Editorial Calls for West Virginia Talent to Lead University
The University Board of Governors wavers after R Irvin Stewart resigns and agrees to act as president until fall. The board seeks a successor but finds no strong candidates, hindered by West Virginia law limits on salary. The presidency offers 22500 to 25000 with fringe benefits and a home, car, and expenses.
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R. Irvin Stewart
University Board of Governors
West Virginia
Stewart
Morgantown
University Post
Stewart Smith
Marshall
Perry Gresham
Bethany
Ly. Smith
Dr. Stewart
Soviet diplomat ousted over secret manuals bid
Potomac Fever notes a Soviet diplomat expelled for attempting to buy secret army manuals. The commentary argues the crime was failure, and hints Russia could have been set back five years had the attempt succeeded.
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Qur
Russia
Un-American Activities Group Strengthens Eaton Charge by Calling Him as a Witness
The House Committee on Un American Activities summoned Cyrus Eaton, the industrialist, as a witness amid debate over policing in America. The piece argues Eaton’s criticisms of law enforcement reflect fears of creeping state power and defending free speech.
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Un-American Activities Group
Eaton
House Committee On UN- American Activities
Cyrus Eaton
America
Un-American Activities Committee
FBI
Pretty Slim Pickings at the Dinner Table
A Republican National Committee READY brochure touts Eisenhower Nixon achievements noting peak employment of 67.2 million in 1957 and compares to wartime peaks while Congressional Quarterly shows labor surplus areas rising from 70 to 86 from March to May. Huntington and Wheeling highlighted unemployment as evidence against GOP claims. The piece argues five million unemployed won’t be swayed by the Prosperity banner.
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Republican National Committee
Gressional
Huntington
Wheeling
GOP
Dear Pred. Thats your good deed for the day
A brief note signed with Dear Pred. and closing words That is presented as a daily good deed message from an unnamed sender. The tone is informal and lacks additional identifying details.
Biddle Ties to De Gaulle As Key U.S. Link
Anthony Drexel Biddle, former tennis star and Adjutant General of Pennsylvania, is identified as the American most capable of steering Charles de Gaulle toward closer U.S. cooperation. He stood out by seeking to win de Gaulle’s friendship when Churchill and Roosevelt snubbed him.
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Washington
Gen
de Gaulle
USA
Anthony Drexel Biddle
Pennsylvania
Winston Churchill
Roosevelt
Biddle
de G
London
Poland
Netherlands
Belgium
Norway
France
North
Africa
Sincers
Eisenhoimer
Ike
Paris
Ritz
George V
Joe Schenck
Casbah
Newsweek
Leonard Lyons
Department of
Rhone
F.L
Ben Grauer
Orly
Federal raids target racketeers tied to narcotics and labor rackets
Federal agents led by Bob Kennedy move against an inner corps of racketeers linked to narcotics smuggling and Labor Industry intimidation. Arrests at swank homes seize key figures including Ben Levine and Natale Evola, with subpoenas served by the McClellan Committee to follow.
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New York
City Police Dept
Jon. McClelland
Bob Kennedy
Harry Anslinger
Federal Bureau of Narcotics
FBI
Justice Dept
Southern District of
U.S
Paul Williams
Big City
Mob
High Command
Finance
Brain Trust
Kennedy
of Terror, Inc
France
Syria
Italy
U.S. Alty
William. Rogers
McClellan Committee
Noted Reporter Bob Considine Delights Son with Travel Tales
New York humor piece riffs on Bob Considine recounting his Paris Algiers and Orly adventures to his son Child. The exchange mixes war era color with light self mockery as Considine describes de Gaulle France and near misses with danger.
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New York
UPD
Paris
France
Algiers
Heria
Charles de Gaulle
la Belle France
Patchwork Quilt Heirloom and a Westward Love Tale
A reminiscence from Aunt Kit recounts Aunt Sue's romance with Jett during California Gold Rush days. Sue wed Uncle Alonzo under family pressure, only for Jett to return years later. Sue's quiet heartbreak spans decades as she recalls a life tied to the sun sinking Westward.
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Nampa
Idaho
New York State
Kit
Kite
Ted
Sue
Aunt Sue
California
Jett
Jeff
Alonzo
Jeli
Thought for Today Warm Reflections on the Present Moment
A brief reflection notes that we know nothing of tomorrow’s conditions and possibilities, urging happiness in the present moment and quoting K H T about living today fully.
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K.H.T
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