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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1972
Page
2
Governor Arch Moore laments press focus on West Virginia’s reaction to the Buffalo Creek disaster that killed 118, saying the public spotlight overshadowed the losses suffered by victims and calling it a greater tragedy than the accident itself.
In coal country voters rejected incumbent Senator Tracy Hylton over strip mining. The piece urges immediate abolition of stripping laws and strict enforcement to curb mining damage while noting McManus and Merritt’s reelection as needing to adjust. Governor Moore is advised to act to shift the race toward November against Rockefeller.
U S District Judge Barron P Cane ruled that District 2 of the United Mine Workers could elect its own officers under federal labor law. The newspaper has long argued that appointed officers violated miners rights and this enforcement may improve union accountability and labor relations.
Ray Cromley reports behind the Iron Curtain that Nixon must secure wins on farm policy, exports, and a strategic arms deal. Moscow seeks grain credits, tech investments, and eased trade limits in exchange for cooperation and recognition of its eastern Europe position.
Charles Scott Lewis Jr of Beckley was named a vice president of the West Virginia Chamber as the two day meeting concluded in Fairmont.
Ismet Inonu long a Turkish leader has fallen from power amid intra party conflict. Militants linked to a Marxist movement terrorize ports, kidnap airmen, and trigger political instability. The army positions itself as guardian of democracy as Turkey set to vote in October 1973.
Murray Roman warns telephone marketers risk FCC and state action if abusive practices continue. He cites duplicate calls, unsuitable hours, Sunday solicitations, and garrulous pitches as harming consumer trust and potentially ending telemarketing as a marketing channel. He urges strict training and truthful, non-improvised pitches to avoid misrepresentation.
The small volume compiled by Albert E. Kahn with his sons critiques official lies from Nixon to Johnson and others. It catalogs falsities and delusions printed in red between government announcements, arguing a widespread credibility gap in Vietnam era politics.
A local anecdote notes a TV survey asking residents about their viewing, with one reply joking about a half-eaten TV dinner. The piece laments neighborhood kids choosing favorites and wishing for new discs.
The POW issue shapes U S politics as Vietnam war pressures grow. Nixon ties peace hopes to prisoner repatriation while critics warn Geneva rules limit releases and raids risk more fliers captured. Negotiations since 1969 remain linked to troop withdrawals and bombing constraints.
J. H. Spencer of Winding Gulf will take control of the Beckley Theatre next week after leasing it from current owners, marking another management change for the venue.
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