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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 24, 1965
Page
4
A long delay in a condemnation suit to fix the price the state must pay for the Lafayette Hotel property has stretched since March 1960. The denial of a 1965 motion to set aside a jury verdict leaves parties anxious, fearing court influence and diluted justice.
United Press International reports Dr. Evelyn Millis Duvall argues in Why Wait Till Marriage that premarital sex poses real risks and that Kinsey claims are misinterpreted. She cites studies showing many youths still abstain by 21, clarifies contraception limits, and warns against a false sense of safety from antibiotics or penicillin.
John Hodell argues society lacks a clear sexual standard and questions moral guidance for youth. He notes conflicting laws and marketing pressure around sex, the role of love, and the effects of religion and shame on understanding sexuality. He critiques premarital sex debates and calls for more open discussion.
Scraps of information and rumors suggest Red China may be establishing a hidden jungle base in the former French Congo panhandle. The site near Brazzaville would support long term training, be hard to eradicate, and could aid neighboring regions with minimal risk of discovery for years.
Astronaut Edward White laments focus on the glove he left behind while noting his visor remained aboard his helmet during a spacewalk. He highlights the discarded visor as an overlooked detail in the mission.
A physician in the Journal of the American Medical Association argues stopping smoking offers greater health benefits than avoiding weight gain. Another doctor estimates it would take about 120 pounds of weight gain to match the life-span reduction from smoking two packs daily, far above typical ex smoker gains.
A declining farm population continues through the century as technology boosts productivity. Yet agriculture remains the nation’s top industry, employing about 6.5 million people, more than the combined workforce of steel, automobile, transportation, and public utilities.
A Salt Lake City dermatologist notes a rise in forehead acne among teens with Beatle style hair. He warns bacteria thrive under the hair, increasing heat and infection risk, and urges teens to get a haircut.
A Spivace column analyzes Japan under Premier Eisaku Sato as it seeks a non permanent UN Security Council seat and closer Asian ties. It notes Tokyo’s dual approach to China and Taiwan, balancing trade with Peking and relations with the Nationalists, while pursuing an “integral part of Asia” stance and mediation roles in Vietnam and regional conflicts.
U S officials say Beijing’s chances of joining the United Nations have fallen due to its recent words and deeds. Premier Chou En Lai rejected UN peace roles in Viet Nam, angering African states and others previously open to Peking. The General Assembly could still set rules by a simple majority, but current sentiment favors delaying or defeating admission.
David C. Quinn of the Airways Club argues airlines are the safest transport and urges a watchdog group to protect travelers. He cites jet-age conveniences boosting business flights, rising costs for Pepsi-Cola and Occidental executives, and a club membership of 25 000 including top corporate leaders and lawmakers.
Porter McNicol of the Stamford local United Mine Workers issues a call for a second county-wide meeting of union representatives to discuss a demand for local autonomy.
Beclky Newspapers Corporation publishes subscription and delivery details for Beckley and Hinton West Virginia. Rates for daily and Sunday service vary by duration, with annual and six month options. taxes apply. Carriers and distributors are independent contractors, and the company is not responsible for advance payments.
From the 1940 Files Of Produce wagons numbering twenty seven passed through Daniels this week en route for the markets of Raleigh and Beckley. The train was led by Quincy Houshings with Woody Lilly in the rear.
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