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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1972
Page
2
A reader questions the delay of the green light for southbound traffic at the Prince and Kanawha Streets intersection. The writer doubts the logic of delaying one direction and suggests alternating or removing the delay may better serve through and westbound turning movements on Prince Street.
Astrophysicist Charles Greely Abbot, at age 100 on May 31, is examining solar energy as pollution free power. President Nixon praises his centennial zest and intellect. Abbot holds a patent for a sun powered electricity device targeting sunny regions. He joined the Smithsonian in 1895 and helped Langley publish a key infra red map.
The CBS vice chairman refused to surrender unedited tapes and notes from The Selling of the Pentagon. He faced possible contempt charges but received top industry honors including the Trustees Award at the Emmy ceremony for protecting the public's right to know.
Readers are reminded to include name address and phone for letter publication or offer a verified signature. The piece argues signed letters carry persuasiveness and accountability, while anonymity should be allowed only with a valid reason.
UPI reports from Moscow that Nixon and Brezhnev pursued a more flexible approach to Communism easing hopes for a new world. Bonn approves non aggression pacts with Poland and the Soviet Union clearing Berlin Accord ratification. European security talks and negotiated NATO reforms could follow while large scale trade and force reductions remain unlikely.
In Santiago the MIR weaponizes agitation to push Allende toward rapid socialization. The MIR clashes with police in Concepcion killing one student and injuring 62, while dubbing itself anti imperialist and ready to seize remaining private land without compensation.
Sunday morning witness recalls teens chasing an elderly woman off the sidewalk in Natrona County High School area Casper Wyoming. Iris Bauken’s account in Christianity and Crisis cites white youth speeding derision and danger while adults warn of a youth worshiping society.
The editorial muses on a recent primary election and how a paper handles accusations by a candidate. It discusses printing slander, defending reputation, and the role of public discussion in clarifying issues. It cites James Calvert and Eric F Johnson in context of local governance and water works concerns.
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