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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Nov 20, 1972
Page
2
Louis Cassels argues that tithing is a minimum obligation and generosity beyond the 10 percent is urged by Old and New Testament teachings. He cites Tobit Jesus and Paul to urge cheerful liberal giving without reluctance or grudging. He ties this to canvassers from churches synagogues and fund drives.
Walter Winchell asserts there is no cure for failure except success and that failure gives value to success. This aphorism reflects a journalist's view on perseverance and achievement.
The American Film Institute begins screenings in the Eisenhower Theater at the Kennedy Center on November 19. AFI plans to move to a 22 seat theater in 1973, with daytime shorts for visitors and a nightly cinematheque. Jack L. Warner donates 250000 dollars to aid construction and AFI allocates 12 million for film preservation. AFI aims to build a national film repertory and expand access to America's film heritage, targeting the Library of Congress collection as a repository.
A 14 story $65 million Omni International complex will begin in 1973. The enclosed urban center includes a 500+ room hotel, 600000 sq ft of offices, a five level trade pavilion, 10 theaters, a large indoor pool and rink, two tennis courts, shops and ethnic restaurants. It joins Omni Atlanta near the new transit system with a 200 foot escalator and a central interior court.
A satirical memo on Nixon era forecasts listing what will be in or out. The piece mocks politics, culture, and social norms, noting in are Middle West, working man, television football, and certain leaders, while out are Democrats, revolutions, drugs, and permissiveness. The tone stays humorous and critical throughout.
The Raleigh and Register notes that readers must provide both old and new addresses for changes. Three cent state sales tax is included in mail rates for subscriptions within West Virginia. Carriers and distributors are independent contractors and Beckley Newspapers Corporation disclaims responsibility for advance subscription payments.
25 years ago Cpl. Charles R. Smith son of Mr and Mrs Roy J Smith Beaver Avenue called his parents from Tokyo he plays right tackle for the 24th division football team. Completion of landscaping plans for reconstruction and beautifying of the American Legion section of Wildwood cemetery in East Beckley will take place within the next 30 days per Legion cemetery committee.
The column reviews a 231 page Joint Committee on Congressional Operations guide detailing fringe benefits for 81 new and existing lawmakers. It lists travel allowances, pension terms, medical services, a gym, stationery and postage, phone services, parking privileges, free parking at National Airport, art and plant loans, and a Capitol prayer room, highlighting generous perks alongside salary discussions.
Alphabetland boss Alan Angrist predicts the pre school sector will expand from ten centers in New York to 600 across the United States with Canada adding at least 60 centers. He argues early cognitive training and reading focus will push educational standards higher while mothers seek career opportunities.
A historical note recalls that November 19 to 24 saw multiple U S presidents born in a seven day span. Garfield born Nov 19 1831 in Ohio and Pierce born in Hillsboro are among those highlighted.
By BOB WILLS N. H. on Nov 23 1804 Zachary Taylor born in Orange County Virginia John F Kennedy assassinated in Dallas in 1963 and other presidents who died in office lie in this tragic week The writer notes four presidents born in the week facing assassination or death but ends with plans for a vacation starting midweek.
Justice Burger notes California Proposition Seventeen aims to restore the death penalty but would make it mandatory for more crimes, raising concerns about court review, separation of powers, and potential overreach by legislature and Congress. The piece analyzes Furman v Georgia, California’s constitutional context, and the risk of burdens on courts through appeals.
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