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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 05, 1966
Page
4
A brief reflection on fresh minds and daily ideas urging readers to drain yesterday and focus on today with time for tomorrow. The quote credits Sir Henry Bulwer as author.
The piece argues that Labor Day highlights labor problems affecting the entire economy. It debates government roles in wage and price control, arbitration limits, and the push for a Labor-Management Relations court while noting strikes disrupt air travel and other sectors. It cites Hazlitt on union power and calls for timely answers before next Labor Day.
A Bell Labs project by Dr. Lee McMahon creates FASE Fundamentally Analyzable Simplified English to remove ambiguity in machine reading. It enforces strict word order and rules for modifiers, keeping meaning clear but risks flat prose in long passages and limits expressive style for journalism.
The piece details Democratic infighting as Kennedy and Ribicoff condemn LBJ's Viet Nam policy and urban funds while pressuring for leadership shifts. Truman and Hartke clashed with Johnson over recession fears and high interest rates. Yorty criticized, sparking talk of a 1972 presidential bid and 1968 VP prospects.
United Press International reports NATO fears a British troop pullout could trigger wider European withdrawals. Britain and the United States seek ways to keep forces on the continent without hard currency costs. The move could pressure Washington to reduce American forces and provoke a broader slide toward disengagement in Europe.
The Far Eastern Economic Review based in Hong Kong says voices of restraint may fade as escalation in South Vietnam nears. Based on surveys from Saigon, Washington and Hong Kong, it argues Johnson has little option but to align with hardliners seeking a higher war phase. American bases talks resume in Paris as Bohlen meets de Murville to discuss standby bases for war.
Summersville welcomes President Johnson for the dedication of the new 46 million dollar Gauley River dam and reservoir drawing thousands of visitors. Mayor William S. Bryant credits broad local planning with a hitch free event, praising the town’s teamwork and the economic boost anticipated for tourism and the regional economy.
A Brooklyn pastor emeritus Alfred Grant Walton offers a devotional blessing praising the sinless Son of God. He thanks God for redemption and asks believers to remain steadfast in serving and honoring Him as source of strength and life. Amen.
Washington notes that the 1966 Republican field shows frail candidates in key states. Minnesota advisors fear Harold Levander's nominating weakness could revive Democratic hopes, while Idaho pivots around Don Samuelson and independent Perry Swisher. Swisher may siphon votes from both Samuelson and Herndon, complicating the race.
A Hoover Institution expert argues formal war declaration for Vietnam would be unwise and hinder negotiations. He notes past undeclared hostilities, constitutional ambiguity, and that presidents have acted with congressional support through budgets and treaties. Barber shop talk labels Johnson's war as Congressman's war, reflecting public accountability.
25 Years Ago From the 1941 Files Of The Raleigh Register describes Glade Creek becoming navigable with Mr. W A Stanley president of Beckley Water Company and Engineer W D Kelley as the first white men to pilot a motor boat up and down the stream.
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