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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Oct 24, 1972
Page
2
A devotional verse quotes Daniel 7 25 noting opposition to the Most High and a period described as a time times and half a time. The message reflects endurance under persecution and divine sovereignty.
President Nixon cites Britain three week campaigns as efficient and argues their system limits need for a campaign while MPs, including party leaders, run for their seats. He implies American campaigns are too long for unknown candidates, contrasting with Harold Wilson’s continued leadership.
The article notes presidents' piano ownership and the impact on elections, citing Currier Pianos who say many presidents owned instruments. It claims 31.5 million Americans play instruments and 44 percent play pianos, suggesting piano sales influence voters.
The piece argues that 18 to 25 year olds will not dominate the vote and reviews 1970 and 1979 census data on turnout by age, race, income, and occupation. It notes higher turnout among whites and higher earners, and predicts targeted computer letters before election based on income and demographics.
A analysis argues that worship of Mammon Moloch Bacchus and Venus persists in modern America. It asserts that many pursue money power war and erotic love as ultimate goods, replacing traditional faith with secular idols and urges reflection on true devotion.
The piece notes a global rise in nurse midwives due to physician shortages. It highlights the International Confederation of Midwives anniversary congress in Washington on Oct. 28, the growth of training in the U S, and opinions from experts. It discusses practice scope, hospital roles, prenatal care, and patient demand, with Sweden cited as a model.
The Raleigh Register lists subscription rates for Beckley West Virginia and Hinton West Virginia, including daily and Sunday plans, weekly carrier rates, and delivery options. It notes telephone numbers for Beckley offices and states Beckley Newspapers Corporation is not responsible for advance payments made to representatives.
James Reston argues Nixon blends moral rhetoric with contradictory policy moves. In Atlanta he touts virtues and unity while quietly backing Watergate era controversies, risking short term gains but undermining long term governance.
The Old Farmer's Almanac predicts a mild but snowy winter with a white Christmas for much of the snowbearing regions. It cites November and December heavy snows, with 3 to 5 inches on December 21 and 4 to 6 inches on Christmas Day for this area, while noting some eclipses in 1973 and that many forecasts remain uncertain.
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