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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Oct 22, 1968

Page

8

Apollo 7 Crew Returns After Spaceflight Mission

Apollo 7 astronauts Schirra, Eisele, and Cunningham return to Earth aboard the Essex after a near two year gap in spaceflight. The recovery team hoists them to a helicopter and they undergo medical checks aboard the carrier amid cheering crowds and a race to unveil the white cake and recovery supplies.

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Local education concerns and community questions in West Virginia

A fragmented letter page raises issues about low education levels in school districts, shortage of new teachers, and calls for better government action. It notes WVU on campus benefits, mentions Parkersburg and Beckley high schools, and references regional figures and organizations while calling for improved local services and communications.

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Moore Sprouse Photo Controversy Over Kennedy Link Highlighted

In Charleston, Moore campaign chairman McDonough accused Arch Moore of using a Kennedy photo to imply closeness to the late senator. The Moore camp cited past era remarks and a photograph featuring Kennedy, Moore, and others as evidence. Sprouse aides countered with affidavits about altered images and a 1958 Gazette caption linked to Kennedy.

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Weather Notes for Beckley Area and Surrounds

Cloudy windy conditions with patchy showers likely tonight. Temperatures near 50s to 60s expected. rain chances around 20 to 60 percent at various points, with cooler conditions by Wednesday. River gauges show Greenbrier at about 1 ft above normal and other readings vary with mud and seasonal changes.

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Logan Housewife Dies of Burns in Eagan County

A Logan housewife died from burns after an attempted kitchen kerosene stove fire. The incident occurred Monday. she was treated at Cabell County Hospital where she succumbed to injuries.

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Hospital Bombed By Beds Across Vietnam Front

A chaotic Vietnam war dispatch reports a hospital bombing near the DMZ with multiple child casualties and three patient deaths. U.S. bases faced air raids as sorties downed a Navy Skyhawk. a temporary truce was declared to discuss American prisoner releases.

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Secretary to Speak at Beckley Demo Meeting

U S Secretary of Labor William Wirle will address a Raleigh County Democratic gathering at the Raleigh County Armory in Beckley. The event, organized by the Democratic Executive Committee and Steering Committee, aims to coordinate election workers with precinct captains and groups of drivers and checkers under 19 coordinators, with invited state candidates and civics classes in attendance.

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Presidential campaign focus on law and order in Texas

Campaign coverage shows Humphrey and Nixon courting Texas voters with law and order themes. Nixon attacks crime rates while Humphrey stresses aggressive policing and federal aids. Texas stops include Fort Worth and Dallas amid polling showing Humphrey ahead. Demonstrations and clashes mark rallies as rivals push for momentum in final campaign days.

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Anti and Pro Wallace Clash Injures Several

Clashes between anti and pro Wallace factions erupted during a Wallace rally in Moline. Stones, bricks, and punches injured several people as police managed the crowd. Wallace blamed government mismanagement and farm crises while praising work of Nixon in a three hour speech. Demonstrators confronted each other near the field house as Wallace left for Milwaukee.

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Broadcast demands U S halt North Vietnam bombing

United Press International reports a Hanoi broadcast demanding an unconditional halt to all U S bombing of North Vietnam. The item notes North and South Vietnam officials and diplomats weighing a possible peace move tied to U S withdrawal plans.

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Religious Cloud Hangs Over Honeymoon Yacht

Aristotl and Jacqueline Onassis sail on a Greek honeymoon cruise as religious authorities debate the acceptance of her marriage to a divorced man. Vatican officials say Mrs Onassis may not receive communion, though she is not excommunicated. The saga unfolds amid weather forecasts and plans to sail to Istanbul or New York with family and aides in attendance.

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