Governor's sales trips offer new approach to woo industry
An editorial endorses Gov. Marland's plan to tour major cities like New York and Chicago to attract industry to West Virginia. Citing coal dependence and regional incentives, the piece argues a bold, unique sales strategy could diversify the state's economy with Arthur D. Little Co. aiding the pitch. West Virginia needs broader industrial growth.
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West Virginia
West
New York
Chicago
Kokomo
South
The
Arthur D. Little Co
Boston
U.S
Gov. Marland
When Will Public Be Considered
For more than two months drivers of Atlantic Greyhound Corp remain on strike in southern West Virginia. The public suffers as talks stall with little progress. Both sides now face pressure to settle and reduce inconvenience to riders and communities.
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Atlantic Greyhound Corp
West Virginia
U N Boosters Push Promotion Amid 10th Anniversary Drive
Washington report on the American Association for the United Nations expanding public understanding and support across 41 states. The AAUN, led by Clark Eichelberger, coordinates lectures, media, and campus projects through 50 000 members and 300 college chapters with aims on disarmament human rights and U N reform.
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Ashington
United Nations
U. S
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American Assn
U. N
League of Nations Assa.i
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WU. N
Collegiate Council For the
VU. N
Commission
Organization of Peace
Charles W. Mayo
William Emerson
New York
James T. Shotwell
Sumner Welles
Joseph E. Davies
Russia
Douglas Fairbanks Jr
Manley O. Hudson
Association
Clark Eichelberger
League of Nations Assn
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Board of Governors
Readers' Forum Coal River Cleanup Claim Questioned
A reader disputes The Gazette crediting Coal River cleanup and argues the river, especially around Lower Falls, remains in worse shape with coal dust replacing a former clean sand bar. He urges editor C. Lewis of Welch to verify the cleanup claims before action on Elk River.
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Lower Falls
Democrats map 1954 strategy to win election
Democratic leaders propose a multi issue push starting now to win the 1954 elections. Senator Humphrey urges grass roots hearings on agriculture while Ways and Means backs old age pensions and Social Security expansions. Truman cites public power as a Northwest issue amid Northeast immigration and unemployment concerns.
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Hungry Horse Dam
Defeat Ike Might Be Hard Way to Shape Race
The passage suggests defeating Eisenhower could come through building a national image around him as an indispensable leader. It notes frontal attacks on Eisenhower face trouble with Democrats and that Senate figures like Humphrey resist discouragement, recalling Truman’s 1948 surprise victory due to tapping unspoken voter discontent.
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Mayors join clash over gas regulation and oil lobby
Washington reports a battle among mayors led by Philadelphia's Mayor Joseph Clark Jr and Indianapolis' Mayor Clark over a bill to exempt gas producers from federal oversight. The oil lobby pressed mayors to back the measure, citing free enterprise while bill opponents warn of higher household gas bills.
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Oklo
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Phillips Petroleum Co
Phillips
Hensley
Hansel Smuts
Standard Oil Company
South Bend
Senate Commerce Committee
Meyers
Jack Scott
Las Vegas
Fort Wayne
All
Arthur Walz
Wilmington
Del
Carl Wise
Canton
Ohio
Arthur Mwechan
Spokane
Wash
Robert Morgan
Peeriall
Paul Mitchum
Kansas City
Kan
de Lesseps Morrison
New Orleans
W. Lee Mingledorff
Savannah
Curtis Hixon
Tampa
Fla
Molotov clash and AFL conflicts recalled by Riesel
Victor Riesel recalls a 1934 clash with Soviet diplomat Molotov during the UN founding session over AFL representation at the UN and WFTU. He notes ongoing anti crime and labor intrigue on the West Coast and outlines connections between unions, informers, and government probes in a period of Cold War tension.
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Molotov
San Francisco
United Nations
U. N
World Federation of Trade Unions
WFTU
U. S
AFL
WETU
West Coast
Harry Bridges
Washington
Bridges
White House
Wayne Morse
Morse
Sen. Morse
Hat, Cap and
Alex Rose
Rose
Liberal Party
New York
Averell Harriman
Senate
Justice Department
CIO
Judge Murphy and the Finn twins clash over law and language
Westbrook Pegler writes of volunteering as a bodyguard for Judge Edward Murphy of San Francisco. criticism centers on Murphys use of the word flaunt versus flout in the Finns case. The piece criticizes the judge, praises the Finns, and details their military and postwar credentials and alleged property rights to a private plane.
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Edward P. Murphy
San Francisco
Flying Finn Twins
George
Charles
F. D. Roosevelt
Board of Psychiatrists
Murphy
Solon
Department of Justice
Murhay
United States
Speer
Eddie Murphy
Finn Twins
Ment of Justice
U.S.D.A
Air Force
Berlin
Hoover praise at GOP banquet and looming elections
The Gazette reports the Republican state convention banquet at the Kanawha Hotel with praise for President Hoover as state GOP leaders led a pep meeting ahead of elections. Separately a Logan city official was detained after police found bloodstains as a Logan woman's body was found in a ditch with throat slashes and gunshot wounds. Nationally, the Senate backed a 500 million public works bond in the unemployment relief bill despite veto risk. Hoover urged deep cuts in armaments at the Geneva Conference with Britain, Germany, Spain, and Russia weighing in with varying support.
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