West Virginia’s pivotal role in 1960 and 1964 politics
Kennedy won West Virginia’s primary paving his 1960 nomination path, while Nixon’s Wheeling defense strengthened his political comeback. Rockefeller, touring to gauge 1964 prospects, faults the Kennedy White House for not delivering on coal mining jobs and defense spending. West Virginia’s clout hinges on whether Republicans can brand the administration as failing to act while Democrats rely on past gains.
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West Virginia
Kennedy
Wheeling
W. Va
Richard M. Nixon
California
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Boy
Nelson A. Rockefeller
New York
Europe
Rockefeller
Huntington
Sen
Barry Goldwater
Arizona
Goldwater
Dent
White House
Europe at the crossroads warns of isolationism and partnership
United States ambassador Charles Bohlen urged Europe in Paris to choose between isolationism and an outward Atlantic Community. He warned De Gaulle's nationalism risks economic isolation, friction, and deepening division, stressing U S trust in shared Western defense and cooperation.
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United States
Charles Bohlen
Europe
France-United States Association
Paris
Bohlen
Charles de Gaulle
France
West
Atlantic
DeGaulle
Springdale Utah Builds 5000-Seat Amphitheater
Springdale Utah with 300 residents built a 5000 seat amphitheater costing 100000 outside Zion National Park. The venue hosted a Salt Lake City Philharmonic test concert praising acoustics and organizers plan more concerts and festivals to boost tourism and save taxpayers from marginal projects.
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Springdale
Utah
Zion National Park
Salt Lake City
Yes-Butters in a Time of Test Ban Euphoria
A syndicated column argues for a hard line on Cold War diplomacy rather than appealing to illusion. It critiques peace movement rhetoric and proposes a four point yes but agenda linking grain trade, freer cross border movement, Berlin eastern Europe detente, and a non aggression pact while pressuring Khrushchev on Cuba and revolutionary proxies.
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Russia
United States
Soviet Union
North American
Soviet Russia
Khrushchev
John F. Kennedy
New York Mets
Europe
Orville Freeman
Berlin
Baltic
Black Sea
Yalta
Cuba
Dear Abby Advice Letters From Readers
A collection of readers ask Dear Abby about a reclusive 20 year old son, a disputed prize in a bridge club, a chilly home and a humorous sweater burn, plus a note about milk prices and a personal reply address. The column preserves the tone and names in the letters.
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Abby
How Kennedy Keeps Friends
President Kennedy does not practice isolationism at home, working with Democrats and Republicans alike to win support. He maintains cautious, non confrontational relations with rivals like Wilbur Mills and Eisenhower, Nixon, and Truman, shaping policy through coalition building and strategic alliances.
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Kennedy
Eisenhower
Wilbur Mills
House
Ways and Means Committee
Mills
Handwashing Phobia Linked to Venereal Fear in Case Study
In this clinical column the case of Martha G. 44 shows a handwashing obsession not about typhoid or TB but fear of venereal infection. Her sexual hunger and guilt, tied to autoeroticism and a platonic marriage, explain the germ dread. a booklet offer is given to address the issue.
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Martha
Martha G
Lady Macbeth
Potter Sees Like A Struggle
Sidney Poitier discusses life as struggle and chaos to order and social change. The 39 year old actor reflects on his rise from poverty in the Bahamas to film stardom and his ongoing fight against segregation. He cites roles in The Defiant Ones and The Blackboard Jungle and his current part in Lillies of the Field.
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Sidney Poitier
Poitier
Sidney
Bahamas
Army
Legion Auxiliary Plans Year and Donates to Fund
Mrs June Wyczynski led the American Legion Ladies Auxiliary Post 327 meeting to map activities for the coming year and the group donated to the retarded children's fund. Barbara Leimer won the mystery prize at a potluck event. Mr and Mrs Donley Edwards visited Athens and Mr and Mrs John R Imes of Elyria visited with his parents in Frasure.
Local Social Visits Across Several Towns
Long Bottom Utah Swan and Cora Swan hosted a few days. Mr and Mrs Oscar Bab cock entertained Lawrence Hasbargen Pomeroy Lynall Lyons Tuppers Plains and Marion Riggs Athens. Florence Limberger visiting Otisville Michigan. Dave Yates hosted Grace Hawley and Herbert Chambers Middleport and Charles Lisle Syracuse. Hank Holter hosted Bob Dill Pomeroy. Frank Deach and Thurman Babcock visitations from Middleport Chat.
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Utah Swan
Tuppers Plains
Cora Swan
Oscar Babcock
Lawrence Hasbargen
Pomeroy
Lynall Lyons
Marion Riggs
Athens
Florence Limberger
Otisville
Mich
Dave Yates
Grace Hawley
Herbert Chambers
Middleport
Charles Lisle
Syracuse
Hank Holter
Bob Dill
Frank Deach
Thurman
Babcock
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Taylor
Dear Abby
Abigi al van Buren
Lear
Sherman Oaks
Sherman
Mark
Beverly Hills
Calif
James Marlow
Arkansas
Congress
Harry S. Truman
Senate
Nixon
George W. Crane
Potter
Hal Boyle
Thathens Messenger
Mussenger
U. S
Possessions
Sunde
Ohio
Associated Press
Messenger Publishing Co
Corning
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