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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Mar 18, 1968
Page
2
A damaged OCR fragment mentions names and places in unclear terms. It references a person named Mathew and vaguely notes events, seating, and a location but provides no clear action, date, or outcome to confirm a full news item.
Charleston area report on the West Virginia legislature and the State Board of Education. The push to reorganize higher education under a board of regents faces funding limits and political pushback. The article notes allocations, proposed administration roles, and the fate of the plan amid ongoing state debates. The piece also reports Appalachian Highway program details and transportation department notes for West Virginia.
A nostalgic look at vanity and fashion in hair care notes rising male grooming trends and a booming $4 million annual industry correcting nature’s flaws. It cites 100000 men in the United States seeking hair pieces and the growing demand for transplant surgery, with costs often ranging from five to twenty five dollars per graft and hundreds of procedures per patient.
Stamford University official Dean Whitaker criticizes New Left pressure on free speech on campus. He argues professors and students threaten scholarly obligations citing Vietnam War as overriding issue. He warns Old Right will attack if campuses curb debate and notes broader political power trends.
A fragment from Washington Notebook discusses Richard Nixon and Nelson Rockefeller amid Democratic chatter about Nixon’s nomination. It mentions Nixon’s popularity in Washington, airport arrivals, and Rockefeller’s perceived dependability, plus a brief offbeat scene with Patrick Nugent at a Marietta rollout event.
Washington editorial notes health reform aims in 1968 target more doctors and nurses amid rising demand. It highlights physician shortages, aging graduations, and the need to revise medical curricula and increase medical school capacity. It cites AMA President Dr. Milford Rouse calling for 40 percent more schools and expanded capacity, while warning reforms require federal funding.
Frances Burgess in St Albans cherishes antiques dating to the 1800s, including a quilt fragment given in 1815. The tale recalls family relics, old dishes, and a plan to refurbish and quilt while joking about preserving the aged look. The author laments the tug between preserving history and modern living.
God purges our minds from evil thoughts and hearts of hard feelings toward others who differ. Forgive us for valuing parts of issues over friendship and for a lack of love that lowers others. May we respect creation and individual worth and see each contest as part of Thy righteous Kingdom in Christ. Amel Jobin Dreschur Scottdale Auditor Gospel Merald Arena Charely
In New Hampshire the Nixon campaign claimed a sweeping 82,000 vote edge and a strong finish for McCarthy's delegate gains. The piece notes Nixon’s hawkish anti war stance and McCarthy as protest resonance, with implications for Wisconsin and further primaries.
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