Evolution of Presidential Leadership in U S History
A survey of how presidents from Teddy Roosevelt to Eisenhower and beyond shaped executive leadership. It notes Eisenhower’s stance on a coequal partnership with Congress, uses historic examples like the Bricker Amendment and farm bill debates, and contrasts past practices with more modern presidential assertiveness. The analysis highlights how leaders balanced persuasion, vetoes, and public messages in guiding legislation.
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Chicago
Eisenhower
Senate
Hell's Canyon Dam
White House
Richard L. Neuberger
D-Ore
Hell's Canyon
Joseph C. O'Mahoney
D-Wyn
Wayne Morse
United States
Congress
Bricker
Republic
Roosevelt
Teddy” Roosevelt
Edward Stanwood
Tah
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Buchanan
Wilson
Harding
Coolidge
Hoover
RF. D. Roosevelt
Alben W. Barkley
Harry S. Truman
Truman Victory Reflections on 1948 Electoral Bounds
The piece analyzes Truman's narrow 1948 win and how vote margins in California Ohio and large states could have altered the result. It compares 1948 to 1944 and notes shifts in voter turnout while pondering alternative outcomes with different candidate splits and regional patterns.
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Harry 5. Truman
Dewey
Truman
Roosevelt
Missouri
California
Ohio
Ragweed Blights Beckley With Pollen In Vacant Lots
The article notes ragweed overgrown back yards and vacant lots in Beckley, creating allergy problems. It argues cutting and cleanup would ease nasal congestion, eye irritation, and itchy skin while beautifying the community.
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Beckley
Advertising Council Aims to Shape Public Opinion Worldwide
A column praises the Advertising Council for mobilizing business and media to inform the public. It cites programs like People’s Capitalism, Action, Stop Accidents, Better Schools, Forest Fire Prevention, Crusade for Freedom, and CARE, noting extensive campaigns and hundreds of millions spent across posters, radio, and media to combat propaganda and support national goals.
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America
United States Information Agency
Advertising Council
American Council
National Citizens Commission For Publc
Crusade For Freedom
Radio Free Europe
San Francisco Gala Tales and Gilded Talk at GOP Convention
A fragmented report from San Francisco recounts party excesses around a Republican convention. Anecdotes describe lavish hosts, luxury cars, and muttered exchanges about money and influence amid a backdrop of political swagger.
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San Francisco
Gold Coast
Cadilac
Shar Hopps
Art Linkletter
Randolph Churchill
America
New York
Karl E. Munk
Spectator notes mix Hollywood, politics and gossip
A crowded, gossip-filled column recounts Hollywood figures and political scenes with names like Marilyn Monroe, Kathy Maslowski, Sir Jacob Epstein, and Carleton Smith. It mentions TV, Broadway, and clubs, plus miscellaneous anecdotes about Sinatra, Lana Turner, Kazan, and Mickey Mantle.
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Muntz Television
Madman Munt
Kathy Marlowe
T Se
Masiowski
Kathy Maslowski
Pretter
Fairmont
Carleton Smith
National Arts Foundation
Marilyn Monroe
Jacop Epstein
Epstein
Miss Moscoe
Carleton
Walter Slezeks
Joe Laurie Jr
Frank Sinatra
Austic City
Case Records of a Psychologist The Worry Clinic
Case SH9 describes a two year old child married for six months, revealing parental miscommunication and emotional distress. The dialogue centers on jealousy, love, and perceived expectations within an arranged union. The narrative shows early counseling themes of trust, insecurity, and marital adjustment.
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Opa
Frank
Fragmented Sixties Advice Column and Trivia Mix
A jumble of quiz questions and adlike columns covers topics from politicians to marriage odds. It asks who among Nixon Dulles Lace might visit, Poland’s Communist stance, and a poker odds quiz, then shifts to a long, sensational advice piece on love and marriage dynamics with a dubious self-help tone.
Vice President Richard Nixon Admits States Los Angeles
The report notes Vice President Richard Nixon and Chief Justice Warren in Los Angeles addressing a case about operation in seventy one thousand.
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Richard MW
Jurstioe Warren
Los Angeles
Two-Fisted Weep as New Heroic Figure In Politics
A column portrays the vice presidency as a fists ready role, citing Kefauver and Nixon as examples and recalling Thomas Marshall. It warns that politics rewards aggressive leadership, while business leaders risk upheaval if weak Throttlebottoms dominate.
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New York
U.S. Senate
White House
Thomas Riley Marshall
Woodrow Wilson
Marshall
Estes Kefauver
Dick Nixon
Throttlebottoms
Alexander Throttlebottom
United States
Prayer text from Alfred G Walton minister
A prayer passage closes a Brooklyn minister's message, urging daily life to reflect faith. It invokes God in words and deeds, asking guidance in goodness and truth for believers.
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Sen
Christ
Alfred G. Walton
Brooklin
N. Y
Flatbush-Tomoaktine Congre
Rational Church
Military Men in News At Home and Overseas
News from Beckley and military postings includes Henry E. Conley serving on USS Dixie with a seven month Far East tour. Harold Loyd Brage completing Air Force basic training at Lackland. Pvt. Donal Allen For assigned to Fort Jackson. Pvt. Thomas E. Turnmire reassigned to Fort Carson as Ninth Division and Eighth Division reequipment continues. A3C James Shaffer at Lowry AFB for Gunnery training. Danny M. Mullins nearing Lackland basic training at Lackland AFB.
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Dixie
San Diego
Calif
Henry E. Conley
John H. Conley
Beckley
Far East
Lackland Air Force Base
Texas
Harold Loyd Brage
Avel
Lloyd Bragg
Box Ih
Beaver
Bragg
Air Force Technic H. L. Brace
Air Force
First Training Regiment
Fort Jackson
D. C
Pvt
Donal Allen For
Herndon
Eighth Infantry
Fort Carson
Coto
Fort Knox, By
Mullens High Saco
MiSth
Usaf Technical School
Lowry Air Force Base
Department of Flexible Gunnery Training
James Shaffer
Danny M. Mullins
Everett Mullins
Vance Drive
Veterans GI insurance costs rise with age says director
West Virginia veterans affairs notes premiums for term GI policies increase every five years as policyholders age. Converting to permanent GI plans is discussed, with premiums per $1000 listed for several options and dividends highlighted. State veterans groups outline 1956 57 leadership and programs.
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Department of Veterans Affairs
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Beckley Newspapers Corporation
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West Virginia
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Bon Payments
Gary Crosby
Neila Ates
Dotty Craig
Lana Turner
CBS
Music Corp. of America
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Jose Powell
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Sammy Kaye
Leonard Levinson
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Mickey Mantle
Terese Brewer
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George W. Crane
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Poland
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Germany
Thomas E. Turnmire
Richard Turnmire
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Beckley Mats
C. S. Collier JR
Dept. Veterans Affairs
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American Legion
E. D. Handman
Charles Ian
Amwels
Chris Royer
Salem
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Felix Calabreese
Thomas
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