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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1966
Page
4
A reflection on inner restraint and generosity urging self possession of virtue. It emphasizes giving freely, accepting loss without regret, and acquiring without mean spirit, attributed to George Sand.
The Register endorses Charles D. Dowdy in the nonpartisan race for Raleigh County Board of Education. Dowdy, a candidate with three young children in county schools, shows forthright answers, frugal spending, and strong interest in policy and children’s education.
Phil Newsom surveys a sweeping May 17 protest in France with unions planning a 24 hour general stoppage affecting gas and electricity, railroads, Paris transit, postal services and government offices. The wave risks over three million workers.
West Virginia civil rights progress hinges on Gov Hulett C. Smith, say former Human Rights Commission officials Howard McKinney and Thomas Gavett. Gavett urges stronger 1967 legislation to ban employment and public accommodation discrimination, housing sales and rentals, and other gaps not covered by federal law. Gavett resigns, noting the commission has operated openly but under political influence, with terms of five members expiring June 30.
New York based UPI reports satellite farm implement firms, though fragmented into hundreds of small companies, collectively rival primary tractor makers. Freeman Industries, led by President Dale Freeman of Peru Indiana, notes its 150 worker plant while others with under 10 workers lead in certain machine types. Freeman’s division under General Bronze Corp. ships hydraulic loaders for tractors and industrial loaders across price ranges.
Mrs Leah Toney Trail wife of Police Chief William Trail has been appointed by Judge Clay S Crouse to succeed Mrs G Evelyn Thompson as criminal court reporter. Freeman said the farm implement firm must compete with major companies in design and price while expanding their line including manure spreaders and related devices.
A Raleigh County candidate filing for the State Senate in 1968 could challenge Article VI, Section 4 of the West Virginia Constitution which groups districts by county. The piece argues the one man one vote principle from Reynolds vs Simms may render the current two-county district setup unconstitutional and unfair.
Dick Kleiner reports a Hollywood sound stage staged a brawl between Lee Marvin and Vince Edwards, broken up before damage. the feature then shifts to science fiction icons George Pal and his films, with Pal predicting future space life and Metropolis in production plans. The piece weaves quotes from actors including Oskar Werner Barry Sullivan Julie Christie and Bob Culp, and ends with Marlo Thomas recalling her talk with Danny Thomas about That Girl production.
A Ring Register reader asks why candidates claim to work for the public good while pursuing personal aims. The answer suggests many candidates will deploy any tactic to win, shaping appeals to appear honest and community minded while prioritizing self interest and campaign credit.
The text discusses home defense versus legal risk after two intruders attempt to break in. It weighs potential outcomes from shooting in self defense, including possible indictments or biases in grand juries and the role of prosecutors. It urges restraint, noting rare but real chances of wrongful charges and executions, and concludes restraint is prudent.
Nalriggh announces subscription rates by mail where no delivery service exists. Daily and Sunday one year costs 21.50 dollars, six months 12.00 dollars. Daily only one year 18.00 dollars, six months 10.00 dollars.
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