Dangerous Vacuum Rising As British Influence Falls
Beir ut reports a shifting Arab mood as British influence wanes East of Suez and U S leadership is sought. Arabs fear Soviet expansion yet demand clear American guidance and a pact with a clean name, while Baghdad Pact faces criticism as a tool of British colonialism and Egypt’s influence.
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William L. Ryan
Beirut
Lebanon
Suez
Egypt
Iraq
Baghdad
United States
Russia
U. S
Dead End
Eisenhower
En Gamal Abdel Nasser
Middle East
Eissenhower
Kremlin
Britain
Syria
Jordan
Alfred Land’s Big Anniversary Sale Ad Charge It
A vintage ad promotes Alfred Land’s anniversary sale with no money down and up to a year to pay, inviting shoppers to finance purchases during a limited retail event.
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Alfred Land
Cub Scout Pack 17 Holds December Meeting at Church
Cub Scout Pack 17 of College Ave Baptist Church held its regular monthly meeting Monday night December 3. Den leaders presented Philippine life themed skits and tables displayed den handiwork featuring maps flags and Puerto Rican musical instruments. Bob Cat pins were awarded to several Den 3 boys and Den 2 members received pins. Wolf badges and a gold arrow were earned by Den 3 boys. Eugene Copeland presented a conservation film A Tree Grows for Christmas and refreshments were provided by Den 3 leaders.
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College Ave
Buddy Hart
Bill Compton
Randy Carter
David Hawks
Matt Yancey
Bobby Wilder
Sam Lambert
Ward Goodwin
Jimmy Allen
Douglas Bowling
Eugene Copeland
Den
Wolfe
Jimmy Moore
Johnny Wright
Billy Webb
Cub
U. S. Desoms Agriculture
W. D. Carter
Den 3
PSC Hears Transfer of Water Company
The Public Service Commission considered a petition to transfer Stotesbury and Helen Water Co to Dearl Ovid Johnson after a hearing. The company serves 125 families in Page area Fayette County.
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Charleston
Vec
Public Service Commission
Stotesbury and Helen Water Co
Dearl Ovid Johnson
Page
Fayette County
Seven Hunters Shot in West Virginia Deer Season
Seven hunters have been shot accidentally as West Virginia's six day deer season nears its end amid warm weather. Kenneth Godwin of Elkins said he mistook Norman Wright for a deer and wounded him. Wright received a $25 fine.
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Arleston
West Virginia
Conservation Department
Kenneth Godwin
Elkins
Norman Wright
Wright
Jarrett to Lead Bluefield Red Cross Hungary Relief Drive
Howard M. Jarrett named chairman of the Bluefield Red Cross relief committee to raise about 1389 for Hungary. The drive begins next week with Red Cross Drive Week proclaimed by Dr. C. H. Patterson and a booth at the West Virginian Hotel lobby run by the Bluefield Junior Woman's Club from 11 am to 3 pm daily through Saturday December 15. Community Chest backing and civic club endorsements are noted with urged civilian participation.
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Howard M. Jarrett
Bluefield
The
Red Cross
C. H. Patterson
Jarrett
Hungary
West Virginian
Utility Executive Addresses Lions at Bluefield Club
L W Bates assistant division manager of Appalachian Electric Power Company spoke to the Bluefield Lions Club at the West Virginia Hotel. He described the company’s role in the community and the workers who serve as both citizens and church and service club members. Bates was introduced by Chalmers Bailey, the program chairman.
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L. W. Bates
Appalachian Electric Power Company
Bluefield Lions Club
West Virginian
Bates
Appalachian Electric Power Co
Chalmers Bailey
Enrollment Tops 450 742 In State Public Schools
Charleston reports a second month total of 450 742 public school students, up 247 from last year and 2 625 from the first month of the year. The teaching staff reaches 17 772.6, with part time instructors included at tenths of a percent.
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Charleston
Board of School Finance
New York’s Mad Bomber Still Haunts Police After Years
A six decade mystery surrounds New York’s so called mad bomber who began in 1940 and has since planted crude time bombs in Manhattan venues from Grand Central to Radio City. Eight injured, dozens chased leads, with police wary of revealing too much while the case lingers.
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New York
Manhattan
Grand Central Terminal
Pennsylvania Station
Radio City Music
Paramount
Brooklyn
Paramount Theater
Alfred Lands Big Anniversary Sale For Dolls
Bargain alert as Alfred Lands hosts a big anniversary sale on dolls with no money down and a charge it policy. The ad promises easy terms for shoppers seeking toy dolls at reduced prices.
Two Americans to Be Cardinals Hint from Vatican List
Milan dispatch notes Oggi reports the Vatican prepared a list of 12 candidates for elevation to cardinal including Americans Patton Sheen and Mitty with no immediate consistory expected. Other names such as Keough and Cannon are cited as likely additions while the Vatican declines comment.
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Milan
Italy
Oggi
Vatican
Oggs
Mser
Patton J. Sheen
New York
Mayer
John Joseph Mitty
San Francisco
Vatican City
Francis Keough
Baltimore
Richard J. Ca
Boston
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Fountain OF Life Revival Center Center Theatre
Princeton Ave
Bluefield, W. VA
House OF Revival
Evangel Films, Inc
U.S
Arlie Whitlow
Norfolk
Virginia
Hardy County
Randolph
District 2
Romney
Panhandle
Hunter
Utility Executive
New York City
RCA
East River
U. N. Secretariat
Tudor City
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Chrysler
New Socony Mobil
Francis Stilley
Consolidated Edison Co
Alfred
West Cumberland Road
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St Jogeer
Pirin
Warlick
Cardinals
Oma
Underwood
Yosemite
Commerce St
Commercial Printing CO
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