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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Oct 26, 1972

Page

2

Thought For Today Psalm 19 14 Meditation

A brief devotional line invites reflection on spoken words and inner thoughts. It frames the sentiment as acceptable to a spiritual guide and protector. The verse supports quiet contemplation.

Radio Spectrum Crowding and its Public Safety Impacts

The piece discusses radio spectrum congestion as a national issue and cites overcrowded land-mobile use. It notes a 1985 projection of 8.9 million transmitters, a Chicago incident where a patrolman vanished due to a conflicting radio channel, and Rep. Giaimo's push to repurpose unused UHF television frequencies for land mobile use.

Congress Electronic Industries Association Chicago Anthony Raymond Hillside Eisenhower Expressway Raymond Robert W. Giaimo D Conn FCC Federal Communications Commission Giaimo E.R.R

Asking About Angela Davis Draws Sharp Question

The remark contrasts foreign admirers of the Soviet Union with a native citizen who questions Angela Davis after her praise of the Communist system. An American reporter is told by the observer that Davis’ triumphal tour prompts the question of whether she is a fool or dishonest.

Angela Davis Soviet Union NEA

Moon rocks on Earth reach 600 pounds from seven sites

Dr John Wood of the Smithsonian Astrophysical Laboratory notes about 600 pounds of lunar rocks and dust are now on Earth from seven moon sites. Most material came from Apollo missions with the rest from Russian Luna robots. The amount, more than a quarter ton, astonishes observers familiar with a decade-old memory.

John Wood Smithsonian Astrophysical Laboratory Earth Moon Wood NEA

North Vietnam Geneva history explains Paris peace hurdles

A look back at the 1954 Geneva conference shows why a 1972 Paris settlement stalled. The Viet Minh sought a political outcome before a ceasefire, while France aimed to withdraw, aided by Soviet and Chinese tactics. The result left Hanoi wary and distrustful of allies, shaping future peace efforts.

Ray Cromley Washington NEA Vietnam Paris France Geneva Indochina Viet Minh le Duan North Vietnam Bao Dai China Russia Moscow Peking Hanoi

Prospects for Peace in the Middle East

UPI analyst notes a shifting Middle East scene with potential for a peace process. He cites Egyptian-Soviet strains, Sadat’s hard line, Palestinian guerrilla splits, and Israeli strikes after Munich as factors shaping a possible settlement, while cautions Meir doubts peace could arrive in her lifetime.

Phil Newsom UPI Middle East Golda Meir Meir Israel Mideast Anwar Sadat Western Europe Palestine Lebanon Sadat Union Hussein Jordan West Bank Jordan River United States

Backstairs at the White House on Watergate charges

The Nixon administration seeks to minimize spying and sabotage charges after the Watergate raid arguing such tactics occur in politics. Critics warn eroding public trust could hinder Nixon's ability to govern if he secures a second term.

Norman Kempster Washington UPI White House Nixon Committee For John D. Ehrlichman Dick Tuck White House Ronald L. Ziegler Pubic General Accounting Office Louis Harris GOP

Mailbag slams Hylton belittling Southern West Virginia Democrats

A reader accuses Republican Hylton of attacking outsiders and belittling West Virginia Democrats in Raleigh and Wyoming Counties. The letter defends McGraw and Wy. County ties, questions Hylton’s use of outsiders, and urges Democrats to stand up for their state’s future despite mining and political divides.

the Register Tracy Hylton Raleigh Wyoming McGraw Hylton West Virginia Warren McGraw Charleston Jim Nelson UMW Afl-Cio Teamsters Jim Wyoming County Darrel McGraw Beckley Labor Council Beckley Moore Beckley Newspapers Corporation

Bug Dust An Open Letter To Speaker McManus on Appearances

An October 26, 1972 open letter to Lewis McManus cautions about apparent conflicts of interest between his role as Speaker and his insurance work with Perry & Hylton strip mining. It argues appearances matter, urges self scrutiny, and warns of public trust risks and possible misperceptions of influence.

McManus Lewis McManus House of Delegates Perry & Hylton, Toc Tracy W. Hylton Perry & Hylton

Sig Sakowicz Heads For exile in Las Vegas

Chicago radio man Sig Sakowicz plans to move to Las Vegas with his mother to pursue new work and life away from his Chicago roots. The piece recalls his Polish heritage, sponsors, and long love of Polish sausage amid reflections on leaving the city.

Sig Sakowicz Chicago Las Vegas Mike Royko Chicago Daily News Sakowicz Wayne Newton Poe Slotkowski Vegas Sig Walter Mary Thse

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