Beckley questions city manager form in charter revisions
Editorial argues against a permissive city manager system in Beckley and urges a mandatory form. It warns the reform is rare, spanning 24 years, and stresses stability to attract qualified professionals and avoid a weak local appointee. The piece calls for study with WVU experts before council action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Chambers
Beckley
Council
Linnegan
America
Charter Revision
The
Register
Cleel Chambers
West Virginia University
West Virginia
United States
Question Mark of the Year What will Eisenhower do in 1952
Reporter speculation swirls around Eisenhower's 1952 plans with conflicting claims from Arthur Krock and News & World Report about a White House offer and potential Republican candidacy. The Atlantic Constitution cites further uncertainty about his intentions.
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Europe
Churchill
Eisenhower
Tice
Arthur Krock
New York Times
Truman
White House
News & World Report
Ailania Constitution
South
United Mine Workers Propose Industry-Union Coal Fleet
John L. Lewis champions a government underwritten industry-union coal fleet to ship at cost and rival foreign markets. The plan would use WWII Liberty ships held by government underwriting, aiming to boost world coal trade, employment, rail tonnage, and taxes, while wary of subsidies.
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Europe
Gulf Field
United Mine Workers
John L. Lewis
UMW
Lewis
Shen
John Lewis
Christmas Past and Present Tug at American Resolve
Joseph Alsop argues Americans crave nostalgia for a simpler past while facing grown up duties. He notes shifts from tax fears to global concerns, praising U S leadership while warning against retreat from destiny. He urges facing present troubles with open eyes to protect future Christmas spirit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Prediction for 1952 Foretells Traffic Reforms and Politics
A jumbled column foresees a 1952 boom in four lane roads and traffic solutions, a national net, and new taxes. It hints at Dr Kinsey and a public survey, an inflation spike, a Russian cold survivor, and a presidential election with upheaval. It also mentions a mink coat at a presidential inauguration.
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R Jook
New York
Houdini
Vance
Bition
van Winkle
DR. Kinsey
Nana
Congress
Alia Pravda
Europe
Gen. Eisenhower
Texas
Coat
Truman's fumigate plan stalls amid congress and courts
World Today reports President Truman struggles to name a sanitation squad and obtain subpoena power for investigations. Congress considers ethics commissions and public income disclosures, but fears of inaction persist as lawmakers debate oversight and authority.
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Washinton
Truman
Congress
Whyt
Paul Douglas
Illinois
Senate
Monroney
Oklahoma
Internal Revenue Bureau
RFC
Kefauver
The Giant by Feike Feikema review
A brisk literary critique praises The Giant as the best of Feikema’s World’s Wanderer trilogy. Thurs the Giant returns home with adventures from Michigan to Zion and Pittsburgh as he pursues Eva and a broader heroic ideal, amid energetic prose and youthful drive.
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W. G. Rogers
Feike Feikema
Doubleday
Thurs Wraldson
Feikema
Thurs
Michigan
Twin Cities
Slim
Fat Man
Pittsburgh
Gesnbzigger
Zion
Herc
Bruce
Farrewell
Honey
Ring
Eva
Feikemal
Hollywood By Gene Handsucker
Hollywood gossip column notes on Barbara Stanwyck and Humphrey Bogart romance rumors. Bogart plans to film Beat the Devil with Lauren Bacall, while Efforts to compile a montage of famous scenes face hurdles from estates and rights holders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hollywoon
Bob Taylory
Barbara Stanwyck
Attica
Bogey
Casablanca
France
Spain
Lauren Bacall
Damp basements and how they harm houses
The article explains damp basements damage structural members and equipment, and outlines three main forms of dampness condensation capillary action and leakage. It covers remedies including heating ventilation dehumidifiers and moisture absorbing chemicals with cautions on effectiveness and installation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David G. Bare
AF Real Estate
Political Rumor Mill Swings Toward Governor Race
The winter crop of political rumors fills the air as candidates maneuver for the spring primary. Governor Okey backs Marland, while Bill Flannery and UMW ties shape factional support. Hedrick and Kump show weak backing, Ned Ragland looms, and Bob Byrd delays a bid as Kanawha County could crown a dark horse contender. J Horner Davis may seize the moment if Charleston paths align. Next week hints at East Lynn intrigue.
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Tallulah Bankhead
Okey
Bill
Marland
Glen Rogers
Bill Plannery
United Mine Workers High Command
UMW
Flannery
Bossman Lewis
Dr. E. H. Hedrick
Sixth Congressional District
Hedrick
Cy Kump
Guy Kump
Kump
Washington
House Appropriations Committee
Beckley
Ned Ragland
Ned
Kanawha
Bob Byrd
Sophia
Bob
Rayleigh County
J. Horner Davis
House of Delegates
East Lynn
If War Comes Commanders See Allies Hold Rhine
Allied commanders in Germany believe they could halt a Soviet attack on the Rhine with ground strength now doubled since 1951. US forces number 200,000, British 100,000, plus French and other Allied units, while the Soviets count about 330,000 in East Germany. The air gap remains a weakness as Soviet jets outpace Allied aircraft, and no immediate Soviet reinforcements are seen in Czechoslovakia or East Germany.
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Pall Douglas
Nero
Rome
Korea
California
Producers’ Association
Compo Peonie
Council of Motion Picture Organizations
U.S A
Germany
Rabie de Luce
George Boultard
Daniel DE Luce
George Boultwood
Russia
Rhine
Pyrenees
Brittany
Europe
United States
East Germany
West Germany
Ers
Vassily Chuikov
Czechoslovakia
Bavaria
Elbe
Sion
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Supreme Court
Securities and Exchange Commission
Orker
Mossadegh
Middle East
Commonwealth
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Raleigh Register
Becklix Newspapers Corporation
Beckley Wye
Hinton
W Va
Thomas £. Stafford
Associates Press
Associated Press
al AF
Nahonal Advertising Representatives
Story Brooks & Finley Inc
Philadelphia
Chicago
Boston
Cleveland
Atlanta
Los Angeles
Baily
Tiseteere Wees
Foe Norte
AH Cornert
Beckley Newspapers Corporation
Boyle
Columan
Hal Baye
World Today
James Marlow
Nessee
Literary Guidepost
Hollywood
Gene Handsucker
Wes
AP News
Alwin Cassens, Jr
Franklin Ave
Valley Stream
Thomas F.statford
Fladder
Hink
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