Republican newspaper advertising and service details
A regional republication notice lists Beckley Newspapers Corporation address and telephone numbers, national advertising representative Ward-Griffith Company, and AP membership. It notes postal privileges at Beckley and Hinton, with delivery and subscription details by mail for areas lacking delivery.
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Beckley Newspapers Corporation
Prince St Beckley
W. Va
Beckley
Hinton
W. V
AP News
Debate Over Humanities Versus Science in Schools
The article weighs the clash between liberal arts and science in education, arguing time limits and expanding knowledge force a balance. It cites physics shortages, a 1970 job gap, and student disinterest, then contrasts Western aspiration with Soviet realities in a linked anecdote about a Muscovite craving American goods and ending in Siberia.
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American Institute of Physics
1965 Cars Move Up Production Ahead of Union Talks
Automakers rush 1965 models into production weeks earlier than usual as strong sales continue. Contracts with the auto union expire at month end and makers aim to be ready for new models once any strike ends. The 1965s are described as exciting, likely boosting demand to higher levels. Meanwhile experts monitor Southeast Asia as Cyprus adds another focus.
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Auto Union
Southeast Asia
Cyprus
Teachers Language and Education Standards in Raleigh County
Education columnist EMILE J. HODEL argues that Raleigh County schools face broader issues beyond surface improvements. He urges upgrading teacher qualifications, attracting better-trained staff, and prioritizing quality teaching over flashy facilities. He cites comparisons with Ohio and Pennsylvania, calls for bigger teaching staffs, and notes evolving ratios for students to professionals. The piece ends with a provocative question about local readiness to adopt new educational norms.
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Emile J. Hodel
Raleigh County
Beckley
Raleigh
How to Worship: Giving Gratitude Not Getting
The answer reframes worship as giving to God, not receiving from it. Focus on gratitude, adoration, and counting blessings rather than seeking personal gain. By meditating on God's goodness, believers find satisfaction in being in His Presence.
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God
Early Chinese Rocket Origins
The earliest origins of the rocket come from Chinese skyrockets using charcoal saltpetre sulfur powder, a primitive propellant blend that sparked military and technological advances.
Gardening by book pays off in Beckley gardens
Shirley Donnelly notes Beckley area gardens, led by Carl Stover and Jim Martin. Stover’s 36 crops, Big Boy tomatoes, 67 gallons of berries, blue ribbon canning, charted planting from West Virginia University, and strong bean vines standout. Jim Martin grows Danish Baldhead cabbage over 20 pounds. Walter H. Walker and Drew McGraw also boast notable plots with flat soil, acid free tomatoes, and premier half runner beans.
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Shirley Donnelly
Carl Stover
Harper
Beckley
Carl
Stover Blue Ribbon Gardens
West Virginia University
Stover
Stovers
J. A
Jim) Martin
Oak Hill
Jim
Jim Martin
Martin
Sport
Walter H. Walker
Miller St
Walker
Walker Garden
Crab Orchard
Drew McGraw
H. D. McGraw
Dirksen Reverses On Supreme Court Battle Amid Politics
Washington notes recount Everett Dirksen once opposed FDR’s court plan and defended the Supreme Court. Now the Illinois senator seeks to override the court with a foreign aid amendment. The move comes as Illinois reapportionment questions loom and LBJ offers two Power Commission seats.
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Washington
Everett McKinley Dirksen
Illinois
Franklin Roosevelt
Supreme Court
FDR
Young Ev Dirksen
Ev Dirksen
Roosevelt
Congress
Dirksen
Johnson
Illinois State Senate
State Senate
Cook County
LBJ
Senate
Federal Power Commission
The
Power Commission
Harold Woodward
Chicago
Charles Ross
Vermont
Ross
Consumers
Goldwater Seen as Real November Threat to Johnson
Andrew Tully analyzes a Democratic view that Barry Goldwater could win in November. Key factors include Southern support over Civil Rights repeal fears, white backlash in the North, Ike and Nixon backing Goldwater, and Vietnam policy. Johnson’s unknown national appeal contrasts with Goldwater’s proven 1964 showing and energized base.
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Washington
Atlantic City
Lyndon Johnson
Barry Goldwater
South
Gallup
Goldwater
Texas
Oklahoma
Johnson
Dixie
Midwest
North
Congress
Nine Governors Probe Election Projections On TV
A panel of nine state governors plans scrutiny of TV and radio election results and predictions. Nevada Governor Grant Sawyer urges proper labeling and warns against political impact on voters, while CBS faced criticism for an early California result.
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Hollywood
Abe Lincoln
United States
Lyndon Johnson
Barry Goldwater
Nevada
Grant Sawyer
Sawyer
CBS
Goldwater
California
Karl Mundt
Hawaii
New York
Pony Express
Lou Harris
Harris
NBC
Robert Sarnoff
Sarnoff
Senate GOP Leader Eyes Ross Replacement in FPC Row
The Senate GOP Leader seeks the right to appoint a replacement despite George Aiken urging otherwise. Meanwhile Dirksen picks Robert E Dolph for the other FPC vacancy. Dolph, tied to Midwest Gas Transmission, is seen as pro business and likely to secure the post with Dirksen backing.
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Sen
Senate Gop
George Aiken
Vermont
Ross
Dirksen
Robert E. Dolph
Illinois Commerce Commission
FPC
Dolph
George Perrine
Midwest Gas Transmission
Tennessee Gas Transmission
Power and Gas
Kilsyth Items Kilsyth News Roundup
Kilsyth items report Bill Johnson as a patient at Beckley Veterans Hospital. John Vargo shows improvement at Oak Hill Hospital. Lynn Kincaid resides with grandmother Mrs Icie Kincaid. Visitors last week included Mr and Mrs Mike Zieminick and daughter Helen, plus Mr and Mrs Stanley Zieminick of Charleston, from Buffalo and Niagara Falls to Canada for the Zieminick Reunion in Sharon, Pennsylvania.
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Kilsyth
Bill Johnson
Beckley Veterans Hospital
John Vargo
Oak Hill Hospital
Lynn Kincaid
Icie Kincaid
Buffalo
N. Y
Niagara Falls
Canada
Mike Zieminick
Helen
Stanley Zieminick
Charleston
Zieminick
Sharon
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