Editorial on presidential line of succession and the 1886 law
The piece analyzes the Democratic gain of Congress and a shift in succession rules from cabinet members to congressional leaders. It argues the old 1886 arrangement favored stability and policy alignment, noting potential risks if presidents die. It endorses retaining the Speaker and President Pro Tempore system as sounder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Eisenhower
Nixon
Truman
Sam Rayburn
Texas
Senate
Walter F. George
Georgia
Roosevelt
White House
Edward S. Stettinius
Line Is Drawn In Pacific Congress Approves Powers
The Pacific Congress approved Eisenhowers request for broad powers to intervene in Formosa defense and evacuate Chinese Nationalists near China. The move signals a line drawn in Asia, risking war but potentially deterring aggression. Red China may escalate, yet denial of gains could curb future moves and pressure the Reds.
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Congress
Eisenhower
Formosa
China
Asia
United States
Red China
Illiteracy in Indonesia Drives Southeast Asia Fight
The piece highlights Indonesia's progress from 1949 to 1961 in reducing illiteracy and expanding education. It cites the shift from 80 million illiterates to plans for universal elementary schooling, noting growth from 2 million students in 1940 to over 7 million today, while acknowledging ongoing teacher and funding shortages and the role of illiteracy in enabling extremist influence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indonesia
Southeast Asia
Noted Beckley guests urge prudent projects in Beckley
In December Dr. Matt M. Warren and Dr. Kermit Hunter, both former West Virginians now in private or academic fields, spoke to Raleigh Countians about education and an outdoor drama. Each cautioned Beckleyans that starting an independent school or an outdoor drama entails hardships and sacrifices and urged not to attempt these projects at once.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh
Warren
Hunter
Beckley
Beckley Eyes Ambitious Arts Projects Amid Industrial Shift
Dr. Hunter of the University of North Carolina cites West Virginia potential for an independent school and epic drama in Beckley. He notes tourism and outdoor theater can spur economic gains, citing North Carolina's experience with outdoor plays boosting tourism revenue and industry diversification. Local officials present include Carl J. Johnson, Kermit McKeever, and Andrew Buckman, as they discuss state support for cultural ventures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beckley
Hunter
University of North Carolina
West Virginia
Florida
North Carolina
Carl J. Johnson
State Conservation Commission
Kermit McKeever
Division of State Parks
Andrew Buckman
State Industrial and Publicity Commission
Illinois
Adlai Stevenson
New York Characters Mostly Out-of-Towners
A roundup of quirky city characters reveals ghost painters, a color TV bar, and a Mambo haircut bargain. Reports note Californians and Texans among New York personalities, with anecdotes about Marilyn Monroe access and Shelley Winters TV nudity debates.
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New York
Grandma Moses
Rickey's Cafe
W. 48Th St
Marilyn Monroe
Paul Valpetick
Social
Buckeye Bumpkin
Manhattan
W. 49Th St
Hope Mampton
Dallas
Houston
Duchess of Park Av
Hollywood
Versailles
Shelley Winters
St. Louis
Support to President Is Best Event Since Cold War Started
Washington lauds near unanimous Congress backing of the President to defend the Far Pacific from Communist aggression. The move rejects a sanctuary policy, pledging force if attacked near or from bases close to the mainland. It is hailed as a deterrent and a statement of resolve to protect Korea, Japan, the Philippines, and Southeast Asia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United States
Congress
Far Pacific
Free World
Asia
Korea
Indo-China
U. S
Senate
Wisconsin
London
Chiang Kai-shek
Formosa
United Nations
China
Japan
Philippines
Southeast Asia
Fox falls into pond after stalking geese
Richmond Viall Jr. reports hearing geese honking at night in North Kingston RJ. He found seven geese surrounding an ice hole and the next day a 1d pound fox body was retrieved from the water. He reasons the fox fell in while stalking the geese and was kept under by the birds until it drowned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North
Kingston
Richmond Viall Jr
Money Woes and Wild Banking: From Shredders to Skytop Vaults
New York reports a rise in old currency destruction costs and the vault industry. Mosler Safe Co. executive John Moser notes air needs for vaults and the lingering smell of old money. Banks add snorkel and pedestrian windows to speed deposits, while homeowners install vaults from 12,000 dollars to a million.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Federal Reserve
John Moser
Mosler Safe Co
Boyle
Texas
America
Mosler
St. Louis
Ft. Knoxes
Prayer for Youth By Godfrey Congregational Church
Prayer asking God to strengthen the youth amid frustration and despair. It asks for discipline in love, guidance in truth, faith against doubt, and a sense of enduring divine love through Christ, spoken by W. F. Primrose Godfrey SI minister.
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Christ
W. F. Primrose Godfrey
Godfrey Congregational Church
Headlines from a breezy column of quirky items
A collection of short notices and jokes on global affairs medical quirks local crime and oddities. Topics include blue whale catch limits hair growth drug aging humor a spanking story a groundhog joke a pun about investments and smoking in Singapore film audiences.
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Singapore
Malaya
Try and Stop Me By Bennett Cerf
Oliver Hereford visited a prominent throat specialist and found sinus patients in the waiting room. An uninvited guest disrupted a congenial gathering at Herford's home. A farmer named a cow Zephyr and the heifer chewed off his ear, leaving him dazed.
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Bennett Cerf
Oliver Hereford
Mr. Herford
Herford
Zephyr
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Shelly
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Kay Armen
Gloria
Miss Vander
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Nelva More
Washington St. Inn
Mexico
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Sheila del Stevens
WATV
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Gant Gaither
Grace Kelly
Jamaica
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Wiggler
Neila Ates
Columbus
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Miami
Crosby
Mae West
Jimmy Durante
Lisa Kirk
Jan Murray
WNBT
Paulette Goddard
Tuscany
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Gant Gaiter
Lisa Ferraday
Vermont
Joseph M. Brown
Hope Hampton
Fox
Hal Boyle
I Corps
Benjamin J. Carson Jr
Glen Rogers
79Th Engineer Construction Battalion
Army
Seventh Infantry
James T. Farris
Wonju
Wanda
S. Kanawha St
Gus Farris
E. Main St
Beck
J. T. Farrisley
West Virginia University
Cpl
Melvin A. Moomaw
Fred Moomaw
Shady Spring
Fort Leonard Wood
Moomaw
Shady Spring High School
Woman's Army Corps
Fort Sam Houston
Tex
Creola L. Claytor
Henry C. Craig
Sylvia St
Sgt
Claytor
9940Th Wac
Brook Army Medical Center
Fort Lee, Va
Bluefield State Teachers College
Phi Delta Kappa Society
793Rd Field Artillery
Germany
Louis J. Lyons
John Lyons, MacArthur
Nxt
British Medical Journal
Oldsters
Newark, N. J
Akron, O
Aitch Kay
Zadok Dumkopf
Dephyr
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