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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Oct 17, 1968
Page
2
In Raleigh County the sheriff race has taken odd turns as Zina Freneh defeated ex sheriff C A Thompson breaking an old pattern of two men alternating office. Some Democrats shifted to support the Republican nominee hoping future jobs, while party loyalty appears tied to personal gain.
A 1967 Lincoln Memorial address by David Dellinger framed the era as active resistance in the antiwar movement. The upcoming anniversary spurred Student Mobilization Committee actions October 21 to 27 on campuses and beyond, with National Mobilization Committee plans for November 1 to 7 and a Washington demonstration next January 20.
Vice President Humphrey and his team are distressed by liberal money withheld from New York and California. They seek $7 million to buy nationwide radio and TV time for final campaign spots already produced. Supporters worry a McCarthy-linked donor lean could cripple the drive, while Muskie warns against backing out of the election.
A short column quotes biblical verses urging generosity during charitable drives. It references Malachi, Jesus, Proverbs, and Paul to encourage giving. The piece frames church and charity fund-raisers as a test of faith and moral duty.
A letter to Christians at Corinth discusses giving, citing scripture from Paul, Jesus, James Russell Lowell, and Proverbs on generosity. It highlights the moral theme that true giving is voluntary and without public display, noting the value of a poor widow’s sacrifice and the duty to aid the needy.
Foreign analysis notes Panamanian guardsmen ousted President Arnulfo Arias halting democracy in Panama after 11 days, part of a regional surge of military or semi military rule. Peru, Argentina, Brazil, Bolivia show similar patterns undermining Kennedy era aims and US aid realignment.
DAVID NYDICK explains how teaching styles ignite or kill classroom interest. He argues teachers must show subject passion and use varied methods, including experiments and simulated learning, to engage students and foster real understanding.
The Beckley Register reports Willie Parker, once a newspaper vender on Beckley streets, has been at the sheltered workshop in Institute, West Virginia since July first. He receives remedial education, physical therapy, and job support there, with weekends home about once a month and plans to return for Thanksgiving.
A devotional prayer asks for closeness to God through repentance and forgiveness. It seeks everlasting peace and renewal in divine fellowship. The piece lists J. R. Brokhoff of Atlanta as the contributor and Emory University professor of homiletics.
Rich ard L. Worsnov argues polls should inform rather than influence voters, while George Gallup contends polls do not predict final results. The piece notes politicians dismiss warnings, cite perceived polling influence, and recounts historical deviations where Gallup and Harris showed leading candidates ahead of the final vote.
A reader note outlines home delivery by carrier with weekly and Sunday options. It mentions daily and Sunday rates and a per week, per menial phrasing unclear but indicates distribution through home delivery by a carrier.
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