New York Mayors Mediate Strikes On Two Fronts
In Cleveland and New York the mayors push mediation as newspaper unions and publishers seek settlement. The Cleveland Press and Plain Dealer move toward tentative deals with the Guild while eight unions remain unsettled and five still on strike. In New York Mayor Wagner meets printers and labor leaders as the 74 day shutdown continues amid wage and automation disputes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
UPI
Cleveland Press and Plain Dealer
the Plain Dealer
Ralph Locher
Teamsters
New York
Robert F. Wagner
Wagner
Bertram Powers
International Typographical Union
ITU
Harry van Arsdale
Central Labor Council
Michael Mann
Afl-Cio
City Hall
New York Publishers Association
NYPA
Amory Bradford
Walter Thayer
New York Herald Tribune
Powers
Thayer
Scientist Tests Hostility Bias In Psychological Experiments
Irwin G. Sarason studied 20 psychologists split by their hostility level and gender then assigned 160 subjects to test unconscious hostility. He kept the hostiles’ bias secret from the experimenters to see if private attitudes affected results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delos Smith
UPI
New York
Irwin G. Sarason
Sarason
Hostility of experimenter sways verb choice in tests
Sarason of the University of Washington reports that subjects use hostile or neutral verbs based on the experimenter s hostility level and reinforcement cues. He notes unmeasured two way influences persist despite a screen between researcher and subject and urges psychologists to consider experimenter attitudes and sex as variables in personality research.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarason
University of Washington, Olympia
American Psychological Association
Mystery illness sweeps Britain stumps scientists
A mystery illness in Britain stumps top scientists and prompts a 10 man research team. The illness, called gastric flu by laypeople, has two forms with vomiting or nausea and fever. It is widespread and disrupts industry as workers miss days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
UPD
Britain
Public Health Laboratory
Graham Wilson
Wilson
Mie
United States
Khrushchev Orders Kremlin Move to Cheremyski
The Sunday Times reports Khrushchev ordered a shift of the Soviet government center from the Kremlin to the Moscow suburb of Cheremyski, signaling a major relocation plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kremlin
London
UPI
Moscow
Cheremyski
Sunday Times
Nikita S. Khrushchev
Asian Flu Epidemic Expands Across New York and South
The Asian flu outbreak intensifies with New York reporting epidemic levels and 651 pneumonia and influenza deaths in the first six weeks. Tennessee, North Carolina, Alabama, and Massachusetts report hundreds of cases. schools close in Wilkes County and North Wilkesboro. Wilkes General Hospital is crowded. Memphis hospitals ban visitors. Knoxville health officials warn of worsening conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press International
New York City
New York
George James
Tennessee
North Carolina
Alabama
Massachusetts
James
Wilkesboro
N.C
Wilkes County
North Wilkesboro
Wilkes General Hospital
Mack M. Green
Montgomery County
Green
Memphis
Tenn
Alex Shipley
Knoxville
State Public Health Department
Reverend Sturgill Discharged From Raleigh General Hospital
The Rev. Lester H. Sturgill pastor of the McAlpin Community Church was discharged from Raleigh General Hospital Monday after observation and treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lester H. Sturgill
MacArthur
McAlpin Community Church
Raleigh General Hospital
Man 37 Freed From 22 Year Paralysis At Institute
Jerome Meyer of Rice Lake Wisconsin, age 37, emerged from 22 years of paralysis after psycho therapy and exercises at the Elizabeth JKenny Institute. Doctors said minor surgery could unlock his knees and restore mobility. His mother favors faith healing and had brought him to the institute last November.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minneapolis
Minn
Jerome Meyer
Elizabeth Jkenny Institute
Jerome
Rice Lake
Wis
Institute
Meyer
Mary Price
Hikers Complete Long Walks in Weekend Weather Delays
Few West Virginians reached long distance goals as weather hindered plans for more hikes. Marshall University SAE members logged about 56 miles in half mile relay to Charleston to celebrate the centennial effort, finishing in under eight hours. Other groups paused at midpoints or canceled longer treks, planning a retry with warmer weather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press International
West
Clarence Johnson
Monongalia County
Ralph N. Brown
Preston
Morgantown
Kingwood
Mt Vernon
Kremlin to be preserved as museum amid center modernization
The government plans a new center to modernize administration while the 70 year old Kremlin will be kept as a museum, according to the newspaper report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kremlin
The
Legislation Introduced in West Virginia Legislature
Bills proposed on Monday include direct auditor payments for injuries at UW near Weston in 1957 and rabies payouts to Lewis County residents for 1953 and 1956 cattle losses. Other measures extend workmen claim reopening, require state residence for public works workers, raise farm truck weight, boost governor and Supreme Court salaries, and allow changes to retirement options for returning teachers.
