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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Mar 24, 1966
Page
4
A compact reflection likens thought and deed to a cash register where every mental act and action is recorded, invoking Monsignor Fulton J. Sheen as the source of the analogy and spiritual accountability.
The piece argues that high cigarette taxes invite bootlegging and organized crime, citing New York City's policy as a case. It warns the law reduces revenue, harms legitimate vendors, and fuels disdain for law, with broader societal costs potentially outweighing any gain.
The House passed a bill to reduce time chaos by requiring uniform start and end dates for daylight time or standard time nationwide. A Senate compromise may allow states to split into two time zones, one observing daylight time and one not, allowing some local variety.
Washington reports that Senator Gale McGee questioned the Viet Cong's claim to speak for South Vietnam, arguing the NLF speaks for only a small portion of the population. Independent appraisers and historians estimate Viet Cong control at about 25 percent or less, with many sectors such as Catholics Buddhists students and the armed forces unlikely to support the NLF in a free election. The piece notes Hanoi’s failure to recruit diverse groups and suggests broad South Vietnamese opposition to the NLF as spokespersons in peace talks.
PHIL NEWSOM discusses the long standing Western ban on selling strategic items to Communist nations, noting how it has eroded through violations and shifting policies. He cites a planned 150 million steel mill financed by West European nations for Red China and argues the ban is breaking down despite NATO and UN led controls. The piece traces items, credits, and notable cases from 1951 onward, highlighting West German reluctance amid allied deals with China.
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Peter A. Nenzel, president of the United States Independent Telephone Association, recalls starting in public utilities by selling water from a mule wagon in a Nevada town. Born in Saskatchewan, he moved to the United States, worked in mines, and rose through roles at Ballbo plc, Love land Engineers, Western Utilities, and California Water & Telephone Co. to lead US independent telephony.
Hollywood columnist Dick Kleiner notes Webb reappears with Dragnet in color, same tonal approach but updated for today’s crime context. Tina Marquand, daughter of Maria Montez, tops a profile of her film "Texas Across the River" and actor Telly Savalas discusses career goals and avoiding TV series commitments.
From the Beckley Post-Heralds sports editor files, it is announced that George C. Goo ley Miller will succeed Harmon as sports editor, a decision supported by fellow employees under the W P A federal writers project.
From the 1916 files comes the plan grading one and a half miles of second track on the Winding Gulf branch. The new section will join the Horse Pen siding with the Stone Coal and Devils Fork extension, creating about two miles of continuous double track below Devils Fork.
Staughton Lynd of Yale faces a State Department administrative hearing on March 24 over his passport cancellation. Thomas Hayden and Herbert Aptheker have hearings set for March 31. The case tests U.S. travel restrictions and the balance with free expression. Lynd argues passport limits curb speech, while critics cite national security and past legal rulings on travel rights.
A concise devotional prayer praising God as Creator Father and praising His provisions for all creatures. The author, Alfred N Sayre of Lancaster Pennsylvania, professor emeritus at The Lancaster Theological Seminary, asks for guidance to discern God’s purposes and to walk the path prepared for believers in Christ.
The Naleigh Register is issued by Beckley News Corpora on in Beckley West Virginia and Binton West Virginia with John Hodel managing. Subscription rates by mail cover daily and Sunday editions, half month, full year options and local carrier delivery details.
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