West Virginia University Urges Graduates to Engage in Politics
Dr. Irvin Stewart told about 1,250 graduates at the 8th annual commencement that they owe society a debt by staying active in politics. He urged support for candidates and officials who do right, even when unpopular, and suggested some may enter politics themselves. The event included a first doctorate of education to Paul W. Ridgeway and two honorary degrees to Thomas E. Millsop and Monroe J. Rathbone. Carley Ann Ress led the class with straight A’s.
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Irvin Stewart
West Viginia University
Paul W. Ridgeway
Bunker Hil
Berkeley County
Thomas E.millsop
Weirton
National Steel Corp
Monroe" J." Rathbone
New York City
Standard of Co
New Jersey
Carley Ann Ress
Follawsbee
Dunbar Hikes Garbage Fees For City Service
Dunbar City Council approved a July 1 fee increase to fund garbage collection. The rate is $3.75 per quarter or $15 annually for families, $6 per quarter or $24 annually for businesses, and $40 per month for supermarkets, with Mayor Barker citing the service running in the red.
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Dunbar
Lawrence Barker
Dulles Sees Cordial Ties With France
Secretary of State John Foster Dulles and President Eisenhower expect close relations with France under Gen. Charles de Gaulle. Ambassador Alphand says the de Gaulle regime will be stable, not a dictatorship, and aims to restore discipline in the armed forces and national unity.
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UPI
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Foster Dulles
Eisenhower
Charles de Gaulle
Herve Alphand
di Gaullé
Alphand
France
Free World
de Gaulle
Pilot Killed In Jet Crash Near Seville Florida
A Navy A 3D Skywarrior exploded in flight over Seville Florida killing one crew member. The engine and tail sections crashed near homes destroying two houses and heavily damaging a church. Remaining survivor Daniel N Gerbis of Chicago was unhurt. Raymond Hite Jr reported the pilot’s body found near residences.
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Jake Raulerson
The
Highway Patrol
Raymond Hite Jr
Deland Hospital
Daniel N. Gerbis
Chicago
Kerr Actress Seeks Court Guardians for Daughters
Deborah Kerr's husband Antony Bartley moves to place their two daughters Melanie and Francesca, ages 11 and 9, under English court guardianship. The action, aimed at wardship, could limit Kerr's control over the children.
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London
Deborah Kerr
Hollywood
Anthony Bartley
Royal Air Force
Melanie
Francesca
Miss Kert
Cross Lanes Sees Community Plans for Kindergarten
The Cross Lanes area outlines a summer reading club at the Kanawha County Public Library run by Mrs Lucille Minsket and others. A weekday kindergarten program is planned at the Cross Lanes Methodist Church starting September with Mrs David Peck as teacher. Enrollment is by calling the church office.
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Bruce Williams
Frances Alderson
Sion
Kanawha County Public Library
Lucille Minsket
Pioneer
Mobile
Peggy Clenden
Cobb's Mercantile
E. K. Perrow Presbyterian
Methodist Church
David Peck
Peck
New Corona laxative aids aging colon for regularity
Doctors report a new laxative principle Corona relieves chronic constipation by moisturizing dry waste, toning flabby colon muscles, and gently stimulating lower colon nerves. It claims overnight relief, safety in pregnancy, and no interference with vitamin absorption.
Henderson Wins Third Scholarship for George Henderson
George Henderson of Charleston Catholic High School won a third scholarship this spring totaling 840 dollars per year to Georgetown University in Washington DC. He previously earned an 800 dollar Wheeling College grant and a national Elks scholarship. Henderson, valedictorian and science award winner, will enroll at Georgetown School of Science this fall. parents Mr and Mrs John G Henderson reside at 2308 Kanawha Terrace St Albans.
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Charles' ‘Ton Catholic High School
George
Georgetown University Is
Washington, D. C
Wheeling College
National Elks
Gorge
Georgetown
John G. Henderson
Ka Inawha Terrace
St. Albans
Bowles Named Carrier of Week at Local Paper
Randall Bowles, son of Mr and Mrs Bowles of St Albans, has served as a carrier for 3 years 8 months delivering The Gazette to 62 subscribers. He plans to continue through school and enter St Albans High School junior year. He hopes to study social science at Marshall College and become a teacher after graduation. He enjoys collecting records and sports like football basketball and swimming. He attends Highlawn Presbyterian Church with Rev D R Weiglein.
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Gazette
Randall Bowles
Randall
Cam’ S
Frank Bowles
Iden Park
Coney Island
Beacon Street
St. Albans
St. ‘Albans High School
Marshall College
Highlawn Presbyterian Church
D.R. Weiglein
Evacuees Return To Blasted Town
Mount Pulaski residents returned to their shattered town after a rail tank car explosion killed two crewmen and injured more than 20. One million dollars in damage was estimated as two thirds of the town’s 1,300 residents were evacuated. Illinois Central president Wayne A. Johnson expressed regret and an inquiry was begun by rail and government officials.
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Mount Pulaski
Illinois Central Railroad
Wayne A. Johnson
Illinois Central
Central Illinois
Hel
WVU Summer Session Opens with Enrollment Rise
West Virginia University will begin summer term registration on Wednesday. Registrar J Everett Long expects more students than last year’s 1 976. First term runs June 5 to July 16 with second term July 17 to August 27.
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West Virginia University
J.everett Long
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