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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1971
Page
2
A devotional note cites Matthew 5 17 reminding readers that Jesus fulfills the law and the prophets rather than abolishing them. The brief reflection emphasizes continuity between old scriptures and new teaching.
A discussion of Amnesty International founded in 1961 by Peter Bennenson, its aims to free imprisoned opinion holders, secure fair trials, and aid refugees. The piece notes global cases, including Greece, Portugal, South Africa, and the USSR, and cites notable detainees and annual “prisoners of the year” selections.
Dr. Lester Grinspoon of Harvard Medical School argues laws against marijuana do more harm than good and calls for social use to be legalized. He notes risks but says marijuana is far safer than alcohol or narcotics and faces explosive use among youth.
Los Angeles report describes the new Japanese import auto unveiling a rotary engine design where the internal components rotate rather than move linearly as traditional engines do. The feature highlights the engine’s unique circular motion and potential implications for performance and maintenance.
Mazda introduces its two-rotor, pistonless rotary engine in a new import for California. The lighter engine uses a triangular rotor in an oval chamber, delivering smooth idle and strong acceleration with up to 120 horsepower in large versions. Mazda targets 2000 cars monthly in California and has 30 California dealers.
Brezhnev in Tiflis urged talks on reducing central European forces while noting a wine metaphor. The piece contrasts NATO and Warsaw Pact strength with divisions, tanks, bombers, and ships, and questions the distance of troop withdrawals versus Soviet borders.
In a long analysis the author argues rules cannot cover every case and decisions rely on human judgment. He notes bias toward fairness, questions about which seniors qualify, and whether many churches or counties should be included, concluding coverage depends on merits not absolutes.
A discussion of rapid advances in biology and genetics. Experts from Salk Institute Yale and others warn these breakthroughs could extend life alter human nature and enable life starting outside the womb while raising ethical political and societal questions.
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