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The fragment from the 1866-1953 era Bell Atlantic Telegraph lists Bluefield West Virginia and Associated Press affiliation. It references editors Guerin Daly and Gunter and a Kate Agency representative. It notes subscription rates and publication details for local and dispatch news.
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Bland Stree
Bluefield
Guerin, Daly
Gunter
West Virginia
Audit Bureau of Ee
Kate
Ine
Thanked God and took courage in brave pursuit
A compact obituary notice honors a deceased individual who faced fear with firm determination. It notes his perseverance, strength in happier fields, and continued work, while praising his balance, eminence, and courage in the face of phobia.
Inter-American Highway Could Boost Latin Trade and Stability
The Inter-American Highway aims to link remote regions opening trade and tourism. Construction has lasted 15 years with an additional seven to eight years foreseen. Congress approved an $8 million appropriation for next year to accelerate the project amid regional political and economic tensions.
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Guatemala
Col
Castillo Armas
Arbenz
Americas
Washington
Congress
House
President Eisenhower Flies in Twin Engine Aircraft
The Secret Service approved a twin engine presidential plane after a test flight by Lieut. Col. William G. Draper. The craft reportedly flew from Oklahoma to Washington on one engine and was flown 17 hours before certification. Major use includes travel between Washington and Gettysburg, Pennsylvania.
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Eisenhower
Secret Service
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Casablanca
William G. Draper
Oklahoma
Washington
Draper
James J. Rowley
White House
Gettysburg
Saffaras to Sassafras Name Change Debate
A brief note recalls Rep Denton of Indiana proposing to rename Saffaras Ind to Sassafras once spelled by a clerk. It contrasts spelling errors in government with Muscles Shoals Alabama and muscled patronage, suggesting names endure as a reminder that political patronage harms governance. Women and computing quirks are touched as aside.
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Denton
Indiana
Saffaras
Ind
Sassafras
Muscle Shoals
Ala
Global politics recap outlines postwar balance of power
The piece surveys a world scene with Russia and China facing bureaucratic strain amid poor harvests, while the United States and Western democracies appear stronger. It notes the Ford-Reuther unemployment pact and anti segregation court rulings, plus England’s Eden Churchill plans, Adenauer and Scelba party gains, and a cautious stance on Formosa. It also mentions a Western European Defense Union growing with 500000 German troops deployed.
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Russia
China
U. S
Germany
Ores
Geneve & Glade
Hollywood Gossips Highlight Sunburns and Stars
Arlene Dahl suffers severe sunburn after Catalina sojourn while Zsa Zsa Gabor frets over Rubirosa marriage plans. June Allyson teases a car fixture, Richard Widmark receives a Cadillac from Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz for TV appearance. Marilyn Monroe headlines in blue jeans amid New York bustle.
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Hollywood
Arlene Dahl
Catalina Fernando Lamas
Zsa
Zsa Gabor
Rubirosa
Time Magazine
Red
June Allyson
Richard Widmark
Lucille Ball
Desi Arnaz
Kansas
Roz
Expose
Glimpse of German Railroading On the Alpine Express
F C Othman visits Munich and rides the Alpine Express of the German National Railways. He describes a brass bound locomotive with red running gear and black varnish, the train’s wreaths of steam and soot in the first class sleeping coaches, and maroon and gold paneling inside.
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Munich
Germany
German National Railways
Hamburg
Locomotives and Luxury in a German Rail Car Tale
A narrator recalls sleeping to coal smoke aboard a German train later replaced by electric power. A porter offers free beer and water with breakfast before a sharp joke about eggs in a formal rule book. The piece touches on postwar rebuilding, King Ludwig I’s royal China works, and Lola Montez, highlighting Bavarian history and taste.
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Germany
Bomberidden Susch
Ludwig I of
Bavaria
Lola Montez
Nymphenburg Castle
Ludwig
Fashion buyers descend on New York for apparel week
Optimism spreads as buyers from across the country arrive in New York to view fall lines. Designers hope their nine month ideas appear in show windows from Bangor to San Diego. The latest focus is sportswear with growing budgets, while dresses and coats show moderate gains. Lingerie and accessories highlight a major showroom push at Julius Kayser and hotel events feature style shows and champagne for buyers.
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New York
Seventh Avenue
Bangor
San Diego
Miami
St. Louis
Kokomo
Charlotte
Omaha
Julius Kayser
Nation States Council of the Inter
Park Ave
N.Y
GATT
Apparel Buyers See High Fall Business
The report notes strong fall apparel demand and rising personal income trends with potential to hit $300 billion annual rate. Income rose from March to April to $295.5 billion and May figures could lift them further. A New York court ruling upheld McKesson & Robbins power to set resale prices for wholesalers, reversing accusations of anti trust violation.
