Ford rises to FCC chair amid payola probe climate
Frederick Wayne Ford, 52, becomes chairman of the Federal Communications Commission, stepping into a tense post as the agency faces industry scrutiny. The Beckley native emphasizes ethical limits, rejects impropriety, and pledges to base renewals on internal policing and public interest, while navigating past resignations and a reshaping broadcast landscape. Ford's background spans the Justice Department and public service, with ties to West Virginia and a resident life in Alexandria, Virginia.
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Bem Price
Washngton
Frederick Wayne Ford
Washington
Federal Communications Commission
Ford
FCC
Federal Security Agency
Office of Price Administration
Department of Justice
Eisenhower
Mack
Miami, Fla
House
Commission
New After Shave Lotion TANs You Without Sun
MAN TAN is a crystal clear after shave lotion that gives a sun tan look without sun. It claims to not contain iodine and to rub off neither wash off nor fade like dye. It asserts medical and lab testing for safety on all skin types and promises a smooth tan for hair colors without peeling or drying. It recommends use at toiletry counters nationwide.
Veterans Pension Law Info Available At VA Offices
Veterans and their families can obtain full information on the new pension law taking effect July 1 1960 at any Veterans Administration office. Recipients under the present law may switch to the new system but cannot revert. VA Beckley Hospital staff can explain both bills and pamphlets have been sent to recipients. Selection is voluntary and final once made.
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Veterans Administration
Patrick Beville
Huntington
Beville
Beckley VA Hospital
Federal Reserve Note Found By Beckley Man
Howard Little, who runs two Beckley businesses, found a $20 Federal Reserve note from the First National Bank of Big Stone Gap dated 1929. He bought it for $20 from a local theatre ticket seller, noting it is the third such note he has encountered in ten years.
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Howard Little
Federal Reserve
Big Stone Gap
Little
Roanoke
Beckley National
Federal Reserve System
ABI Faithful Drive Funds Mats for Institute Workshop
Appalachian Bible Institute continues to operate on faith as it prepares to purchase a tire recycler and mat making machine with a 540 donation expected this month. Production should start near May first with orders for mats now being accepted. The workshop also offers sturdy formica topped tables benches and green chalkboards for classrooms or home use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Appalachian Bible Institute
Beckleyan Inducted In Education Society
Beckley resident Carol Ann French joined 23 new members of the West Virginia University Chapter of Kappa Delta Phi, an education honor society, during a Monday night induction banquet. Guest speaker L K Lowenstein, superintendent of Kanawha County Schools, spoke on education in Russia.
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Carol Ann French
Beckley
West Virginia University
Kappa Delta Phi
Education Honor Society
L. K. Lowenstein
Kanawha County
Russia
STEP BROTHER DIES IN OHIO FUNERAL HELD THIS AFTERNOON
Mr and Mrs W B Connoley are in Struthers Ohio for the funeral of Connoleys stepbrother Clarence Strickland to be held this afternoon.
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W. B. Connoley
Struthers
Ohio
Connoley
Clarence Strickland
Students showcase dope effects with rat exhibit in science fair
A Monroney Junior High group displayed a rat named Clarence to illustrate drug effects at a science fair in Oklahoma City. The rat reportedly became healthier and then gave birth to six pups the day before the show opened. The students renamed the rat Clarice for display.
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Oklahoma City
Monroney Junior
Clarence
Clarice
Vocational School Plans Open House
Raleigh County Vocational School invites the public to an annual open house from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday. Veterans will attend shop classes, faculty will guide tours, and the practical nursing department will be open. A social hour follows for instructors and their families. Director William B. Connoley oversees the school.
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Raleigh County
Annual Men's Day Program Planned at Central Baptist Church
The Central Baptist Church will host its Annual Men's Day program on Sunday at 2 30 p m. The Rev N G Harris of Wheeling is guest speaker. A W Callaway is general chairman with D D Crawford music chairman M K Austin publicity and C R Jones program chairman handling arrangements.
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The
Central Baptist Church
N. G. Harris
Wheeling
A. W. Callaway
D. D. Crawford
M. K. Austin
C. R. Jones
Annual Meeting of Raleigh County Tuberculosis and Health Assoc
The Raleigh County Tuberculosis and Health Association will hold its annual meeting at 8 p.m. Friday in Room 10 of the Raleigh County Memorial Building, not Saturday as previously printed. Dr. R. E. Hyatt and Dr. W. A. Laquer of Beckley Memorial Hospital will lead a panel, and the public is invited per executive director Mrs. C. C. Lewis.
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Raleigh County Tuberculosis and Health Association
Raleigh County Memorial Building
Erro
Rc R
R. E. Hyatt
W. A. Laquer
Beckley Memorial Hospital
C. C. Lewis
Association
Camp Dates Set For Girl Scouts in Raleigh County
Camping booklets for Raleigh County Girl Scouts will be available May 2 with leaders eligible to pick up for their troops. Mrs. J R DePaulo announces camp coordinators include Mrs. Dix Manning directing the camps for the second summer. Various volunteers assist with transportation program and camp operations across multiple sites including Little Beaver Park and Camp Segun. Camp schedules cover May primitive sessions, day camps with $1.25 weekly fees, and sequential site directors for Fitzpatrick Segun Greenwood Marsh Fork and Tams Mountain camps through July and late July.
