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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1968
Page
2
Katherine Mansfield reflects on fear as the root of failure and missteps, urging courage to avoid paralysis by dread. The quote notes that looking back at past fires, all errors stemmed from fear and avoidance of risk.
Citizens debate Blue Laws and Sunday closing, arguing it limits freedom of worship and targets non Christians. Proponents press for restrictions while opponents warn of tyranny of the majority and impractical outcomes. The issue mirrors past battles over modern life versus tradition.
A New York Times front page notes August living costs rose 0.8 percent, the largest monthly jump in 20 years, with housing costs driving the rise as mortgage rates climb. Non rent controlled units built after 1947 face steep rent proposals as leases expire in October.
In Philadelphia Edmund Muskie urges voters that a united Democratic Party can heal national rifts over Vietnam and race, contrasting with Nixon era Republicans who he says appeal to the fortunate. He warns against Wallace’s third party “alien message” and frames trust as the era’s decisive issue while praising Humphrey as the administration’s bearer of burdens.
NATO circles report shock from Russia's invasion and a Turkish NATO executive's arrest for photographing secret documents. Security sweeps target 2,500 HQ personnel while De Gaulle delays a Paris visit for Brezhnev. Diplomatic shifts include Wormser moving to Brussels as France appoints a new NATO envoy.
Democrats in the House warned they would punish members who campaign for rivals to the party's ticket. The policy, used in 1965 and reaffirmed in 1967, risks seniority stakes for lawmakers who publicly support opposition candidates like Goldwater or Wallace.
UPI reports the Teddy Bear leads a soaring stuffed animal market with 63 percent growth since 1965 and projected 24.6 million units sold this year for over 80 million dollars. While toy guns falter, plush figures expand to life like giraffes dogs and surreal lizards priced 20 to 70 dollars, driving the highest retail margins in toys.
Bertha Campbell reports on visits to eighteen Beckley area homes with typhoid fever and sanitation actions including cleaning pig sites. County Agent Foote bets the March agricultural fair will be the best yet, reflecting Raleigh County agriculture. City Council notes Hallie Marper resigns from the health board. Campbell appointed to fill the vacancy.
In a sharp take on 1968 race, Humphrey’s Muskie pick is praised as capable and steady, while Nixon’s mate choice and Dixie tilt draw criticism. The piece argues Muskie’s calm appeal contrasts with Nixon’s poll driven moves and questions Agnew’s fitness as VP.
Travel memoir recalls lumber industry near California Oregon Washington with dense references to redwoods and mills. The writer seeks old Portland friends including Clarke Welles and a nurse minister, recounting meetings, phone directory searches, and a Wednesday church sermon on cadavers amid broad veteran travel memories.
A church prayer page asks for divine guidance and prosperity to responsibly steward life. It seeks wisdom and truth, asks to learn from past failures, and aims for actions that serve divine glory. The source notes Warwick Murfreesborn, pastor, First Cumberland Presbyterian Church, Tennessee.
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