Thoughts on Tolerance and Auto Insurance Rates Rise
An editorials piece notes a national rise in automobile insurance rates driven by inflation and higher accident costs. It cites higher damages, court costs, medical care, wages and car prices, with New York and New York City experiencing especially high rates. It discusses past losses, future expectations of about 16 percent rises, and emphasizes driver education as a remedy, including industry funding for programs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York State
U. S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
New York
Thomas D. Thatch
New York City
Southerner nominees in Democratic conventions evolve over time
The article traces how Southern figures rose to high political slots in Democratic conventions from 1928 to 1960. It notes Joseph T. Robinson, Garner, Kefauver, Barkley, Sparkman, and Kefauver as notable runners for president or vice president, culminating in Lyndon B. Johnson as a leading 1960 hopeful.
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Joseph T. Robinson
Little Rock
Ark
Alfred ‘ Smith
Garner
Texas
Middle West
Wallace
Iowa
Truman
Missouri
Oscar W. Underwoood
Alabama
Kefauver
South
Sen
Richard B. Russell
Georgia
Grandpa Miller and the walk that keeps him going
The column follows Eli Miller near 96 in Indiana, living with his dog Belle and using a walker while resisting a wheelchair. The writer cautions seniors to stay mobile to avoid bedsores and loss of independence, noting Miller’s shift from negative to hopeful about reaching 100.
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Eli Miller
Belle
Grandpa
Forest work by delinquent youths benefits West Virginia parks
Kermit McKeever notes 90 juvenile offenders at Blackwater Falls State Park created over 200000 worth of park improvements at a cost of 50000. Since 1956 the camp has operated with limited tools and budgets, yet produced landscaping, road work, benches, signs, and a beach. Additional funding and equipment would expand training and outputs.
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West Virginia
Kermit McKeever
Division of Parks
The
Conservation Commission
Current Conservation
Blackwater Falls State Park
Blackwater
Board of Control
Department of Public Institutions
Blackwater Falls
Department of Institutions
State Parks Division
CCC
Blackwater Lodge
Military Men In The News At Home And Overseas
Military men and families from West Virginia and surrounding areas appear in service notices. Assignments span the Third Infantry Division in Germany, Patrol Squadron Four in Okinawa, First Marine Brigade at Kaneohe Bay, and Deep Freeze operations in Antarctica. Highlights include Pfc Adar W. Richardson and Pvt Mainard F. Hicks amid hometown ties to Glen Rogers Beckley Mullens Pineville and Columbus.
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Germany
Pte
Adar W, Richardson
Adam V. Richardson
Glen Rogers
38Th Infantry
Army
Fort Henning
Glen Rogers High School
Telephone-All Departments Beckiey CL 43321 me
The fragment lists a local telephone directory style notice with mentions of Associated Press usage rights and delivery terms. It states deadlines and carrier responsibilities and references subscription and payment details in a damaged ledger-like passage. The readable items point to a publication rights note and carrier distribution terms.
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Beckiey
Mequade
Associated Press
AP News
Dulles Named Indispensable Man Amid Illness
James Marlow notes Secretary of State John Foster Dulles, despite illness and criticism, has dominated U S foreign policy with containment aims set by Truman Acheson, facing questions on Egypt and summit rhetoric. His absence could leave a vacuum in ongoing crises and policy direction.
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James Marlow
Associated Press
Washington
John Foster Dulles
Germany
Dulles
Eisenhower
Truman
Dean Acheson
Soviet Union
Red China
Acheson
George Kennan
Nasser
Egypt
Telephones and the birth of modern communication
The article outlines the rise of telephones led by Alexander Graham Bell, noting the US with over 54 million telephones, Bell's deaf education influence, his accidental 1876 breakthrough, the Boston to Somerville line in 1877, and a note on patent suits. It ends with a classroom task and a prize gateway for Brenda Spence of Richmond, Va. It asks why Indian people grow rice in water.
