This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 11 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 22, 1966
Page
4
Senator J W Fulbright chairing the Foreign Relations Committee declares a strategic diplomacy stance with a stark contrast between military leverage and aid incentives amid international policy debates.
The debate centers on the total Payne firm expenses in the 1965 fiscal year amounting to 16801.09 and whether a clear itemized breakdown should be provided. Critics argue the city should demand detailed records, while Payne cites time and complicating factors, noting records exist since 1963 for tax purposes.
The Atlanta Journal cites Mississippi cases of ax-handle hate and policy as consequences of public extremism. It notes Grenada white mobs beating Black children at an integrated school, with police inaction and political leaders complicit. Georgia leaders are urged to reject ax-handle mentality in politics.
President Johnson is seen as strong in polls at home and in Vietnam with September primaries favoring Johnson Democrats. In South Vietnam 75 to 80 percent voted, a clear repudiation of Communism and support for a democratic government, signaling confidence in Johnson and the American role. The Vietcong boycott failed to dent the turnout.
Variety lists 38 scheduled Broadway shows for 1966-67 led by Edward Albee's A Delicate Balance. Critics debate the season amid talk of revivals and innovations while noting last season's strong gross and ongoing shifts toward serious drama.
Swedish municipal election results shock the Social Democrats as non socialist blocs gain votes for the first time in years. The Social Democrats drop to 42 percent, while Conservatives Center party and Liberals together rise to 48.8 percent with splinter groups at 1.8 percent. Communist support climbs to 6.6 percent amid housing, tax, and inflation concerns. Observers note the national government remains unaffected, though coalition dynamics shift.
The voting age drop to 20 brings 383,000 new voters. Observers say the Social Democrats do not hold appeal for many of the younger electorate.
John Hodell discusses controversy over the film Years of Lightning Day of Drums produced by the US Information Agency from Kennedy’s life. The piece covers initial bans, Congressional approval, Texas fundraising showings, and shifting aims toward charity. It also notes banners, a Senate vote on school prayer, and reflections on prayer as a human universal.
Eternal Father we thank Thee for bright memories and cherished experiences of home loved ones fellowship and understanding Help us keep these high moments fresh in difficult days May our high moments sustain us and may the long view lead us to Thee We pray in Jesus name Amen W Kenneth Pope Dallas Tex bishop The Methodist Church
The Rev Dr John C Bennett of Union Theological Seminary argues modern capitalism is morally tolerable due to labor movement gains social welfare laws and corporate social responsibility He credits these shifts with curbing capitalist excess while noting profit motive spurs creative energy and overall constructive impact on American society
Washington correspondent reports Georgia's 1874 style GOP bid with Rep. Howard Callaway ahead while former governor Ellis Arnall lingers for a Democratic runoff on September 28. Arnall may face Lester Maddox, a segregationist, in a tight battle shaped by crossovers and backlash. Callaway, 39, markets a robust campaign machine with a wave of volunteers and high tech voter profiling, aiming to curb desegregation while projecting conservative reform.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.