Governor Underwood Probed as West Virginia Faces Youthful Leadership
The Raleigh Register criticizes Governor Cecil Underwood as too young and juvenile after his Fayetteville Lincoln Day address. It notes his mandate rhetoric, shifts blame to the Democratic Legislature, and questions his handling of state police appointments while contrasting with East Ohio Republican fault lines and national attention on youth in politics.
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West Virginia
Fayetteville
Honest Abe
Salem College
West
Democratic Flower. Fund
Tiice
Underwood
Department of Public
Hazen Fair
Marshall County
Pairis
Virginia
Rush Holt
Congress
Marland Fou
Wonder
Record number of women in state legislatures noted
A Republican survey reports a record 14 women in state senates with 28 distaff members overall and 8500 total state legislative seats. Republicans lead lower houses. 189 GOP women in 286 total, Democrats 35, independents 2. Nationally, 16 women in Congress, Margaret Chase Smith the lone woman senator.
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Congress
Margaret
Chase Smith
Maine
G. Co
Eleanor. Roosevelt
Ancient beer making spread through civilizations
Ancient Egyptians brewed beer and later the Greeks Romans and Gauls adopted the practice. The Virgin Islands were purchased by the United States for 25 million dollars. Lagesi island in the Mediterranean is Sicily, spanning 9 927 square miles.
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Virgin Islands
United States
Hooky Cop by Hartson Inspires Change in Truancy Work
Hartson, Raleigh County schools attendance director for 19 years, writes of early harsh methods as a truancy officer. He recalls forcing compliance by threats and bodily removal, then describes a turning point after failing to enroll three children despite persistent parental contact.
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E. R Hartson
Raleigh
Hartson
National Education Association
the Journal
Raleigh County Board of Education
West Virginia
The hooky cop becomes attendance supervisor leader
C J McQuade recalls how truancy cases led to a shift from arrests to coordinated school action. Efficient teamwork among attendance workers, principals, teachers, and families solved problems and kept children in school. The shift relied on patient leadership, public relations, and linking to community resources rather than punitive measures.
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Hartsog
Does Nasser Know What He is Doing
Washington views a tangled portrait of Egyptian President Nasser as debate rages over his aims. Critics label him nationalist and anticolonialist while denying communism, yet Egypt’s growing debt to outside powers and new Egyptianizing laws raise questions about Western aid and the economy.
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Washington
Nasser
Egypt
Hiller
Farl
Jowett
Milton Herman
Tony Peltito
Earl
Prayer and political critique on Nasser in Egypt
A church prayer asks for humility and healing while a political column analyzes Egyptian leader Nasser. The writer argues Nasser appears opportunistic, lacking a clear program, and warns he may soon be isolated unless he shifts from obstinacy. The piece notes Western pressure over Suez and U.N. efforts with Israel.
Fishing Brings Humble Apology From Blustering Angler
Andros Town Bahamas legend Hal Boyle candidly admits his earlier view of fishing as a childish game. He recalls bonefishing with Dave Roberts and Joe the guide, failing to land a bonefish, and apologizing to fishermen across America for doubting their skill. He reflects that patience and vision matter as much as luck in the sport. He vows to avoid public humiliation by future catches, joking he will fish with a knife and fork if needed.
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Andros Town
Bahamas
America
Andros Yacht Club
Troost Lake
Kansas City
Dave Roberts
The
Cincinnati Enquirer
Joe
Fresh Creek
Jae Dave
Dave
Havana
Military Men in News At Home and Overseas
Several area men are listed for military training completions and assignments. John S. Day, son of Mr. and Mrs. C. P. Spencer of Princewick, graduated from recruit training at Great Lakes Naval Center. Airman John D. Williams, 18, son of Mr. and Mrs. FL Williams of Burgess Beckley, completed first phase at Lackland AFB Texas and enters advanced basic training for a future Air Force career field. Sgt. Jack H. Lambert, 25, whose wife Louise lives in Covel, is with the 25th Infantry Division, assigned to Service Battery, Eighth Field Artillery Battalion in Hawaii after enlisting in May 1982. Pvt. James H. Bolen, Besoco-born, now with Sixth Infantry Regiment in Berlin, completed basic at Fort Jackson and joins Tank Company. Two area men finished the final phase of six months’ active reserve training at Fort Knox, with service to continue in Hawaii.
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Great Lakes
Naval Center
John S. Day
C. P. Spencer
Princewick
Baster
Lackland Air Force Base
Tex
John D. Williams
FL Williams
Burgess Beckley
Willams
Lackland
Air Force
Jack H. Lambert
Louise
Covel
Eighth Field Artillery Battalion
Army
Indian Town Gap
Hawaii
Berlin
James H. D Bolen
Virgil €, Bolen
Besoco
Bolen
Fort Jackson
S.C
Fort Knox
Case Records of a Psychologist The Worry Clinic Case
The account recalls the grief after the death of George IV in a jet crash. George's family describes receiving condolences from relatives neighbors and readers while noting the stabilizing effect of kind messages. The author reflects on faith church routines and the hope that departed loved ones might glimpse their best selves.
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G. George Fox
Rey
Alfred Crouch
South Shore
Wham
America
St. John’s Church
Chicago Loop
Chicago Temple
Earth
Heaven
George IV
Gobel in Turkish Bath and a Hangover Cure Question
George Gobel and I visit a Turkish bath in New York with several others. Details of steam rooms ice showers and masseurs unfold as we joke about hangovers while noting the era customs and a parade of celebrity gossip from Liz Taylor to Elvis and Audrey Murphy.
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George Gobel
George
Biltmore Baths
Arxi
Columbia Heights
Brooklyn
Emporia
Manhattan
Wilson
Gobel
Ee Lees
Liz Taylor Todd
Mike
Natalie Wood
Memphis
Elvis
Audie Murphy
Erin O'Brien
Look
Steve Allen
Denise Lor
Garry Moore
Plaza
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Washington, ‘D. C
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Peggy Kessinger
George W. Crane
Per
Iwes
National Guard
Walter G. Lewis
Arch Johnson
Moo! Ave
Stratton High School
Walter Evans
Albert Evans
Antonio Ave
East Beckley
Douglass High School
Huntington
By Earl Wilson
Durward Kirby
Jonathan Winters
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Tony Bennett
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