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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1966
Page
4
A Johnson era quotation states the aim to place each worker in a role utilizing full productive potential for personal and societal benefit. The manpower message to Congress is cited as the source of this philosophy.
In a notably unexciting West Virginia primary, voters face few races of national or statewide consequence and no dramatic local battles. The Raleigh County Board of Education race stands out, with Charles D. Dowdy lauded for education experience and forthright interview responses. Encourage citizens to vote thoughtfully despite minimal excitement.
Washington report notes suburbs gain legislative voice while core cities lose influence. Mayors urge action as urban woes persist amid shifting representation. Experts warn if states ignore central city needs, federal programs will swell and local power erodes.
UPI and government spokesmen discuss Red China uncertainty and the risk of war in Southeast Asia. McNamara defends containment while Thant warns of a nervous regime capable of deranged acts. Senate witnesses consider dialogue to prevent conflict amid shifting ideology.
The piece traces Mao Zedong's absence from public view and analyzes Red China's stance toward the United States and the Soviet Union. It notes campaigns reshaping leadership, mass movements relocating 40 million urban youth, 160000 artists banished, and compulsory study of Mao’s writings from age seven, highlighting continued militant doctrine despite hopes for change.
Worthington Corporation distributes a booklet to its 20 000 employees titled A Report to Henry. The pamphlet, prepared by President Frank J Nunlist, outlines how money is used in salaries taxes supplier payments and profits. It notes 1965 sales of 383 million and highlights profit after taxes.
Worthington’s 1965 overview shows a net near 3 percent, about $9.4 million, reinvested two thirds into the business and a third to stockholders. Gross revenues of roughly $204 million funded materials suppliers for Worthington and full-time jobs for 9,300 people. The firm and employees paid about $24 million in federal taxes, with $10 million for national defense and nearly $12 million for state and local taxes supporting public services in a city-scale economy. Nunlist urges other firms to explain how profits fuel growth and living standards, defending free enterprise.
Johnny Peters, a waiter at the Sportsman Grille, argues the Raleigh County sheriff’s department is the fastest law enforce ment after reporting junk dumping near Mabscott overpass along Route 16. He tracked a license, alerted authorities, and says the truck was still unloading when deputies allegedly arrested the culprit, prompting local cleanup optimism.
A devotional prayer requests strength from God to move from self toward faith. It asks for release from brittle supports and guidance to endure the anxious path until life rests on Christ the Rock. Signed by Arthur Freeman Bethlehem Pa professor of Biblical theology Moravian Theological Seminary.
Robert G. Spivack argues that the two great debates on U S foreign policy and Vietnam merit continuation. He praises Fulbright hearings for openness while criticizing vagueness on arms strategy, noting Morse and Kennedy flaws, Morgenthau Lippman and Bundy among others for thoughtful exchanges and the public airing of issues as a strength of democracy.
The Tulsa Tribune notes mid-decade U S Census Bureau figures show 3 6 million more females than males overall yet marriage prospects at the marriageable ages remain favorable for men. Women live longer and accumulate wealth, potentially making them more eligible for proposals.
Beckley Newspapers Corporation lists subscription rates for daily and Sunday editions by mail and home delivery. Rates include one year 21 50, six months 12, and daily only 18, with monthly 15 or weekly 0.50. WV tax adds 3 percent. Change of address requires old and new addresses. Carriers are independent contractors. company not responsible for subscriber payments.
Twenty years ago from 1916 files the Beckley band formed by local musically inclined men is practicing regularly and advancing. Charter membership sits at fifteen, with learners awaiting addition. Charles R. Simpson leads as president, Peter McQuade serves as secretary-treasurer, and Robert Holmes of Cranberry conducts. Attorney H. M. Patterson acts as manager.
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