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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 28, 1964
Page
4
Pope Paul VI opens the Catholic Church's third Ecumenical Council session urging belief understanding and welcome of genuine elements across Christian denominations distinct from Rome. The message frames ecumenism as fostering unity while preserving distinct church identities.
The Christian Science Monitor argues that Supreme Court action on legislative apportionment risks undermining the federal balance. It warns against a new tyranny of the mass while praising liberty, minority protections, and the complex plural safeguards of the American constitutional system.
Washington observer notes Moscow roundtable on the U.S. presidential race. Russian analysts highlight Goldwater strengths and Labor Day poll caveats while misreading American politics and media. The piece ends with a critical quip on modern entertainment and communication.
A columnist laments constant home noise from TV sets and telephones. He recalls turning off a TV to finish a conversation and argues tranquilizers sales would fall if households cut the din. Unlisted numbers and nuisance calls in daily life are also criticized.
A columnist argues for balance between work, rest, and media. He praises turning off devices for sanity, notes some homes run radios and TVs all day, and recalls an elder who survived without a TV for a night, underscoring enough quiet can renew strength for entertainment later.
Protests and praise mark religious leaders aiding or opposing Barry Goldwater in the 1964 race. Clergy split over civil rights ties and foreign policy, with some praising Goldwater for faith and integrity while others warn his stance threatens constitutional rights and world peace. Leaders from Episcopal, Catholic, and Protestant traditions weigh moral imperatives in voting.
A humorous column by John Hodell lampoons self importance and daily irritations. It jokes about failings such as money status and even a lazy dog, notes daylight saving woes, and critiques the government use of the word finalize. The pieceplayfully explores time savings and bureaucratic phrasing.
Washington columnist Robert G. Spivack critiques Dean Francis P. Sayre of the Washington Cathedral for labeling the 1964 campaign a sterile choice and advocating neutralism. The piece argues presidents must be judged by actions in office rather than youth or prior roles, citing Kennedy, Roosevelt, Wilson, and Johnson while weighing moral judgments against political realities.
Beckley Newspapers Corporation lists subscription rates by mail and home delivery options. Details include daily and Sunday, one year for 21.50, six months 12.00, daily only 18.00 per year, six months 10.00, and home delivery weekly 1.10, monthly 2.80, plus a 3 percent West Virginia tax. Also notes changes of address procedures and independence of carriers from the publisher.
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