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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Nov 15, 1965
Page
4
Quote from Oliver Wendell Holmes urges persistent effort toward heaven, noting that one must sail through favorable and adverse winds rather than drift. Classic poetic reflection on perseverance.
A Mercer County group defies a traditional response to the Bateman case, urging problem solving over blood justice. Maritime unions clash with a government task force over subsidies and shipyard policy, while N M U pushes for changes and Johnson faces a call for resignation.
Washington professor Rob as Cleary of American University challenges the narrow factual approach to government in schools. He calls for classroom debates on citizen responsibilities and the practical use of political power through parties, interest groups, and public opinion to foster understanding of how government works and why.
West Virginia faces tight funds for road and Appalachian projects as BPW hearings consider cutting back or new bonds. Sawyers cites $168 million for roads and a 1966-67 road fund of $186.7 million while Appalachian needs about $150 million of its $500 million program. A 100 million bond issue is being discussed, and tax increases, including the consumer sales tax, are possible.
Gov Dan Moore calls a special session to consider Britt Commission proposals to ease the state speaker ban on Communist and extremist speakers at tax supported colleges UNC and 10 other campuses. The commission urges limited appearances for ideologies that educate, with trustees held responsible for invited speakers as campuses debate academic freedom.
A speaker laments folding spindling and mutilation of humanity in depersonalized society. He cites lost human contacts, fading phone calls, house calls by doctors and ministers, and students who only see him on television. He notes riots as cries for recognition and personal worth.
Washington dispatch recalls the Northeast blackout moments when strangers helped strangers in New York. Traffic directs, volunteers assist, and police and fire services rescue thousands as city life resumes amid candlelight. The piece argues this spirit must endure beyond the crisis and shape national policy.
Beckley News-Register details subscription options and rates for daily and Sunday editions. The notice lists mailing price tiers, home delivery charges, change of address requirements, and disclaimers about carrier responsibilities and third party payment. It notes Beckley West Virginia and BECKLEY NEWSP as publisher, with contact details and a United Press International affiliation.
From the 1940 Raleigh Register files three years back the Beckley Group Theatre became an incorporated nonprofit with no stock issued. Founders include Kathryn G Sinte George Warren Hodnette Warren le cite Banks Edith B Daniel Wil lam TR Diehl and William H le Mrs Nathan Matz of Raleigh is state recording secretary of Temple Sisterhoods Mrs Charles Levine heads the local group as president.
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