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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Mar 30, 1965
Page
4
Igor Sikorsky compares piloting a helicopter to dreaming noting effortless performance and capability to reach any place with a wishful thought The quote reflects his pioneering aviation perspective and mastery of flight technology
In 1964 license plates expire March 31, with 23 states deadlines on December 31. Many plates revalidated by tab for 1965. some regions issue single plates or feature colorful designs. UPI analyst notes romance of plates fading as color and novelty rise. Connecticut and others offer special plates with extra fees. A vintage wartime memory contrasts with plate culture, recalling Seoul in 1951.
Phil Newsom discusses tear gas as a protective measure in Vietnam, noting innocent casualties and arguing gas spared greater damage from artillery or bombs. He cites Dean Rusk remarks on a village hostage situation and the humane choice to use gas, while acknowledging public dismay and escalation fears at home.
The piece reports contracts of 10 NYC unions expiring at midnight Tuesday March 30, warning a city without newspapers could occur. It notes the 1962-63 and 1963 strikes’ heavy costs to advertising, circulation, and morale, citing unions led by Bertram Powers and analyst reckonings of losses.
Berry's World notes seven major dailies shed 500000 weekday copies in six months to Sept 30 1963 with 5.4 million total in 1962. Sunday editions slip 600000 from 7 million. Times and Herald Tribune outliers. advertising drops across others. Mirror suffers from last New York strike. Strike could threaten News variety, possibly end more papers. Seven TV and 38 radio stations fail to fill gaps. Latin American Times launches April 14. Crumbs won't satisfy the news hungry city.
A humorous column by John Hodell recounts a family trip to Washington and the hiring of staff. The narrator jokes about financing, dress, travel fatigue, and the dog, noting playful complaints about music and household quirks. The piece ends with a quip about seeking writers who can spell and asking leading questions.
Raleigh officials will study moving city offices and fire and police quarters into the Black Diamond building on McCreery street during city hall remodeling. Work on the former church would begin April 1. Beckley may soon get a new Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Co building after property options were exercised on Woodlawn Avenue and nearby church and private lots.
A confidential U S inspection of Phu Thoi hamlet near Saigon shows no local council or security, with villagers unaware of officials and a VC pressure pattern. The piece notes water needs, health gaps, missed agricultural services, and calls for well construction, bridge repair, and hamlet health facilities to counter Viet Cong influence.
A Sunday review condemns flashy spring styles with snake patterned hosiery and short skirts while warning men to stay focused. The piece notes fashion pages push risqué textures and urges restraint amid a morbid fascination with bold trends.
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