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HOUSE
H. B
Craig
D-Lewis
Thomas M. Scarif
UW. S. 19
Weston
Hi. B
Frank Dolan
Lewis County
L. H. Hoover
Arbogast
R-Clay
Singleton
Monongalia
McCoy
D-Pendleton
Ours
R-Grant
White
Harrison
Senate S&b
Lambert
Tucker
Sorority Dinner and Dance Benefits Beta Sigma Phi Chapter
The Gamma Xi Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi hosted a Valentine dinner and dance at the Cow Shed in Pineville on Saturday night. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Paul A. Viers, C. E. Wilks, Eugene Graham, Robert Adams, Bill Owens, Bobby Doss, James C. Lyons, A. E. Baldwin, C. E. Richner, David Wilson, Harlen Brown, Tommy Wilson, Sam Lambert, James Franklin, Richard Huffman, Robert Gilley, Bob Milam, Jack D. Martin, and W. W. Bolt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pineville
Ans
Gamma Xi
Beta Sigma Phi Sorority
Paul A. Viers
C. E. Wilks
Eugene Graham
Robert Adams
Bill Owens
Bobby Doss
James C. Lyons
A. E. Baldwin
C. E. Richner
David Wilson
Harlen Brown
Tommy Wilson
Sam Lambert
James Franklin
Richard L. Huffman
Robert Gilley
Bob Milam
Jack D. Martin
W. W. Bolt
Ill Elderly Die At Bedford Elks Home
In Bedford Virginia twelve residents of the National Elks Home died of respiratory illness in the first week of February and about 60 others are hospitalized or treated. Superintendent Thomas J Brady reported two of the 60 were in critical condition with residents from 40 states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bedford
UPI
National Elks Home
Thomas J. Brady
Anthem Designation date noted by World Almanac
The World Almanac states that more than 116 years after its 1814 composition, the Star Spangled Banner was designated the national anthem by an act of Congress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press International
Francis Scott Key
House Approves Bill On Sanitarium Funds
Charleston report states the House passed a Health Committee substitute bill allowing 25 percent of Berkeley Springs Sanitarium patient income to be used for advertising. The sanitarium remains under the State Institutions Department rather than moving to the State Natural Resources Department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston
UPI
House
Senate
Berkeley Springs
State Natural Resources Department
State Institutions Department
Public Notice Of Personal Debt Responsibility
Public notice states the individual will not be responsible for debts or obligations made by anyone other than the author. Cecil O. Lilly of Bero Avenue Beckley signs the notice dated February 19, Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cecil O. Lilly Bero
Beckley
Death notices and funeral announcements collection
Ellison Earl A. of Mt. Tabor dies age unspecified. services 2 pm Wed Feb 20 at Melton Mortuary Chapel, Sunset Memorial Park burial. McClure Richard Henry age 6 of Eccles services 2 pm Wed Feb 20 at Mt. Tabor Baptist Church, Mt. Tabor Cemetery burial. Meador infant graveside 10:30 am Tue Feb 19 in Ellison Family Cemetery. Pete Voies age 69 of Beckley dies Feb 18. body at Webb and Neal Funeral Home. services 2 pm Wed Feb 20 at Webb and Neal Funeral Home Chapel. Sunset Memorial Park burial. In Memoriam Jonnie K. Allen killed in Guam Feb 19, 1945. memorial note from mother and son. Cards of Thanks 20.
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Ellison Ellison
Earl A
Age
Mt. Tabor
Melton Mortuary
Sunset Memorial Park
McClure
Richard Henry
Eccles
Mt. Tabor Baptist Church
Meador
Ellison
Rose & Quesenberry Funeral Chapel
Voies Voies
Pete
Beckley
Webb and Neal Funeral Home
Vanle Drive
Jonnie K. Allen
Guam
William Floyd Hatfield
Melton
Raleigh General Hospital
Rose and Quesenberry Funeral
Earl Cochran
Otis Clyburn
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E. W. Bonner
Westminster
Colo
Billy
Wheeling
John B. Gornik
Washington
Pittsburgh
Huntington
Milton
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Hopkins
Valley Drive South
Gail Jones
St. Thomas
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Scott Avenue
Charles Price Jr
Harold Boland
H. P. Hackney
Eric Alderman
Hinton Hospital
J. D. Woodrum
Ronald Meadows
Echo OH
Webb & Neal Funeral Home Ambulance Service
R. H. Neal
Mer
Vance Drive
Todd's Grocery and Hardware
Beaver
Foster Hardware Co
Main St
W. Va
Dial
Montgomery Ward
Mason Street
Thompson's Drug
Robert L.amick
Beckley Newspapers
Sam G. Foley
Lowell Forley
Earl S. Huddle
Earl’s Studio
Webb & Neal Funeral Home
City Ave
Jonnie
Johnie
Lillie Allen
Johnie KR
Zella
Neville St
Southern Institute of Graphic Arts
South
Pr. O. Box
Nashville 2
Professional Directory
Callayetta Hill
Stamford
I Bicycle Repair
Ashworth's
W. C. Rogers
Plumbing & Heating
Temple St
Halstead
Ashworth
Wright
John W. Eye Television
Sparks
Prince St
Willey Brothers
Hinton
St. Francis de Sales
Catholic Daughters of America
Jan Camp
Bell Music Co
Land of Oz
Business Confidential
Jim Green
Detective Service
N. Kanawha
Thompson
Raleigh Insurance Agency
Beckley, Ph
Avon Cosmetics
Bosteers Avenue
Jean Radjford
Beckley Beauty Salon
Arista Employment Agcy
Dept. A
Jamaica
Standard Coffee Company
Pioneer Hotel
Rainelle
W. C.mills
Palace Barber Shop
Care Beckley Newspapers
R. L.stinson
Myers Ave
O. H. Bennett
E. Beckley
Lumber Co
Sisson St. Ph
F.H.A
Quality Lumber & Supply Co
Beckley Maytag
President Hotel
Dream House
Mullins
Oak Hill, W. VA
Jim Chambers
American Glass & Mirror Co. Inc
Mt. Hope Rd
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