Outer Mongolia U.N. admission dispute strains U S position
Editorial notes the United States faces a tricky in the United Nations over Outer Mongolia’s bid for membership. The Nationalist Chinese threaten a veto if a broad package including Mongolia is pushed through, risking a renewed Sino Soviet clash and renewed U.S. abstention to avoid provoking Peiping or Moscow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
United Nations
Outer Mongolia
U. N
China
Mongolian People’s Republic
Security Council
U.N
Chiang Kai-shek
Republic
Soviet Union
Sinkiang
Mongolia
Russia
Peiping
Moscow
Labor union unity and scope in AFL CIO merger
The National Association of Manufacturers questions a labor monopoly claim in the AFL CIO merger. The combined body may include about 15 million unionists, roughly one third of nonfarm civilian workers, with millions more in unions outside the new federation. Meany foresees barriers to organizing farmers, and six unions account for 40 percent of membership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Association of Manufacturers
Aflcio
AFL
CIO
Law of the Land
Afl-Cio
Nen
United Mine Workers
Federal
George Meany
Labor
South
U. S. Labor Department
United States
Auto Workers
Teamsters
Steel Workers
Machinists
Carpenters
Tammany Back in National Politics in 1950s Power Rise
Carmine G. DeSapio told National Press Club reporters that Harriman is an active candidate for the 1956 Democratic presidential nomination. He highlighted Tammany Hall’s recent wins, including Wagner as mayor in 1953 and Harriman’s 1954 gubernatorial victory, marking a renewed national influence after earlier setbacks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Averell Harriman
National Press Club
Washington
Carmine G. DeSapio
Tammany Hall
Harriman
New York
DeSapio
Robert F. Wagner, Jr
Tammany
Rep
F. D. Roosevelt Jr
U. S
Irving M. Ives
Alfred E. Smith
Tammany Sachem
Smith
Roosevelt
Truman
Empire State
Stevenson’s New Look for 1956 Demo Bid in Washington
Adlai E. Stevenson pursues an open, professional campaign for the 1956 Democratic nomination. He shifts from 1952’s reluctant, amateur-driven effort to a bold bid, with ADA’s role undisclosed and Harriman Kefauver opposition shaping a harsh primary landscape. Dr. Walter A. Patrick proposes a nuclear waste rock-solid disposal method, claiming safety and cost benefits versus sea dumping, aiding future atomic power.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Adlai E. Stevenson
Stevenson
Illinois
Americans For Democratic Action
ADA
Averell Harriman
New York
Estes Kefauver
Tennessee
Stevenson’ Board of Stra
Walter A. Patrick
John Hopkins University
Patrick
Beckley Beckley Newspapers classifieds and rates notice
The notice outlines subscription rates by mail for Beckley Newspapers Corporation including daily and Sunday plans and terms. It lists prices for daily and Sunday combinations, daily only, and six month options, plus a two percent WV sales tax. It also covers home delivery rates and carrier independence in payments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Virginia
Beckley Newspapers Corporation
Death Only Sure Release From the Living Hell
A long examination of narcotics history and current estimates shows drug addiction in the United States rising and shifting between federal and state figures. It notes 60,000 addicts per Anslinger, 90,000 in New York City in 1951, and lists cities and states with high totals while linking addiction to crime. It quotes Anslinger on spotting addicts and cites government warnings about the addict’s urges and risks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Mesopotamia
Adrian
Mich
Michigan
Congress
United States
Harry J. Anslinger
Federal Narcotics Burea
New York City
Ohio
William O'Neill
California
Edmund C. Brown
Federal Narcotics Bureau
Los Angeles
New York
Chicago
Detroit
Cleveland
D. C
San Francisco
Cincinnati
St. Louis
San Antonio
Tex
Illinois
District of Columbia
Texas
Missouri
New Jerse
Pennsylvania
Federal Bureau
Anslinger
Jacob K. Javits
Senate
Narcotics Bureau
Akron
Richmond
U.S. Army
Moral tale of happiness ups and downs in hilltop tale
New York fable about a miserly prince who guards his wealth behind a mirror hill. A lonely princess named Alva inspires a milkman named Otis to elope, delivering a dairy empire with the slogan Princess delivered milk. The prince remains solitary as the couple finds happiness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Alva
Otis
Dames Can Be Funny Kean Sisters Shine On Copacabana
Betty and Jane Kean star in a Copa comedy bit with sharp one liners and playful banter. The piece features jokes on Betty's claim of $32,000 on the $64,000 Question and quips about Howard Keel, Bob Hope, and TV clippings while noting other showbiz anecdotes and newspaper snips from Ed Murrow era television culture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Betty
