Kennedy Works West Virginia Record On Jobs And Wages
In Charleston Kennedy highlights new factories, food stamps, public works and an interstate plan as proof of progress. He recalls a pivotal primary battle and notes challenges for youths as plant closures affect towns like Cabin Creek and Nehman Grocery shows shrinking business and migration trends.
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West Virginia
John F. Kennedy
Kennedy
Hubert H. Humphrey
D-Minn
Charleston
W.va
West
Virginia
Kanawha River
Cabin Creek
Eskdale
Slim Robertson
Robertson
N. A
Kennedy economic growth quoted as crucial issue in 1961 drive
The piece cites Kennedy's push for sustained growth to create 25,000 jobs weekly for a decade, notes unemployment troubles despite more people working, and quotes AFL CIO and Labor Secretary Goldberg on persistent unemployment while Kennedy campaigns stress economic growth and relations with Congress to follow.
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Miles Stanley
Afl-Cio
Kennedy
United States
Trenton
N.J
America
Arthur J. Goldberg
Mineral Evaluation Drops Trace Tax Hikes Across Iron Range
Iron Range residents face up to 35 percent higher taxes after county auditor Andrew Korda released 37 district rates reflecting an $11.8 million drop in mineral valuations. Ely and McKinley face the largest increases. 10 other communities exceed 20 percent, with many at 15 to 20 percent. Remaining mill rates for 95 districts pending.
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McDowell County
McDowell
State Bureau of Labor
West
Duluth, Minn
Minnesota
Iron Range
Andrew Korda
St. Louis
Ely
McKinley
Fort Smith
Ark
Belle Point
Korda
Amundsen South Pole Pioneer Highlighted by Uncle Ray
Uncle Ray explains gravity keeps explorers on earth as he reviews Roald Amundsen, the South Pole pioneer, born in southern Norway and reaching the pole at age 31. The article notes his Arctic voyages and a 50th anniversary celebration, plus a call for students to send questions for a World Book Encyclopedia prize.
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Franklin School
Mt. Airy
N.C
Uncle Ray
Tom
Earth
South Pole
A. Roald Amundsen
Amundsen
Norway
Christiana
Oslo
Arctic Ocean
Arctic
Robbery at Fort Snelling Veterans Hospital Yields Prison Terms
Three men involved in the August 16 theft at the Fort Snelling Veterans Hospital credit union were sentenced by Federal Judge Gunnar H. Nordbye. Bill Black, 22, received eight years, while Robert G. Smith, 30, and Lloyd Richardson, 28, each drew ten years. All defendants are from Minneapolis. Black, a former hospital janitor, helped plan the heist. police arrested the trio minutes after the robbery.
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Minneapolis
Credit Union
Fort Snelling Veterans Hospital
Gunnar H. Nordbye
Bill Black
Robert G. Smith
Lloyd Richardson
Black
Hos
Air Force Releases 76000 for Chapel Annex at Truax Base
Senator Alexander Wiley announced the Air Force has released 76 000 dollars under its military construction program for a chapel annex at Truax Air Force Base in Madison. Buy US Savings Bonds.
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Washington
Air Force
Truax Air Force Base
Madison
Alexander Wiley
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