Thought For Today on Politics and Power in Local Government
A reflective piece on Democratic dominance in county and city politics, noting Republican leadership and the risk of power wielded for its own sake. Questions about Clarence Wooten, his replacement, and Miss Boyd’s abrupt resignation highlight tensions between agricultural extension staff and school authority.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hayden Smith
George Chambers
Clarence Wooten
Miss Boyd
Agriculture
Asian Games At Jakarta Open With Big Stadium And Big Ambitions
The Asian Games in Jakarta receive Soviet help to build a 100000 seat main stadium and U S support with five coaches funded by the American Specialist Program at about 1400 per coach plus expenses. The event runs Aug 21 to Sept 4, in a city boasting a 6000 ton aluminum roofed oval arena and several specialized venues. A six man U S economic team proposed boosting aid to Indonesia to about 60 million annually, while overall American aid since 1950 averages 850 million per year excluding food contributions.
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Anastas I. Mikoyan
Jakarta
Soviet Union
Sukarno
Kennedy
U. S
Is it In Demos' Interest That Teddy Get Licked?
Taunton Mass A regional political analysis notes Teddy Kennedy's push to secure the Massachusetts Democratic primary and U S Senate nomination amid claims of inevitability. Critics label the Kennedy operation aloof and dynastic while Eddie McCormack appears warmer and poses a challenge that could reshape key races nationwide.
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Teddy
Taunton
Mass
Teddy Kennedy
Massachusetts
U. S. Senate
Washington
Thomas E. Dewey
Senate
Edward J. McCormack
McCormack
Turman
Kennedy
Mary
Pat Brown
California
John Carroll
Colorado
Joseph Kennedy
Kennedys
Bobby
Justice Department
Eddie McCormack
Democratic Party
Legislative Branch
White House
Jack
Rich Face High Cost of Representing U.S. Abroad
Paris dispatch notes Gen James Gavin resigns as U S ambassador to France after 18 months citing urgent personal considerations. His successor Charles Bohlen faces the same issue as the top U S envoy salaries and expense allowances struggle to cover social obligations and official entertaining costs. Europeans question whether finance limits jeopardize the selection of the best man for the post.
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Joseph W. Grigg
United Press International Paris
UPI
White House
Washington
United States
James M. Gavin
France
Gavin
Charles E. Bohlen
U.S
Moscow
Manila
Bohlen
John F. Kennedy
State Department
Amory Houghton
Money From the Va Charleston Paper Money
John Hodel and Lacy Anderson present a five dollar banknote issued for the state of Virginia by Drapsie and Welsh Co of Philadelphia. The bill features Washington on horseback and Thomas Jefferson, with legends about Charleston and legal tender status. The owner, John F. Jones Sr of Independence Kentucky, shares notes on its history, Confederate money debate, and finder’s tale.
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Lacy Anderson
C&o
Mount Hope
John F. Jones
Independence
Kentucky
Bank of Charleston
Drapsie and Welsh Co
Philadelphia
Virginia
West Virginia
Charleston
Washington
Thomas Jefferson
Stevens
Homer Patterson
Patten
Wade
Kennedy's TV Knowledge Impresses White House Crew
White House reporter Merriman Smith notes President Kennedy personally checked lighting, camera angles, and backdrop for his televised tax speech. Kennedy scrutinized cameras from desk to podium and even tested monitors in the broadcast truck, though stage lighting proved uncomfortably hot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merriman Smith
UPI
White House
Washington
Kennedy
Pierre Salinger
Salinger
Break Traffic Laws Do Not Remove That Tag
UPI reports on bedding and upholstered furniture tag laws in most states. Labels reveal fillers and percentages, aiding buyers and enforcing compliance. New York's Division of Upholstery acts as a regulatory hub guiding manufacturers across states. In 1961 state agents inspected many stores and placed thousands of units off sale for violations.
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Jesse Bogue
UPI Financial
New York
UPI
New York State
Robert L. McCann
New York Department of State
Terial
McCann
Liberals threaten filibuster against satellite bill momentum
In a preview of party tensions, Democratic liberals in the Senate threaten louder opposition after a failed vote on the communication satellite bill. They fear administration tax reform shifts, and their next target may be the 1963 tax bill while party peers call for unity and warn of political fallout.
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Washington
UPI
Senate
Congress
Nance Committee
House
Douglas
Kennedy
Beckley and county levies show little change next year
Estimates from three governing bodies indicate only minor shifts in county and school levies for the coming year while Beckley city tax levy will be substantially reduced. City rate cut from 1.01 to .79 in the highest class equals a 22 cent drop, with a 13.6 cent decrease from last year.
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Ies
City of
Beckley
Will Railroad Mergers Prevent Nationalization
Washington discussion on ICC hearings for Pennsy NYC merger and two other trios, outlining potential eastern system creation. Notes 42 eastern roads, 19 in plans, 23 excluded, cites complex corporate structures, bankruptcy risks, and political views on nationalization if mergers fail. References 1963 timing and legislative proposals to halt mergers through year end 1963. Perspective from industry officials and government.
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Washington
NEA
United States
Interstate Commerce Commission
Pennsylvania Railroad
New York Central
Baltimore & Ohio
Chesapeake & Ohio
Norfolk & Western
ICC
Pennsy- Nyc
Cincinnati
Louisville
St. Louis
Chicago
Pennsy
NYC
Pennsylvania-New York Central Transportation Co
Pennsylvania
Clearfield Coal Co
Transportation
Congress
Pennsylvania Board
James M. Symes
Senate
New York
New Haven & Hartford
National Advertising Representative Directory and Rates
Naleigh IN Register National Advertising Representative Ward Griffith Company with offices in New York Chicago Detroit Atlanta Boston Charlotte Philadelphia San Francisco Los Angeles Greenville Pittsburgh. Ange Sea subscription rates by mail and home delivery details for daily and Sunday editions, rates by year six months and per week to per month. Addresses changes require old and new addresses. State sales tax and carrier responsibility notes included.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ward-Griffith Company, Inc
New York
Chicago
Detroit
Atlanta
Boston
Charlotte
Philadelphia
San Francisco
Los Angeles
Greenville
Pittsburgh
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Ernoe
John Hodel
Middle C
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Lucille Marshall
Moss French
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Anna French
John Laing
Holroyd McGinnis
John Campbell
Western Union
Mabscott
Business Men’s Association
Telegraph Company
Francis L. Conway
Robert W. Smith
Norfolk
Old Point
Virginia Beach
Portsmouth
Paul H. Douglas
D-Il
National Party
The
State Road Commission
Raleigh
Stonecoat
Burr Simpson
Lions Club
Dewey Wass
Harrisville
Beckley Club
Pleasant Inn
C. G. Peregoy
Everett Sayre
Harry R. May
Danny Speilman
Sprague
Raleigh County
Glen Rogers
McManus
Wyoming
Roy Stephens
Bill Shanklin
Stoco High School
Lego Institution
E. van Dorsey
Raleigh, County
Naleigh
Beckley Newspapers Corporation
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