Thought For Today on De Gaulle Presidency Power
A historical note describes President Charles de Gaulle as the leading figure under the Fifth Republic with expanded powers over the Prime Minister and cabinet. It explains his seven year term, re election freedom, and authority to dissolve parliament in peril, comparing to the Fourth Republic.
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Charles de Gaulle
C. Mareeth Saas
Ees Nc
Hace Selely
Ghend
Etty
Eisenhower
Macmillan
National Assembly
Per Capita Growth Mirrors U.S. Economic Rise
The piece discusses how population growth about two percent annually boosts per capita measures, with 1958 third-quarter GDP and October industrial production suggesting recovery but not full prosperity. It quotes Charles H. Brower on work ethic and cites debt, budgets, and per capita comparisons, urging a focus on meaningful work and education.
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Beacon
Lamertville
New Jersey
Charles H. Brower
Brower
Mr. Brower
Cataract surgery restores vision and independence for 74-year-old craftsman
A daughter recalls her father Tom K. regaining sight after cataract removal in one eye. The operation let him return to his carpentry, read the newspaper, write letters, and enjoy meals again, boosting morale and independence. The piece urges readers to support elderly relatives with eye care, hearing aids, and well-fitted dentures.
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Tom K
Dad
Republican discontent with Eisenhower grows in Washington
Central Press report details how Goldwater Kelland and other conservatives push for new GOP ideologies while moderates fear overreach. Observers expect legislative moves left of president and a weakened 1960 bid for Eisenhower. Humphrey boom gains traction after Kremlin talks, boosting his 1960 prospects though southern delegates oppose.
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Henry Cathcart
Central Press Association
Washington
Eisenhower
GOP
Senate
Barry Goldwater
Arizona
Clarence Buddington Kelland
Republican National Committee
House
White House
Hubert Humphrey
Minnesota
Nikita Khrushchev
Kremlin
Humphrey
Eleanor Roosevelt
Franklin D Roosevelt
Prayer For Today From Ward Jr Pittsburgh Minister
Gracious God the birth of Jesus brings song in the air and a star in the sky. May I deepen my understanding of his advent and let the Spirit of the season guide my words and actions. May there be room for Christ in my heart and his Spirit reign in my life. Amen by W Ralph Ward Jr Pittsburgh Pa minister Mt Lebanon Methodist Church
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Jesus
Christ
W. Ralph Ward, Jr
Pittsburgh
Mt. Lebanon Methodist Church
Eisenhower Santa letter mocks politics and Khrushchev
The spoof letter imagines President Eisenhower writing to Santa Claus. It cites his White House address, jokes about Democrats, tax and budget needs, civil rights tensions after the Supreme Court ruling, and a jab at Khrushchev. It ends asking Santa for stump removers to ease political troubles.
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Eisenhower
Santa Claus
Sanata Claus
Mr. Claus
White House
Pennsylvania Avenue
Nikita Khrushchev
Treasury
Supreme Court
Has Boyle Success Story Reversed By Singer
New York profile of Harry Singer a 37 year old self made millionaire who left New York for Florida real estate and hotel development. He built a 100 million dollar real estate brokerage portfolio and is advancing a 40 acre 10 million dollar Central Shopping Plaza in Miami plus a seven million dollar Montmartre hotel. He credits imagination gamble and luck with success and values peace of mind over wealth while noting the community pride found outside New York City.
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New York
Harry Singer
Century Plant
Harry
Singer
Floria
New York City
Miami
Florida
New Central Shopping
Legend of the Christmas tree origins traced to Germany
The article recounts the legend of Saint Boniface felling the sacred oak to reveal a fir tree as the tree of life. It notes evergreen trees symbolized in northern tribes, the German origin of the present Christmas tree, historical outdoor plays, decoration with apples and bells, and the spread to America via German immigrants. The item concludes with a quiz prize hint for Bill Conduit of Oakland.
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Boniface
Germany
Garden of Eden
America
Bill Conduit
Oakland
Calif
Beckley
Santa Claus
Raleigh Register Becomes Beckley News Company Policy
Beckley Newspapers announces subscription rates and policies for home delivery in West Virginia. The notice outlines daily and Sunday options, weekly and monthly terms, and tax details. It assigns carrier and distributor roles to independent contractors and excludes responsibility for advance payments.
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West “Virginia
Beit
Aily
Beckley News
Gogeers Corporation
Donna Reed recalls farm Christmas on Ohio acres
In an interview, Donna Reed talks about growing up near Denison Ohio and Christmas on the family farm. She describes large gatherings, scarce money, corn runs for gifts, and a resilient rural life that shaped her. The piece weaves memories of her upbringing with Hollywood anecdotes.
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New York
Donna Reed
Ohio
Donna
Denison
ABC
Beverly Hills
Iowa
Los Angeles City College
Christmas Party Delights Raleigh Children in 1933
A thousand youngsters received toys fruit and candy at Wake Eng Em Up Macs annual Christmas party in the Memorial building. Miss Elizabeth Lloyd teaches on an Indian reservation near Toadlena New Mexico at age 21. Nearby Raleigh officials list includes A Z Lilly mayor elect and a slate of appointees like Richard Lewis chief of police S J Ele kson patrolman and Ned Ragland city attorney, with health and street departments also named.
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Santa Claus
Memorial Building
Elizabeth Lloyd
W. Lloyd
Wickham Avenue
Toadlena
N. M
A. Z. Lilly
Richard Lewis
S. J. Elekson
John Williams
S. J. Bell
Herbert Stansbury
Ned H. Ragland
A. G. Gregory
L. E. Shrewsberry
T. R. Boling
The
Rutherford Sanitarium
K. M. Jarrell
West Virginia Supreme Court Denies Ballot Canvass Writ
The state high court denied a writ of mandamus to A W Holmes Mont Phillips and J T Daniel to require Raleigh County canvassing board to count certain ballots from the November election. Holmes, defeated by Joe L Smith in the State Senate race by eight votes, will contest Smith’s election when the Senate convenes in January per the Charleston Mail.
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West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals
A. W. Holmes
Mont Phillips
J. Tom Daniel
Raleigh
Charleston Mail
State Senate
Joe L. Smith
Raleigh Register
Smith
Senate
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