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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1971
Page
2
Letters critique Delegate Lewis memanns and others over mining policy and perceived influence from strip mine interests. Voters accuse delegation of corruption or incompetence, questioning whose wishes guide decisions and whether legislators serve industry or public land preservation.
The piece questions film censorship by governments and churches vs parental guidance. It argues prohibitions may backfire and that maturity varies, urging parents to steer youth rather than rely on official rules or drive-in double features. It notes R rated films often link to general audiences.
The piece argues Moscow gained an edge by pursuing an earth orbit approach to space before the moon landing, leading to a space station that could boost economic, scientific, and military capabilities. It suggests the station aids unmanned exploration and may enable longer range missiles, potentially challenging U S radar defenses.
Six major east-west railroads plan daily coast to coast sleeping car service. The new arrangement will require no train changes and aims to simplify long distance travel.
Fifty years ago in 1921 the Vaughn Construction Company resumed laying base for a section of the Giles Fayette and Kanawha Road at Prosperity where work had halted last fall. The base layer will be the first task on restart.
Louis Cassels argues dissent must not justify actions that disrupt federal functions. He asserts revolution implies illegitimacy and warns against undermining the U.S. system, even amid opposition to the Vietnam War. He cites constitutional rights and historical context to defend lawful dissent.
John Hodell reflects on a cache of family photographs found after his father’s sale. The mementos span decades from Mercersburg Academy to wartime service in Egypt, with snapshots of relatives, friends, and a dog. He weighs nostalgia against the erosion of time and cautions against dwelling on the past.
Dr. William Glasser argues schools overly label seven year olds as failures and should instead focus on teaching thinking and social development. He promotes a circle class model and stresses that students must feel worthwhile to reduce dropouts and related anger.
New plant will employ 50 to 60 people on Tangier Island, a long isolated fishing community. Mayor William Crockett says the seafood processing facility marks a new era, with island history noted for Crockett family prominence and a hard living tied to crabbing oysters and fishing.
Berry's World islanders will process catches in Crisfield Maryland after a $70,000 Small Business Administration loan. The mayor says the project will curb the cultural drain and keep college students here by creating local jobs in the waterside economy.
The passage notes two top teams in the league with first place and no place, highlights pitcher Tom Seaver for the Mets, and records Postmaster General Blount announcing next day air mail delivery within 600 miles, signaling Postal Service expansion.
Harvard's Committee on Rights and Responsibilities begins three days of hearings on 25 people accused of disrupting a March teach-in supporting the Vietnam War at Sanders Theater. The episode follows a long running Free Speech Movement debate stretching back to Berkeley and centers on whether speakers can be silenced by protesters.
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