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United States
New York
John W. Clancey
McKesson & Robbins
United States Aid and Postwar Recovery Debate
Analysis of U S humanitarian and economic aid after WWII notes global recovery, calls for rethinking aid withdrawal. Hoover’s long view cited, with $50 billion spent since war end and $3.4 billion unexpended balance discussed in context of U S public sentiment and bureaucratic tasks.
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United States
Herbert Hoover
Conaucs
Overseas Economic Operations Studied
An analysis notes Congress passed many laws and amendments while executives use varied methods. The Hoover report warns the mass of activities cannot be halted abruptly and without restored order could lead to ridicule.
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Congress
Campaign talk and trivia mix in 1956 satire
A light, fragmented satire notes the Ike vs Stevenson 1956 campaign mood. It jokes about paper crafts, Ohio State references, and a speedily shrinking mile while musing on campaign song parodies and public interest in political matchups.
Inside the Treasury 9:30 group and Harry White’s rise
The article notes Harry White joining the 9:30 staff and becoming a key Treasury figure in 1938, with him later being placed in charge of foreign affairs and China policy. It mentions Morgenthau’s plan to give White shared duties, triggering friction with H Merle Cochran and highlighting controversial actions impacting China’s currency.
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Treasury
Every- Sa
White
Harry Dexter White
Harry White
Imm
Og BF Wood
Juain
Tariff Commission
Stevens
Ryder
Smith
Maritime Commission
Truitt
Army and Navy Munitions Board
Sadler
Lowrie
United States
Japan
Henry Morgenthau, Jr
Hares
H. Merle Cochran
State Department
Peacene
International Monetary Fund
Morgenthau
China
History notes from the Daily Telegraph itemized
The entry lists a series of brief notes from 50, 40, and 30 years ago. It mentions coal inspector Thomas J. Griffiths visiting Bramwell, P C Clark returning from Texas, J E Hall traveling to Columbus, R M Lawson visiting Burkes Garden, Hammond Steele at West Virginia University, R A Parley returning from Washington, a clipper ship taking a one stop flight to Midway Island, Raymond Hamby an escaped prisoner captured in town, a large crowd at City stadium for Here’s Your Infantry, and former Bluefield mayor A J Stewart’s death.
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Thomas J. Griffiths
Bramwell
City
P. C. Clark
Texas
California
Midway Island
Raymond Hamby
North Carolina
City Stadium
A. J. Stewart
Bluefield
Comic books top one billion dollars in US spending
A survey finds comic book sales in the United States exceed one billion dollars annually, surpassing the total spending on all elementary and secondary schools. The finding is presented with a wry note on the ironic balance of spending.
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Rapid City Journal
United States
War talk from Denver desk echoes in street scene
A Denver Post reader piece depicts a colleague at a neighboring desk arguing that defending Quemoy should be framed as a public duty rather than a personal obsession, drawing a street view to the debate.
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Denver Post
Quemoy
Russians Seek Permit for Volleyball Courts in Rock Creek Park
The Soviet Embassy won permission to use a volleyball court in Rock Creek Park on Saturday and Sunday afternoons after initial DC Recreation Department resistance and State Department involvement. The FBI checked activities but found no abuse of privilege. nearby groups also used adjacent courts. In Washington politics, GOP senators Lost 200 jobs after a 40 40 tie on firing Civil Service employees and Vice President Nixon’s absence shifted the vote to Democrats. Lyndon Johnson’s leadership aided passage of public housing and medical research funding, while the Senate advanced pay, small business, and tariff actions.
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Washington
Rock Cree
Carter Barron Amphitheatre
Nationa Park
District of Columbia
District of Columbia Recreation Department
Recreation Department
State Department
Protocol Office
State Can
Moscow
FBI
YMCA
Baltimore
GOP
Nixon
Capehart
Indiana
Foreign Operations Administration
Civil Service
Senate
George
Georgia
John Sparkman
Alabama
Senator Capehart
Senate Democrats
Johnson
Sparkman
Hobby
Small Business Administration
Ike
Lyndon
Poems Grieving House
A quiet house recalls a child lost as memories linger on the mantel where a bronzed puppy reminds of her. Toys and clothes are gone while the lawn’s swing and trapeze fade with time. The grass bears faint imprints as grief slowly heals with sun.
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Hannah Kahn
Saturday Evening Post
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Baily Telegraph
Hugh Ike Shott
Associated Press
Which & Eee
Acts
Ray Tucker
England
Formosa
Western European Defense Union
Sheilah Graham
wWews
TEM
F.c.othman
Elmer Roessner
Raymond Moley
Soaper
Immortal
Ohio State University
Adlai Stevenson
Dwight Eisenhower
Davy Crockett
Geo. Sokolsky
Daily Telegraph
J. E. Hall
Columbus
R. M. Lawson
Burkes Garden
Hammond Steele
W.V.U
R. A. Parley
Drew Pearson
Sen
Lyndon Johnson
Ihe
Air Force
Air Force Research and Development Center
Army
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