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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 26, 1972
Page
2
Governor Arch Moore laments press coverage of the Buffalo Creek flood that killed 118 people, saying state suffering outweighed the tragedy of the deaths and calling the coverage a greater tragedy than the disaster itself.
The Register accuses Mayor John McCulloch of secretly aligning with party-switchers and coal interests. It urges him to formalize a move to the Strip Miners Party, suggesting money-driven motives and calls for broader party realignment. It notes J A Blackburn as another potential member.
The piece surveys how newspapers have endorsed presidential candidates since 1932, noting Nixon's likely national endorsements. Newsday rejects endorsements arguing papers should inform readers, while others defend editorial responsibility. The debate centers on objectivity versus political signaling and public trust.
The piece argues that White House aides and Nixon campaign staff knew about wiretaps and document theft at the Democratic National Committee. It notes funds from a secret pool, 15 authorized money drawers, and destruction of evidence by campaign officials. It cites James McCord Jr., Robert Mardian, and Frederick La Rue, and criticizes President Nixon’s denial and later statements.
Soviet military and economic aid flow to Syria increases after Moscow visits by Iraqi President al Bakr and Syrian President Assad. Reports say arms reach Al Fatah and Latakia and Tartus facilities expand with MIG21s and Sam3 missiles. Syria resists expulsion of Soviet advisers and warns it could join war if needed.
The PLP led by Prime Minister Lyndon Pindling gains a strong majority after last week’s election and moves toward independence from Britain. A constitutional convention is planned for December with July 10, 1973, eyed as independence day pending British cooperation and white minority reactions amid economic concerns.
Ted Cook, 1939 All-State guard for the Flying Eagles and 1946 Tennessee co-captain, signed to play with the Black Hawks of the National Basketball League, America's oldest pro hoop circuit. The Raleigh Register notes his move into modern professional ranks.
J. H. Long, chairman of the chamber of commerce good roads committee, told the Huntington board of directors that the Beckley to Huntington north south highway is a dream. The remarks came at the regular weekly meeting of the Huntington chamber.
A 1968 Royal Sparks Mining Co access road in Glade Creek, Richmond District, collapsed with massive slides, causing severe siltation in the New River and widespread destruction. The road, built to reach a stripping operation, is now nearly impassable. bond for reclamation was released in 1970 despite ongoing damage.
Hans Jonas of New York's New School notes modern technology imposes new ethical duties while the American public begins to view chess as a game by people, not mere wooden pieces, per George Kolianowski of San Francisco, an international grand master.
Ben E. Lusk executive director of the West Virginia Surface Mining And Reclamation Association writes the Raleigh Register alleging bias and misrepresentation in a Sept 3 story about landslides. He calls for a retraction and public apology and defends the industry’s public interest role.
Barbs Hoyt King notes that many chicken portions in televised dinner menus are culled while only a few are frozen, highlighting quality control trends in the high end TV dinner market.
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