Editorial View on GOP Clean Government Effort
A Democratic State Executive Committee critique accuses Republicans of hypocrisy in 1956 and current civil service reform votes. It highlights West Virginia platform promises, GOP opposition to merit based civil service, and claims Republicans block reforms to curb political boss influence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democratic State Executive Committee
West Virginia
Executive Committee
Cecil H. Underwood
Senate
Campaig
Underswiood
House of Delegates
Wiethe
Sige
Siveruient
Coal as Efficient Fuel Gains Ground in Industry
The article notes many builders now favor coal as a cost effective boiler fuel. A Tin- dus plant plans a large coal burning system employing mechanized handling, aiming to cut annual fuel costs by about 53000. Coal plants are expanding in schools, public buildings, and factories, with power and steel firms as major markets.
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2 Lock Company
Tindis
Joe Louis Tax Debt Threatens Legacy in Editorial
An Athenaeum piece from West Virginia University revisits Joe Louis the Brown Bomber. It notes his 23 title defenses ended, then reports his financial troubles including back taxes of 1,193,437 and daily earnings of 42.19, with the government possibly offering a settlement.
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Joe Louis
Uncle Sam
Virginia University
the Athenaeum
Joe
Joe Louis debts spark fan fund to repay government claims
Gedy McQuade reports that George Reeves Jr and John Youngbein formed a nonprofit to pay Joe Louis taxes. They rent a Chicago mailbox to collect small donations from fans who recall his wartime relief work and support for his former champion status. Louis is described as generous and central to fans’ memories, despite public financial claims.
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George Reeves Jr
John Youngbein
Joe
P.O
Chicago
Louis
Army and Navy Relief Fund
Fort Dix
Joe Louis
Joe Louis Tax Stance Sparks Mixed Commentary
The piece critiques boxing star Joe Louis over tax issues, noting no exemption for athletes and praising the wrestler in part. It argues Uncle Sam prioritizes withholding taxes and invites Midwestern philanthropists to assist Louis in resolving his tax situation.
Notable Baseball Figures Attend Writers Dinner in New York
Yogi Berra and teammates mingle with stars at the Baseball Writers' Dinner at the Waldorf. Lawrence Berra, Mickey Mantle, Whitey Ford, and Billy Martin join guests as Joe Garagiola charms radio and TV crowds. A night of anecdotes and entertainment features industry big names and broad showbiz chatter.
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New York
Yogi Berra
P.O
Garfield
Lawrence P. Berra
Lawrence" Berra
Tenafly
N.J
Mickey, Mantle
Whiley’ Ford
Billy Martin
Baseball Writers
Entertainer Scoop Mixed With Sports and TV News
A chaotic collage reports on Piazza closing at the Nacional Havana and a TV talent drive, plus celebrity sightings and industry chatter. It notes baby due dates, auditions, musical comedies, and mentions Ed Sullivan, Tab Hunter, and Sidney Poitier among others in a brisk showbiz column style.
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Piazza
Nacional
Havana
Danny Thomas
Alnew
Jackie Gleason
Ed Sullivan
Lynn Diddy
Jerry Bressler
Mae
Vinnie
Earl
Shelly -Winters
Judy Holiday
Jonathan
Winters
Jay Breen
Ethel
Merman
Sally Todd
Playboy
MGM
2Th Century-Fox
Ray — Schindler
Clark Gable
Sidney Poitier
Tab Hunter
Binay
Cugat
Enric Wesla
H'wood
Paul Douglas
Calif
Jerri Southerneed
Sarah Vaughan
Mgr
Rusty Draper
Miami
Europe
Audrey Hepburnn
Monique
Vooren
Case Records of a Psychologist The Worry Clinic
Jerome M aged 3 is a medical student facing scholastic collapse due to dominant parental pressure. The case outlines a conflict between a domineering father who pushes medicine and a quiet mother, Jerome’s art interest, and the resulting break down as Jerome resists an intended medical path. The article discusses family dynamics, career pressure, and the psychologist's perspective on preventing mental disturbance.
