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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 20, 1966

Page

4

Hard Way Pride Before Destruction Proverb

The saying warns that pride comes before a fall and a haughty spirit precedes ruin. It emphasizes caution against arrogance and overconfidence.

Enforcing Liquor Laws Sparks Regional Debate

A Charlotte Observer report details North Carolina moves to enforce ABC laws as of 3 p.m. with police scouring areas outside city limits for public display and open bottle transportation. The piece notes related South Carolina raids on private clubs and Elks Club violations, prompting questions about state readiness and potential spillover to West Virginia.

Charlotte N. C North Carolina West Virginia Stan Brennan Observer Mecklenburg County ABC George A. Stephens H. L. Riddle ABC Board Stephens South Carolina Columbia S. C Palmetto Club Capitol S. C. Tax Commission Elks Club Edgar Dune James Bacon

Johnson Viet Nam Policy Split Reveals Intellectual Bias

Washington analysis argues a subset of critics dislike Johnson personally more than his Viet Nam policy. Some link personal disdain to education housing and medical care programs, suggesting Kennedy envy and personal attacks shape views on Vietnam strategy, while debates question critic’s depth and value.

Washington Nea Johnson John F. Kennedy White House Viet Nam Kennedy Theodore Sorensen Southeast Asia

New Testament as a Serious Record of Events

British theologian E L Mascall argues educated readers can take the New Testament seriously as historical events. He challenges demythologizing trends in modern theology, notes miracles may be rare but not unscientific, and warns against assuming ancient writers were gullible while urging openness to historical claims.

United Press International E. L. Mascall Mascall University of London Holt, Rinehart & Winston Rudolf Bultmann John Robinson Christ

Nasser Kosygin visit fuels Egypt U.S. aid push

U.S. U.A.R. tensions rise as Abdel Gamal Nasser and Soviet Premier Kosygin wreath at Martyr Square. Nasser seeks $150 million in U.S. food aid and about $100 million in credits for a desalination reactor and storage silos while Kosygin’s visit brings little new funding. U.S. hesitancy follows mixed signals on results and a recent fighter jet sale.

Phil Newsom UPI Middle East Port Said Martyr Square U.A.R Abdel Gamal Nasser Alexei Kosygin Nasser Kosygin United States U.S Aswan Dam Unite States Egypt Cairo

Nasser pressures U S on Middle East arms and risks

Berry's World notes bomber transfers to Jordan and a 400 million dollar U S British arms deal with Saudi Arabia for British lightning jets HAW missiles and a Western air defense system. Nasser challenges U S support for Saudi Arabia amid threats to bomb border towns in retaliation for Yemen actions. He is portrayed as gambling that U A R clout will force U S terms.

Jordan Saudi Arabia Nasser U.S Saudi Arabian Yemen U.A.R Middle East United States

Bug Dust Short Course On How To Make Politics Pay

A comic dialogue between Ed and a citizen on name changing to boost political prospects. They joke about famous surnames like Rockefeller Roosevelt Kennedy and how endorsements from the Statehouse machine affect candidacy, ending with a quip about votes and exellense.

John Hodel New York West Virginia Rockefeller Arkansas Barry Silverwater Lindon Beans Johnston Lindon Beans Johnston Jr Kennedy Jon Fitzmyer Kennedy Lindon Beans Johnston Roosevelt Roosevelt Kennedy Johnson Statehouse Adlai E. Stevenson Illinois Smith Biggs-Johnston-Withrow

Prayer For Today by Dwight E Stevenson

Almighty God grants that I see the world with fresh vision this day. May I be awake to its surprises and the glory of the living earth, rejoicing because this is the day Thou hast made through Jesus Christ. Amen.

Jesus Christ Dwight E. Stevenson Lesington, Ky The College of the Bible

Alabama primary shows deep GOP support and civil rights lessons

Washington reporters weigh the Alabama vote’s impact on civil rights, noting Mrs Lurleen Wallace’s dominant 9 to 1 margin, a split white vote hoped by moderates, and the long road to making the law a living reality. Observers stress nonviolent turnout and evolving Negro political muscle amid ongoing national tensions.

Washington Alabama Lurleen Wallace Richmond Flowers Carl Elliott Gov. Wallace Bobby Kennedy New York Senate Wallace Kennedy George

Koppers transfers land for Beckley City Park

From 23 years ago in 1941 Raleigh Register notes Koppers Coal Co transferred an 8.93 acre tract on the northeastern side of the cut off U S Route 1921 to the City of Beckley for use as a city park per a county records deed. Elite Bowling Alley crown goes to Major League champions with Allen Garrett Mike Gwinn Captain Robinson Jimme Coe Jr and C. P. White on the roster. Washington reports the United States has opened formal break with Vichy France.

Raleigh Register Koppers Coal Company Beckley Allen Garrett Mike Gwinn Captain Robinson Jimme Coe Jr C. P. White

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