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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1973
Page
2
Thought For Today attributed to Charles F. Kettering states there will always be a frontier where an open mind and a willing hand prevail. The quote emphasizes curiosity and action driving progress.
The piece critiques the Nixon administration’s push for reform amid Watergate fallout. It argues the White House, once involved in electoral manipulation, now poses as a defender of integrity and vows to fight corruption, implying political theater rather than genuine change.
The piece contrasts conservation aims with recreation as Mission 66 reshapes parks. Beginning May 20 six parks Acadia Yellowstone Grand Teton Yosemite Grand Canyon Everglades offer computerized campsite bookings via American Express Reservations Inc. The onion price surge amid inflation is noted as another cost of modern living.
Senator Proxmire faults the Pentagon for spending 21 million dollars yearly on enlisted men as household servants for top brass. The writer contrasts military defoliation and war planning with the simple sacredness of soil, urging generals to experience spring nights tending gardens and sensing life’s renewing miracle.
Editorial notes the council has called an election over the cows and urges all eligible voters to go to the polls. It also reports Laird Office Equipment of Charleston has opened a Beckley branch in the Raleigh County Bank building with W. G. Hamlett overseeing exclusive agency for multiple appliances.
James J. Needham, 46, NYSE chair since Aug 28, 1972, draws ire from Wall Street firms and Congress. Critics call him arrogant and inexperienced, say he botched the commission rate issue, yet he remains in a strong position with a four year and three month contract and a salary over 200000 dollars plus fringe benefits.
New Zealand eyes Mururoa area naval moves while Australia and New Zealand urge ICJ action against French planned tests. France defends its program amid protests from Pacific nations and Latin American allies, noting past global atmospheric tests by the U.S. and U.S.S.R. as context.
Ten John F. Kennedy High School students and their teacher from Silver Spring visited our facility after touring parts of West Virginia. We gave them a plant tour and displayed strip mining pictures while sharing our views, inviting further discussion if time permitted.
By Bob Greene 1973 Chicago Sun Times Washington report describes the Ervin Committee hearings in the Senate caucus room as a televised spectacle yet emphasizes the grave purpose of uncovering illegal and unethical acts tied to the Nixon White House. It notes crowding, access limits, and the real political stakes behind the public proceedings.
John W Smith 59 a veteran coal captain of West Virginia died May 9 in a local hospital funeral services will be held at the Methodist Temple He was known in the coal fields since 1917 He first joined the F M Lee interests at Alpeca BeckleyHis rescue of a seven year old boy from drowning in Cleveland is noted after moving there with Gloria J Goldstein
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