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United States
Alexander Graham Bell
America
Scotland
Bell
Watson
Boston
Somerville
Mass
Brenda Spence
Richmond
Beckley
Luise Rainer's Paris Night Reflections and Show Biz Buzz
In a Pierre Cotillion Room tribute to Cole Porter, Luise Rainer shares philosophy on money fame and show business while her husband Robert Knittel and others mingle. The page notes agents, premieres, and gossip about stars including Jessel Verdon Loren Rooney Montalban Castro Mineo Brynner and more with light anecdotes and quotes.
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New York
Luise Rainer
Good Earth
Pierre Cotillion
London
Robert Knittel
Gogi
England
Miss Rainer
George Jessel
Jerrilynn
Lou Costello
Carol
Steve Allen
Gwen
Verdon
Sophia Loren
Swank Park Av
Apt
Shep King
Samia Gamal
Ricardo Montalban
Jamaica
Fred MacMurray
Yul Brynner
Solomon
Bathsheba
Bec
Buzz
Rockefeller
Revenue plan from 1909 seeks new tariffs and taxes
The Raleigh Register reports Republicans on the Ways and Means Committee discuss resuming Spanier American War taxes to fund government. Proposed increases include beer one dollar per barrel, coffee three cents a pound, tea, and taxes on proprietary medicines and bank checks. Estimated annual yield about $150 million.
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House Committee On Ways and Means
West Virginia political and coaching changes noted
Twenty five years ago Representative John Kee announced his candidacy for the Democratic Senate nomination from West Virginia, surprising members of the West Virginia house delegation. Charles Tallman, a freshman WVU coach, was named head football coach succeeding Earle Neale, who became backfield coach at Yale. A Personal Announcements ad stated a gold dress reported stolen from the Community Exchange was returned by two boys, with Dame Rumor’s accusation framed as a Purloining 49AO case.
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John Kee
Democratic Senators
West Virginia
Charles C
Trusty) Tallman
West Virginia University
Earle
Greasy) Neale
Neale
Backe
Yate
Dame Rumér
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Barkley
Kentucky
Sparkman
Tennessee
Lyndon B. Johnson
NATO
George W. Crane
Grandpa Miller
Oldsters
Beware
Assur
George
Dad
Moses
Elsie M. Plumley
Mary
Guantanamo Bay
VuDa WoVv
Navy
Collins High School
Virginia
Columbus
Ind
Honolulu
U. S. Army Hospital
Calvin L. Plumley
Calvin W. Plumley
Shady Spring
Naha
Okinawa
Raymon Mullins
Princewick
Cpl
Ashville W. Tolliver Jr
Route 2
Heckley
First Marine Brigade
Kaneohe Bay
Marine Corps Air Station
Oahu
Air Development Squadron Six
McMurdo Sound
Antarctica
Naval Air Facility
Douglas R. Miles
Huey R. Miles, Mullens
Camp Lejeune
N. C
Jackie Lee Halsey
A. W. Halsey
New Richmond
Pineville High School
Newport, R. 1. Naval Base
Fort Monmouth
N.J
Pvt
Mainard F. Hicks
Lorraine Agnes Hicks
Whitestick Road
Fort Benning
Woodrow Wilson High School
Parks Heights
D. R, Miles
J. Ll, Halsey
Rateigh & Register
Beckley Newspapers Corp
Prince St
Tall Privileges
Brooks Finley
Philadelphia
Chicago
Detroit
Cleveland
Atlanta
Los Angeles
San Francisco
Beckie
Newspaves Corporation
Cannio Ansuime Sespores
Rentat
Earl Wilson
Tom Dewey
Sal Mineo
Oregon
Fidel Castro
Fidel Ruz
Errol Flynn
L.A
Alan King
Robert Q. Lewis
Brigitte Bardot
al Bernie
Earl
Brother
Raleigh Register
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