Magazine Publishers Charge Post Office Smear Campaign
White Sulphur Springs report notes publishers accusing the Post Office Department of smear tactics as they press Congress for reforms. Albert L. Cole of Reader's Digest wants cost reductions and criticizes postal management while Walter D. Fuller of Curtis Publishing is re elected chair. Irving Manheimer joins the board. Dr. Gabriel Hauge addresses the gathering of 333 publishers and spouses.
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America
Cole
Post Office Department
Albert L. Cole
Reader
Dirree
Congress
Assn
Post Office
Walter D. Fuller
Curtis Pabment
Government Fishing Co
W. H. Eaton
American Home Magazine, Corp
Ford Stewart
Christian Herald Assn
Gabriel Hauge
Eisenhower
Patteson Lands State Turnpike Forward and Plans
Former West Virginia Governor Okey L. Patteson told visiting osteopaths that the West Virginia Turnpike represents one of the greatest steps forward in the state in years. He described the road as starting near the Great Lakes and running to Miami, with two-lane operation initially and two more lanes added as traffic warrants. The event occurred at a West Virginia Osteopathic Society banquet at the Daniel Boone Hotel, part of a three day meeting. Dr. Allen A. Eggleston of Montreal spoke on medical research and degenerative diseases, noting osteopathy rests on solid physiological principles.
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West Virginia Turnpike
West Virginia
Okey L. Patteson
Great Lakes
Miami
Flo
Patteson
Cleveland
Florida
West Virginia Osteopathic Society
Daniel Boone Hotel
Allen A. Eggleston
Montreal
Canada
American Osteopathic Assny
Eggleston
Electric Train Interference Blamed Near Five Corners
A West Side resident said an elaborate electric train set near Five Corners caused television interference yesterday. She reported a Main St man who lives nearby plays with trains each evening, which she believes triggers the interference. Residents say interference has plagued the area for months as investigators have not yet disclosed a cause.
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Five Corners
West Side
Main St
Dayton Coal Co files bankruptcy petition in federal court
Huntington June 7 Williamson attorney Randolph Bias filed a voluntary bankruptcy petition in federal court for the Dayton Coal Co of Surosa Mingo County. The firm, in business over two years, cites lack of market. About 75 miners work the mine with monthly output of 8 000 to 10 000 tons. Liabilities total 182 703 73 with assets including machinery and equipment at 177 561 88.
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Huntington
W—Randolph Bias
Dayton Coal Co
Surosa
Mingo County
Optical Firm Blaze Declared Accidental
A Saturday night fire at Model Optical Co. 719 Virginia St. E. Charleston was ruled accidental after a routine investigation by Chief E. Boggess and representatives from the Charleston and state fire offices. Damages are estimated around 5000 dollars, with the owner citing a shorted electric wire as the probable cause.
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Model Optical Co
E. Boggess
Boggess
Charleston
State
Virginia St
Eleven Hospitalized After Carbide Institute Plant Blast
Eleven people were hospitalized after Friday night’s explosion at the Carbide Institute plant. Seven are plant employees including physician Dr Richard Sexton who was hurt in a car crash en route to the scene. Two Appalachian Electric Power Co workers and two St Albans women were also among the injured. Plant rehabilitation continued, with 1750 employees on duty and some production units expected to resume soon as utilities were restored.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chemicals Company
S Institute
Richard Sexton
Appalachian Electric Power Co
Robert L. Hall Jr
Sexton’s
Small Utilities' Plea Aired in PSC Hearings
The Public Service Commission held brief hearings on petitions from three small utilities. Sophia water rates, in effect since 1945, were examined as the company submits an additional exhibit. Short Line Telephone seeks dial system authorization for several towns. Shenandoah Gas requests to build distribution lines in Berkeley County and operate in new areas while continuing to review proposed rate schedules.
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Public Service Commission
Sophia
Raleigh
Short Line Telephone Co
Wetzel County
Hundred
Littleton
Smithfield
Pine Grove
Wadestown
PSC
Shenandoah Gas Co
Berkeley County
Bunker Hill
Indwook
Furding
Shenandoah
Molotov Dominates Indochina Peace Talks In Geneva
In Geneva Molotov clearly dominated Indochina peace discussions on the eve of the 17th session. He may issue a policy statement that could sway the talks and affect Premier Laniel’s government and Georges Bidault. A neutral commission faces dispute as the Soviets seek a three Asian plus one Western structure with one Communist member.
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Geneva
V. M. Molotov
Indochina
Molotov
Joseph Laniel
Paris
Georges Bidault
Bidavlt
United States
Molo Nation
Tov
Bidault
Neutral Nations Supervision Commission
Supervisory Commission
Poland
Czechoslovakia
Switzerland
Sweden
North Korea
Remedy to Restore Car Power with New TCP Additive
Shell Oil scientists report a TCP additive in Shell Premium Gasoline can release power held captive by engine deposits. It prevents pre ignition by fireproofing chamber deposits and stops spark plug misfiring by making deposits nonconductive. Engines respond quickly, like a tune up after using two tankfuls of TCP.
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Om Hills
Shell Oil Company
Shell
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Attennees
Charles
Donald C. Newell
Frank Pick
State Turnpike
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Theodore L. Sharpe
Martinsburg
J. C. Bartram
Glenville
Guy ©. Morris
Clarksburg
Walter G. Goff
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Marvin E. Meek
South Charleston
William McLaughlin
Parkersburg
Goff
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H. E. Eskle
Robert Humphrey
P. “L. Park
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After Paint & Glass Co
Hale &Street
Mo 0Tov
National Assembly
Denerey
Gorth
Doan
Los Angeles
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Naval
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