Digest assails Eisenhower record in harsh Democratic critique
The Democratic Digest charges the Eisenhower administration with widespread misconduct at the top, noting resignations at four agencies and forced departures due to public pressure rather than White House action. It accuses the White House of prioritizing popularity over bold leadership and claims the administration politicizes civil rights for credit.
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Cost of Electric Power Shows Declining Rates Over Years
The piece argues that electricity costs fell faster than living costs from 1882 to 1950, with power per kWh dropping from 25 cents to 2.64 cents while the general index rose. It notes power burdens are small in typical budgets and that independent power companies pay taxes while socialized plants receive tax-exempt benefits.
Crab Orchard Voices Against Beckley Four Lane Plan
A reader argues against Beckley’s proposed four lane highway from Mabscott to Valley Drive. The letter warns taxpayers would fund a long term, diminishing traffic project, urging re surveying and improving current roads instead. It claims the plan benefits builders and future taxpayers but harms Crab Orchard and surrounding communities.
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Campaigning Shifts To TV Air Time In 1960 Race
A GOP official says sponsors have bought the last five minutes of TV time on major networks to reach broader voters. Democrats plan a personal, hands-on campaign emphasizing face to face contact. Presidents Eisenhower era shifts to air tours with several major speeches planned for GOP candidates.
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Jaye Morgan Dreams in Technicolor Night Visions
New York singer Jaye P. Morgan, rising star among female vocalists, reveals nightly dreams in Technicolor. She recalls vivid red blue and purple visions, some controllable, others nightmare like the broken fastener dream. Morgan discusses home life on tour and fear of psychiatry.
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Prayer for Manhood and Service by Geo A. Martin
A personal prayer by Geo A. Martin of Steubenville Ohio asking for guidance to be a good husband father friend and servant. He seeks grace maturity and growth toward the measure of Christ. Amen.
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Military Menial News At Home and Overseas Exercises
Three weeks of field training with the Mth Airborne Division's 1881 Infantry Regiment at Hohenfels Germany. Pic. Anna McKenney Jr. arrived in Europe last March after basic at Fort Knox and high school at Shady Spring. Also: Carl W. Conner aboard USS Roanoke visiting Pacific ports and Spec 3 Canterbury in Far East assignment. Plus Yorktown siege shells embedded in Nelson House and nationwide opinion polls with about 1.5 million Americans polled annually.
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Lillian Roth Wins Best Vacation Poll in Chicago
Lillian Roth claimed the top spot in a Wilson Poll on vacations, narrowly beating Jim Thurber on the 87th ballot. The prize is a free trip to Chicago during the Democratic convention, with Roth joking the prize may cost nothing if conventions run as planned.
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Case Records of a Psychologist The Worry Clinic Case
A 17 year old college freshman Gloria B seeks help for dissociative sensations and city fear. The psychologist outlines escape mechanisms, Freud’s symbolic dreams, and a treatment plan including social integration and positive reinforcement. A self help booklet offer follows.
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