Byrd Urged to Help Feeding District of Columbia Children
An United Mine Workers Journal editorial urges Senator Byrd to support flexible welfare rules to prevent hungry children in DC from suffering due to parents faults. It questions Byrd's past associations and notes many DC children are illegitimate or Negro, while praising his advocacy for West Virginians and federal benefits.
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Hungry children need federal aid say DC editorial
The United Mine Workers Journal urges Sen. Robert Byrd to use his power to feed hungry District of Columbia children. It argues funds exist for dependent children and demands immediate action, including lowering caseloads, expanding day care, and raising foster rates to at least 75 dollars per child monthly.
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Readers Forum Celebrates Centennial and Critics
Letters in the Gazette praise Charleston West Virginia centennial events, parade breadth, and the Rhododendron showboat while voicing concerns about public schools prayer, civil rights, urban renewal, and local leadership. Contributors emphasize freedom, unity, and honest journalism amid debate.
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Fair Play Involved In Puerto Rico Status Debate
MAX FREEDMAN argues for nonpartisan support in Congress to settle Puerto Rico status promptly. He warns delays harm economic growth and invite Latin American criticism. The piece outlines five points for a presidential commission and urges a bipartisan move with Kennedy’s urging.
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Moore Leads Fight Against ARA in House Backfires in District
The dispute over Area Redevelopment Administration funding heats up as Rep Arch A Moore Jr faces scrutiny for steering opposition in the House. If ARA loses momentum, Moore’s First Congressional District could miss 1 200 potential jobs and millions in loans and grants, with WV southern coal counties watching closely. ARA now has 132 million in loan funds pending 183 million in applications and 15 million left for public facilities grants, set to expire June 30 without new action.
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West Virginia ARA funds face cuts after Moore action
Letter from Andrew L. Blair urges Congress to restore authorization for ARA funds risking jobs in Salem Glass Co extension Ravens-Shinnston plant Fairmont office furniture RandCo Wheeling aid Ohio Valley Industrial Development Corp and related projects. Blair argues Moore's move jeopardizes 183 million requests and harms West Virginia communities and national recovery effort.
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Marshall Counties
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Fletcher Knebel and the Potomac Fever
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