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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 06, 1977

Page

3

Reinstatement of Gooden Ties to West Virginia State Police

State trooper Preston B. Gooden is reinstated with back pay totaling 69000 after a court ruled department speech restrictions violated the First and Fourteenth amendments. The ruling comes as Harley Mooney begins reforms to curb political interference and promote merit based promotions within the division.

Preston B. Gooden W.va Department of Public Safety Gooden R. L. Bonar Morgantown West Virginia University Harley Mooney Bonar Arch. Moore Department

Nixon Frost interview ends without confession on Watergate

The Frost Nixon talks leave Nixon adamant he did not lie while admitting bad judgments. Jaworski warns of more disclosures but critics say pressuring him to confess is unproductive. The article argues Watergate truths should emerge without coercion and the case move on.

Richard Nixon David Frost Frost-Nixon Frost Nixon Watergate Scandal Jaworski

What Other Papers Are Saying

The Christian Science Monitor applauds Carter's inflation goal of about 4 percent by 1979 end and favors persuasion over mandatory controls. It urges self restraint by labor and management to avoid government intervention while noting Angolan and South African diplomacy criticisms.

The Christian Science Monitor Carter Treasury Michael Blumenthal Mr.Carter

Northern Ireland Showdown Tests British Resolve and IRA Policy

Britain scrambles as Protestant leaders order a general strike in Northern Ireland. Prime Minister Callaghan and Roy Mason rush 34 000 security forces to deter a clash with Catholic communities. Paisley risks his political future if the strike fails.

Northern Ireland James Callaghan Roy Mason Britain Waters Ian Paisley Ernest Irish Republican Army Stormont Seid Poees Aluriog Yo Poly Sal London Ulster Defense Regiment Mason Paisley

Energy policy opinions reveal vested interests and influence

A Chicago Daily News column surveys reactions to President Carter's energy program. It notes industry stakeholders from oil to solar hold diverging views, while voters' opinions may sway Congress are swayed by vested interests and lobbying. The piece urges public input before decisions are made.

Carter Oil Utility Association Coal Association Ralph Nader General Motors Thomas A. Murphy Nader Murphy Congress

Flat Top Lake plan seeks $90,000 road bond

The Flat Top Lake Association will ask members to approve a $90,000 bond issue to finance a nine mile road program at Flat Top Lake development. Dr. J. G. Anderson was named president of the association for the coming year.

Raleigh Register Flat Top Lake

Police Shakeup As Godbey Resigns, Wheatley Appointed

Fifty years ago Charles Godbey who had just joined the city police force resigned his position. J M Wheatley former Justice of the Peace and longtime Glen White employee was appointed in his place by Mayor J Hugh Miller.

Charles Godbey J. M. Wheatley Glen White Ayor J. Hugh Miller

Obituary and Odd Notes From 1899 Raleigh Issue

Reading the Feb 2 1899 Raleigh Register reveals an obituary of a 9 month old child and assorted Notes from Odd including a red fox trapped, stump history, an organ order, and editorials on carelessness plus page 1 humor and short wisdom paragraphs reflecting local life and values of the era.

Raleigh Register Times The Register

Energy crisis politics mirror Mikey cereal ad

In a Washington Window column Arnold Sawislak argues presidents Nixon Ford and Carter have warned of oil shortages but public action lags. He says Congress has avoided real energy policy, likening political reluctance to a cereal ad where Mikey finally tastes the claim of a nutritious breakfast.

Mikey Nixon Ford Carter Santa Claus Congress Pols Jimmy Carter United States

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Leon Jaworski Encer Lillian Ident Carter Andrew Young United Nations Young Angola State Department South Africa Great Britain IRA Protes Uou Joe Cappo Chicago Daily News Earl Dora Jarrell Kingdom of Heaven P. G. Hedrick Odd Reuben Roach G. W. Hedrick Washington Arnold Sawislak United Press
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