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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1972
Page
2
A devotional line quotes Charles H. Spurgeon stating that God accompanies his children in trials. The message affirms divine presence during suffering and offers reassurance of steadfast support.
The United Mine Workers withdrawal of support for Warren McGraw in the Ninth District Senate race may help him. The union faces internal turmoil with officers ousted and officials tied to the Yablonski murder, leading to disillusionment and possible indictments. Power abuse and tarnished endorsement loom as the market for support dries.
Washington Post columnist William Raspberry highlights The Pretty Face Syndrome as the most pervasive employment prejudice. Psychology Today notes appearance shapes employability and social outcomes from nursery school onward, with initial judgments influencing hiring and social opportunities.
Ray Cromley argues Hanoi must rebuild the Viet Cong after Tet 1968 and crush rural prosperity to sow hopelessness in South Vietnam. He warns success hinges on guerrilla gains in hamlets, not large battles, as villagers resist or surrender.
Raleigh Register lists home delivery options by carrier or distributor daily and Sunday with weekly and monthly rates. For address changes, provide old and new addresses. West Virginia subscribers incur 3 percent state sales tax. Carriers and distributors are independent contractors and Beckley Newspapers Corp. is not responsible for advance payments.
In the 1947 Raleigh Register file, heavy snows cripple travel for nearly three weeks delaying classes. Raleigh County high school with 15 pupils is taught by one teacher while 43 elementary students are supervised by two teachers.
The Atomic Energy Commission pursues a $15 million project to sink a bedrock shaft at the Savannah River site to test leakproof storage for highly radioactive waste, despite NAS warnings and safety concerns. Allied Gulf Nuclear Services builds an $80 million reprocessing plant nearby with AEC blessing, raising further risk debates.
Marguerite Davis reports Sam M. Lamberg of the NEA proposes a National Standard of Education to fund one third of basic education, equalize state revenue capacities, and subsidize special education costs. The plan envisions a $1,200 per pupil national average and a $70.9 billion price tag by 1976 77, with federal funds first aiding low income states. The article notes widespread tax resistance and cuts to programs amid fiscal strain.
Gerald Frank argues James Earl Ray acted alone in the 1968 Memphis assassination. The book details King's Memphis activities, Ray's movements, and the inquiry into the crime, portraying Ray as a sociopath and racist while disputing conspiracy theories.
In a West Virginia setting Senator Lacy Milton negotiates with political fixer Karrol Kingpin about graft and tactics. They plot paid endorsements and nonpolitical outings at a strip mine site to influence voters while evading reporting requirements. The dialogue hints at bribery, manipulation, and looming legal risk as Milton contemplates leveraging Uncle Sam.
The piece weighs the growing role of political consultants in campaigns, highlighting services from polls and fundraising to media ads and micro documentaries. It notes critics question showy comparisons and suggests voters resist syrupy portrayals, citing examples like Metzenbaum Taft Jr. and Nixon campaigns.
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