Editor claims NCPT poll on federal aid to education is loaded
Washington debate over a two page National Congress of Parents and Teachers questionnaire in Coeur D'Alene Idaho breeds skepticism. Editor Robert J Bruning warns the poll misleads readers by mixing direct and indirect aid questions in a bid to sway opinion and influence Congress.
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Thought For Today on folly of trifling pursuits
A dated aphorism reflecting on folly in overvaluing trivial pursuits. The quotation compares horses shod in gold to wasting time on trivial matters, attributed to J. Mason and citing Nero as a cautionary parallel about impractical extravagance.
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Opinion On The Air Editorializing Conference Preview
The piece discusses the nascent practice of on air editorials in broadcasting and the concerns and potential. It notes industry hesitancy and network caution while highlighting the Washington conference by the National Association of Broadcasters. A. Louis Read urges editorials to deepen public debate and ethical responsibility.
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Sino American talks hinge on delicate Warsaw meeting
U S Ambassador to Poland John Mears Cabot will meet with China’s Wang Ping-nan in Warsaw for a first session in three months on matters between the two powers. The talks, ongoing since 1955, aim to press for the release of four American prisoners and to seek information on missing U N troops from the Korean conflict. Despite long discussions, no substantial progress has been reported, yet the talks serve as an unorthodox channel in the absence of formal relations.
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Technological prowess for future leaders may shape politics
Bruce Bioss argues that science and engineering training should undergird national leadership. As space, nuclear, and health advances reshape society, leaders with broad technical grasp could foresee unintended by products and guide policy. A future president with such mastery could be as politically influential as a war hero.
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Beckley Theater funds library with 1937 drive
The Beckley Theater joins three civic groups to back a free public library. All theater profits on March 5 will go to the library fund. The effort traces to fall when Herbert A Sloan, then president of the Chamber of Commerce, formed a committee to study possibilities. Whitesville club shifts to indoor sports and plans spring baseball, with 50 boys aged 14 to 21.
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Baltimore Airport Battle Fades as Dulles Opens
The FAA plans to open Dulles International Airport in Chantilly Virginia next October prompting major airlines to shift jet flights from Baltimore Friendship Airport. FAA and CAB back Dulles while Baltimore officials seek to retain substantial Friendship service. Airlines press on with negotiations over fees and space as Baltimore hopes for temporary losses to rebound with overall growth in air travel.
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Byrd's Eye View Discards Earth As A Timekeeper
Public service column notes that atomic clocks redefine time standards, replacing Earth rotation as the global second reference. It explains the need for precision in space exploration, outlines clock size and cost barriers, and foresees broader insights into humanity's place in the cosmos.
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Jimmy Durante on wire for Jumbo comeback
Hollywood preview paints Jimmy Durante rehearsing on a taut studio wire in MGM Jumbo as a tramp clown. The 69 year old star balances on a long pole while a double handles long shots. Producer Joseph Pasternak praises Durante as one of three pivotal people in his life.
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Prayer for diligence and speech in daily life
A religious benediction from James W. Kennedy, rector of The Church of the Ascension in New York City, urging restraint from idle talk and prompt, constructive action. It asks for glory to God in work and leisure and witness in both words and silence through Christ.
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Church of the Ascension
Washington New Orbit Space Accord Shaping Up
Washington notes suggest progress toward a new space cooperation accord with multiple agencies and industry groups weighing terms. Officials and experts say key issues include safety standards funding and timelines while observers caution on negotiations pace and bipartisan support.
United Nations Eyes Space Cooperation Test After Khrushchev Proposal
The United Nations plans a March 19 New York committee meeting to push peaceful space cooperation. The move tests Khrushchev’s pledge and Kennedy’s open invitation to pool space research, with U S goals on weather, communications, probes, and bilateral talks likely to frame the agenda.
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Veleigh Neaister Published by Beckley Newspapers Corp
Publication details list Beckley and Hinton West Virginia offices, pricing for subscriptions, delivery options, and carrier terms. It notes editor and advertising reps, state tax, and disclaimer that carriers are independent contractors and the publisher is not responsible for advance payments.
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