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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1972
Page
3
A reflective line from Ralph Barton Perry urges continuing pursuit of an unattainable ideal, framing perpetual striving as essential to doing one’s best.
J T Jarrell Raleigh County Republican chairman attacks Governor Arch Moore for neglecting Raleigh County and southern West Virginia. He accuses Moore of inaction delaying 1 64 construction and using politics to blur issues. The piece condemns indecision and questions the county’s treatment by the state party and a rival newspaper.
Editorial examines how televised real violence and constant fictional brutality shape public response. It cites the Johnson era Violence Commission and Surgeon General findings on media influence, noting high home viewing, limited reductions in violence, and the idea that sympathetic portrayal of victims could humanize viewers.
Plans are in place for Mabscott M E Church to begin building a 40 by 60 foot church on a lot across from the company store on the hard road. The structure may be expanded later if needed. Company F is arranging a Mount Hope Armory dedication with Gov. Morgan and possibly ex Governor Cornwell as principal speakers.
UPI analysis notes Nixon plans to mine Haiphong and hit rail links while China and the Soviet Union show rising cooperation to move war supplies to North Vietnam. Dispatches describe shared routes across rail gauges and suspected coordination via North Vietnamese monitors.
Experiments in the United States and Europe test turning solid wastes into power. Pilot plants at Tonawanda New York and Jackson Michigan burn industrial and tire wastes to generate steam, reduce coal use, cut pollution, and reclaim discarded materials.
Beclky News Papers Corporation presents subscription and home delivery rates for Beckley and Hinton West Virginia. Rates include daily and Sunday options, with mail and carrier delivery details and tax information.
25 years ago W A Thornhill Jr assistant district attorney of the southern West Virginia district and former Raleigh County prosecuting attorney joined the law firm McGinnis and Mann which will become McGinnis Mann and Thornhill A meeting at the Memorial Building will discuss forming a permanent organization to run all money raising drives in Raleigh County during the war announced by W M Reeser head of the local Chamber of Commerce and American Legion Post Commander.
A seasoned critique argues that political campaigns resemble hijacking schemes with pilots, crew, and mercenaries plotting to extract consent from voters. It compares state coal interests, government allies, and data firms shaping voter choices, warning of high stakes and routine deception.
A humorous editorial voice jokes about workers pride and pay stubs. A treasurer boasts about preparing the payroll while an employee notes the satisfaction in not seeing another’s check stub. The piece lightly mocks gender roles and household chores in a pointed, witty tone.
A leaked transcript titled John and Dick portrays a fictitious White House meeting discussing party crossover. The dialogue features John and Dick planning a bipartisan Texas influence and a future as Vice President, with digs at Agnew and political loyalties.
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