Automotive year ahead for compact car boom in 1960
A forecast of 1960 auto trends highlights a surge in compact cars from all major makers led by GM Corvair Ford Falcon and Chrysler Valiant with Studebaker Packard and Checker also pushing compact models. European and Israeli entrants grow the market while U S sales abroad slump to under 100000 this year.
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Detroit
General Motors
Ford
Falcon
Chrysler
Valiant
Checker Motors
Dodge
Buick
U. S
Israel
United States
Chevry
F.O.B
American
Studebaker - Packard
George Romney
Studebaker
Corvair
Knees and Fashions Stir Dior Knee-Length Debate
Hal Boyle argues that Dior’s knee-length dresses will face resistance from American women and their husbands. He recalls past fashion shifts from longer skirts to the 1920s mini era and mocks the idea that knee exposure flatters, noting women’s concern with looking ridiculous. He concludes wives would resist, even amid House of Dior promotion.
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New York
House of Dior
Paris
U. S
Dior
Mom
Grandma
West Virginia Turnpike name and fatality rate debate
A reader questions if the West Virginia Turnpike truly fits a turnpike, arguing its two to four lane sections and high speed temptations mislead drivers. The piece cites 1958 data of eight deaths per 100 million passenger miles on the turnpike, compares with national averages, and urges safer speeds and possible rethinking of the road’s name and design to reduce collisions.
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West Virginia
New Jersey
Pennsylvania
Ohio
Beckley
National Safety Council
Turnpike
Five Ways To Live Longer By Careful Driving
An editorial urges drivers to audit their habits after a cautious motorist recalls five near misses and seven property-damage crashes in forty years. It argues that many incidents stem from undue chances and warns that speeding even modestly could trigger tragedy. The piece ends urging self analysis to stay alive next Wednesday.
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Ignor
The
Dallas Morning News
Eisenhower Khrushchev Talks Stall Over Berlin Clash
In a cautious preview of a possible summit, President Eisenhower and Premier Khrushchev meet informally in Washington to discuss mutual concerns while avoiding the label of summit. The Berlin crisis looms large as Khrushchev seeks leverage, and Western access to West Berlin remains the central flashpoint.
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James Marlow
Associated Press
Washington (Ap
Eisenhower
Nikita Khrushchev
Khrushchev
Berlin
United States
Washington
Moscow
West Berlin
West Berelin
Truman
Stalin
White House
Duties of a dancehall gentleman in a bygone era
This piece extols etiquette at formal dances, outlining a man’s duties to his date and the hostess. It stresses dancing the first and last dance with the partner, guiding her through punch and cake, and sharing the floor with the hostess and honored guests.
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Don Goodwin
Young Michigan governor Mason's early ascent revealed
Factographs record Steven T. Mason becoming Michigan territorial governor at 19 and elected state's first governor in 1835 at 23. Notes on marsupial growth describe kangaroos reaching seven feet and 300 pounds later, while ash from volcanic eruptions can stay hot for about a century. A camel's rapid intake of 25 gallons in one hour and sugar pine cones reaching twenty inches are also noted.
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Steven T. Mason
Michigan
Dance and Duty at Formal Dances Notes Etiquette
A guidance piece on proper conduct at dances. It covers responding to dance invitations, escorting unaccompanied girls, pacing, attire, and manners. It warns against overzealous dancing, improper cutting in, and smoking. The Q A section advises paying for a corsage and transportation, while ticket costs remain the invitee’s expense.
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Morel Morel
Mac
Flying carpets and travel coupons in junior editors quiz
A playful item notes flying carpets exist only in myths though rugs aided camel travel at night and on long journeys. It invites readers to imagine a magic carpet trip plan and collect travel ads coupons, mentioning Pat Germek of Baltimore winning $10 for the question.
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Pat Germek
Baltimore
Beckeley
Caracas visit recalls Bolivar era amid high prices
The writer column paints Caracas as costly, with vivid scenes of oil wealth, traffic jams, and luxury lunches for travelers. Narratives include a millionaire host, Em Manuel Vicente Rodriguez, and mentions of Bolivar, hotels, and a glamorous social world. The piece blends travel color with sharp social riffs on Venezuela’s allure and excess.
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Caracas
Venezuela
Nelson Rockefeller
Venezue
Simon Boleivar
Marlon Brando
Bolivar
Anna Magnani
Emmanuel Vicente Rodriguez
N, Y
Park Av
N.Y
el Morocco
Palm Beach
Mike Romanoff
L. A
Avila
la Vega
Newspaper Subscription Rates and Delivery Details
Publication notice lists Associated Press rights and billing terms. It outlines subscription rates by mail and home delivery, specifies regional tax additions, and notes carrier independence and lack of responsibility for advance payments.
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West Virginia
Beckley Newspapers Corporation
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