Gigantic Road Bill Passed by Congress and Sent to President
The 33 billion highway bill clears Congress with a 989 to 1 Senate vote and House voice approval. It funds an interstate system spanning about 14,000 miles with 90 percent federal share and 50 30 state matching. Tax hikes include gasoline and motor fuels, rubber, tires, and truck taxes, with early July 1 effective dates if signed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Congress
Disenhower
Congressional
Senate
Sen
Long
D-La
House
Eisenhower
Rep. Fallon
D-Md
Sen. Gore
Dtenn
Camerees
Definition of CHILD GUIDANCE and Parenting
A brief overview presents the maxim that guiding a child aligns with the path other families use for raising kids. It emphasizes consistent discipline, moral instruction, and supportive guidance to foster proper development.
Inside Today FHOts. Want Adio 641
Fragmented text appears to refer to classified or notices with unclear numbers and names. No coherent event or entity can be identified for a reliable summary.
State's Road Share Put at $275 Million
West Virginia’s share of the federal highway bill totals 275 million dollars over 13 years, with a planned speed up of U S 60 improvements. State figures show WV's 76.1 million three year allotment trails neighboring states and adds 36 million for interstate funding under a 40-50 matching plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John G. Morgan
The
Gazette
West Virginia
State Road Commission
U. S. 60
Virginia
Arizona
Army Power In Guatemala After Rioting
Guatemala faces martial rule after a deadly clash between police and university students protesting a state of alarm. Twenty fatalities and dozens wounded, with 203 arrests cited. Authorities claim a Communist plot and exile-led invasion plans from Nicaragua and El Salvador. students deny provocations. Security chief Ortiz Orellana described links to a broader conspiracy and said the army is ready for imminent action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guatemala
Carlos Castillo Armas
Picnic Section Teases Coonskin Park Event
The Gazette invites readers to pack a basket for a grand picnic at Coonskin Park. The feature outlines recipes, ideas, and planning for the event, with full details on Page 12.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Gazette
Coonskin Park
Bunda
NAACP Chief Outlines Aims At Convention
In San Francisco on June 26 1 Thurgood Marshall as special counsel urged a more vigorous campaign against lingering slavery badges. He spoke for the 47th NAACP convention opening session outlining the group’s aims and noting intimidation against the organization over the past year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
United States
NAACP
Thurgood Marshall
AACP
Gradual Change Urged as FCC Promotes UHF TV
The FCC proposed long term plans to shift major TV operations to ultra high frequency channels 14 through 83 and to authorize UHF telecasting in some cities. It urged immediate UHF expansion to reduce cross country competition with VHF stations and planned a public comment deadline of Oct 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
VEIF
United States
Ohio River shipping tonnage climbs 1955 gains
Cincinnati June 26 Col J L Person Ohio River Division Army engineer reports 1955 tonnage on the Ohio River rose 16 percent to 71,461,170 tons from 53,076,677 in 1954 and ton mileages increased 30 percent. Coal and coke movements led the jump due to new power plants at Madison Indiana and near Gallipolis Ohio energizing the atomic energy commission plant near Portsmouth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
J.L. Person
Ohio River Division
Madison
Ind
Gallipolis
Ohio
Comhone
Atomic Energy Compussion
Ports Nmith
Obra
Beckley Broadcaster Eyes Channel 49 Reopening
Beckley operator Joe L. Smith says he would resume Channel 49 if FCC reforms take effect reducing or reshuffling VHF channels. He notes equipment remains and that the switch could be flipped to bring the UHF station back on air amid prior heavy losses competing with VHF outlets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beckley
Joe L. Smith Js
Federal Communications Commission
U. S
UBF
SWIFT
Smith
hai @ sear azn
Senate approves extra air power funds over Eisenhower wish
The Senate rejected Eisenhower’s air power assessment and voted about 9 60 million more for the Air Force in the 1987 defense bill. The vote split 46-30 with Democrats pushing the larger budget, while Republicans and administration allies defended current needs. The debate highlighted doubts about unspent defense funds and the administration’s defense strategy ahead of House action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
Eisenhower
Senate Democrats
Russia
Biltet
Wilson
Congress
Defense Department
Air Force
Navy
Marine Corps
Army
HOUSE
Truman
Sen
Symington D-Mo
Russell D-Gal
United States
Russell
Francis ‘Case
Malone
Nev
Mor Carthy Wis
Margaret Chase Smith
Jaine
Welker
Udaho
Byrd
Holland
Pla
Long
Senate Armed Service Committee
Chamber
Knowland
California
D-Fla
Appropriations Committee
Symington
Eleven Die As KC-7 Tanker Crashes Near Walker AFB
A KC-7 air refueling tanker crashed shortly after takeoff from an open field south of Walker Air Force Base near Roswell New Mexico killing all 11 aboard. The Air Force released the report after delays citing routine training flight. Bodies were recovered but identifications were slow and names withheld. The aircraft belonged to the 509th Air Refueling Squadron of the 8th Bomb Wing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roswell
N. M
Air Force
Walker Air Force Base
George W. Porter
Aff
509Th
aNgth
My War With the Mob No 4 Welfare Funds Fair Game
Victor Riesel recalls 1930s New York union corruption as jobless workers cry in the day room while mob protected leaders parade with cash and luxury items. The piece contrasts starving workers with well-dressed officials in the hall near 7 East 15th Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victor Riesel
Fathers Needle Trades Union
East
New York
Plaque mixup delays Arlington police heroes ceremony
Arlington Virginia news recounts two officers Pr ismond Runnels Jr and Clarence A Sims to receive plaques for rescuing a man from a burning car. At the ceremony the plaques wrongly listed two other officers, causing the event to be postponed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arlington
Arlington County
Pris. Ormond
Runnels, Jr
Clarence A. Sims
Bower Testifies Over Insurance Income in Libel Trial
Pineville June 26 Del. J Paul Bower, who accuses the Charleston Gazette of libel for claims he traded his vote for state insurance contracts, testified his annual commissions total 289 dollars. The 44 year old Mullens insurance man faced cross examination on constitutional provisions and his oath as a legislator as the trial began in Wyoming County Circuit Court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herb Little
Bower
Charles G. Peters
Peters
The
Gazette
Wyoming County
del. J. Paul England
Pineville
Marland
England
Gazette Ad Offer With No Contract and Low Rates
The Gazette advertises no contract required and weekly Sunday publication. It promises no outside commissions and ad placement 30 cents cheaper per day. Ads reach 30,000 more subscribers per issue, urging readers to choose The Gazette for best business listings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gazette
The
Also Mentioned on This Page
Alvaro
Mins Gazelle
Televi
Knoxville
Tenn
Eugene Jr
Susan Hall
General Hospital
Government
Jacobo Arbenz Guzman
Col
Castillo Armas
Arbenz Guzman
Honduras
Hawatle
Jere Wright
Dale Claggett
Honolulu
Lulu
University of Hawaii
Los Angeles
FCC
Federal Communications
Cansenia
Ohio River
Col. Person
Myers
Kenaurha Cis
Fife Sr
Rey
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!