West Virginia Democrats Face Aftermath of November Upset
The column discusses West Virginia Democratic strategy after the November defeat, urging leaders to mend party rifts and focus on future races. It notes Cecil Underwood’s governorship and hints at potential 1960 candidates including Robert C. Byrd and W. W. Barron, with reference to intra party dynamics.
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West Virginia
Thomas Jefferson
United States
Cecil Underwood
Eisenhower
Board of Control
United States Senate
Chapman Revercom
Robert C. Byrd
William R. Francis
Charleston
W. W
Wally” Barron
Elkins
Francis
Democrats Face Split and Platform Fights in 1958
Article surveys party dynamics with Byrd and Barron as rising figures, notes Keenness for liberal leadership, warns against factional control by newspapers and insiders, and cites Baldwin mood toward national highways and state unity. It contrasts Byrd and Barron with conservative wings and Eisenhower era cautions.
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Byrd
Congress
Pennsylvania
West Virginia
Bob Byrd
U. S
Wally Barron
Case
Washington
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Herbert Hoover
Barron
Eisenhower
Francis
Charleston Gazette
Gop Underwood
Raleigh County attendance officer earns enduring respect
The article honors E R Hartson Sophia for over twenty years in Raleigh County school attendance work, praised by principals for patience and problem solving with truancy. It notes his rare avoidance of legal action and mentions two favorable pieces written by him, including Hooky Cop in NEA Journal.
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Sophia
Raleigh
Raleigh County
Hartsog
Harisog
National Education Association
Shirley Cooper
Beckley
Charleston
Civic Auditorium
Ike and Dulles Propose Bookkeeping Trick on Foreign Aid
The Eisenhower administration suggests a method to keep Congress approving foreign aid funds while easing public criticism. Secretary Dulles proposes a bookkeeping rearrangement to separate weapons aid from economic assistance, clarifying its role in U S defense and partnership programs.
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Washington
Eisenhower
Congress
State Dulles
U. S
Eisenhower foreign aid plan aims for long range funding
The article discusses Eisenhower support for extending foreign aid on a long-range basis, with Congress approving it over several years. It notes studies favor continuing aid, mostly as loans, and Dulles proposes separating military and economic aid and shifting weapons funding to defense while expanding loan-based economic assistance.
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Eisenhower
Congress
Senate
Dulles
Eaeeneaer
Pavement Plate Airs Prickly Prejudices
New York humorist Hat Boyle riffs on social mores and human foibles in a string of satirical maxims. The piece lampoons judgments about pets, money, education, marriage, gossip, aging stars, and modern life with brisk, playful witticisms.
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New York
Military Men in News At Home and Overseas
Three Beckley area men served aboard the heavy cruiser Newport News on a seven week Operation Springboard refresher tour in the Caribbean Sea. John Day Alvin R. Cook and Clarence Glover Jr. were fireman apprentice seaman apprentice and fire control technician third class respectively. Additional notes mention Floyd T. Ricketts serving on USS Shenandoah in the Mediterranean, Atlas A. Perkey aboard Luzon operations, Pvt Howard G. Fridley in Germany, and Capt James A. Carr Jr named flying safety officer of the month for the 97th Bombardment Wing.
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Newport News
Caribbean Sea
John §. Day
O. P. Spencer
Princewick
Alvin R. Cook
Perry A. Cook
Marilyn Wood
Burgess St. Beckley
Clarence 8. Glover Jr
Clarence S. Glover
Fairview Ave
Beckley
Norfolk
James A. Carr Jr
Carr
97Th
Augusta Norris
Worry Clinic Case Warns Oldest Daughters on Charm
Rita G a 24 year old oldest child seeks guidance in a psychology feature by Dr Crane. The piece targets girls, arguing Rita’s executive personality repels suitors while younger sisters attract attention. It urges extroverted tactics and offers a 20 point test booklet for love prospects.
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Mamma
Feuding Duchess And Elsa Stir Paris Ball Rumors
New York reports the Duchess of Windsor and Elsa Maxwell promoting an April in Paris Ball with proceeds and hopes for high society buzz. The piece mixes gossip about Waldorf Towers residents and Hollywood figures with a loud, fragmented account of events and personalities.
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Paris
Elsa Maxwell
Waldorf Towers
Herbert Hoover
Douglas A. MacsArthur
James A. Farley
Henry Cabot Lodge
Harvey Firestone Jr
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