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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 28, 1965
Page
4
Quote attributed to Senator William Proxmire of Wisconsin discusses the discomfort people feel when questioning the U.S. President and notes the separation between senators and the executive. The remark emphasizes political dynamics and accountability in government.
The piece questions if liquor raid proceeds and enforcement are news, citing Chief Louis Kulpa in Wheeling admitting trading seized liquor at a state store for his brand. It suggests a bounty system to police for enforcing the law, with enforcement officers enticed by shares of seized goods and political campaigns influenced by bootleggers. The author argues that policy makers, dry preachers, and police may cooperate in a profit driven approach, undermining prohibition aims.
A contemplative piece argues honesty underpins art, economics, news, urban design, advertising, and personal conduct. It highlights the danger of self-deception and the damaging role of convention in eroding integrity, urging truthful self-awareness and ethical behavior across society.
A reflective piece argues that social norms customs and peer pressure encourage subtle fraud and hypocrisy. It stresses honesty in personal life and in church leadership noting that praying for justice without acting on it is dishonesty. It cites George Forell on truth and urges individuals to embody ultimate truth in all actions.
UPI analyst notes Viet Cong suffer heavy losses and infiltrators still cross borders as monsoon rains ease. In six weeks to Sept 18, 4,821 Viet Cong were killed or captured while South Vietnamese forces gained weapons and opened more roads. U.S. casualties totaled 687 killed or missing or wounded. South Vietnamese losses reached 3,710. Rail and road networks improve with higher operability.
A man visits a newsroom discussing gender norms and fragrance. He proposes a masculine body odor scent to preserve gender distinctions in a world leaning toward sameness. A chemist designs a scent, dubbed Old armpit, to give men a recognizable male odor amid societal shifts.
A daily prayer asks for blessing in duties and reverence for good while teaching self discipline humility and consideration for others. Written by Joseph R. Sizo of Washington DC professor of religion and director of University Chapel at George Washington University.
Washington dispatch argues Mao Tse-tung manufactures external crises to mobilize youth and justify propaganda. It predicts a cycle of threats from India, the Sino-Soviet border, Vietnam, and Africa or Latin America, with eventual leadership turnover by younger generations.
Twelve Southern California college students earned 75 a day for a 10 day rest period under a NASA project in Santa Monica. They then endured oil immersion or bed rest to simulate weightlessness before centrifuge testing to gauge tolerance to high gravity.
Vienna and Graz display bustling commerce and new construction as Austria rebuilds after war. The seven million population sustains growing industry, new autobahns, and farmers who feed Vienna. Despite proximity to the Iron Curtain, Austria remains technically neutral and firmly Western, grateful for U.S. aid and wary of Soviet and Chinese propaganda at the Vienna fair.
In Saigon, reports from UPI say over six weeks communist Viet Cong forces have been killed or captured in ongoing clashes. Details describe persistent engagements around key districts as authorities warn of potential spring offensives.
Twenty years ago Raleigh Register reports the Washington mobilization of the National Guard with about 60,000 citizen soldiers reporting to armories to be inducted into the regular army. Also noted are the Elswick family moving to 302 East Prince Street and Beckley National Bank executive K E Elswick’s relation to Thomas Elswick. The Civic Department of the Woman's Club opens its season pledging $50 for an iron lung for Beckley and plans a well baby clinic and plastic surgery aid for a local girl.
Clyde Cook left for Dunloop to work as script clerk for the New River company. Misses Jean Miller and Grace McLaughlin of Hinton visited. McLaughlin becomes Stanaford school principal this term. Oxley Dunn, Charles Brubeck and Cam McDowell went to Cabin Creek for Virginian Power Company jobs. Grand Jury duty drawn for October 18 with listed jurors.
Publication issued by Beckley Newspapers Corporation at 341 Prince Street Beckley West Virginia 25801. Second class mail privileges authorized in Beckley and Hinton West Virginia. Telephone numbers listed for all departments.
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