Lakes to the Carolinas Interstate Route Seen as West Virginia Aid
An editorial urges West Virginia leaders to push for an extra 1000 miles in the interstate bill. It argues the Lakes to Carolinas expressway would boost industry and defense, needing Ohio Virginia North and South Carolina backing and persistent lobbying.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Carolinas
United States
St. Lawrence Seaway
West Virginia
Ohio
Great Lakes
West
All Candidates Healthy On Basis of Operations
The piece notes Adlai E. Stevenson had kidney stones removed in Chicago on April 2, 1954, Gov. Averell Harriman was operated on for prostate trouble last month, Sen. Stuart Symington had a 1947 surgery for high blood pressure, and Sen. Estes Kefauver had a childhood tonsillectomy. It argues Ike’s record isn’t exceptional and suggests others could use medical propaganda to sway opinion.
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Adlai E. Stevenson
Chicago
Gov
Averell Harriman
Sen
Stuart Symington
Sen. Estes Kefauver
Ike
Was There No Faith Before Ike's Election
A Gazette editor reports Langlie will keynote the Republican National Convention in San Francisco in August. In a TV appearance he cited Faith in God as a major achievement of the Eisenhower administration, prompting a reader to question historic faith and leadership. The page also includes letters on pensions and gadgets.
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the Gazette
Arthur B. Langlie
State of Washington
San Francisco
Eisenhower
Eisen- Hower
Ike
Better Road Ratio in West Vic District on Federal Road Bill
Analysis notes how a local congressman has not introduced a bill to raise road funds for mountain terrain. It critiques the federal road bill and its interstate plan, citing Kansas Turnpike as a benchmark for fiscal impact on mountain counties.
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the Gazette
West Vic
Mountain
Kansas
Séiesor
Danger of Reservoirs and Flood Control Reevaluation
The article warns that large government reservoirs on Kanawha tributaries threaten the basin. It questions residents' escape if the valley were bombed while reservoirs are full and urges a re appraisal of flood control by dams.
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the Gazette
Kanawha
Adlai's Man Blair Casing Governor Meeting in Atlantic City
In Atlantic City the lobby stakeout by William Blair of Chicago positions him to gauge Adlai Stevenson’s White House bid. He reports Stevenson’s backers, while Republicans worry over Nixon and Knight in California. The piece notes Democratic governors, civil rights tensions, and staff shifts around Averell Harriman and others.
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Atlantic City
N. T
Shelburne Hotel
Bill
Tate
Stevenson
Blair
TV Sets Reported Emitting Radiation Risks
Across the country concerns rise over TV sets and X-ray exposure. RCA warns about 21-inch tubes requiring shielding. large projection tubes pose higher danger, especially when serviced. Experts say three feet is safe for regular viewing, but repair work and close contact increase risk.
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Washington
Atomic Energy Commission
Radio Corp. of America
RCA
Congress Eyes Security Risk Issue In 1956 Campaign
Two men named Cain and Cole may knock the once explosive security risk issue from the 1956 campaign. The Eisenhower Administration weighs a revamp of federal employee security rules after Court and Cole rulings, with partisan rows likely to shape any action.
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Washngton
Cain
Cole
Eisenhower
Food and Drug Administration
Kendrick M. Cole
Westbrook Pegler scoffs at Bridges invasion of East Coast
Westbrook Pegler ridicules talk of an East Coast Communist invasion led by Harry Bridges. Pegler argues Bridges never set foot from Eastport to Brownsville, credits Meany and Ryan with loyalty, notes Reds circling docks, and condemns liberal and union political meddling amid a backdrop of wartime labor conflicts and internal security debates.
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Pegler
East Coast
Senate
Morgenthau
New York
Harry Bridges
Doe Ryan
Bridges
Atlantic
Gulf
Eastport
Brownsville
Pacific Coast
Earl Warren
George Meany
Eisenhower Party
Hyan
Joe
Ryan
Meany
State Federation of Labor
Marry Bridges
Ryang
Ingrales
Local strike looming in Kanea coal fields
Frank Keeny, president of the West Virginia Mine Workers, says a strike is almost certain as 47 strike ballots returned from locals show solid support. William M. Wiley, 69, VP and general manager of Boone County Coal Assn and VP of the U S Chamber of Commerce for the southeast, dies at his Sharples home after long service on the Chamber board. Jouett Shouse endorses Hoover plan to suspend war reparations and debts for one year at a Georgia Democrats event for Gov elect Russel Jr. Uncertainty in global monetarist talks continues as France counter suggestions modifiy the proposed moratorium. Secretary Stimson notes optimism for early, successful resolutions with France and suspension of payments.
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Alexander Wiley
Louisiana
Senate
Eisenhower
George Bender
Ohio
Bender
Wiley
Sen
John Bricker
Frank Lausche
Bricker
Ike
Jim Meckstroth
Meckstroth
Charley Taft
Kaneawha
Frank Keeny
West Virginia Mine Workers
William M. Wiley
Boone County Coal Assn
United States Chamber of Commerce
Sharples
Chamber
Jouett Shouse
Democratic National Executive Committee
Hoover
Georgia
Atlanta
Richard 8. Russel Jr
U. S
State Stimson
France
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W. Va
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South Charleston
Quire Halstead
Charlie
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Caremunity
Doris Fleeson
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Ike Nixon
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Knight
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Wilson
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Missouri
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George Marshall
Sam Rayburn
Carl Vinson
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Congressional Quarterly
Harry P. Cain
Wash
Activities Central Board
Sherman Adams
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Richard M. Nixon
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R-Sd
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Norris Catton
R-Nh
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Calif
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R-Wis
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Miss
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Francis E. Walter
D-Pa
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Commission On Government Security
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Lowe
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American Newspaper Guild
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Detroit
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