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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 28, 1972
Page
2
A thought quotes Johann Lavater on how charity reveals a giver’s true character, not the gift itself, emphasizing generosity as a reflection of inner virtue.
A Raleigh County planned airport memorial plot faces questions about religious symbolism. Citizens debate a Star of David or Moslem crescent as alternatives, urging equal treatment of beliefs and possible public funding implications. The piece calls for mature discussion and notes potential court challenges.
Oregon enacts the nations first bottle bill requiring a five cent deposit on most beverage containers and banning detachable pop-tops. The law, challenged by local brewers and bottlers, was upheld by a state court on September 1 and will take effect Sunday October 1 if not blocked by court injunction.
Chicago Sun Times reporter notes Spiro Agnew on campaign tour in Kentucky and Roanoke highlighting a souring dynamic with voters who want to see Nixon. Commentary contrasts Agnew's surging persona with Nixon's absence, predicting a limit to Agnew if he remains a surrogate. Six weeks remain in the race.
UPI notes West German voters split 48 4 per cent undecided between Brandt led coalition and CDU rival Barzel. Eastern bloc fears a CDU win delaying Ostpolitik while both sides back Common Market and American troop presence. East Germans worry CDU victory delays recognition as a sovereign state.
Readers fault the State Road Commission for delaying repairs on a Daniels road with a growing hole, warning winter impassability. A resident vows action and questions rock availability and favoritism as neighbors plead for immediate maintenance.
The group Citizens To Save Our State Animal seeks an injunction against the U S Forest Service over a new road atop Cheat Mountain. The action targets Black Bear breeding areas amid ongoing public and state pleas, noting the project dates back to the 1930s.
Reader letters discuss a cross monument at the airport, arguing it honors all faiths and war veterans who fought for freedom. The writer urges donors to fund an injunction against a road project and cites a local address for contributions to the Citizens To Save Our State Animal.
Phillip Wilson son of Mr and Mrs Geo F Wilson of Odd returns from Coblenz Germany with his bride a young Alsatian woman The Raleigh golf scene notes J J Bumgardner rising as the premier local golfer after winning a tournament at White Sulphur Springs and defending the lead at Oak Country Club Oak Hill
The narrative recounts Stephen Hanning’s day off at a church, a wine tour, and a Friday trip on the Alaska Marine Highway’s Malaspina. Details cover ship specs 408 feet by 73 feet 7% inches, 3585 tons, passenger capacity 750, car deck 134, and onboard amenities including dining and lounges. A minor camera mishap curtails photos, with fog and interior decks shaping the voyage.
A satirical tale describes a swinger invitation to an informal group sex party hosted by Mr. Hugh Huffer. Fred Frisbee arrives on time, meets guests, and endures awkward introductions and mismatched expectations as the scene spirals into social discomfort.
The Raleigh Register notes a 20 mile per hour speed limit on Route 16 through Sophia per Recorder Elgie Ballard. The measure aims to curb speeding and improve safety in the town. Police and motorists are urged to comply.
In a humorous tale Frisbee toils through a cocktail party scene to find sociable footing. A brief crush ends when a lamp crashes and he is arrested by a patrolman for indecent exposure. He vows to stick to cocktail events while not sober.
Sargent Shriver accuses President Nixon of being the world’s leading warmaker, contrasting his public image with aggressive foreign policy conduct during the era.
Letters for publication should include name signature address and telephone or verification. The Register favors real live correspondents who sign their name though anonymity may be allowed with a good reason. Brevity aids prompt use and letters copied by mimeograph should explain why the original was not sent and be dated.
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