Moore Takes On CBS Transfer In TV Station Row
West Virginia Congressman Arch Moore criticizes CBS for moving WCHS to Huntington via WHTN. He charges Cowles influence skews franchises and urges FCC action to curb power and protect the public. Moore seeks support from Sen. Neely Revercomb and Rep. Byrd Neal. Government must intervene to halt the transfer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ongressman
Arch Moore
West Virginia
CBS
WCHS
WHTN
Huntington
Wchs-Tv
Stanton
Moore
Cowles
Wchs TV
Washington
Neely
Revercomb
Byrd
Neal
FCC
Congress
Charleston
Goverment Bureaucracy Quietly Expands Almond Market Rules
Guest editorial parodies a Commerce Department move approving amendments to California almond marketing rules. It notes relaxed security waivers allowing almonds to substitute for bonds or cash, simplifying deferment during early season. The piece likens endless explanations to a joke about a wife who talks nonstop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Washington
U. S. Department of Commerce
California
Sen
Sam Ervin
Charlotte News
Intercepted Message About Drive-In Restaurant
A note dated June 3 1987 from M C Phillips to Bob mentions a drive-in restaurant and references an auto smashed in the city. The message is a terse personal communication with unclear context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob
M.C. Phillips
Why Do Lecturers Speak For Free A Puzzling Public Tradeoff
Sydney Harris argues that many groups expect speakers to work for free, despite the effort and cost of preparation travel and time. He notes that compensation is standard for groceries banks and writers and questions why public speaking is treated as an honorary favor. He concludes that being invited to speak is seen as an honor by the public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
The Fictional Reporter as Scoundrel of 1957
A critic decries the era of sensationalist journalism in 1957 fiction, contrasting Manners of past reporters with Alec Waugh and Monsarrat characters. He argues real newsmen lack the glamor of old Pulitzers, noting corruption images and the gap between fiction and actual practice.
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Rebb
Manhattan
Fortune
Alec Waugh
the Sun
Carl Bradshaw
Waugh
Nicholas Monsarrat
Bradshaw
Monsarrat
Madison Avenue
Charm Boy
the Gazette
Thought For Today Verses on Courage and Mindfulness
A devotional line cites Second Timothy 1 7 urging believers to embrace power love and a sound mind over fear. It presents a concise spiritual reflection suitable for daily quiet time.
Lidice Symbol Backstop Replaces Monument Near Joliet
A Lidice memorial in Joliet area was replaced by a baseball backstop after a Czech refugee found the site serving as a reminder amid cigarette butts and trash. The piece recalls the Lidice massacre and wartime memory, noting Wendell Wilkie and Franklin Roosevelt's responses.
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Joliet
Wendell Wilkie
Hitler
Pearl Harbor
Lidice
Reinhard Heydrich
Gestapo
Czechoslovakia
America
Gael Sullivan
Ill
Franklin Roosevelt
White House
Hamas
Czech
Edna Kelly
Dn.y
Russia
Ation
Readers' Forum Calls Teachers' Pay Rise Probed
Letters from readers discuss teachers wage demands and lobby activity. One writer condemns underpaid teachers while noting a $6 million headquarters and 600 lobbyists. Others defend American loyalty and criticize foreign rights for GIs. A health concern and fire department pay dispute are also mentioned.
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The
American Mercury
National School Teachers Association
Jean Bontems
Pegler attack on Durkin sparks press defense debate
The piece recounts Monsignor Higgins and other clerical defenses of Pegler's criticism of Martin Durkin, a union leader. It details Durkin's character, faith, and actions, and notes Alsup's criminal record and alleged union abuses tied to Nevada and Texas.
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George C. Higgins
Westbrook “Pegler
Peglers
Stili
da Kory
Acket
Pesier
Pegler
St. Joseph
Eisenhower
Martin Durkin
Plumbers‘ Union
Ike
Durkin
McClelland Hearings
Union Treasury
Texas
Nevada
Ralph Howard Alsup
Painters’ Union
Temple
Las Vegas
Alsup
Clark County
Workers Show Little Interest in Governing Selves
Victor Riesel argues that about 16 million union members show apathy, skipping meetings while corruption and leadership issues rise. He cites the International Association of Machinists election turnout, with 56,587 voting out of nearly a million, and notes low participation across several unions. He warns unions need engaged members to curb rogue leaders and calls for better communication and accountability.
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Texas
As & Museum
Bronx
Labor
International Assn
Machinists
National Union
Tm Gary
Fo Bay Ae
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Rep. Moore
Syd Harris
Drew Pearson
Pearcen
Charles Burian
New, DA
U.S
Gazette
South Charleston
Civic Center
Brown-Randolph St. Bridge
John
Richard M. Cox
South Hills Station No. 5
George W. Lee
Westbrook
Dave Beck
Luc
Msgr
Higgins
Msgr. Higgins
Peg
James M. Gillis
CSP
Victor Riesel
Riesel
George Harrison
George Meany
Harrison
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