Jane Kean
Jane
Four Corners of the Earth
Types of heart attacks and deep breathing aid
A psychology clinic feature by Dr. Crane explains three classic heart attack types. It emphasizes deep breathing as a life saving measure during an attack and outlines treatment for anginal pain, thrombosis, and embolus, plus advice on rhythm disturbances and dropsy with cautions on tobacco and obesity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claude R
Claude
Record of 7 Quiz Questions on Agriculture and History
1. The Agriculture Department says total U S crops this year will be highest on record. 2. Old Rough and Ready was a nickname for President Zachary Taylor. 3. There are fewer than 100 Psalms in the Bible. 4. Pinon wood is used for sleds for children. 5. About a third of new car sales last year were Hardtops. 6. A ulxoricide is a man who kills his wife. 7. Eliza fled across the ice in Uncle Tom's Cabin on the Arkansas river.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S
Eliza
Arkansas
Mississippi
Ohio
Potomac
Rio Grande
Suwanee River
Second highest Zachary Taylor and other brief notes
The fragment references Zachary Taylor as the second highest figure among brief notes. It mentions more than 100 or 150, fireplaces, a little over 15 percent, his wife, and The Ohio in disconnected phrases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zachary Taylor
Ohio
Prayer for nations awakening and guidance in light
A retired Methodist minister from Churchland Virginia prays for peoples waking from spiritual night. He pleads for guidance not to be exploited by evil men and asks Christians to aid others in finding life through Christ. Amen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
God of All Nations
Christ
John W. Shackford
Churchland
Military Men in News At Home and Overseas
Military men from Beckley and nearby areas appear in service milestones and assignments. Sgt Kenneth K Lewis completes a Marine leadership course at Camp Pendleton while Clarence Gunther is promoted to staff sergeant at Parris Island. Pvt Worley D Tate returns on leave from Fort Campbell and Pvt Clifton F Meadows prepares for Sage Brush maneuvers at Fort Hood. Subset of area soldiers listed with units and hometowns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pacific Fleet Marine Force Schools Center
Camp Pendleton
Calif
Kenneth K. Lewis
Kermit Lewis
Beckley
Headquarters and Service Battalion
Marine Corps Recruit Depot
Parris Island
S.C
Clarence Gunther
Francis M. Gun
Ther
W. Ne
Guntherville St
Wanda L. Lilly
Woodrow Wilson High School
76Th Tank Battalion
11Th Airborne Division
Fort Campbell
Pvt
Worley D. Tate
Worley B. Tate
Clifton F. Meadows
John L. Meadows
Egeria
Louisiana
Fort Bragg
N. C
82Nd Airborne Division
Women's Army Corps Center
Fort McClellan
Ala
Carolyn J. Walkup
Forrest Walkup
Pax
John R. Walkup
Navy
J. Walkup
Uate
Pax High School
Birds Find Sanctuary in Yellowstone Park
Factographs note Yellowstone National Park shelters more than 200 bird species. The Liberty Bell cracked in 1835 while signaling the death of Chief Justice John Marshall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yellowstone National Park
John Marshall
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Tegy
James Finnegan
Ave
Harry S. Truman
Eisenhower
Waleigh
W. Va
Hinton
C. J. McQuade
Associated Press
National
Story Brooks & Finley Inc
Philadelphia
Boston
Atlanta
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Kean
Lincoln
Carl Sandburg
Ed Murrow
Howard Keel
Harry Clifford Keel
Gillespie
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Hedda Hopper
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Bob
Snoot
Hope
Europe
Betty Ford
McKeesport
Bobby Bragan
Mgr
Earl Wilson
Pittsburgh Pirates
Frankie
Pittsburgh
Bragan
Pirates
Jean Cocteau
Taffy Tuttle
Taffy
George C. McConnaughey
Federal Communications Commission
Commission
Earl
Jackie Gleason
Orson Welles
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Hal March
Shor’s
Eddie
Debbie
Rob’t Q. Lewis
Thornton Wilder
Jaye P. Morgan
Lois de Fee
Samoa
Connie Towers
Whitefish
Montana
St. Regis Maisonette
Black
Dundee
Stan Kenton
Ann Richards
Sidney Poitier
Las Vegas
Ted Steele
Bob Olin
Borther
George W. Crane
Crane
By Peggy Kessinger
Fourth Armored Division
Fort Hood, Tex
85Th Anti - Aircraft Artillery Battallion
Fort Wayne
Roy A. Deweese
Affinity
Army
Barbara
Flora M. Canterbury
Lewis I. Canterbury
Crab Orchard
505Th Infantry Regiment
Fort Jackson
S. C
Mildred
Polkton
William H. Reed
Fred Reed
Shady Spring
Ira E. Bailey
George L. Bailey
44Th Tank Battalion
Far East
Peggy
Fayetteville
C. Samuel Ross
Geraldine
McAlpin
Thomas J. Ross
Tams
Naval Training Center
Charles A. Smolsky
Anthony Smolsky
Coal City
Charles Cook
George E. Greene
Meadows St
R. A. Deweese
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