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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Nov 10, 1965
Page
4
Readers weigh the draft and wartime attitudes toward young servicemen and civilians. The piece argues many draftees are immature, not all volunteers are virtuous, and leaders in civilian life err as well. It urges perspective and preserves the right to disagree amid war pressures.
Veterans groups in Maryland and Iowa push for Loyalty Day style acts on Veterans Day November 11 including moments of silence to honor Viet Nam troops. Maine’s Robert R. Washburn urges letters to servicemen in Viet Nam, while Sen. Hugh Scott cites support for government policy. Demonstrations by students and veterans reflect national mood. Berkeley plans a Viet Nam Day event on November 13. Critics warn such protests aid the enemy yet may extend the war by misinforming Hanoi and Peking.
Bruce Biossat argues McCarthyism label misrepresents today’s critics of U S policy in Vietnam. He notes no real McCarthy era parallels exist and warns against overreaching fear campaigns. Modern demonstrations and draft protests gain attention, yet critics do not face the same sweeping power McCarthy wielded.
President Charles De Gaulle is certain to be re elected in France's December 5 vote though public support mixes pride and worry. He plans to run again at nearly 75, placing France’s fate on his long held belief in his leadership.
The piece analyzes Charles de Gaulle in 1958 to 1960s France arguing his belief in personal indispensability risks constitutional balance. It contrasts past leaders Roosevelts Adenauers and De Gaulle's own consolidation of power with the French Fourth Republic crisis and Fifth Republic reforms, noting the ongoing tension between leadership and democratic institutions.
Reading lists for Alumni College include What the Great Religions Believe and Darwin And The Modern World View among paperback options. A Southern Education Report recounts Yale Divinity School's Summer High School program, highlighting diverse student debates on civil rights and self discovery led by Art Howe Jr.
Brief prayer thanking God for strength to face daily tasks without fear, asking to avoid borrowing trouble from the future or clinging to past mistakes. It seeks guidance to do only what today requires and to trust that deeds done in faith are not lost. Presented by Raymond E Balcomb of Portland Oregon.
Washington column discusses Civil Rights progress since 1964 65 and the coming year. It highlights three focus areas for Negro leadership economic gains political activity and increased use of trained Black personnel in schools. The piece warns white leaders in big cities must educate immigrant descendants about racial equality and questions whether local drift will prompt renewed federal action.
The Dow Jones industrial average fell 1.36 points to 959.46 for the week ended Nov 5 after a high of 961.85. General Motors slid 3.75 percent despite a $2.25 year end payment, while AT&T drifted lower as investors shifted to electronics and other sectors. The article notes 15 of the 30 Dow components still trade below their 1959 61 highs, with U.S. Steel serving as an anchor for the index.
The piece explains how the Dow Jones industrial average evolved from a true average into a divisor-adjusted index to account for stock splits and changes. It notes the shift from about 30 to roughly 3 as the divisor, the index surpassing 800 in 1964, and later exceeding 900 while each component’s price varied. Investors often wish to buy the index itself rather than its constituent stocks.
From the Raleigh Register files: Roosevelt and Wendell L Willkie plan final vote appeals on November 4 as the 1940 campaign nears its end. Guam is hit by a severe typhoon on November 3 causing widespread poverty damage but no fatalities. Also, 1915 files note Emmett Stover, serving on the Battleship Georgia, won a $20 gold prize and an $8 monthly raise for excellence in big gun marksmanship. he is the son of James Stover and grandson of Floyd Stover.
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