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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1966
Page
4
A commentary warns Beckley College should address student housing conditions and private landlords. It urges college oversight of rent practices, breaks fees, and refundable deposits, noting widespread off campus living and potential gouging. The piece argues better supervision to shield students as the college expands.
PHIL NEWSOM outlines a power struggle in Uganda between Milton Obote and Kabaka Edward Mutesa II, two 41 year olds, as the feudal king and the modern state clash. The fight centers on Buganda’s vast influence, tribal dynamics, and a February cabinet arrest that deepens a national crisis. Uganda’s four kingdoms and seven million people frame a volatile backdrop to independence era politics. Obote, backed by a 4,000 strong army, accuses Mutesa of seeking foreign troops, while Buganda fears northern dominance and seeks to preserve its power within a fragile federation. The U.S. has provided about $15 million in aid, with Uganda's stance shifting between hostility and quiet resistance to U.S. policy on Congo and Vietnam.
An AP-drawn analysis notes that American troops in Vietnam are rarely popular abroad. It cites language barriers, cultural gaps, and price inflation as sources of resentment, while acknowledging soldiers’ hardships and limited influence on anti-American sentiment.
A prayer invoking Almighty God to renew appreciation of his goodness and fill hearts with joy and thankfulness. The prayer celebrates the inheritance of the faithful and the example of Jesus the Christ, attributed to Raymond E Balcomb of Portland Oregon, a minister at First Methodist Church.
In 1965 Deputy Minister Michiel Botha urged white South Africans to increase births to honor the Republic’s fifth anniversary. He claimed 427000 eligible white couples produced only 69000 babies, advocating white couples to contribute to the nation. The remark drew mixed reactions and rhetorical comparisons to American holiday rhetoric.
A Washington report notes Europe grows bureaucratic with forms and state control while the United States also sinks into government and corporate inefficiency. It cites long forms for theater tickets in Austria, Medicare signups, tax forms, misfiled returns, and delays. The piece argues both spheres reproduce red tape and calls for practical action over more forms.
Beckley Newspapers Corporation publishes the Naleigh Register at 341 Prince Street Beckley West Virginia with second class mail privileges for Beckley and Hinton. The paper lists John Hodel as a member of United Press International.
Hollywood romance frames the White House as fans mail George Hamilton via Lynda Johnson. Aide explains teen letters go to the President’s daughter, autographs are forwarded, and requests for publicity pictures are refused. Hamilton plans a July USO Vietnam tour. The Johnsons size up the glare while hosting John J. Rockefeller and Laurance Rockefeller at the LBJ ranch.
Arbor Homes of Waterbury conducted a survey showing wives final say in 69 percent of homes bought with husbands making final decisions in 14 percent and 17 percent jointly. Sidney Posin, Arbor vice president, notes educated and savvy modern wives study the housing market for about two years before deciding and warn against treating women as patsies.
Posin says his wife tried to pick his office space and that problems would arise if she controls it. He argues the home remains her work area and she should have the right to select it.
Hollywood interview piece covers speculative studio moves and dream casting. It highlights makeup artist Bill Tuttle’s fame after Lady L and suggests reviving game shows, trimming salaries, and shifting focus to property rather than stars. James Mark Miller discusses the mud business related to oil drilling. Bea Miller critiques Hollywood fashion, naming Edith Head and Helen Rose as preferred designers, and praises Jean Louis. Mark Miller writes a play about mud, tying it to Texas oil fields.
Alexander Hamilton notes that in republics officials risen by citizen votes may betray trust for personal gain. History shows foreign corruption undermining governments and ancient commonwealths’ ruin. He recalls how Dutch deputies were bought, aided by needs for a major’s commission.
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