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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1972
Page
2
West Virginia mining group claims more reclamation than stripping
An editorial criticizes the West Virginia Surface Mining and Reclamation Association for touting reclamation while citing ruined streams and higher water costs. It accuses state officials of enabling mining damage under Governor Arch Moore and urges readers to inspect local wastelands rather than trust the claims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Strip Miners Association
West Virginia Surface Mining and Reclamation Association
Sprague Shopping Center
Arch Moore
Department of Natural Resources
Nixon Reelection Drive Overrides National Interests
A critical view argues the White House places Nixon’s reelection above national welfare. It cites unilateral policy pushes, favorable banking dealings, and alleged deals to secure labor support. The piece contends the administration uses “statesmanship” as a cover for political ends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White House
Richard Nixon
Dave Beck
George Meany
Richard
Seattle
Thailand underground rise sparks concern over democracy
The piece analyzes a 1960s style Communist underground in Thailand progressing toward a de facto political power through organized front groups and targeted violence. It warns the government is eroding democratic institutions while urging full democratic engagement to counter stealth, coercive organizing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Vietnam
Thailand
Indochina
Conservative churches grow while liberal ones stagnate, Kelley says
A long study by Rev. Dean Kelley argues that growth comes from conservative, strict churches that demand conformity and discipline. Liberal denominations are stagnating due to relativism, dialogue, and openness, while evangelical groups emphasize absolutism, fervor, and missionary zeal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean M. Kelley
National Council of Churches
Kelley
Harper & Rowe
United Methodists
Episcopalians
United Presbyterians
American Baptists
Luthern Church In America
Southern Baptist Convention
Assemblies of God
Churches of God
U.S
Mailbag Lauds Jarrell For Resigning 1972
A Raleigh County reader lauds J. T. Jarrell Jr for not seeking reelection as county Republican chair. The letter criticizes his prior leadership, cites past GOP losses under his tenure, and argues the need for a responsible minority in West Virginia politics. The writer withholds their name.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Register
Raleigh County
Republican Executive Committee
J. T. Jarrell, Jr
Register
Jarrell
Arch Moore
Moore
GOP
Raleigh
J. T. Jarrell
Republican Party
The
Jarell
West Virginia
Freedom and Security in Balancing National Life
The piece argues freedom and security are never pure, requiring continual compromise. It notes threats from within and the need for accurate facts to guide decisions in governance. It criticizes the Department of Natural Resources as colluding with coal interests and urges a name change to reflect its perverted mission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moore
Conservation Commission
Department of Natural Resources
White Sulphur Springs
Holly River
U.N. Stockholm Environment Conference Faces Divisions
The first U N Conference on the Human Environment opens in Stockholm on June 5 amid political rivalries. Nations tout differing agendas from apartheid to war, while an unofficial alternative gathering promises protests and symbolic Olympic Pollution Medals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. N
Stockholm
London
Barry Commoner
Germany
U.N
India
Kenya
Holland
Ukraine
Maurice Strong
Beckley Moose Bowlers Top Richwood in Three-Game Match
From 1947 Raleigh Register files led by Idon Borrer 588 series, Beckley Moose five men defeated Richwood Moose Keglers in a three game set at Elite alleys. Shields Brubeck of Beckley, son of the late J A Brubeck, plans to move to Lynchburg Virginia for a new post at Lynchburg College as social science instructor after four years in the Canal Zone and India theater.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Virginia
Beckley Newspapers Corporation
Raleigh Register
Idon Borrer
Beckley Moose Fiveman
Richwood Moose
Shields Brubeck, Beckley
J. A. Brubeck
Lynchburg
Lynchburg College
Canal Zone
India Theater
Virginia School
Doctors Plan West Virginia Medical Convention in Beckley
From 1922 Raleigh Register files five physicians including C. S. Smith J. E. Cole man K. M. Jarrell and B. B. Wheeler traveled this week for Huntington with others interested in bringing the state medical convention to Beckley next year. The final convention site will be decided later this week.
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