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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1972
Page
2
The piece argues West Virginia faces a choice over strip mining and lax enforcement by the Moore era DNR. It urges voters to oust officials who trade land protections for money and cites Black Poetry Week and notable black poets to illustrate cultural themes.
The piece discusses a potential ecumenical breakthrough with intercommunion between Roman Catholics and Anglicans. It notes mutual recognition of ministry and sacraments, cites an England meeting, and mentions US Episcopal endorsement. It also warns of Vatican conservatism delaying official approval.
A family recounts a Seattle vacation highlighting their eldest son Charles later known as Brian. He pursued art then ethnomusicology and guitar teaching at the University of Washington. The piece reflects on teaching systems, family adventures, and a younger son Dan’s West Coast trip with car troubles.
A tale of Wonderfuland becoming the strongest nation after war, expanding a huge army and powerful weapons. Citizens celebrate global influence and aim to spread niceness, while surveillance and military buildup intensify amid world affairs pressures.
A satirical tale from Arthur Hoppe targets Wonderfuland and The Strongest Nation as they meddle abroad to spread niceness. The public drains funds, cities degrade, riots rise, and voters demand answers as politicians Promise grand outcomes but offer vague motives. The moral asks why nations pursue peace through force and propaganda.
Ellis Bailey writes to George Titler former United Mine Workers vice president in an open letter dated October 13 1972. He recounts seeking assistance with his pension while Titler was in Raleigh and Bailey was in Veterans Hospital and says Titler refused to help.
Letter from a coal miner protesting union leadership and mining hardships. He recalls working at Cabin Creek Paint Creek Willis Branch and Long Branch mines, facing threats, labor disputes, health care access, and a call for rights under the United Mine Workers.
The Raleigh S Register, published by Beckley News Papers Corporation in Beckley West Virginia, calls for transparency in city affairs. John Hodel oversees editorial operations and the paper uses standard second class mail privileges.
James Reston critiques Nixon's Atlanta appearance as a televised propaganda display aimed at party operatives. He notes mass turnout, staged cheers, and shredding paper tricks, then warns that mechanized publicity distorts truth and taints democratic processes.
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