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Jerome
Son
Alison
Grice
Liberal Arts College
Military Men Highlight Training and Overseas Service
Military men from Beckley and surrounding areas are reported in training and overseas service. S Sgt George R Wilson, son of Mr and Mrs Pierce Wilson, served with the 36th Fighter-Day Wing at Bitburg Germany after enlisting in 1919 and basic training at Lackland AFB Texas. Specialist Harold G Smathers, 24, earned the Draper Trophy with the 37th Battalion in Germany after training with the Second Armored Division following overseas arrival last May. Airman Glen G Curtis completes basic training at Lackland and moves toward advanced air career fields. Carl K Burdiss attends basic aviation machinist’s mate school at the Naval Air Technical Training Center in Memphis. Specialists Cook and Davis, from Stephenson and Coal City, participated in War Hawk field exercise in Germany with units of VII Corps and 11th Airborne Division. Also noted are local efforts in retail and agriculture promotion, and several World War II era references including Shanghai battles and political campaigns.
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United States Army
Harold G. Smathers
Henry G. Smathers
Minden
Fort Benning
Far East
Ure
Naval Air ‘Technical Training’ Center
Memphis
Carl K. Burdiss
Carl II Burdiss
Coal City
Germany
Alfred E. Cook
James A. Cook
Stephenson
Edward C. Davis
John. Davis
Cook
371St Armored
VII Corps
Fort ‘Knox
Davis
Stith Infantry Regiment
11Th Airborne
Europe
Sloco High School
U.S. Halt on Israel Sanctions Lingers at UN Debate
The United States hedges on imposing sanctions if Israel disobeys UN calls. Dulles and Eisenhower voiced confidence Israel will heed the UN resolution, while past actions show tensions with Egypt over blockades and the Suez crisis.
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Washington
United States
Israel
United” ‘Nations
Rying
Dullys
U.N
Dulles
Eisenhower
U. N
Russia
Britain
France
United ‘States
Fach
Egypt
Suez Canal
Neab
Hungary
Middle East
Kenya Rail Work Offers Thrills Galore
Archive excerpts recount perilous Kenya rail service work from the early 1900s through the 1950s. Messages describe lions, elephants, night storking, and near misses as staff faced dangers at Tsavo, Voi, Mombasa, and Nairobi stations while keeping rail operation running.
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Nathan. Polowetzky
Hal Hole
London
Kenya
Malcolm H.archer
The
East African Railway
Harbors
Nairobi
Earh
the Times
Irima
Tsavo
Royal National
Park
Notorios Lion Hunting
Kanga
Ilal Boyle Hus
Voi
Mombasa
Yon
Bujoko
Kampala
Langman
Arange
Inj
Prayer tribute from Raymond Balcomb in Medford
Raymond Balcomb of Medford Oregon a minister at First Methodist Church offers a daily prayer invoking God to grant responsibility and devotion toward enlarging the Kingdom of the true and good through Jesus Christ Amen
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Jesus Christ
Raymond
Balcomb
Medford
Ore
First Methodist Church
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Radio Mirror
Clift Milner
Helen Bolstad
Heame
Toledo
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Harmon
Marguerite
A. Yayer
Earl Wilson
Chas
AN. Krooze
Jack
Lescoulie
NBC Préz
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Ibyza
George W. Crane
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Jerome M
Saith
36Th Fighter-Day
Bitburg
Is. S
Pierce
Wilson
Bedley
Ade
Lackland “Air Porce Base
Tex
Beckley Junior High
Lackland Air Force Base
Glen G. Curtis
Blue
Jay
Curtis
Lackland
Ae Air Force
Peggy
Kessinger
Raleigh Ree
Fayelte
E. M. Payne Co
Raleigh’ Bottling Works
State Board of ‘Agriculture
West Virginia. University
SBE
Raleigh Reg
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China
Alfred E. Smith
John N. Garner
Oak Hill
Joe, Sawyers
Washington and Lee, University
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