West Virginia 100th Anniversary Praises Lincoln Kennedy
Editorial lauds West Virginia’s 100th anniversary since statehood 1863. President Kennedy to speak in Charleston, recalling Lincoln’s pivotal role and the state’s unionist birth. Emphasizes pride, heritage, and future assurances for West Virginia under Kennedy’s visit.
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Charleston
West Virginia
Massachusetts
Lincoln
Kennedy
Union
Alleghenies
Virginia
West
Cooperative ads under FTC scrutiny stir small merchants
A Wall Street Journal guest editorial argues that cooperative local ads by independent merchants risk being treated as price fixing under antitrust laws. It notes Robinson-Patman and FTC rulings, contrasts with chain ads, and calls the stance a nuisance to small business, urging protection of cooperative advertising.
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FTC
Wall Street Journal
May She Grow West Virginia's Free State Motto Spirit
Francis H. Pierpont delivers inaugural address as West Virginia's first governor on June 20 1863. He frames Virginia emancipation as a goal and pledges a future where the state becomes the pride of the union in a galaxy of states.
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West Virginia
United States
Abraham Lincoln
John F. Kennedy
Charleston
Union
Kennedy
White House
Francis H. Pierpont
Monk Praised for Sacrifice Amid Viet Nam Tensions
Readers praise a Buddhist community’s struggle in South Viet Nam and praise Rev. Duc for his sacrifice. The letter condemns Ngo Dinh Diem’s Catholic rule, United States support, and tax-funded suppression of Buddhist rights. It urges true democratic representation and religious equality.
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the Gasette
Duc
Ngo Dinh Diem
America
South Viet Nam
Reader's protest questions Goldwater column policy
Marshal M. Thomas of 407 Dist St SE letters the Gazette voicing disagreement with dropping Barry Goldwater’s column. He notes questions about ghost writing and Kennedy speech practice, and asks for proof of authorship while defending Goldwater’s presidential bid stance and editorial judgment.
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Marshal M. Thomas
407 Dist
SE City
The Puerto Rican Compact and Its Future
The article argues that Puerto Rico has operated as a free associated state since 1952 with U S sovereignty over defense and foreign policy but internal self government. It critiques statehood, praises the current arrangement, and supports the Aspinall bill proposing a permanent union by compact after a Puerto Rican referendum.
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Puerto Rico
Spain
United States
Cuba
Philippines
Hawaii
Alaska
Congress
House of Representatives
Republican Party
United States Congress
United States Treasury
Luis Menoz Marin
Legislative Assembly of
Wayne Aspinall
D-Colo
United States-Puerto Rico Compact Commission
Aspinall Bil
Commission
Aspinall
Senate Sees Last Hope For ARA Bill Amid Civil Rights Clash
Senate observers say the ARA authorization could pass if the Senate moves next week, but southern Democrats and a lean administration margin threaten passage. Sen. Douglas would steer floor action, aiming for a July 7 start and a vote by Thursday, with $455 million in two-year funding likely trimmed. West Virginia relies on ARA to aid depressed communities and tourism projects.
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House
Senate
Congress
Paul Douglas
Illinois
West Virginia
Douglas
Sen
Banking and Currency Committee
Bill Batt i
Switzerland
United States
Jennings Randolph
Department of Commerce
Hodges
Bill Batt
Harvard University
Charles Halleck
Arch Moore
Moore
Tiatson
JFK
West Virginia tourism projects eyed by ARA debate
The memo-like text discusses ARA tourism projects eyed for Bluestone Recreation Area Summers County Blackwater Falls Tucker County Hawks Nest State Park Fayette County and Cass area Pocahontas County. It notes political fallout on the program with Luther Hodges and Rep Arch Moore criticized and the 1964 election looming.
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ARA
West Virginia
Bluestone Recreation Area
Summers County
Blackwater Falls
Tucker County
Hawks Nest State Park
Fayette County
Cass
Pocashontas County
Sen. Douglas
Senate
House
Luther Hodges
North Carolina
Kennedy trip to Europe defended amid racial crisis debate
MAX FREEDMAN argues Kennedy should proceed with a European visit despite domestic racial tensions. He contends postponement would misrepresent America and that the president has earned the right to explain U S policy in Europe after addressing the crisis at home.
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Washington
Kennedy
Europe
Terest
America
Dwight Eisenhower
Harry Truman
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