Ebersole Gaines a Large Figure in Business and State
Ebersole Gaines led as lawyer and coal executive rising to vice president of Ambherst Fuel Co then president of New River Co and West Virginia Coal Association from 1941 until his death last week He also served as president of the National Coal Association in 1947 48 and held director roles at two Fayette banks two railroads and Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Co of West Virginia His impact extended beyond profits with land reclamation forestry tree farming and community gifts reflecting a deep commitment to West Virginia and its people
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Ebersole Gaines
Ambherst Fuel Co
New River Co
Argéest
New River Field
West Virginia Coal Association
National Coal Association
Gaines
Fayette County
Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Co
West Virginia
New River
Forestry
National Guard
Maxwell Hill
Beckley
Fort Monmouth
Wisconsin
Welch
National Lawyers Guild — and Association
Boston
Samuel Sears
Senator McCarthy
Secretary of Defense
Charles E. Wilson
Department
Congress
Executive
Defense Establishment
Senate
West Virginia Turnpike names bridges for three heroes
The West Virginia Turnpike Commission honors Charles E. Yeager Stanley Bender and Cornelius R. Charlton by naming its Kanawha Three Forks and Bluestone spans after these Beckleyan and Hamlin heroes. Yeager first broke the sound barrier while Bender earned the Congressional Medal of Honor in 1944 in France. Charlton received the Medal posthumously for Korea in 1952. They are praised for lifelong service to West Virginia and memorials that benefit mankind.
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West Virginia Turnpike Commission
Charles E. Yeager
Stanley Bender
Cornelius R. Charlton
Kanawha
Three Forks
Bluestone
Yeager
Hamlin
Bender
France
Charlton
Chipo Ri
Korea
West Virginia
Turnpike Commission
Army McCarthy Controversy Fails to Boost Senate Prestige
Washington debate over army McCarthy hearings shows leaks and partisan tactics dominate the process. Welch report versus army version reveals watered down findings and alleged improprieties tied to Senator McCarthy and aides. The episode underscores how committees operate beyond court rules and signals a long, contentious battle ahead with little dignity restored.
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Washington
Secretary of the Army
Senate
McCarthy
Symington
MoeCarthy
Congressional
Congress
Congressional Committee
Joseph N. Welch
Army
Roy M. Cohn
McCarthy Committee
Welch
Schie
Schine
Fort Monmouth
N. J
New York
Roy Cohn
Little Bug Sparks a Family Storm at Breakfast
A lively morning scene features Little Bug, an exuberant child loved by nature and pets, who defies limits at home. Her father Big Bug responds with a stern, booming admonition and a spanking, but the girl remains spirited, asking if the thunder thundered like Daddy as the tale ends with a playful flirtation.
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Little Bug
Nature
Bug
Dresden
China
Mrs. Bug
Little Annie Roonie
Wood
Taylor County
Big Bug
Raleigh Register publication details and subscription rates
The Raleigh Register notes publication by Beckley Newspapers Corporation with evening and Sunday morning issues. It lists contact details and editorial staff and outlines provided subscription rates for daily and Sunday editions, including three, six, and twelve month options and regional delivery notes.
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Beckley Newspapers Corporation
Beckley W. Va
Hinton
W. Va
Gleason Rehearsal Rule Draws Loud Praise From TV Star
Jackie Gleason insists less rehearsal yields a better show, stating an hour and 50 minutes sufficed for the latest production. He notes past records of 2 hours 20 minutes and credits a sharp stage crew, prepared cast, and authentic material as keys to success. Gleason, recovering from an ankle injury, jokes about staying upbeat to keep the audience engaged.
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Fat Boy
Gleason
Jackie
CBS
Audrey Meadows
Brodway
You're Telling Me! You're Telling Me!
William Ritt notes a 50 percent rise in cheese and crackers sales in England as the favored TV snack among Britons. He jokes that the lack of beer ads helps keep them from getting thirsty.
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England
Newest Wonder Drug Is Cheap Effective Exercise
New York readers are urged to consider exercise as a universal cure. A panel of scientists cites exercise reducing heart disease risk, with heavy labor linked to lower mortality. The column contrasts modern laxity with Cicero’s advice and urges daily walking, knee bends, and pushups for better health, ending with a cautionary Rome anecdote.
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Cicero
Ernst Simonson
University of Minnesota
Russia Fears NATO and EDC Alliance Clash
Russia distrusts NATO and the European Defense Community, warning the two together shape Western cohesion. NATO unites 14 nations under joint planning with separate armed forces. EDC would form a six nation single army, though troops stay in national divisions. French stall stalled by June showdown, Britain offers limited forces to EDC.
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NATO
North Atlantic Treaty Organization
EDC
European Defense Community
Europe
United States
Britain
France
Netherlands
Belgium
Luxembourg
Portugal
Denmark
Norway
Iceland
Canada
Italy
Greece
Turkey
West Germany
Russia
Germany
Military Men in News At Home and Overseas
Marine Cpl Glenn E Seymour sails for the Far East in March. Cpl Richard D Rob inette earns a place on Eighth Army All Far East Bowling Team in Korea after defeating 600 candidates. Seamen Dan R Williams Bobby G Francisco Edwin S Horwath aboard USS Wisconsin visit Nagasaki. Pvt Russell Carleton stationed at Fort Campbell Ky cooks in 3400th ASU after basic at Fort Jackson and training at Fort Benning.
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Far East
Marine Cpl
Glenn E. Seymour
Oscar B. Seymour
Eccles
Eighth Army
Korea
Cpl
Richard D. Robinette
Patricia
E. H. Robinette
Granville Ave
Beckley
Robinette
Japan
45Th Infantry Division
Nagasaki
Wisconsin
Seventh Fleet
Dan R. Williams
Seaman
Maggie Williams
Route 1
Betty B. Williams
Sprague
Bobby G. Francisco
Charles F. Francisco
Allen Ave
Edwin S. Horwath
Steve Horwath
Bair St
East Beckley
ASU
Fort Campbell
Pvt
Russell Carte
Pearl Carte
Mount Hope
Pvt. Carte
Fort Jackson
S.C
Food Service
Fort Benning
F. A. Bartlett
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James Shirley
National Automobile Dealers Association
Department of Justice
Federal Trade Commission
Sonny 1
Thomas J. Stafford
Raleigh
Thomas F. Stafford
Associated Press
National Advertising Re
Story Brooks & Finley Inc
Philadelphia
Chica
Cleveland
Atlanta
Los F
Kley Eeemeeere Corporation
Jackie Gleason
By Earl Wilson
Alf Vanderbilt
Jamaica
Groucho Marx
Arthur
Lionel Hampton
Benny Goodman
Queen Elizabeth
Hother
Serge Rubinstein
Frank Palumbo
Philly
Jan Murray
Taffy Tuttle
Jeff Cain
Charley Jones
Jack E. Leonard
Cye Martin
Earl
William Ritt
Christ
James W. Kennedy
Lexington
Christ Episcopal Church
U. S
By Peggy Kessinger
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