Connecticut weighs abolishing county government drive
Gov. Ribicoff leads a push to end county governments in Connecticut to save about 500000 a year, arguing state expansion would streamline services. The piece notes Rhode Island and Alaska as examples and mentions metropolitan governance and federal interest in county reform. It also covers parallel Chinese intellectuals programs and a Khrushchev labor sabbatical plan.
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Connecticut
Abraham Ribicoff
New England
Frankling D. Roosevelt
New York
National Municipal League
Ribicoff
Red China
Hsi Chung-hsun
State Council
Cabinet
China
Mao Tse-tung
Athletes Penalized by Smoking Says Dr Crane
Dr George W Crane explains how smoking reduces athletic performance by carbon monoxide and fluid buildup in lungs. He compares smoking effects to a blood loss scenario, noting reduced oxygen delivery harms runners swimmers and drivers. He urges reading his book chapter and tomorrow’s column for further guidance.
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Paul P
Dr. Crane
Paul
Tar All Youth With Some Brush Says Harmony Comment
Roy Lee Harmony argues youth delinquency stems from parental failure and broken homes. He recalls a junior baseball league proving discipline, sportsmanship, and purpose channel youth energy into clean activity. He stresses family faith and honest example over broad blame.
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Post-Herald
Family Journal
Father Flannagan
Military Men In The News At Home And Overseas
Military personnel from the area are profiled. Pvt Donald W Shepard of Mabscott unit 46th Infantry entered the Army in 1958 after Stratton High School graduation and basic training at Fort Benning. Others include James P Smith and Cecil C Bray aboard USS Franklin Roosevelt with Sixth Fleet in the Mediterranean, Pvt Donald E Craighead heading to Fort Jackson for eight weeks of basic training, Airman Samuel K Phillips assigned to Military Air Transport Service at Dover AFB, and Pvt Ronald F Reed completing eight weeks of armor training at Fort Knox with proficiency in weapons. Reed, Shady Spring High School class of 1953, also attended West Virginia University.
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46Th Infantry
Geremany
Donald W. Shepard
James A. Shepard
Mabscott
Army
Fort Benning
Europe
Stratton High School
New Cumberland
Mediterranean
James P. Smith
Lela, Smith
Fireco
Cecil C. Bray
Thelma Bray
Beckley
Fort Jackson
S. C
Pvt
Donald E. Craighead
William A. Craighead
Sprague
First Training Regiment
W. A. Craighead
K. Phillips
Samuel K. Phillips
Asher Phillips
Maben
Military Air Transport Service
Dover Air Force Base
Del
Mallens High School
Fort Knox
Ronald F. Reed
Charles C. Reed
Shady
Shady Spring High School
West Virginia University
Local subscription rates and delivery notices
The notice lists Associated Press ownership of local news and AP dispatches, along with subscription rates by mail and home delivery charges. It warns that West Virginia taxes apply to mail rates, requests address changes with old and new addresses, and disclaims responsibility for advance payments to carriers or distributors.
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Associated Press
West Virginia
Beckley Newspapers Corporation
Stand On Head To Banish Fatigue In Office
New York report on Hugo Peretti and Luigi Creatore adopting yoga based headstands and lion poses to relieve tension. They claim five to 15 minutes of practice refreshes them for hours of work while weekly guru lessons deepen technique. The method emerges as a practical office relaxation trend among stressed executives.
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New York
Hugo Peretti
Luigi Creatore
Hugo
Luigi
Peretti
Creatore
Sym
Animals quiz prompts listing dog breeds and uses
The Junior Editors question asks readers to list as many dog breeds as possible and their purposes, then compare with an encyclopedia. It mentions Dalmatian as a fire-house dog and notes its origin in Dalmatia. The $10 prize goes to Harvey Miller of Norristown, Pa, with submission details and judges.
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Dalmatia
Adriatic Sea
Harvey Miller
Norristown
Beckley
Prayer for Today from Dale Oldham at Park Place Church
A devotional prayer asks merciful God to comfort and heal those suffering lingering illness. The text seeks faith and recovery as believers touch the hem of Christ's garment, invoked by minister Dale Oldham of Anderson Indiana.
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Boy Scouts
Girl Scouts
Christ
Amen
Dale Oldham
Anderoy
Park Place Church
Gielgud with young American director in rehearsal tale
A Raleigh Register recap locates Sir John Gielgud sharing a meal with John Frankenheimer. It notes their clash and harmony as they discuss acting and directing on The Browning Version. Also mentioned are Fidel Castro aides and other society quips from 25 and 50 years ago items.
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12Th St
John Gielgud
John Frankenheimer
Gielgud
London
Silly
John
W.G.A
Sir John
Phn
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