Thought For Today on Politics and TV Image
The piece reflects on West Virginia politics and TV's impact on electability. It cites John T. Copenhaver's criticism of Cecil Underwood, warns against pursuing televised charm over policy, and notes 1960s Democratic hopes amid media influence. It discusses Nixon, Underwood, and the idea of a handsome ticket shaping public perception.
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John T. Copenhaver
Charleston
Cecil H. Underwood
West Virginia
Copenhaver
neoPtal
Underwood
GOP
Sistersville
Abe Lincoln
Anderw
Dick Nixon
Ana
Cecil Underwood
Governors talk big on highways and shelters on Puerto Rico trip
Governors meeting on Puerto Rico push rapid completion of 41000 miles of federal highways while avoiding tax increases and debating the cost of atomic fallout shelters in every home. They favored funding by debt and inflation risk, while one executive doubted personal shelter viability. Ohio Civil Defense leaders questioned the plan's practicality.
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Puerto Rico
Columbus Dispatch
Ohio Civil Defense Organization
Civil Defense
Hal Boyle Items From A Columnist's Mail Bag
New York AP columnist Hal Boyle shares breezy, humorous mailbag items. Jokes about Mme Pompadour perfume costs, hippopotamus fat tonics, beards on men, forgotten TV movies, store habits, and quips about traffic cops, democracy, and daily life. Ends with Ruskin quote.
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New York
Mme. Pompadour
Louis XV
George de Witt
Schick Electric Razor
U.S
Abraham Lincoln
Eisenhower recalls Dulles as key adviser in foreign policy
President Eisenhower defends his record on Dulles era policy, saying Dulles always acted with his signature or approval and noting the secretary’s greater knowledge of foreign affairs. He recalls the 1958 shift toward a new approach and insists they worked as a team.
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James Marlow
Associated Press
Washington
Eisenhower
John Foster Dulles
Dulles
Eisenhower-Dulles Policy Shapes Khrushchev Invite
The invitation extended to Premier Khrushchev is seen as a tactical shift within the established Eisenhower-Dulles foreign policy. Ike and Dulles had already dictated a confrontational stance toward the Soviets with bases and alliances. Khrushchev's visit appears as a different tactic rather than a full strategic overhaul. Ike’s later move to invite Khrushchev stems from a joint decision, with Dulles likely approving, not a solo change by Eisenhower.
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Dulles
Nikita
Eisenhower
Truman-Acheson
Nikita Khrushchev
Khrushchev
Akron Leads World in Tire Production
Factographs show Akron Ohio manufactures more auto and truck tires than any other city worldwide. The piece notes unusual forms of money including woodpecker scalps elephant tails tobacco and beaver skins used as currency in historical contexts.
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Akron, O
Tooth glue could replace dentures say Navy researchers
Navy medical researchers report a dental glue made from bone materials that could later allow extracting and re inserting teeth without traditional plates. Dogs showed re inserted teeth after a year and ate the day after the procedure. The technique awaits human testing and aims to replace dentures with synthetic or banked teeth anchored by the cement.
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Frank Carey
Associated Press
Washington
Navy
Canty
Sculpture through ages and a playful headmaking task
The piece traces sculpture origins in religion and magic dating back 20,000 years, noting works by Greeks Romans and medieval artists. It invites readers to try sculpting a head with clay or soap, mentions Janet Bekins of Rantoul Alabama winning $10 for the suggestion, and asks for more ideas.
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Greece
Janet Bekins
Rantoul, al
Beckley
Grassroot Opinions in Italy Texas on Tax Policy
The letter argues national government Marxist taxation burdens the wealthy as government expands beyond essential functions. It warns socialist policies push costs onto the rich, calling government growth a financial danger and noting socialistic ideas returning to roost.
