Sunday School Week Highlights Aims And History
The article marks April 10-16 as Sunday School Week led by the Laymen's National Committee of New York. It traces Sunday school origins to Robert Raikes in 1780 and contrasts early voluntary teaching with today’s paid, trained leaders, noting a shift toward a church school model and efforts to engage youth in regular services to curb juvenile delinquency.
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Gloucester
England
Raikes
Luther
Jesus
Machines Start Talking What If We Hang Up Our Uniforms
Washington UPI. A House labor subcommittee probes man versus machine with hearings on automation. John Diebold cites computers gaining “brains” and the era of electronic systems. Chairman Elmer Holland jokes about Congress and reporters being replaced as machines advance.
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Dick West Washington
UPI
House Labor Subcommittee
Congress
John Diebold
New York
Diebold
Machines replace Congress with a lawmaking computer
A columnist imagines Congress replaced by large computers from Remington Rand and IBM. He jokes that legislation could be produced by pressing a button, with a tilt light halting bad laws and a bureau pulling a money slot. He notes two obstacles: a built in lobbyist and a safety device to prevent filibustering.
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Congress
Remington Rand
Senate
IBM
House
Mobility drives American life across a shifting map
Bruce Bioss outlines how 36 million Americans moved last year, with most changes within counties or to other states. The piece notes political power shifts, uncertain markets, and planning challenges as a mobile population reshapes communities while aiming to balance movement with stability.
End of Honeymoon Special Train To Niagara Falls
The nation mourns the last Honeymoon Special train between Buffalo and Niagara Falls New York. Honeymoons persist elsewhere, but the era of Niagara Falls jokes fades as Americans seek exotic destinations. For older couples, Niagara’s crashing sound remains linked to marriage’s early promise.
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Buffalo
Niagara Falls
New York
Niagara
Beckley newspapers details and subscription rates
Raleigh Register actions and pricing information from Beckley Newspapers Corporation list by mail and home delivery options. Includes six month and yearly rates for daily and Sunday editions with West Virginia tax note and responsibility disclaimer for carriers and distributors.
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Beckley Newspapers Corporation
Prince St
Beckley
W. Va
Hinton
West Virginia
Soa
Seedling trees planted on West Virginia statehouse lawn
Two young trees a western hemlock from Washington and a douglas fir from Oregon were planted on the West Virginia statehouse lawn today. The trees were sent by Washington Governor Albert Rosellini and Oregon Governor.
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Charleston
UPI
Washington
Oregon
Statehouse
West Virginia
Albert D. Rosellini
Jumble of quotes notes flags courts and trivia in WV
A column mix includes humorous lines about doctors diets and honesty, notes on state officials testing new speech mikes, a Smithsonian flag restoration, a WV historian copying a small 35 star flag, and a trivia Q&A on Easter egg rolls flags Trafalgar and other history. It covers public notices, court scheduling, wildlife week, and conservation publications.
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State Department of Archives and History
Statehouse
Department
Kyle McCormick
Goldie Hazzard
Las Vegas
Nev
Abraham Lincoln
30 Years Ago Suit Before U S Supreme Court Over 2 Million
Jean D. McKell sues C and 9 Ry Co for two million in a case before the United States Supreme Court with Governor Harmon of Ohio serving as counsel for the railroad. Beckley Electric Light and Power Co initiates 24 hour service. About a thousand workers are engaged in the $2 million Ohio River bridge project.
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Jean D. McKell
T. J
Faith for the rootless in a moving modern world
Ralph W. Loew argues for a renewed Easter faith fit for rootless generations. He cites the nomadic tempo of modern life, shifting neighborhoods, and the need for creative belief beyond present security. The piece calls for courage, guidance, and an undefeated faith across a world of crosses.
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Ralph W. Loew
D. D
Enterprise Assa
Jesus
Prayer for Today by Alfred Grant Walton
A brooklyn minister offers a devotional prayer praising the cross and redeeming love. He asks for penitence forgiveness and peace through faith as a child of God and a resident of the heavenly home.
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Alfred Grant Walton
Brooklyn, N. Y
Flatbush-Tompkins Congregation
Retirement Training Of Older Arkansas Workers Gains Jobs
Marie Daerr reports on Arkansas Older Worker Training Program aiding 45 plus job seekers with no cost to students aside from instructor fees. Courses cover skilled trades, nursing, retail, and service jobs, featuring employer involvement and practical rehearsals. Thirteen students completed a florist assistant course and moved into new careers, addressing local labor shortages.
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Arkansas
Little Rock Florist Association
James A. Jones
Little Rock
FDA cites counterfeit drug threat but low current findings
The FDA says counterfeit drugs could explode if enforcement laxity returns, noting nine counterfeits found in 2700 samples from 900 drug stores between Jan 24 and Friday. Federal action targets General Pharmacal Co Inc and Lowell Packing Co along with eight officials, while some samples show potency below standards.
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Washington
UPI
Food and Drug Administration
FDA
Justice Department
General Pharmacal Co. Inc
Hoboken
Lowell Packing Co
Long Island
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