Legalize Laetrile as Indiana did on cancer use
The piece argues for legalizing laetrile and saccharin as Indiana lawmakers did, over medical opposition. It notes laetrile’s alleged emotional benefit and safety, contrasts saccharin with FDA bans, and claims physicians should prescribe laetrile if beneficial, while saccharin aids diabetics and dieters.
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West Virginia
Indiana
American Cancer Society
Food and Drug Administration
FDA
United States
Mexico
U. S
Quebec Bill No 1 sparks economic language clash across Canada
The New York Times reports Premier Levesque pushes Bill No 1 to make French dominant in Quebec, risking economic friction with English Canada. Business leaders warn of an economic ghetto, while Ontario’s Premier Davis cautions against severing ties. Trudeau faces bilingualism challenges as union and trade tensions rise.
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Levesque
Quebec
Montreal
Chambre de Commerce de Montreal
Conseil du Patronat
Trudeau
Davis
Ontario
Canada
Jacques Parizeau
St. Lawrence Seaway
Central Canada
Maritime Provinces
New York Times
Labor scene coal strike threatens U S energy policy
In New York a looming coal strike endangers Carter energy plans as United Mine Workers leadership fights roll on. Wildcat walkouts cost millions of man days and threaten two thirds production gains by 1985. A June 14 referendum elects new UMW officers amid factional tensions.
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J. Carter
White House
Crete
John L. ‘Lewis
United Mine Workers
Bituminous Coal ‘Operators Association
Carter
Arnold R. Miller
For Democracy
Mike Trbovich
Harry Patrick
Patrick
Trbovich
Lee'Roy Patterson
Kentucky
Otinting
Prin
Alren Saad
Richard M. Nixon
Akes Sap
Moe
Congress
Trustees of
The
Union Retirement and Welfare Fund
Nixon the Interview Autobiography Spoof Revealed
The Innocent Bystander recounts an imagined Frost Nixon interview excerpted from a 1970s Chronicle piece. It parodies Nixon's post presidency image and mentions Watergate and peace with honor while satirizing his book plans and public scrutiny.
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Whittier
Pat
Checkers
Vietnam
Middle East
Watergate
Bob Haldeman
John Ehrlichman
White House
Papers react to FBI show of support for Kearney and Carter policy notes
The Globe-Democrat cites 300 FBI agents gathering to back a colleague while urging Bell to drop charges. Newport Express says Carter will drop a $50 tax rebate plan. Minneapolis Tribune criticizes the rebate and outlines policy steps to curb inflation and keep prices low, urging cooperation among factions.
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St. Louis
FBI
Kearney
Newport
Jimmy Carter
Rosalynn
Local Happenings Show Flawed Advertising In 1900 Paper
A reader argues a September 1900 Local Happenings column mixed personal notes with ads for Chamberlain's pills and other products. The piece cites misattribution of a copy of The Register to a Raleigh Herald edition and notes examples of sleight of hand in old time newspaper editing. The author lists items about local residents, rail work, and a Piney Railroad track progress toward Hull's Mill.
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Beckley Newspapers
Dorothy A i
Register
The
Albert Willis
Near Town
L. C. Willis
Roanoke
Virginia
Willises
Beckley Messenger
Raleigh Herald
Betty Chambers
Huntington
W. R. Campbell
John R. Callaway
Miss Pearl
Mornday
John W. Vine
John R. Dickey
Bertie
Millers Camp
Athens
Concord State Normal School
Chamberlain
J. S. Hull % Co.'s
A. P. Haynes
Royal
John M. Lemon
Daniels
Eli Williams
Prosperity
John Williams
Minis Hawley
Atkinsville
Marshes
Raleigh Coal & Coke Company
L. A. Pine
Madison
Boone Courry
W. H. McGinnis
Squire Manser Bryson
Maple
Woodrow Wilson students shine at West Virginia speech contest
Betty Shumate won top honors in a WVU speech contest with five Wilson participants in varied divisions. Other Woodrow Wilson entries included Robert Pulliam Margaret Quintier Milton Crews Nortis Batteiger. Ballots totaling about 2300 were delivered to Raleigh County Circuit Clerk with clerks and Beckley Printery staff pictured at the courthouse. Art Exhibit winners Holt Kester and Thomas Douglas tied for first as about two day show drew attendees at the Masonic Temple led by President Mrs las.
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Betty Shumate
Woodrow Wilson High School
Ac Ee
West Virginia University
Woodrow Wilson
Robert Pulliam
Margaret Quintier
Milton Crews
Nortis Batteiger
Raleigh County
Starlene Mann
Janice Davis
William H. Chrisley Jr
Lacy King
Beckley Printery
van Hunter
Holt Kester
Thomas Douglas
Ee Arts Group
Masonic Temple
Las
Pageant of Progress crowns Raleigh County history plan
A 50 year old item describes a planned Pageant of Progress to trace Raleigh County’s growth from its birth to the present. Plans for a parish house by the Episcopalian church on the avenue and a future church building are underway with costs discussed by committee chair Paul Eatwood.
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Raleigh County
Perth
Temly
Paul Eatwood
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Dick Nixon
Dave
Willie Sutton
Minneapolis Tribune
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Raleigh Register
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