Morning quotes and reflections from readers
A compilation of inspirational lines begins with a Bible verse from Romans 14 12 and includes a Robert Hillyer quote about doing one s best leaving no time to fear failure The small item presents moral encouragement in a concise reader note style
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Robert Hillyer
Interstate highways promise future boom for Mercer County area
The piece notes expected economic benefits from interstate links, citing Spartanburg South Carolina as a model of rapid growth when interstates 26 and 85 intersected there. It foresees Charleston becoming a three route hub, warns of Turnpike bottlenecks, and argues interstate construction will eventually reach West Virginia.
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Mercer County
Princeton
East River Mountain
Bluefield
Spartanburg
Ernest J. Nesius
West Virginia University
Charleston
West Virginia
Farce of costly B 52 raid against Vietnam
An opinion notes a 26 bomber B 52 raid from Guam dropped a million pounds of bombs into a Vietnamese jungle, killing two Viet Cong soldiers at an alleged cost of 20 million dollars. The piece criticizes Secretary McNamara and argues the mission was a costly misfire and could have been wiser if directed at Hanoi with conventional troops.
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Guam
U. S
Secretary of Defense
McNamara
U.S
Central Landfill Method Leads Garbage Disposal Debate
A centrally located sanitary landfill method of garbage disposal dominates local discussion with officials outlining benefits and critics urging alternatives. Proponents cite efficiency and odor control while opponents warn of long term environmental risks and groundwater impact.
Sage warns of stock dangers and averaging perils on Wall Street
The essay recalls Russell Sage’s cautions about risk and the urge to average down during declines. It notes markets fall in waves, rallies fade after shocks, and timing remains vital. It cites leaders like General Motors and AT&T as potential market signs while urging caution to avoid overexposure.
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Russell Sage
Wall Street
Sage
Old Wall Street
General Motors
Standard Oil of
New Jersey
A.t.&t
Johnson aides push patent giveaways aiding drug firms
Washington column reports Commerce officials Hollomon and Eaton press for patent favors to industry while Senate debates Medicare funded medical discoveries. It notes connections to Merck and GE and flags broader lobbying by drug companies, with Sen. Long pushing public ownership of government funded medicines.
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Washington
Johnson
John T. Connor
Merck
Connor
Science
Russell Long
D-La
Senate
Federal power eyed to force integration of fraternities clubs
Washington officials suggest enforcement of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 could strip tax exemptions or federal financial aid from colleges universities and private organizations that practice racial or religious discrimination. The Stanford Sigma Chi case is cited as a test of de facto discrimination within a national fraternity and a broader warning about federal reach into campus and private clubs.
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Washington
U.S. Commissioner of Education
Francis Keppel
Sigma Chi
Stanford University
California
Stanford Chapter
Stanford
Treasury
United States
Assistant Postmaster Paul Adams Departs for Norfolk
Daily Telegraph notes Paul Adams left his post for Norfolk. The American Legion band performed a concert in South Blue field.
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Paul Adams
Norfolk
American Legion
South Bluefield
Senate Seats Rush Holt on 30th Birthday
The Senate voted to seat Rush Holt of West Virginia on his thirtieth birthday, marking the political milestone as he turns 30.
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Senate
Rush Holt
West Virginia
Japanese Troops Continue Staging Mass Personal Crisis Reports
Japanese forces on Okinawa advance reports of mass personal crises amid ongoing operations. The notes describe heightened civilian and combatant distress as the battle intensifies with mounting pressure on U.S. and allied positions.
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Okinawa
VFW Three Day Camp Opens in Bluefield
A state VFW encampment kicked off in Bluefield lasting three days marking a significant local veterans event. The gathering drew veterans from across the region to participate in ceremonies and activities honoring service members.
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VFW
Bluefield
When lilacs were gone heat took the summer town
A poem laments a sun scorched street journey and a cumbrous wagon bringing thirst and shouts. The speaker salvages a treasured crystal that glints with rainbow light and recalls how summer fires blaze in crystal prisms. The piece ends noting that even a slant of summer sun can reawaken the diamond fire of ice.
Letters praise shelter improvements and call for a humane pound
A reader reports visiting the local dog pound and finds the facility much improved since 1953. They credit editorials for public pressure, note lack of proper tagging, and urge a well run shelter with humane treatment and proper kenneling.
Bundy as Johnson's Loyal Foreign Affairs Front Man
Andrew Tully argues that McGeorge Bundy, though abrasive, serves as a crucial and capable advocate for Lyndon Johnson's Vietnam and Santo Domingo policies. Bundy translates White House strategy to professors, reporters, and critics, amplifying Johnson's line while facing sharp opposition with blunt, pointed replies.
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Washington
McGeorge Bundy
Lyndon Johnson
Viet Nam
Santo Domingo
Bundy
Jack Kennedy
New Frontier
White House
Kennedy
Johnson
Secretary of State
Dean Acheson
Voluntary charities face survival as welfare state grows
Russell Kirk argues private charities may wither as central government expands mass welfare programs. He praises Boston Jewish Family and Children’s Service for its long charity record, warns mass benefits erode personal aid, and urges renewed support for local religious groups to sustain community spirit.
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Boston
Jewish Family and Children's Service
Frank Tennenbaum
England
Washington
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