Freedom to Democracy through the World War II Century
A compact historical survey traces the drift from World War I’s pro democracy aim to fascism and totalitarianism in the interwar era, noting Italy’s rise, economic distress, and the Great Depression. It covers New Deal era debates, league diplomacy failures, Manchuria and Ethiopia aggression, Spain’s fall, and postwar East West rivalries. The piece emphasizes ongoing global struggles over freedom and the Jeffersonian ideal.
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Italy
America
League of Nations
Manchuria
Ethiopia
Spain
Germany
Europe
Thomas Jefferson
Philadelphia
Kennedy steel price rise shocks businessmen in America
The report describes widespread Anglo American business reactions after President Kennedy approved a steel price increase. It notes a shift from cautious optimism to fear and uncertainty, with companies facing profit squeezes, wage costs, and political pressure. European rivals gain ground as U.S. industry contemplates expansion cuts and delayed investments.
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David Lawrence
Washington
Kennedy
White House
United States
Congress
Steelworkers
U. S. Steel Corporation
Sprague Church Plans Easter Sunrise Service
The Sprague Free Will Baptist Church will hold a sunrise service at 6 a.m. Sunday with a special program by the church's youth at 7 p.m. Sunday. The article notes Louis XIV of France had the longest reign at 72 years.
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Sprague Church
Sprague Free Will Baptist Church
France
Louis XIV
Doctor Explains Convulsion Therapy For Nervous Breakdowns
In a Q and A by Harold Thomas Hyman, M D, convulsion treatment is discussed as a possible option for severe depressions miscalled as women’s changes. The doctor notes most moods lift without treatment but may help when blues persist, with rare risks from controlled electric shocks. He urges informed consent and explains why a spouse may favor signing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Thomas Hyman
Newspaper Enterprise Assn
Stratton FHA Chapter Marks National Week
Stratton High School Future Homemakers of America members Charlene Anderson Lolita Higgins and Jeri Simon attended a regional FHA meeting at Concord College. Jeri, a 10th grader, was elected region reporter and will seek a state office at Jackson's Mill in July. FHA Week from April 2 featured church services and a sweetheart party ending with an assembly led by Rev Archie Johnson, with advisors Mrs William S Tyree and Miss Carolyn Walker.
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Charlene Anderson
Lolita Higgins
Jeri Simon
Future Homemakers of America
Stratton
Concord College
Jeri
FHA
Jackson’s Mill
New Hope Baptist Church
Ebenezer Baptist Church
Welcome Baptist Church
Archie Johnson
Wesleyan notes rapid hike in applications
Wesleyan notes a sharp rise in high school senior applications to West Virginia Wesleyan College for the October February period. 503 applications this year vs 86 six years ago. 278 admitted this year, dominated by West Virginians, Pennsylvanians, and New England students. Teaching tops vocational interests with 62, church work 56, ministry 27. 200 of 278 admitted are Methodists.
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West Virginia Wesleyan College
Raymond Kiser
West
Ohio
Virginia
Yellowstone Becomes U S First National Park in 1872
In 1872 Yellowstone was designated the first national park in the United States marking a historic conservation milestone.
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Yellowstone
United States
Headley Nominated for 1962 Outdoorsman Title
Harry Headley of 315 Teel Road is the first to be named for Outstanding Outdoorsman of 1962. Jim Cook, contest chairman, announced the selection as the event pairs with the inaugural Home and Sport Show May 10 13 at the Raleigh County Armory hosted by the Beckley Jaycees.
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Harry Headley
Teel Road
Jim Cook
Beckley Jaycees
Raleigh County Armory
Tank Battalion Plans Reunion In Seattle
The 752nd Tank Battalion schedules a reunion in August with headquarters at the Stewart Hotel in Seattle. Contact Wallace J. Maloney at 1319 East Union B-4, Seattle 22, Wash., for details.
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Tank Battalion
Seattle
752Nd
Wallace J. Maloney
East Union
Air Force signs four men at Main Recruiting Station
Four men enlisted in the Air Force at the Main Recruiting Station on April 11 13. Jackin N McConnell son of Royal McConnell Sylvester Charles E Harlow son of Thurman Harlow Bristol Tennessee Larry D Cochran son of Leonard L Cochran Berwind Roy S Brown son of Huling T Brown Summersville. They were sent to Lackland AFB for basic training.
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Air Force
Jackin N. McConnell
Royal McConnell
Sylvester
Charles E. Harlow
Easter Egg Hunt Planned at Maxwell Hill Park
The Modern Woodmen of America and the Maxwell Hill Country Life Group sponsor an Easter Egg hunt at Maxwell Hill Community Park at 2 p m Saturday. The public is invited. Michigan State University soccer team posted 21 shutouts in 49 games from 1956 to 1961.
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EGG Hunt
Modern Woodmen of America
Maxwell Hill Country Life Group
Maxwell Hil
Michiga State University
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House of Representatives
William S. Tyree
Stratton High School
Carolyn Walker
West Virginia State College
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