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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Nov 05, 1968
Page
2
A fragmentary line from a Thought For Today note ponders a hypothetical barrel share joke about slicking both and references Glenn ES Goretsion Webster City Iowa and the Nixon Humphrey 1968 choice without a clear context. The text reads as a stray quote fragment rather than a full report.
An editorial contends that elections reveal more than ballots and promises. It notes the people's will is complex, shaped by machines, consent tactics, and emotional issues. Outcomes may reflect reaction, misdirection, or a temporary shift guiding the nation off or on course.
Polar work expands with up to 1,003 Americans in summer and 200 to 400 wintering crews. Five U S bases operate year round with two more seasonal. One South Pole station remains open in winter though its exact location shifts on shifting ice. A base 600 miles away sits at 12 000 feet on a polar plateau with a recorded minus 121 degrees F on August 24 1983. The Vostok station claims minus 127 degrees F as the record. International treaty from 1959 bans military bases and nuclear weapons and allows inspections. Naval Scanographic Office researchers map magnetic fields near both poles, while geophysicists and graviologists study Ice Ages.
U.S. press analysis reports Hanoi plans a defensive posture to rebuild political and terrorist networks in South Vietnam. It calls for large scale strikes and civil unrest, intensified infiltration of government and youth groups, and negotiations in Paris to push U.S. and South Vietnamese forces out or limit their freedom of action.
The piece surveys campaign rhetoric as Hubert Humphrey and others rely on cliches to close speeches. Humphrey echoes slogans, talks about leaving doors open and campaigning on the road while McCarthy promises to tear down the White House fence. Despite heightened security, the 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue fence remains standing.
Bernard Brennan Wasington reports that Nixon and Humphrey converge on rural policy to slow urban migration. Both favor rural revitalization with business tax incentives, regional centers, and dispersed government contracts while sparring on specific programs. Agriculture secretary Freeman criticizes GOP rhetoric versus action.
UPI reports that the Central Committee meeting declared Liu Shao-chi expelled from all party and state roles. Mao Zedong’s faction led a decisive, arguably rigged, move as Lin Piao and Red Guards backed the purge, signaling ongoing power struggle and uncertainty about a ninth National Congress.
A quirky weekday diary fragment describes dental anxiety and a strain of eye dust causing discomfort. A brief field note then details a work crew dumping trash from flat cars near a newspaper building, labeled as junk by observers.
A devotional prayer asking forgiveness and guidance from heavenly Father. It reflects on companionship, reassurance from the Savior, and abiding love that nothing can separate believers from divine grace. Attributed to John Marvin Rast of Columbia, noted in a Methodist religious editor context.
On the eve of a pivotal national election the mood is negative and worried across the country. Voters express dissatisfaction with the Administration and candidates, and fear the war's inconclusiveness and rising prices. Many consider voting against self interest, while alienated youth sway others with limited voting power but strong views.
Beckley officials shut schools churches and theatres for a week to curb Spanish influenza scarlet fever and diphtheria with a broad board of health order banning public gatherings. Dr Robert Winstan is noted as president of the board. Germany and allies face possible rout as Wilson’s fourteen points cited. Fayettnville editor W L Ramsey dies from influenza and pneumonia after taking control of the Journal recently. he was formerly with New River Company at Macdonald Co.
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