W.Va Synod Moves Toward Separate Methodist District
West Virginia backed to become a distinct Methodist area at the Northeastern Jurisdictional Conference with a 314 delegate vote overwhelmingly approving the move. Bishop selection for the state was anticipated, with a new WV bishop to be chosen by secret ballot at Metropolitan Memorial Church. Dr Leonard Riggleman of Morris Harvey College is among leaders considered.
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West Virginia
Methodist Church
Washington
L. E. Crowson
Logan
Mountain State
Pittsburgh
Lloyd C. Wicke
Metropolitan Memorial Methodist Church
Leonard Riggleman
Morris Harvey College
Considera
Phone Travel Tax Repeal Approved
The Senate Finance Committee voted Wednesday to repeal the federal tax on travel fares. McCarthy and Gore support the measure as part of a broader fight to reduce travel costs, with renewed efforts expected in the Senate.
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Washington
I. Ee
Paul H. Douglas
Ike's Welfare in Japan Worries U. S. Officials
U S officials worry about Ike era welfare policy in Japan as repeal of telephone, telegraph, and travel taxes faces strong opposition. Treasury chief Robertson B. Anderson reportedly warned a Senate committee that a veto would follow revenue-losing provisions. Byrd cautions repeal could jeopardize a projected budget surplus, while House leaders resist Senate tax-cut amendments.
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Enhower
Senate Finance Committee
Harry F. Byrd
D-Va
House
Treasury
Byrd
Eisenhower
Senate
Ex School Head W W Trent Dies After Heart Attack
William Woodson Trent former state school superintendent and author of Mountaineer Education died of a heart attack at a relative’s home in Maplewood Estates Putnam County. He had driven from Charleston for a social visit and was taken to Thomas Memorial Hospital where doctors cited a coronary occlusion. Retired since Jan 14 1957 after six terms he focused on finishing his 253 page autobiography on West Virginia education due for publication Aug 1.
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William Woodson Trent
Maplewood Estates
Scott Depot
Putnam County
Charleston
Nitra
Thomas Memorial Hospital
South Charleston
Trent
Elkview
West Virginia
Morgantown Plant Loses Purchaser in Bid Fallout
General Dynamics, the leading U S defense contractor, will not take over the idle Morgantown Ordnance Works after a threatened lawsuit over a prior site. The 37-building 785-acre plant valued at 68 million was to be sold by GSA for about one fifth of that price. The firm reportedly withdrew amid legal concerns, though GSA officials offered no comment.
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George Lawless
General Dynamics Corp
Morgantown
Morgantown Ordnance Works
General Services Administration
GSA
General Dynamics
MOW
L. E. Nunnally
Washington Con
Housing Bill Advances In House with 9-2 Vote
The House Banking Committee approved a 1.365 billion housing bill cutting FHA down payments up to 13.5 thousand and raising loan caps to 25 thousand while expanding grants for urban renewal and college dormitories. Provisions echo the Senate measure though likely to face a veto from President Eisenhower.
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Washington
Flouse Banking Committee
Senate Banking Committee
Congress
Eisenhower
House Committee
Housng
College leaders urge Congress on enrollment and renewal funds
College presidents told Congress extra dormitory demand grows with swollen enrollments. Mayors seek more urban renewal money for clearance. The House bill allocates no direct money for Joafis, while a separate plan proposes FNMA funding to buy mortgages guaranteed by FHA or VA. Senate action pending.
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Albert Rains
Ala
Senate
Congress
Hill
House
FNMA
Veterans Administration
Senate Banking Committee
Money Was It The Key IV Cash Helped A Lot Boone Residents Say
In Boone County West Virginia residents debate Kennedy money in the 1960 primary. Citizens like Earl Miller say Kennedy funds influenced prestige more than votes, while others claim limited spending. Several sources hedge on concrete evidence, most noting only perceived sums and insisting on legitimate campaign use.
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Madison
West Virginia
Kennedy
U. S
Boone County
Earl Miller
Miller
John F. Kennedy
Hubert Humphrey
Ralph Hettel
Sherman High School
Whitesville State News
House of Delegates
Johnny Proton
Manj
Dewey WW. Miller
Rufus Kannon
Kannon Department
Whitesville
Fred
Ramsey
Yawkeys and Freeman Coal Co
Rioting in Tokyo tests Ike Japan visit security
President Eisenhower’s Tokyo trip faced hard questions as fresh riots erupted, sparking worries from American security officials over police protection for his scheduled arrival. Officials reassessed plans while Ike stressed freedom and strength in a Manila speech and received an honorary degree from Japan University. He later attended a state dinner in Manila with Carlos P Garcia, urging continued peace and strong alliances.
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L. Arrowsmith
Manila
Eisenhower
Japan
Tokyo
Philippines
Japan University of the Philippines
Ei ‘ “Senhower
White House
James C. Hagerty
Nohnenka Kichi
Carlos P. Garcia
Malacanang Palace
Garcia
Philippine Army
Protests Hit Japan as Kishi Government Faces Strife
Violent demonstrations erupt after night of clashes leave one dead and over 800 injured. Foreign Minister Fujiyama says Eisenhower will visit Japan as planned, amid calls to reconsider the invitation. Security officials monitor the unrest as leftist students besiege parliament, police use tear gas to disperse crowds.
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Tokyo
Japan
Nobusuke Kishi
Alfhiro Fujiyama
Eisenhower
Fujiyama
Kishi
U.S
Hisenbow
Hisenhower
Seige
Rand boy drowns in Kanawha River near home
A 15 year old Rand boy William Earl Newman drowned while swimming with two friends in the Kanawha River near his home at 3:30 p.m. Fire crews from six communities searched the river for about an hour before locating the body. He was a student at DuPont High School and is survived by four brothers and two sisters. The body lay at Cunningham Funeral Home pending services.
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Rand
Kanawha
William Earl Newman
Delbert Newman
Fifth Ave
Belle
Chesapeake
Malden
Marmet
Cegar Grove
Jack Shepherd
Sbtcae
Pont High School
Clarence
Spokane
Wash
Gazette
Donald
Chicago
Cecil
Goren
Danny
Jean Blevins
Dolores
Hoy Lambert
North Carolina
Sreegnenss
Cunningham Be
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