This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 8 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 1977
Page
3
Editorial voices cautious support for President Carter's plan to abolish the electoral college and extend public funding to campaigns. It calls for concrete details on funding limits and a liberalized but logistically feasible voter registration system before endorsing the reform package.
The article notes Indira Gandhi's emergency as 18 months of repression, the stunning defeat of Gandhi and Sanjay, and the Congress setback. It argues the Janata alliance signals a shift toward a more democratic regime and closer U S ties, with cautious hope for future leadership and policy.
The House Assassination Committee, led by Chief Counsel Richard Sprague, struggles with uncorroborated evidence on the Kennedy and King cases and risks expiry after March 31 unless extended. Critics note earlier promises and two televised hearings yielded little substantive progress.
The piece argues Carter’s defense of human rights reflects a deeper American instinct toward universal decency and a world open conspiracy. It cites Wells and Jefferson, notes U N and Helsinki accords, and warns Moscow may test this stance while praising Young and Cleveland for alternative approaches. It also covers the Trafficante testimony scene and TV coverage of the congressional hearing.
A compilation notes President Carter urging New York to face its financial future without federal aid while not dismissing city concerns. The Los Angeles Times reports Social Security reforms will raise costs despite prudent actions by the Court and Senate Finance Committee.
A 1927 ice storm marred a couple’s wedding trip as Birdie Yost and William Yost faced treacherous roads and a halted honeymoon. Separately, Alexander G. Sandy Higgins, formerly with WOAY-TV, was named acting news director at AP Bonn Germany, effective May 11, reflecting his rising career in journalism.
President meets Thurston Fobes and Felicia at home in a lighthearted exchange on energy, inflation, and private concerns. Felicia jokes about a bathroom wish while Thurston laments debt from recent home improvements. The scene ends with Felicia doubting the President’s sanity.
State Road Commission crews finished a patch job on Maxwell Hill road then moved to the Richmond District at week’s end to repair the red road with red dog. Jold Lambert Raleigh County road Supervisor said workers spent Saturday addressing the worst tire cutting spots.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.