Champion commuter trims costs amid long Chicago-Huntington rail run
Joseph Calhoun, a Chicago worker who moved his family to Huntington Indiana in 1951, logs a 284 mile round trip daily totaling about 1,430 riding hours yearly and 73,840 miles. He leaves at 5:09 and returns by 8:49 pm with a weekday schedule, citing a 41.40 weekly ticket and a 10.74 round trip fare, while owning a home and keeping a busy domestic life.
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Chicago
Joseph Calhoun
Huntington
Ind
Calhoun
St. Paul
Erie Railroad
Police Locate Kidnapped Boy In Wayne Co.
A six county search for four year old Johnny Isaac Lett ended when Wayne County State Police found him at the home of his step grandfather in Kenova. The boy had been abducted from St Albans by John Isaac after his adoption by Army Captain and Mrs James Lett. Investigations noted family complications but the case was considered settled with the boy remaining in Kenova.
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Kenova
St. Albans
Wayne County
Johnny Isaac Lett
Army
James J. Lett
Mar Jying Addition
Yroopers
A. V. Dodril
R. E B. Stanley
South
Charleston
Richard Isaac
Ft. Knox
Isaac
West Virginia Military District
South Charleston
Leit
Lett
John Isaac
Capt
Walter Reed Hospital
Washington
Blizzard Strikes Panhandle Texas Paralyzing Plains
The Panhandle endurees a heavy two day blizzard with two foot snowfalls in Plainview and Hereford closing schools and halting intercity buses. Residents rescued by tractor as main streets blocked and utilities strained. The storm worsened drought relief efforts with bishops planning drought prayers. Ice breaks disrupted service across northeast Texas.
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Plainview
Tex
Hereford
Amarillo
Canyon
Borger
Lubbock
Texas Baptists
Texas
Panhandle
Canadian River
Lubbee
Plains
Southwestern Bell Telephone Co
Paris
FBI Begins Probe of Gas Bribe Case
The FBI opened a full inquiry after Sen. Francis Case disclosed a lawyer offered a $2,500 political contribution related to a natural gas bill. Acting Atty. Gen. Rogers ordered the probe as Senate leaders call for a special investigation into Case's disclosure and its political fallout.
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Washington
INS
FBI
Francis Case
William Py
Rogers
Nevehr
Senate
Case
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Sen
FBI Io
Department of Justice
South Dakotan
Iden
Hogers
Herbert Brownell Jr
Puerto Rico
Lyndon B. Johnson
Texas
Capitol Hill
Chamber
Johnson
J. William Fulbright
Dark
Women's Activities Index Noted In State Magazine
A brief section lists women's activities in state magazine content with entries from early issue pages. It highlights community groups, events, and names tied to local organizations.
Churches urged to submit Lenten programs early
Charleston churches are urged to submit their Lenten season programs early for publication in The Gazette. Programs should be brought or mailed by Wednesday for inclusion in next Sunday's edition. Ash Wednesday marks the start of the Lenten season on February 15, with contact options for The Gazette correspondents in South Charleston Dunbar St Albans and nearby areas.
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Charleston
Gazette
South Charleston
Dunbar
St. Albans
Myers in Governor Race with Bean Support
Kanawha County Democratic delegates filed for renomination with 38 more Democrats entering May 8 primary races. Edward W Hiserman challenged J Blackburn Waits in a two way Dem contest for prosecuting attorney. GOP slate includes 33 candidates for House of Delegates and sheriff contests with Bruce Bartlett and Hubert A Kelly competing.
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House of Delegates
Kanawha County
House
Edward W. Hiserman
J. Blackburn Waits
E. S
Bill) Thompson
Charleston
Dunbar
Thompson
B. F. Duty
T. H
Pat
McGovran
Raymon Young
John M. Slack, Jr
Wetzel Brumfield
South Charleston
Charles C. Morris
Slack
John Alderson Simms
F. O’dair Duff
Herbert W. Richardson
Dewey B. Jones
Hmerson W. Salisbury
Sidney
Hiserman-Watts
Paul E. Wehrle
M. H. Hix
Circuit Court
Wehrle
John E
Solons Ok ay Soil Bank Plan in Senate Fight
The Senate Agriculture Committee approved the administration's billion dollar soil bank program in night session with 87 votes, adding amendments to restore rigid price supports for cotton, wheat, corn, rice and peanuts. Chairman Ellender said the panel is in better shape, while Sen. Aiken warned the battle will resume in this election year.
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Washington
Senate Agriculture Committee
Senate
Eisenhower
Congress
Ellender
Sen. Aiken
R-Vi
PRIMARY PITCHES PARALLEL IN CALIFORNIA DEMOCRATIC CONVENTION
Adlai Stevenson and Estes Kefauver praised a fair contest for the Democratic nomination at the California Democratic Council convention in Fresno. Kefauver spoke amid applause and Stevenson, birthday observance in Los Angeles, emphasized a clean campaign and unity.
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Fresno
Calif
Adlai Stevenson
Sen. Estes Kefauver
Eisenhower
Nomin Hien
Kefauver
California
Democratic Council
Tennessee
Stevenson
Council
Fresno Memorial
Los Angeles
Definition Pickpocket Description From Today's World
A quirky definition describes a pickpocket as a person who has the world at his fingertips. The line underscores quick hands and easy access to valuables in crowded spaces.
Truman Attacks GOP Health and Welfare Policy in Speech
Former President Truman charged the Eisenhower administration with delaying progress in health education and welfare due to big business influence. He criticized Hobby for opposing lower Social Security retirement age disability insurance and federal aid to education and faulted vaccine program handling. He noted a more humane stance this year and hinted at deathbed repentance in an election year.
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Boston
Truman
Eisenhower
Oveta Culp
Hobby
Department of Health, Education and Welfare
Congress
Myers files for Governor in West Virginia primary
Six foot four and a half Senate Clerk J Howard Myers filed for governor in the West Virginia Democratic primary. He denounced Hanna Marland domination and pledged to restore decency to state government. Senate President Ralph Bean filed for reelection to the 16th District Senate. Bean had been rated equal with Myers.
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J. Howard Myers
Independent
Senate
Ralph J. Bean
Secretary of State
Myers
Moorefield
Bean
Hanna-Marland
Democratic Party
West Virginia
West
Teachers Pay Plan Faces Senate Trimming in Week Ahead
House approved a teachers pay package totalling about 6.4 million dollars with raises from 15 to 55 dollars monthly, most at 50 dollars. Senate sources foresee a smaller outcome around three million in the next year and a 30 dollar monthly boost, as final four days of the 1956 session unfold and a conference committee irons out budget differences.
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Associated Press
Senate
House of Delegates
House
Taft to Head Opening of Charleston Preaching Mission
Thousands in Charleston are expected to attend the opening sessions of the 1958 Preaching Mission at Municipal Auditorium. Mayor Charles P Taft of Cincinnati will speak at the 3 p m opening and the 7 30 p m service with Dr John Bright of Richmond as co featured. Governor Marland and Mayor Copeland join the ceremonies with the governor delivering the opening address and Copeland introducing Taft. Taft is part of the Ohio political family and is known for applying Christianity to daily life and for involvement in the World Council of Churches.
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Charleston
Charles P. Taft
Cincinnati
Municipal Auditorium
Taft
John Bright
Richmond
Marland
Copenhaver
Ohio
Robert A. Taft
World Council of Churches
Christ Episcopal Church
Federal Council of Churches
Department of Church and Economic Life
The
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