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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 07, 1966
Page
4
A brief reflection notes that governments are adept at sending inaccurate messages to each other, referencing Secretary of State Dean Rusk. The remark implies a critique of diplomacy and information handling at high levels.
The assassination of Prime Minister Hendrik Verwoerd sparks debate over apartheid and rising discontent in the Union of South Africa. The piece notes possible violence, state control like detentions, curfews, and the potential for outbreaks as whites and non whites diverge in a tense climate. It also shifts to a separate feature about a ninth grade teacher using Peanuts characters and newspapers in the classroom. Mrs. Ann S. Wilson, of Smith Junior High, shares insights from a Newspap er in the Classroom workshop at the University of Iowa, praising current affairs teaching through newspapers and urging Charlotte leaders to adopt similar programs.
United Press International notes Lyle Wilson criticizes Johnson aides for glossing over bad news on the U.S. trade balance. He cites Henry Fowler’s cautious remarks on war’s impact, warns of continued deficits, high foreign expenditures, and ongoing gold losses amid Vietnam era costs and French de Gaulle context.
Venezuela promotes its Betancourt doctrine a diplomatic sanctions policy against forceful coups, urging neighboring nations to recognize regimes elected by ballots. Yet Colombia’s 1963 recognition of Argentina’s military government punctured the effort, closing the door to broader adoption amid regional skepticism.
Massachusetts ends prohibition on distributing birth control information and devices. The May 10 signing by Gov. Volpe allows physicians to prescribe to married couples and state agencies to furnish information on where to obtain contraceptives. Cardinal Cushing’s shifted stance and Vatican report expectations frame a changing landscape with rising pill use estimates and new testing requirements. The piece notes FDA caution and anticipates Pope Paul VI’s guidance on birth control and IU D devices.
A dialogue satirizes overpopulation and consumerism, arguing for deadly urban fatalism as a way to boost the economy. It mocks anti-safety, car carnage, and the notion of corporate profit through risk. The piece names Ralph Nader and envisions extreme incentives and hazards in a dystopian consumer society.
A summer political drama centers on Hubert Humphrey as Nixon hints Johnson may dump him if Bobby Kennedy backs a strong Republican rival. Kennedy allies press the anti Humphrey line, while Johnson remains cautious, calling Humphrey a fine public servant. The piece notes Kennedy's New York governorship challenge and the rough nature of politics in shaping Humphrey's fate.
Hollywood notes recount Valais Switzerland letters about film production woes for The Bells of Hell Go Ting a Ling a Ling and Tom Swift. Pat Wayne discusses his role in ABCs The Rounders under his father John Wayne’s influence. Herman Hoffman predicts future TV will favor feature films and criticizes directors while considering a Bonanza directing stint.
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