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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 06, 1966
Page
4
A compact reflection noting that many miss chances by searching for luck rather than seizing present opportunities, attributed to Walter P. Chrysler.
A provocative column questions city fire staffing proposing to fire half the 20 man force and close station No 2 to save salaries and upkeep. It argues fewer firemen would reduce infighting but warns of large fires testing the town if only three on duty. The piece notes Chief Connor and Mayor Smith dismiss concern.
The piece argues Southeast Asia’s fate hinges on Viet Nam and Thailand alike. It notes Thai Communist insurgents, the Thai Cong, growing trouble for a popular military government, with U S aid sought in counter insurgency and helicopter support. Echoes Fulbright fears of a Viet Nam style war spreading.
Idaho Governor Smylie and Rep. Hansen joined President Johnson for a nonpolitical Air Force One tour westward. Guests joked about champagne corks and Purple Hearts as the media coverage team travels separately on road trips, illustrating the presidential travel dynamic.
Reporters chase a helicopter pool and mockepic press group scenes as Frank O Connor and Mario Procaccino dominate New York politics. FAA invites bids for two SST prototypes while Lockheed Boeing and engine makers plan, Britain France Concorde collaboration rises against Soviet TU-144. The U S aims for a bigger faster transport at about 1800 mph.
The SST race faces controversy over safety and cost as FAA shifts toward promoting the project. John Gibson of Oakland University criticizes the push for a commercial SST, noting high fares and limited early benefits compared to Boeing 747 capacity. Projections foresee 125 billion passenger miles by 1990 with up to 1,800 SSTs and potential sales up to $54 billion.
London based dispatch notes Red China has slipped from near leadership status to isolation in the Communist world and beyond. The Japanese Communist Party shifted loyalty away, with Indonesia Cuba and North Korea also moving toward the Soviet line. Hanoi’s Ho Chi Minh regime remains formally loyal but ideologically closer to Moscow.
The 20 year old Raleigh Register clipping mentions James Whitcomb Riley's death from paralysis stroke and notes he never married but loved children and family life. It also covers a buggy accident near Scarbro, a Cranberry Sunday School picnic, and discusses evolving Communist alignment with Moscow and Red China, including shifts in Africa and Algeria.
Berry's World notes a rapid retreat from Peking after the Algiers loss. Cuba moves away from Red China while Mongolia strengthens ties with Russia. Indonesia reverses course under Sukarno, smashing its pro Chinese party. India's Communist party cools, with splinter groups in Belgium, Australia, and parts of Latin America. Overall Red China stands isolated.
Beckley editorial urges support for Alan Staton as new Woodrow Wilson High School bandmaster. While praising former director Glenn Sallack’s 42 years, the piece argues changes will occur, suggesting three to four years to fully establish Staton’s imprint and hoping Beckleyans embrace the new Flying Eagle Band.
A prayer urging unity and love across races asks God to cast aside prejudice and malice. The speaker, Harry C. White of Rogers Memorial ARP Church in Rock Hill South Carolina, asks for understanding trust and acceptance through Jesus Christ.
In the June 7 1966 primary Dorothy Healey head of the Southern California District of the Communist party ran for Los Angeles County tax assessor but said she had no chance of election and campaigned to observe public reaction to a known Communist running. Healy’s workers handed out hundreds of Vote Communist pins and she received 86149 votes. The Communist Party USA then planned a serious bid for Congress with Herber Aptheker announcing candidacy from New York 12 Brooklyn district on May 15. Top U S Communists outlined aims including strengthening Hanoi and gaining influence through elections. The piece includes discussion of subversion techniques and implications for U S politics.
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