This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 23 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Nov 08, 1972
Page
1
The Democrats retain control of the Senate and House as Nixon's party suffers limited gains. Senate stands 57D 43R, House 244D 191R, with several seats flipping and key retirements altering margins. House leaders Reelected, Begich and Begich missing. special elections possible.
Nixon carried Arkansas and the traditional Big Eight states California New York Pennsylvania Ohio Illinois Michigan Texas and New Jersey redefining key electoral power. He dominated usual Republican Midwest and mountain areas while signaling cabinet reshuffles and budget restraint. McGovern's 22 month odyssey ends as Democrats face a likely centrist shift before 1976.
A leaking faucet that can not be repaired immediately drips on nerves. Place a sponge under the faucet to muffle the sound and quiet the drip.
In Sioux Falls McGovern acknowledged defeat but said the campaign moved the United States toward peace. He urged supporters to stay loyal opposition while pursuing a higher national standard and confirmed plans for a Senate run in 1974. Frank Mankiewicz described the loss as overwhelming and inseparable from broader party leadership.
In Charleston, four incumbents won solid re election margins as Democrats swept the Board of Public Works. Denzil Gainer, who died last week, remained on the ballot and defeated Republican John M. Gates. Gainer’s seat will be filled by the governor later. Other races saw Treasurer John Kelly and Attorney General Chauncey Brownley retain posts. Tom Winner secured the Secretary of State post. Gus R. Douglass was re elected Agriculture Commissioner.
Voters backed four measures including a 200 million school building program and tax and grant amendments. Constitutional Improvement and County Aid won 70 62 and 82 percent support respectively, while House Goods Tax and County and Municipal Aid passed strongly as well. Legislative action will be required to implement the changes.
Meyer Lansky faced a crowded Miami hearing as prosecutors sought 500000 bail for tax fraud and subpoenas in a gambling probe. U S Magistrate Osman cut bail to 250000 with a 400000 recognizance bond to cover future bail, while other warrants awaited from Las Vegas. The long journey included stops in Tel Aviv Rome and South America as Lansky pursued citizenship.
UPI reports high officials say Hanoi sought to pressure Washington to end military action in Indochina before the election. Nixon refused to sign by Oct. 31 deadline and post election signs show Hanoi may stall to revise strategy while pursuing a stronger supervisory force and a National Council for Reconciliation and Concord.
National results show Nixon leading McGovern in the electoral vote with Schmitz and Spock also listed. State totals include Alaska, California, New York, Texas and others, with party affiliations indicated.
Raleigh County voters leaned Democratic in most races but backed Republican Gates for state auditor. Moore won county by about 1,000 votes as statewide margin favored him 55 to 45. Dems swept Board of Public Works and Supreme Court races. Dunbar to fill Court of Appeals term led county totals.
Rep. John G. Schmitz of the American Party delivered an unconventional concession speech in Anaheim after the election, claiming the party has 1 million supporters and promising ballot access in all 50 states. He accused President Johnson of mishandling Vietnam and vowed to stay as titular head and possibly run again.
West Virginia Governor Arch Moore used the strip mining issue to shift momentum from John Rockefeller and won re election by about 60000 votes. Rockefeller had led earlier with strong ads and press coverage but southern coal terrain and Moore’s attacks on the coal industry turned the race.
Gov. Moore defeats Rockefeller in four largest counties Kanawha Cabell Wood and Harrison as Republicans praise a victory that signals a rising political profile for Moore. Rockefeller vows support for Moore and promises to return to challenge West Virginia politics. State GOP leader Potter hails the win as proof West Virginians recognize a good man.
Ernest Lickliter Jr of Beckley sues Kenneth M Dunn Co of Charleston in Raleigh County Circuit Court claiming blasting damaged his L and B Super Market property on the 1921 By-Pass. He seeks 75000 in compensatory and 10000 in punitive damages.
The Royal Society for the Protection of Birds has surpassed ninety thousand members, cementing its status as Britain's largest voluntary conservation society in its field.
Deaths and funerals notice two individuals Mrs Bessie Helen Dobbins 69 of Shady Spring died after a month long illness. Final rites for Robert Lawson 60 of Amissville Va will be held at Amissville Baptist Church after a long illness. Lawson WWII veteran survived by wife Viola and children, multiple relatives. Bodies at Rose and Quesenberry and Moses Funeral Home.
Janetti Tucker four year old daughter of Roscoe and Ednard Tucker Glen Jean died Monday in a Cincinnati Ohio hospital from burns suffered when her clothing caught fire from matches at home Oct 20 She was born Feb 28 1968 in Leesburg Florida Survivors include two brothers Robert C of Ft Jackson S C Roscoe James and three sisters Barbara Sue Rosalee Daisy Ruth all of Glen Jean Friends may call from 7 p m to 9 p m today.
Incumbents from southern counties lead early in the House races. Democrats McKenzie Moore Scott and former Speaker Pauley hold large leads in McDowell County. McManus wins re election as Be cl ey slate holds in Raleigh. Republican challengers topple Harrison incumbents Laulis and Wanstreet.
A Saigon newspaper linked to President Thieu’s aide reports Thieu may accept a secret understanding with North Vietnam to withdraw its forces from South Vietnam. The article notes Thieu’s three conditions for peace: withdrawal of troops, cease-fire across Indochina, and no coalition government.
Funeral services for John Goodall 82 of Beckley set for 2 p.m. Friday at Webb and Neal Chapel with Rev Gordon R Ross officiating. Burial in Stamford Cemetery. Goodall WWI veteran and retired coal miner died at 6 a.m. today in a Beckley hospital after a long illness. He was born April 19 1890 in Tablerock, son of Walter and Belle Goodall. Friends may call after 6 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.
Funeral services for Zepha Furry Bennett 68 of Low Moor Virginia formerly Beckley are set for 2 p m Friday at Low Moor Presbyterian Church with Rev Billy Parker officiating. Entombment follows at Allegheny Memorial Park Mausoleum. She died in a Low Moor hospital at 4 45 p m Born June 9 1904 in Carswell to John and Clara Bennett Survived by half brother Chester Bennett of Beaver and two grandchildren. Body at Nicely Funeral Home in Low Moor.
John W. Bill Thompson of Oak Hill died early today in an Oak Hill hospital. The body is at Tyree Funeral Home in Oak Hill. RNS report notes arrangements are not yet completed.
Elmer Johnson lor.Kincaid died Tuesday evening in an Oak Hill hospital. The body is at Tyree Funeral Home in Oak Hill for funeral arrangements yet to be announced.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.