Advertising media with a punch in New York strike aftermath
New Yorks advertising scene faced a newspaper strike that shuttered seven big papers and pushed advertisers toward radio and TV. Despite a lull in stand sales and a weak Christmas outlook, some outlets stayed open while mass market print ads faded, leaving retailers to reassess budgets and media mix.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
America
Herald-Tribune
Herald Tribune
York
Sam Dawson
Associated Press
Uren
Register
Wal
Viva
Alternative dispute devices urged to replace T H injunctions
Pennsylvania Republican House Labor Committee Chairman McConnell proposes replacing the Tafft Harlley Laws with flexible options to settle major labor disputes. He favors Congress action, a board of inquiry, arbitration, secret ballot on offers, and possible injunctions as needed to spur settlement and reduce government interference.
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House Labor Committee
McConnell
Pennsylvania
Chib
Chicago
Tryste
McConnel
Congress
Pierit
Lesson From the Spud Grower and Maine Potato Plight
The piece warns Maine potato growers face a bleak market with prices near a dollary per barrel while a drought-like harvest yields 8 million dushels. Losses in Arrostook County may reach 25 million as credit tightens and diversification is urged to hedge against hard times. It cautions West Virginia farmers to avoid overreliance on poultry and suggests fruits and vegetables suited to local altitude as supplementary income.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maine
Arrostook County
West Virginia
Owlo
Clement Clarke Moore and the Birth of Santa Claus in Chelsea
The article traces Clement Clarke Moore a shy professor at General Theological Seminary in New York who shaped Santa Claus in 1822 while living in Chelsea near 23rd Street and the Hudson River. It notes his verse reading to children, the Troy Sentinel publication, Moore’s wealth from royalties, and his civic contributions including church and campus gifts.
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St. Nicholas
Santa Claus
Clement Clarke Moore
General Theological Seminary of
New York
Manhattan
Clement
Moore
Chelsea
23Rd Street
Hudson River
Santa
Greenwich Village
Chelsea House
Broadway
24Th Street
Santa Chius
Harriet Hutler
St. Paul's Church
Troy
N. Y
Poony
Beckley
Bit Moore
St. Peter's Church
West 20Th Street
Beckley Newspapers clarifies subscription terms and rates
The Beckley Newspapers Corporation issues subscription details for Raleigh S Register and related papers. It lists mailing offices Beckley and Hinton, clarifies post office classifications, and provides pricing for daily and Sunday delivery with advance payment options and regional tax notes.
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Beckley Newspapers Corporation
Beckles
UW. Va
Hinton
March of Events Inside Washington Federal Officials
Washington officials and architects discuss moving top echelon government agencies to safer locations. The plan aims to improve civil defense by dispersing power centers from Washington D C viewed as an ideal target for atomic or hydrogen attacks.
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Washington
United States
Washington, D. C
Eisenhower
Waldron Faulkner
Middle Atlantic
American Institute of Architects
Faulkner
AIA
Health and safety tips from a 1950s health column
A health series stresses body complexity with bones muscles nerves and organ systems. It offers knee press exercises and urges attention to balance, plus notes on postwar defense relocation talk and Washington urban planning visions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ale Fermate Loti
Shouldee-girdie
Notable World Leaders Meet on Bermuda Island
A conference on Bermuda gathers Britain's Prime Minister Churchil and France's Premier Laniel with President Eisenhower set to join. The piece jokes about the Big Two and Big Three summits and notes it marks twenty years since repeal.
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Britain
Churchil
France
Laniel
Bermuda
Eisenhower
Military Men in News At Home and Overseas
Army and Marine personnel from West Virginia and nearby areas are listed with assignments and home towns. George F Arthur Jr of Shady Spring serves with the 2305-4 Military Police Company in South Charleston since 1950, with prior WWII service in Germany. Pvt Yam B. Rengert of Lanark is stationed with the First Cavalry Division in Japan after enlisting in 1952. Pvt James Garlasd Cole of Beckley is with the Transportation Railway Unit Training Center at Fort Eustis after induction in 1954. Other servicemen include aviation mechanic Frank O Duff of Sophia with Marine Aircraft Group 12 in South Korea, Cpl Don W Pruett of Princewick returning from IX Corps service in Korea, Pfc Anthony A Farmer of Bolt preparing for Exercise Ski Jump at Camp Carson Colorado, and Airman Donnie R Bryant of Princewick visiting Hong Kong with the Armed Forces rest program.
