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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1966
Page
4
The fundamental theory of government in the union rejects any general state power to standardize its children. Dr James E Allen Jr New York Education Commissioner reflects on educational authority and individuality in schooling.
The piece argues that Supreme Court decisions protect defendants from coerced confessions and unlawful counsel denial, while law enforcement and prosecutors push secrecy beyond federal guidelines. It urges reforms in police procedures and legal practice to balance public right to know with justice, warning against secrecy fostering police state abuses.
Gov Hulett C Smith says an investigation is under way into the delivery of private furniture from Huntington in a state Welfare truck to the former Charleston home of Interstate Commerce Commissioner Virginia Mae Brown. Two Welfare workers and a Finance and Administration employee were suspended, with ongoing inquiry by the Board of Public Works and related agencies. Hancock County leads education spending per pupil while several counties show varied levy and bond issue outcomes since 1960.
Soviet press and officials are expected to praise Charles de Gaulle as his Moscow visit looms. A Soviet French alliance or non aggression treaty is proposed, with De Gaulle to receive a grand Moscow welcome. Vietnamese elections in South Vietnam are doubtful, may be set for around August 15 if held, with a draft electoral law due May 20.
Reports say French government employees and state industry workers plan a fourth wave of walkouts on May 17. A near 24-hour nationwide general strike is expected to disrupt railroads, postal services, electricity, gas, Paris transit, garbage collection, and possibly metal industries as wages remain capped at 4.5 percent.
In West Virginia Ninth District Senate race incumbent George C. Porter faces strong challenge from A J Sparacino as Raleigh and Wyoming counties tilt the contest. Party officials hint governor’s favor could help Porter, with local backing from Sheriff Okey Mills and others. Voters in Raleigh and Wyoming counties may decide the outcome Tuesday week amid a likely close ballot.
Washington reports that top Democratic leaders believe national polls show no large anti administration trend. White House sees favorable readings in Massachusetts and New Jersey, with mixed signals in the South. House losses pegged at 20 to 35 by some, while Senate balance hints at limited GOP gains. Despite urban party strains and Viet Nam debates, cooler heads forecast careful, staged campaigns for the November contests.
The ADA convention heard Vice President Humphrey praise a New Deal style plan for Asia and broader political social strategies while Galbraith warned against abandoning South Viet Nam. He urged a Marshall Plan like aid to Asia and cautioned against accepting a Communist threat.
Editor notes England’s George C. Stangroom, a prominent Methodist minister, visiting Beckley West Virginia to celebrate two centuries of Methodism in America. The preacher, famed for his vibrant storytelling and British accent, will travel from Baltimore to Rhode Island and Michigan before returning May 14.
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