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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1972
Page
2
Thought for today features a reflection on Christ's words never ending their influence. The quote notes their continual passage into proverbs laws and consolations and enduring endurance beyond use from Arthur P. Stanley former Dean of Westminster.
The piece denounces Nixon era efforts to curb press freedom and citizen governance, accusing the administration of censorship attempts, mail rate hikes, and jailings to push a totalitarian law and order agenda. It argues liberty and justice remain essential though under threat.
An analysis argues the White House may be influenced by GOP allied Zippies amid the Miami Beach convention turmoil. It cites the group’s sudden violence boosting Republicans and questions funding run by Tom Forcade, noting observers traced his background to Phoenix.
The account details Tom Forcade of the Zippies amid Miami Beach campsite negotiations. Observers note erratic behavior and attempts to join movements, with police records showing an arrest for theft of a Lyndon Johnson portrait later dropped. Rumors swirl of undercover ties and postconvention disappearance.
Norman Kempster outlines White House responses as accusations of political spying, sabotage, and favors for contributions swirl around the Nixon administration. Officials hedge, deny, and emphasize lack of proof while public interest ebbs into a distant political squabble.
Geo J Titler replies to Ellis Bailey letter in the Raleigh Register challenging claims about Charleston visits. Titler says he never received Bailey and cites 23 years as District 29 president with courteous reception to all miners. He vows to meet Bailey if given a location and continues miner aid.
The Jefferson County Animal Welfare Society urges opposition to legalized dog racing in West Virginia. They note cruelty concerns and point to votes by the 1972 legislature and gubernatorial appointees. The letter cites concern over candidate positions and endorses defeating a new legalization attempt. Byron H. Webb signs as president.
A reader asks about the status of West Virginia tobacco smoking laws and enforcement. The column argues enforcement depends on public will, prosecutor effort, and judge and jury support, noting economic ties to tobacco influence and the waning drive for enforcement in a demand-driven society.
The piece argues consumers pay for Nixon era governance and cites seven points of industry influence, including delayed safety laws, misleading labeling, and hostility to consumer protections. It endorses George McGovern, framing him as the candidate to restore balance between consumers and corporations.
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