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Caribbean
George F. Arthur
Shady Spring
Arthur
South Charleston
Nurnbng
Germany
Elen Ransom
Charles
Mitchel
Camp Kilmer
N. J
First Cavalry
Japan
Yam B. Rengert
WA. Dillon Loe
Lanark
Army
Decemer
Camp Breckinridge
Transportaton
Fort Eustis
Pvt Tames Garlasd Cole de
Gastand Gale
Ridge
Beckley
Cote
Woodrow Wilson High School
Ater
Beckley, Ice and Feed Co
Devilcats
Marine Aircraft Group 12.3
Prc
Frank O. Duff
James Duff
Sophia
An Pre F. C. Mute Air
First Marine Aircraft Wing
South Korea
Anthony A. Farmer
A. A. Farmer
Bolt
Camp Carson
Colo
913Th Army
Fort Leonard Wood
Farmer
Camp Hale
Duke University
Durham
N. G
Air Force
Hong Kong
Donnie R. Bryant
Charles, Bryant
Princewick
Armed Forces
Korea
Personality Can Mean Victory or Humility
New York columnist Hel Boyle discusses how a forceful winning personality can backfire, with anecdotes on avoiding negative answers and misreading social signals. She notes many people lack the nerve to say no and recounts classroom and dating misfires.
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New York U
Prayer and the paradox of weak will in a strong world
A reflective piece centered on endurance in a harsh social order. It contrasts the overpowering force of decisive personalities with a self critical voice about indecision and social failure. The narrator compares everyday insults from clerks and strangers to the social dominance of the strong, and questions how to assert needs without confrontation.
Eisenhower proposes peaceful use of atomic energy
President Eisenhower outlines a shift in policy urging pooling of atomic materials for peaceful uses while pursuing disarmament talks with Russia. He notes passage through Congress and U N cooperation will hinge on Russia’s cooperation and legislative approval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ryan Washington
Eisenhower
United Nations
Russia
Congress
Esther
United States
USN
Eisenhower Plan For UN Inspection On Atomic Bombs
A United States proposal urges a UN special agency to oversee inspections of atomic materials from the United States and Russia. The goal is to prevent cheating, guard materials, and allow scientists to use them for peaceful aims while disarming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russia
U.N
United States
Eisenhower
Burke Named Raleigh County Chairman for Birthday Ball
A year ago W A Gene Burke was chosen Raleigh County chairman for the benefit President s birthday ball. Grover C Hedrick reported 1188 81 dollars from the annual Christmas Seal sale in the county. The passage notes wartime actions and tax proposals amid a wide summary of county events.
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W. A. (Gene) Burke
Raleigh
Fifth Army
Mt. Camino
Rome
Grover C. Hedrick
West Virginia
Charleston
E. L. Lively
Wild Life League
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Oliver Wendell Holmes
Thomas J. Stafford
Raleigh S Register
Thomas F. Stafford
Joe Aenea Es
Focal News
Brooks & Finley Inc
Philadelphia
Boston
Cleveland
Atlanta
Los Angeles
A Central Press
Jack Poruk
Arthur 5
Flemming
Kremlin
ODM
Tracy B. Argur
Offee of Defense Mobilization
William All
Grandpapyy-deakins
Avski
By Peggy Kessinger
London
IX Corps
Cpl
Don W. Pruett
D. W. Pruett
Beth Infantry
Hel Boyle
Jesus
O. L. Shelton
Indianapolis
Ind
School of Religion
Buller University
John D. Rockefeller Jr
Ike
Marlow
Bennett
Desmond MacCarthy
Fife
House of Parliament
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