Editorial on West Virginia University Presidency Symbol and Choice
The editorial argues the University presidency should symbolize achievement for West Virginians and favors a native-born educator with state roots. It weighs candidates including Dr. James B. Allen, noting his New York tenure and West Virginia education background, and calls for public discussion to attract local talent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University Board of Governors
West Virginia
Morgantown
Board of Governors
James B. Allen
New York State
Allen
Davis and Aikins and Marshall College
New York
Dr. Allen
University
Fletcher Knebel Potomac Fever and White House Ode
A compressed excerpt notes Fletcher Knebel’s Potomac Fever with a playful ode to Sherm from forested lands. It contrasts mixed economic stats with political humor and mentions Dulles Princeton reunion and Eisenhower weekend in Gettysburg.
Dignity and Tax Troubles of the Bedford Duke
The 13th duke of Bedford at Woburn Abbey faced a five million pound inheritance tax. He sold property to reduce the bill and opened the abbey to the public at 35 cents a ticket. He ran the abbey milk bar with a juke box, guided visitors in the art gallery, autographed for youths, carried his butler’s bags, and hosted a nudists convention, prompting criticism from the press.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duke of
Bedford
Woburn Abbey
Whittle
Art
Abbey
America
London
Cleveland Plain Dealer
Readers Forum: Taxes for Kanawha County Schools
A Kanawha County resident argues high property tax assessments are needed to fund better school facilities. He urges the School Board to issue 7.572 million dollars in idle bond authority, doubles classroom capacity, and questions reliance on federal aid. He cites local comparisons and calls for action by July 1 and beyond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Gazette
Lois Miller
Kanawha County
Stansbury
Congress
Fancy Holtz Elemen
Kanawha
West Virginia
E. Normous
Intercepted Message From June 16 1958
A fragment titled Dear Fellows: Have you met our Toreador? appears as an intercepted message dated June 16, 1958. The note mentions a Toreador and is presented in a personal correspondence style.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fellows
Adams and Goldfine linked to White House restraint
Washington gossip centers on Sherman Adams possibly resigning amid evidence of Goldfine paying Adams hotel bills and clothing expenses. The House Oversight probes tie Adams to Connelly and Caudle cases, with FBI and federal charges sweeping in related figures like Sachs. The administration faces scrutiny as connections to Thurman Whiteside and Gibbs are discussed.
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Washington
Sherman Adams
White House
House
Bernard Goldfine
Sheraton Plaza
Boston
Plymouth
Mass
Adams
Goldfine
Connelly
Irving
Sachs
St. Louis
Lamar Caudle
Justice Department
Caudlé
U. S
United States
Dustic Department
Federal Trade Commission
Caudle
Roger Robb
Administration
FCC
Richard Mack
Robb
Mack
Thurman Whiteside
Miami
Harry Truman
New Hampshire
Bridges
Cotton
Lyndon Johnson A Treatment Powers Senate Leadership
Washington observes Lyndon B. Johnson as the ablest Senate majority leader in decades. The piece highlights his practical savvy, relentless negotiation, and unique persuasion style known as the Lyndon Johnson A. treatment. It notes his ability to unite Democratic factions and push through foreign aid and civil rights measures despite opposition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Lyndon B. Johnson
Texas
Senate
Johnson
Mary McGrory
The
Washington Star
Lyndon Johnson A
Nikita Khrushchev
St. Johnson
Democratic Party
The Power of Faith by Howard Brodie Jordan
The piece reflects on John the Baptist and Jesus's baptism in the Jordan River. It notes the enduring spirit of Christian zeal in the same setting and describes baptism practices using small boats for safety, mentioning Catholic, Greek Orthodox, and Protestant arrangements with boats donated by the Greek Navy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Brodie
Jordan
River
John the Baptist
John
Judea
Jesus
Riesel lamp threat and racketeering in unions test Senate
The piece notes fears among businessmen and labor officials over Senate racketeering probes into hotel and restaurant unions, with subpoenas forcing potential government witnesses. It cites AFL-CIO ties, Meany endorsing public union-finance disclosure, and questions whether anti racketeering bills will pass this session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
FBI
John McClellan
Riesel
Bob Kennedy
Senate Committee
AFL ~ Cio High Command
U.S. Labor Dept. Directory Ag
Congress
Britons Wish U.S. Leadership Seen Lacking Amid Macmillan Visit
London editorials question U.S. White House direction as Prime Minister Macmillan heads to Washington. They note Eisenhower's health and the need for clear leadership to counter Soviet economic pressure and maintain transatlantic ties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Harold Macmillan
United States
London Times
Eisenhower
The
Times
London Telegraph
Thought for Today on Work Ethic and Attitude
A brief inspirational note from Kat highlights that the value of work lies in the approach and effort rather than the type of task. It emphasizes mindset and quality of engagement over job title or function.
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Irvin Stewart
West
Stewart
Fletcher Knebel
Sherm
Trujillo
Army
Zsa
Zsa Gabor
Dulles
Princeton
Gettysburg
Dignity
Fox Blues
Drew Pearson
Goldfine Link
Geldfine
Gecwtes
Harris Committee
Berny Schwartz
Et al
John Bell
Willi
Mississippi
Herald Traveler
Wiliams
Vel
W. S. White
White
Victor Riesel
Diogenes
Kefauver
George Meany
Meany
Teamsters Union
Select Committee
Doris Fleeson
Nata
Macmillan
U.S
Ameri
Charles de Gaulle
de Gaulle
Pentagon
Freeson
Kat
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