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Raleigh County
J. R. DePaulo
Dix Manning
Woodrow Wilson High School
Edith Macy
DePaulo
J. K. Edmundson
R. Francis Parker
C. E. Galaspie
Ted Stover
G. L. Anderson
Little Beaver Park
Girl Scout Council
Walter Duncan
Fitzpatrick
Elizabeth Lewis
Lester
Greenwood
Maxwell Hill
John Rahall
Segun
Finley Prewitt
Blue Jay
Slab Fork
Charles K. Lilly
Epperly
Marsh Fork
Jarrell Farm
Dry Creek
Kermit Webb
Webb
Legion and VFW Plan Spring Conferences in West Virginia
Veterans groups meet in Wheeling and Morgantown for annual Spring Conferences. American Legion National Commander Martin McKneally will speak at the banquet in Wheeling with events continuing Sunday. VFW guest James E. Van Zandt will deliver the main address at the Morgantown banquet April 30 with follow-up dances and memorial services weekend.
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Wheeling
Morgantown
American Legion
Wheeling Post No
Daniel P. Morgan
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Legionnaires
Ohio
West Virginia
Martin B. McKneally
Newburgh
N. Y
McKneally
McLure
Legion
Minneapolis
Wheeling Post
Ben Brown
Elkins
VFW
James E. van Zandt
van Zandt
House of Representatives
Pennsylvania
Congress
Department Council of Administration
David J. Lowery
Department
Former Pastor Addresses Men at Sophia Meeting
The Rev. J. E. Perkins, pastor of Mount Hope Methodist Church, spoke on You Are Peculiar People at the Sophia Methodist group Friday night. Mrs. Perkins joined him. L. H. Greenwood Jr. led a devotional, bills were approved, and a membership project was completed. A fish dinner preceded the meeting for 11 members and guests. The next gathering is May 27 in the church friendship hall.
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Bill Buchler
Greenwood
Friendship Hall
Effie Eddins
Bill Euchler
Woman and son-in-law fight over tax deductions
In Phoenix, a mother-in-law and her son-in-law argued while filling 1959 tax forms. He struck her in the face, she splashed hot water, leaving her with a bruised nose and eye. She suffered first degree burns.
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Phoenix, Ariz
Sixty three accepted in Wesleyan's Science Institute
Sixty three applicants from 17 states have been accepted for enrollment this summer in Wesleyan College's second annual Institute for Junior High School Science Teachers. Funded by the National Science Foundation with 60000 dollars, participants receive stipends from 450 to 810 dollars plus travel, with 90 dollars per dependent for those with families.
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Buckhannon
West Virginia Wesleyan College
John Wright
National Science Foundation
West Virginia
Pennsylvania
Oregon
Texas
Michigan
Maryland
Connecticut
Ohio
Florida
North Carolina
New Jersey
Delaware
Georgia
South Carolina
Minnesota
Massachusetts
Arkansas
Wesleyan
Driver Jailed For Drunkenness In Raleigh County
A Sophia motorist pleaded guilty before Magistrate W. A. Burke and received a $100 fine plus costs and a 30 day jail term for driving while drunk. Joseph Lynn Jackson, 24, was jailed at 12:25 a.m. Sunday by City Police. Carl H. Tolley of Wytheville Virginia was jailed by Turnpike State Police at 8:15 p.m. Monday for the same charge. Harry Richards of Beckley posted bond and was released Monday after appearing on a non support charge scheduled for 5 p.m. Monday before Magistrate Burke. he had been jailed at 11:30 a.m. Saturday by a constable.
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Sophia
W. A. Burke
Raleigh County
Joseph Lynn Jackson
Turnpike
Carl H. Tolley
Wytheville
Harry Richards
Beckley
Burke
Fishing Violations Charged Against Three Arrests Made
District Conservation officers arrested Henry Wayne 53 of Besoco for trout in Glade Creek and fined 20. Ted Jordan of Cleveland Ohio fined 10 for using a resident license. Henry Asbury 37 of Davy McDowell fined 10 for fishing without proper license. Raymond Eye notes licenses not required for over 60. trout stamp 1 plus 15 cent fee required. First expeditions reached the South Pole and the North Pole within two years.
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District Conservation Commission
Henry Wayne
Besoco
Glade Creek
L. W. Berkel
Wayne
Berker
Ted Jordan
Cleveland
Ohio
Henry Asbury
Davy
McDowell County
Ivan B. Pizzino
Raymond Eye
South Pole
North Pole
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University of West Virginia
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Middlebourne
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Alexandria
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Mary Margaret Mahoney
Blackstone
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the Complete Variety Store
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Richwood
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Oak Hill
News For Veterans
ABI
Education Society
Uuly
Esa
Mr. Sweeney
Electricity Operates
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Welch Air Force Recruiting Officer
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