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Italy
Texas
News
Herald
Earl Wilson Little Princess Is Plain Miss Khan
Princess Yasmin of Rita Hayworth fame was spotted at a Mamaroneck Beach Club en route to the Riviera with Aly Khan. Hostess Mrs Bernard Kamber introduced her as Yasmin Khan, a minor amid a blur of celebrity chatter about Eddy Duchin, Bert Wheeler, Marilyn Monroe, Hemingway, Gleason, Loren, Mussolini's son and other stars. The column notes paternity suits, divorces, Broadway plans, and industry rumors in a lively mash of names and nightlife gossip.
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New York
Yasmin
Rita Hayworth
Mamaroneck
Riviera
Aly Khan
Bernard Kamber
Yasmin Khan
Eddy Duchin
Peter
Ed Sullivans
Bert Wheeler
The
Lambs
Melvyn Douglas
Lee
Lawrence
Ohio
Dennis Crosby
Marilyn Scott
Betsy Drake
Cary Grant
Sen. McCarthy
Alan Gale
Joyce Barker
Equity
Lena Horne
Capitol Records
RCA Victor
Belafonte
Sophia Loren
Harry Guardino
Benito Mussolini
Romano
Dinah Washington
Horatio Maillard
Cheryl Crawford
Johnny Mathis
Art Aragon
Dean Martin
Top Brass Hopeful Khrushchev Will Get Courteous Reception
Washington planners fear Khrushchev may face insults during his United States visit and weigh public education on stakes. Congress may invite him to address joint session if timing allows before Khrushchev’s arrival, with adjournment decisions shaping the gesture. Eisenhower’s foreign aid battles face deep funding cuts, risking a major defeat this session.
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Nikita Khrushchev
U.S
Washington
United States
Khrushchev
Eisenhower
Soviet Union
Congress
Congressional
25 Years Ago Debt Reported On County Road Funds
A county court report shows total indebtedness of 311205.57 for seven district road funds special county funds and general county road and school funds after a monthlong inquiry into nonbonded contractual debts. Former pastors and church members plan a large August 26 homecoming with all day and evening events. President Roosevelt warned profiteers over drought era food prices and said the federal government would act. Uncle Sam would lead world air power if current aviation plans proceed, with 2300 army and 2000 navy planes making the U S strength rival France.
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First Baptist Church
Roosevelt
Uncle Sam
France
Local Marriage Licenses and Real Estate Transfers Reported
Marriage licenses listed for R. H. Bragg with Carrie C. Bragg, Andrew Spears with Lizzie Johnson, G. E. Phillips with Myrtle A Robertson, W. L McKin ney with S. E. Thompson, William L. Pertry with Lieuma Clay, Wiley Burle son with Mary A. Hendricks, J. H. Lilly with Nancy L. Burchfield. Real estate transfers include John Beckley to A. B. Maxwell for 30 acres in Slab Fork district. Charles Morris and wife to Abraham B. Redden a one third undivided interest in 506.8 acre tract in Shady Springs District. B. E. Carter and others to Raleigh County Bank, the Dr. Davis property in Beckley city for $25,000. Active work has begun on Collins Colliery Company property along Winding Gulf waters. no houses yet, but a sawmill is running and building will start soon.
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R. H. Bragg
Carrie C. Bragg
Andrew Spears
Lizzie Johnson
G. E. Phillips
Myrtle A, Robertson
W. L McKinney
S. E. Thompson
William L. Pertry
Lieuma Clay
Wiley Burleson
Mary A. Hendricks
J. H. Lilly
Nancy L. Burchfield
John Beckley
A. B. Maxwell
Slab Fork
Charles Morris
Abraham B. Redden
Shady Springs
B. E. Carter
Raleigh County Bank
Dr. Davis
Beckley
Collins Colliery Company
Winding Gulf
Beckley Raleigh Register Publisher and rates notice
Beckley Newspapers Corporation publishes Raleigh Register with address in Beckley West Virginia and Hinton West Virginia. It lists subscription rates for daily and Sunday editions by mail and home delivery and notes tax and carrier responsibilities.
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Beckley Newspapers Corporation
Prince St
Second Days
Beckley
W. Va
Hinton
West Virginia
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