West Virginia Divided On Presidential Choice
AP report from Pinch and surrounding towns shows Kennedy supporters clash with Humphrey backers over the May 10 West Virginia primary. Voters cite religion and economic concerns as locals discuss Kennedy’s Catholicism and Humphrey’s appeal to the poor. The piece notes regional contrasts and the possibility that a Humphrey loss could end his hopes, while a decisive Kennedy defeat would fuel anti Catholic sentiment.
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Arthur Edson Pinch
W.va
Charleston
Elk River
Pinch
John F. Kennedy
D-Mass
Hubert H. Humphrey
D-Minn
Kennedy
Humphrey
West Virginia
Will Rogers
Kanawha River
Port Amherst
Fisher
Willie Fisher
U.S
Matsushita Named Japan's Top Earner for Third Straight Year
Electric appliance magnate Konosuke Matsushita reported a personal income of 713508 dollars in 1959, making him Japan's top earner for the third consecutive year. Sadao Idemitsu, head of a petroleum company, was second with 495977 dollars.
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TOKYO
Konosuke Matsushita
Japan
Sadao Idemitsu
County Award Okays Purchase For Autos
In a brief special session the County Commissioners Court awarded a contract for three automobiles to Hub Motor Co. at a net bid of 2,973.30. The vehicles are three 1960 Plymouth four door V eight sedans with a gross price of 6,498.30, trade in value 3,525. Other bids were 2,989 by Modern Chevrolet and 4,050 by Lubbock Auto for similar three car deals.
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County Commissioners Court
Sheriff's Department
Hub Motor Co
Hub Motor
Modern
Chevrolet
Lubbock
Uto Thet
City Sailor To Attend Academy
John McAllen James, 20, son of Mr. and Mrs. Allen A. James of 3318 28th St., earned an achievement appointment to the U S Naval Academy in Annapolis Md. He will begin training July 1 after serving as student commander at Bainbridge Naval Training School following basic at San Diego. He ranked 16th of 197 in academy entrance exams and is a Monterey High School 1957 graduate who studied electrical engineering at Texas Tech before enlisting.
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John McAllen James
Allen A. James
U. S. Naval Academy
Annapolis
James
Navy
Naval Training School
Bainbridge
San Diego
Monterey High School
Texas Tech
Camp Fire Leaders Plan Annual Council Fire Set for May
Camp Fire Leaders Association District 3 met at Mrs H C Lewis home to finalize plans for the annual Council Fire on May 16 at Mackenzie State Park. Mrs Percy Williams chairs the ceremony where Fire Girls will advance in rank. Plant up day is set for next Wednesday to plant flowers and shrubs in school yards and other locations. Summer events include a Camp Fire style show June 16 at Monterey Shopping Center, a fly up workshop for third grade leaders August 15, and a doll parade September 16.
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H. C. Lewis
37Th St
Council
Mackenzie State Park
Percy Williams
Monterey Shopping Center
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