York Rockefeller Orogon Goldwater California

Pharmaceutical lobby bits and odd Capitol chatter

A jumble of lost rumors about the Pharmaceutical Manufacturers Association and lobbyists in Washington. Disjoint anecdotes mention Dirksen rivals, a party admission, and a cartoonish dinner invitation tale. Also notes Nebraska stock group gifts and a cannibal shark fact from National Geographic.

Leon Burnett Washington UPI Oalisn Inet Pharmaceutical Manufacturers Association PMA PALA Amd Ceniter Hull Nebraska Stock Growerd Association

Polish Communists Face Three Way Fight in 1980s

A foreign analysis recalls Poland in the 1980s as Miler and Gomulka challenged Soviet pressure, seeking sovereignty and reform. It details their clashes with Khrushchev era threats, the push for independence, and the brief flowering of freer dissent before repressive measures returned.

25 Years Ago From The 1043 Files Of Phins

A fragmented report recalls a plan to build an $85,000 12 classroom and gymnasium facility replacing the Atarsh Fork Building destroyed by a fire. It notes strict Eastern bloc border controls and continued Soviet troops in Poland, with Poland retaining limited sovereignty amid shifting explanations.

Raleigh Register Selvel Atarsh Fork Soviet Union Gorailka Paland

Fragmented Polish party fight shapes postwar power struggle

Be ini a war dependent upon to Soviet within the Polish Communist Party. A three-way split pits Gomulka and moderates against Stalinist conservatives and left wing partisans. The latter fought underground during the war while others went to Moscow. The conflict continues.

Soviet Union Communist Party Gomulka Afoscow

Bug Dust There Have Been Editors Who Made Mistakes Too

A reminiscence by John Hodell of a Baltimore printing shop and a mini history of editing and typesetting. It recalls misread copy, misprints, and the human errors that creep into newspapers and the craft of copy reading. The piece reflects on editors, printers, and the joy and pain of keeping copy faithful to the author.

John Hodel Cony Javion

Rockefeller Slate Eyes South Dakota Primary Momentum

Washington based NEA report notes pro Rockefeller Republicans in South Dakota plan to field 14 delegates on June 4, with Oregon Republicans also weighing a write in challenge to Nixon and Reagan. The piece discusses broader Republican delegate strategies, potential outcomes, and polls showing Rockefeller leading or trailing various opponents.

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