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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Sep 27, 1966

Page

4

Governor's Succession Amendment on West Virginia ballot

This briefing explains Amendment No. 2 in WV, allowing a Governor to serve two consecutive terms but barring a third. It argues for continuity amid federal program growth, notes past governors favor removal of term limits, and contrasts with other executive offices. Next: No. 3 The Judicial Circuit.

West Virginia United States Secretary of State West

AMA to study emergency medical care improvements

The American Medical Association will hold a national conference next spring to study and recommend upgrades in emergency medical care. It notes soldiers in Vietnam receive faster care than accident victims at times, and urges action to cut hospital red tape and improve outcomes nationwide.

The American Medical Association United States AMA

Civil rights leaders condemn Senate civil rights bill failure

Violence and open housing provision sparked denouncements from leaders like Floyd B. McKissick. They warn of upheaval yet offer little calm to Black communities as the House passed the 1966 bill and the Senate fell 10 votes short of ending a filibuster.

Senate Floyd B. McKissick Congress of Racial Equality Congress House

Autumn Spectacular In Full Color At Free Open Air Show

Autumn leaves unfold in vivid color on a natural stage, a free yearly display. Nature’s changing palette, free of commercials, offers a serene escape and emotional healing amid world troubles. Don’t miss the greatest show on earth.

Mother Nature

Johnson secrecy hurts war effort on Vietnam

Ray Cromley argues that Johnson’s administration hides possible options and debates about Vietnam. The NEA piece says the Pentagon and State Department have limited public access to candid information, pushing a single polished narrative. This secrecy risks eroding public support and complicating war conduct.

Debate and openness needed in Viet Nam decision making

The author argues that government secrecy breeds distrust and urges Johnson to involve the public in step by step discussions before and during Viet Nam decisions. He compares past wars, notes the need for open debate, and says the young soldiers deserve transparent, honest intentions rather than secret handings.

Viet Nam Johnson Congress United States

Neither Liberty nor Safety Critiques Johnson on Viet Nam Tactics

Retired General Nathan F. Twining, former Joint Chiefs chair, argues civilian leaders like LBJ and McNamara override professional military judgment. He likens their approach to Hitler’s reliance on intuition, warns of unilateral disarmament risks, and urges a review of weapons procurement and space policy amid looming 1966 campaign debates.

United Press International Joint Chiefs of Staff Johnson Adolf Hitler Nathan F. Twining Air Force Joint Chiefs Twining Washington Hitler Holt, Rinehart & Winston Robert S. McNama LBJ McNamara Kennedy - Johnson United States Soviet Union Kennedy Jerome Wiesner White House Wiesner Kremlin Eisenhower

Bug Dust When Is It Proper To Don Long-Johns

A compact column blends playful verse with local notes on fashion timing and a public prayer. It cites Viet Nam assembly prep, a fired preacher over integration, a typhoon toll estimate, and updates on local figures such as Dave Garten and Karen Wickline, plus corrections about club roles.

Long-Johns Bob Wills Dave Garten Marshall University The Register Huntington School Dave R. R Reg. Loc Register Local Register News Room Karen Wickline Karen Gatehouse Fayetteville Marshall New York City Karen Beckley

Watch On The Potomac The Situation Changes GOP Issues

Washington dispatch notes Republican efforts to frame issues against the Johnson administration focusing on inflation Viet Nam and race relations. Senator Wallace Bennett says inflation is evident and tax proposals miss as political moves while business sentiment shifts expected downturns. Senator Clifford Case rejects the white paper on Viet Nam and argues U S involvement rose under Kennedy and expanded under Johnson without blaming Eisenhower.

Washington Kennedy Republican Party Johson Congress G.O.P U. S. Chamber of Commerce Eisenhower Viet Nam Sen. Case United States Johnson

Beavers Prove Instinct and Intelligence Interlinked

In the Great Books of the Western World Darwin volume, instincts and intelligence are contrasted across animals. Cuvier argued an inverse ratio, Pouchet disputes it, noting insects with strong instincts can be highly intelligent. Among vertebrates fishes and amphibians show simple instincts, while mammals like the beaver exhibit strong instincts alongside high intelligence.

Darwin Cuvier Pouchet Mr. Morgan

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