Editorial: Cooperative Effort Key to County Recreation
The piece urges a noon meeting at the Daniel Boone to unite Kanawha County mayors and officials in building a county wide park system led by Coonskin Park. It argues sectionalism has hampered progress and calls for a special levy, with County Court backing, to fund golf, pools, tennis, arboretum, amphitheater and complete facilities. Mayor Copenhaver is praised for initiating the gathering.
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Daniel Boone
Coonskin Park
Kanawha
Coonskin
Oglebay Park
Wheeling
Coonskin Park Commission
West Virginia
Copenhaver
Fletcher Knebel and the Mix of National News
A collage of 1950s wires cites Fletcher Knebel on politics with Jim Farley’s Senate bid in New York and De Gaulle’s anti-stance in France. It notes Iowa Republicans naming a professor governor candidate, GOP memo urging use of “prominent educators,” and Eisenhower’s team aiming for peaceful co existence with recession. Two lawyers hired by Trujillo praise his conduct as public figures comment on foreign policy and domestic reform.
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Iowa
G.O.P
Eisenhower
Readers' Forum Misguided citizens blame unions editorials
A Gazette readers’ forum letter argues unions are unnecessary in modern times blaming Republicans for economic woes. It condemns union membership as a path to guaranteed raises, mentions psychology in business pay, and warns of an expensive death on the economic ladder. A separate note cites Bible scholars linking Anglo American wealth to Israelite ancestry. Another fragment ponders President Ike’s actions, references a 4 cent postage bill, and fears future costs including air charges.
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the Gazette
City
CVW
Dear Dean Seeks Road Aid From Governor of Boys State
A citizen named Dean Hunveshagen asks the Dean to address road problems. The letter notes Dean is governor at Jackson's Mill Boys State in West Virginia and seeks action on local infrastructure.
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Dean Hunveshagen
Boys State
Jackson’s Mill
W. Va
Aeronautic Traffic Jam Draws Pilots' Criticism
Pilots recount near collisions as the Civil Aeronautics Board examines congested airways. The CAB gathers pilots’ reports to explore safety improvements while avoiding public alarm.
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Washington
Civil Aeronautics Board
Times Square
Oil workers plan bold strikes and severance demands
The International Oil Chemical and Atomic Workers Union led by Jack Knight aims to fund worker owned investment pools from production royalties, with portability on quitting or death. They seek a four month layoff notice, overtime cuts to avoid layoffs, and a severance formula reaching 18,000 for 30 years service.
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Walter Reuther
S. Riesel
International Oil, Chemical and Atomic Workers Union
Jack Knight
Idaho Aunt Culinary Festival Ends With Letter Gift
Inez Robb recounts life in Idaho with aunts Nellie and Kittie Lee Hedden who fatten her up with meals and banter about fashion. A letter from C. J. Wingo in Tennessee sends a clay pipe gift, sparking a seniors’ humorous exchange about tradition and tasting.
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Nampa
Idaho
Nellie Virginia Sinsel
Kittie Lee Hedden
East
Aunt Nell
Mother Hubbard
Kit
Americans Worst Critics at the Brussels World Fair
Businessmen at Brussels World's Fair say American visitors harshly critique cultural displays vs Russian capital goods. Russians boast larger floor space and faster automation. Americans defend a strong government exhibit and widespread private displays. The piece notes Circarama by Walt Disney, Sophia Loren, The Key, and Benny Goodman highlighting American cultural reach and resilience amid a space age fair.
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Brussels
United States
America
San Francisco
Washington
Congress
Key
Sophia Loren
Benny Goodman
Old Square
Grace mercy and peace blessing quote from scripture
A brief religious quotation cites grace mercy and peace from God the Father and from the Lord Jesus Christ in truth and love, reflecting biblical sentiment. The line echoes 1 John 3 in a devotional tone.
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God the Father
Lord Jesus Christ
John
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Senate
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Chase & Sanborn
Johnson
Eastor the Gazette
Britain
Great Britain
Joseph
Hinton
Teresa Winston
Ike
Dean
Drew Pearson
Victor Riesel
Lewis
Coal Union
Jimmie Petrillo
Musicians Federation
Air Force
Idlewild International Airport
Idlewild
Pearson
Constellation
el Paso
Tex
Columbus
Carlsbad
Cessna
New York Area
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Dior
C. J.wingo
Trazevant
Tenn
Mr. Wingo
Inez
Doris
Pat Rooney
Congressional Appropriations_ Committees
Yale 42
Walt Disney
Ficeson
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