Mental Health Promise Urges Action in West Virginia
Editorial urges West Virginia leaders to start a mental health expansion in the 1957 session. Cites 1955 American Psychiatric Association findings for a 1 500 bed facility in Beckley and notes current bed shortages. Proposes Pinecrest Sanitarium site and calls Raleigh County delegates to push removal of delays and red tape.
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West Virginia
Cecil Underwood
American Psychiatric Association
Sr. Beckley
Association
Central Inspection Board
State Board of Public Control
Board of Control
Beckley
Huntington
Greenbank
Pocahontas
Raleigh County Court
Memorial Airport
Little Beaver Park
Pinecrest Sanitarium
Lakin
Raleigh
Polio Drive Highlights Vaccine Hope and Costs
The March of Dimes drives focus on polio immunization as 80,000 patients still need care. Authorities cite 90 percent vaccine effectiveness with full inoculation and stress mass vaccination to end epidemics while outlining federal budget projections and potential tax considerations.
Skilled Hungarian Refugees and U.S. Labor Needs
The piece notes many Hungarian refugees are skilled or semi skilled, with older immigrants fitting this. It discusses the McCarran-Walter act reserving half quotas for highly educated applicants, but says practical effect is limited. It argues for more mid level skilled workers like electricians and machinists to support scientific planners, and warns the Soviet Union expands its craftsman and scientist pools.
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United States
McCarran-Walter
National Manpower Council
Soviet Union
Humphrey to Stay in Cabinet Amid Resignation Rumors
Washington reports say Treasury Secretary George M. Humphrey may resign but administration aides expect him to remain if Eisenhower insists. If he leaves, Under Secretary W Rand Burgess is seen as likely successor. Ike health improved after Augusta rest and checkup. A Big Three meeting with Eden and Mollet is likely soon as Yugoslavia’s Tito invited.
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Central Press Association
Washington — Administration
Treasury
George M. Humphrey
Humphrey
Administration
Eisenhower
W. Randolph Burgess
Burgess
Tive
Augista
Middle East
Augusta
Washington
Ike
Anthony Eden
Guy Mollet
Eden
Mollet
Egypt
United States
Britain
France
Yugoslavia
Marshal Tilo
Ike Middle East Plan Faces Senate Test
James Marlow reports Washington debates a proposed Middle East program. It envisions 400 million dollars in aid over two years and standby presidential authority to act against Soviet aggression, amid questions if the plan is a real policy or a stopgap and whether aid would reach cooperation with the West or merely feed influence.
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Washington
Middle East
Eisenhower
Congress
Egypt
United States
Arab Nations
Israel
Syria
Nasser
Prayer text from John W Shackford at Churchland Va
A religious prayer by John W Shackford, retired Methodist minister of Churchland Virginia, reflects on eternity and the enduring significance of today. He asks for perspective to see time in the context of eternity through Christ.
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John W. Shackford
Churchland, Va
Water as a Morning After Cure Across Time and Myths
New York on New Year’s morning explores water as a universal wonder. Hal Bayle surveys why people seek water for relief, cooling, or ritual, citing ancient quotes and scientific basics. It notes water’s chemical makeup, global distribution, and extreme depths, with a humorous aside on overindulgence and a single drowning case.
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New York
Pindar
Clement of Alexandria
Hollywood Predictions for 1935 From SOB THOMAS HOLLYWOOD
Film chronicler predicts longer movies and more three hour films in 1935 while Elvis Presley faces adult audience scrutiny. He notes studio shifts toward committees and outside producers, and a push to TV from post 1948 backlogs amid talent contracts. Notable titles cited include Raintree County and The Spirit of St Louis.
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Sob Thomas Hollywood
Hollywood
Elvis Presley
Presley
Holdens
Coopers
Stewarts
Lancasters
Columbia
Raintree County
Sayonara
South Pacific
Andersonville
Spirit of
St. Louis
Joey
Izaak Walton League Leader Discusses Water Use
William H. Pringle, national president of the Izaak Walton League, argues that potholes and wetlands aid farming and warns against excessive drainage. He says draining surface water lowers humidity and water table, citing Arizona as a contrast.
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Manserville
Minn
Sisseren
William H. Pringle
Izaak Walton League
Walton Groups
Wisconsin
Arizona
Nearest Trick Of The Year Sparks Odd Tales
A boy in Dunmore pa teased Santa in a toy store then warned his father that Santa said he would break his arm if he kept playing with toys. Actress Nancy Berg recalls a kiss incident described to police as a Republican ploy. An Illinois paper opened a heatless Reference Library in a new plant after heating plans failed. The Morgue heat question amused librarians and readers.
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New York
Santa Claus
Dunmore
Vic Delmore
Santa
Sonny
Nancy Berg
Illinois
Union
Magaine
Mirthful Tales and Celebrity Snippets From Earl Wilson
A collage of pop culture blurbs and gossip items from Earl Wilson. Mentions Shirley Yamaguchi, Galena Dornan, Bway actor Max Ellis, Liz Taylor rumors, Elvis with Ed Sullivan, Sammy Davis Jr, Christine Carrere, Tom Ewell, Mickey Rooney, Farouk's sister, and more. Local nods to Mendon and Rockford appear amid jokes and entertainment notes from the era.
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Rockford
Mendon
Bway
Max Ellis
Ellis
Liz Taylor
Elvis
Ed Sullivan
Sammy Davis Jr
Cordie King
M. Monroe
Edward Mulhare
London
Rex Harrison
Fair Lady
Alan
Jay
Worry Clinic Case Notes on Space Perception and Childhood Fears
Gladys T. of Miami, 19, consults Dr. Crane about distorted memory of a classroom size and the subconscious cue of stride in judging distance. The piece explains space perception development, common childish ideas, and urges readers to analyze childhood fears and seek Dr. Crane’s booklet How to Control the Emotions.
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Gladys T
Miami
Gladys
Philadelphia
Tony
Four unknown planets found by Italian astronomer
An Italian astronomer claims discovery of four more hitherto unknown planets. The report notes the potential need for a long summer followed by a long winter and includes quirky remarks on a 178 year old Colombian claimant and fashion tips for health.
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Sol
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