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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 16, 1966
Page
4
A reflection from The Institute of Public Administration addressed to Mayor Lindsay of New York. It contends the public will support high pay for truly outstanding individuals but objects when notable salaries go to mediocrities.
The editorial commends a city cleanup idea but notes hazy details and weak planning. It cites dump fees and county landfill closures as hindrances, urges precise schedules, ward awareness, and broader effort to organize a thorough, lasting cleanup rather than a mere gesture.
The Guardian reports West Germany’s air force chief Panitzki is suspended amid ongoing Starfighter crashes. Since 1961, 61 Lockheed F-104s have crashed in Germany, killing 36. last year losses rose to about one per fortnight. Critics blame government delays, Strauss era procurement, and pilots’ training gaps.
Observers note a white backlash in parts of the country after Atlanta riots but not nationwide. Maryland elected George P. Mahoney, a right-wing Democrat who stressed race issues, while liberal factions fear militant segregationists gained ground. California looms as a major November test with Ronald Reagan as the likely beneficiary if race becomes a campaign lever. Brown allies counter with accusations of racism to blunt Reagan's edge.
The U N General Assembly opens its 21st session amid debate over admitting Red China to the UN. Prospects hinge on conditions including expulsion of Nationalist China and a new resolution condemning the U S for the Korean War. U S policy has shifted, with advocates proposing a two Chinas approach to invite Peking while keeping Formosa.
A Ring Register reader asks how to curb obscene toilet wall writing in theatres. The columnist suggests managing voices, not enforcing decency by law, and notes many factors behind vandalism while urging open dialogue with theatre management or direct contact with the paper.
Aileen Snoddy notes kitchen sinks are central to home design and comfort. With 1000 yearly hours at the sink, buyers should choose durable, acid and stain resistant stainless steel or enamel options, ensure sound deadening, adequate waste outlets, and consider double or triple bowls. Favor single handle faucets and ergonomic height for back health.
Paris reports that President Charles de Gaulle told the NATO permanent council that from 1967 France will stop paying for NATO military installations and will fund none of the cost of transferring SHAPE and AF CENT HQs out of France by April 1, 1967. He earlier ordered withdrawal of French troops from NATO command and foreign troops from France, prompting anger among the 14 NATO allies. De Gaulle insists France remains loyal to the alliance, but French membership in the military organization is described as sketchy.
From the 1941 Raleigh Register files: Russia reports eight Nazi invasion divisions about 120,000 men were cut to pieces in a 26 day battle 200 miles southwest of Moscow. The shattered remnants flee in disorder toward Smolensk as Hitler's forces suffer a great setback.
Raleigh Register shows BECKLEY NEWS PAPERS CORPORATION address 341 Prince St and Hinton WV with managing editor John Hodel and United Press International affiliation. It lists subscription rates by mail and home delivery, including daily, Sunday, and combined options, with WV sales tax and carrier/distributor contractor notes.
Twenty years ago the Town District school board appointed teachers for the Beckley school for the 1916 17 term. Appointees include M R Jennings as secretary and principal, Isaac McKinney as assistant, with Mrs M R Jennings Mrs Isaac McKinney Mrs L A Wood Mrs Mollie Farmer Miss Pearl Thurman Miss Nell Robertson as teachers.
Newspaper Enterprise Assn previews the new TV season with picks across genres. Highlights include The Monroes, Jean Arthur Show, Comedy Family Affair, The Hero, Tammy Grimes Show, The Girl From U N C L E, Tarzan, Time Tunnel, The Iron Horse, The Green Hornet, Rat Patrol, Jericho, The Hawk, It´s About Time, and more.
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