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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 22, 1972
Page
2
A devotional reflection cites I Timothy 5 18 reminding that workers deserve fair wages and that even farm labor should be supported. The lines contrast the prohibition on muzzling an ox with the demand for rightful compensation.
An article details the Gold Star Mothers organization originated in 1928 to honor mothers who lost children in war. It notes 21,000 current members, most from World War II, with about 2,600 Vietnam mothers, and Arlington National Cemetery services on September 24.
The Book Shelf review notes Ralph Nader as a powerful moral force whose passion spreads through politics and business. It cites his compassion and gentleness alongside manipulative tendencies and arrogance toward defeated foes.
The article argues that a permanent FBI director must be nonpartisan despite Watergate and fundraising allegations. It questions Patrick Gray's suitability given his political ties to Nixon and warns that partisan leadership would erode public confidence while stressing the need for independent, decisive prosecutions if violations are proven.
Publication from Beckley Newspapers Separation outlines change of address request and new subscription details. It notes three cent state sales tax, mail handling, and subscriber payment responsibilities, with contact and editor information.
An opinion piece argues modern news media desensitizes readers to tragedy and wrongdoing. It cites Watergate era reactions, Eagleton's disclosure, and Clifford Irving's hoax to claim a national numbness harms conscience.
A collage of local grind and commentary on strikes in Charleston and Wheeling, complaints about the Postal Service, and a C P telephone billing mishap. Observers joke about civic life and politics as fall arrives with Saxbe’s quip at day’s end.
ST LOUIS report on Spiro Agnew launching a restrained campaign tour with a bland tone. An early misstep included a pre unveiled campaign plane named Michelle Ann III, leading to a light hearted attempt to stage the banner reveal. Mayor Stenvig endorsed Nixon Agnew amid jokes about golf and Hope. The piece notes a $650000 Minneapolis sewage funding announcement tied to the visit.
More than 4 000 and 5 000 persons heard Supreme Court Justice Fred L. Fox deliver the principal address at the Pettry family reunion held this week in Naoma. W Hayes Pettry of Charleston spoke on the family history, with State Senator Eugene L Scott Auditor Edgar B Sims and Delegate Robert C Byrd also on the program.
Court orders in Raleigh in session reclaim possession of company houses from over seventy five occupants who have refused to work. Houses have been returned to owners including American Eagle Colliery Birch Fork Coal Co Raleigh Wyoming Coal Co Cranberry Fuel Co and New River Colliery Co in recent days.
In Washington the press mocks the era of high burlesque politics as events outrun decorum. Baker notes General Lavelle's retirement punishment amid Saigon chaos and predicts Thieu's possible rise to a dictatorlike Generalissimo, reflecting a era of grandiose, uncertain leadership.
A satirical column critiques air power rhetoric and political spin as the United States teeters between negotiation and bombing. It mocks officials and economists, warning that belief in military solutions may betray voters and workers alike amid postwar optimism and doubt.
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