Lewis plans coal war in cold war with mothballed ships
Columnist Victor Riese alleges John L. Lewis seeks Eisenhower support for a plan to convert idle wartime merchant ships into a coal export fleet. The idea pairs United Mine Workers with coal operators, renting ships to ship U S coal to Europe and Asia, bypassing Lloyds rates to aid coal shortages and raise miners’ incomes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John L. Lewis
Joseph Stalin
Victor Riese
Lewis
Eisenhower
United Mine Workers
Europe
Orient
Lloyds of London
Hampton Roads
France
West Germany
Italy
United States
Poland
Czechoslovakia
Manchuria
China
Lloyds
Inauguration Plans And Washington Costables
Thousands of Republicans plan to be in Washington for the January inauguration. A capital-cost minded observer outlined a four day visit with items listed as hotel 56, meals 40, parade seats 30, inaugural ball 24, cab fares 16. Total incidentals and other costs are noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
West Virginia Wayside Parks Expand for Tourists
Parks available to travelers in West Virginia are growing due to a campaign by the West Virginia Garden Clubs led by state president Mrs. E. M. Payne Jr. Beckley. Roadside oasts offer parking and shade for picnics, yet the article notes the state has many miles to go and could echo the 1400 roadside tables seen in other states, urging more rest stops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Virginia
E. M. Payne, Jr
Beckley
Beckley Platform Aims For Growth And Better City Services
The Raleigh Register outlines Beckley plans to boost tourism with more hotels and a sports and recreation center, build a 3 000 to 5 000 seat municipal auditorium, extend city limits, and attract conventions. It calls for paved roads and parking, a rural development push, a youth center, a library museum, and a city manager charter to improve efficiency.
Sheriff Ambitions And Local Tales In West Virginia
Bug Dust reports Okey Mills plans to seek sergeant at arms post in the Legislature and administerial top roles after his term. Clarence Elmore and others are linked to similar goals. Memoirs recall county figures, historic plant shifts, and church marriage at MacAlpin Community Church with Edna Shelton and Joseph Torrico tying the knot on Christmas Day.
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Shorly
Raleigh
Okey Mills
Mercer County
Clarence Elmore
Princeton
Kyle McCormick
the Observer
West Virginia
Tson County
Anthony Scalise
Mary Louise
Joseph M. Stacey
Shinnston
Stacey
Ellis Brothers
Clarksburg
Riley Funeral Home
Williams
Sophia
Monroe Worthington
Buz Dust
Celanese Corp
Netrows
Monroe
Bluefield
Chamber of Commerce
Narrows
Delanese
MacAlpin
Two Kitchens Needed As Men Start Cooking
A humorous essay argues for a two kitchen home to balance modern domestic roles. It satirizes the two car garage and two bathroom trends while celebrating male cooking, female resistance, and a proposed split kitchen arrangement to preserve harmony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Prayer for peace and shared goodwill across nations
A radio preacher Dale Oldham of Park Place Church of God Anderson Ind asks for peace in our time. He prays for good will harmony friendliness and trustful cooperation among nations and neighbors near and far. He seeks removal of greed and the urge to dominate others. Amen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dale Oldham
Anderson
Ind
Park Place
Fewer News Parleys Planned by Eisenhower
President elect Eisenhower reportedly considers abolishing White House news conferences in favor of periodic radio and TV reports to the nation. He has shown limited enthusiasm for conferences since returning to the United States and during the campaign. Critics note conferences connected presidents to the public, but Eisenhower may reduce such interacts, preferring direct broadcasts to explain actions and respond to questions.
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Washington
Eisenhower
White ‘House
Korea
Truman
White House
United States
The Build-Up by William Carlos Williams review note
A literary portrait tracks Joe Stecher and his family as Gar lie drives a Riverdale move from Hackensack amid social opposition. The era, prices, social events, and a grimmer tragedy unfold through daily routines and intimate scenes, with Paul’s birth recounted alongside the quiet humdrum of life.
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Joe Stecher
Garlie
Lottie
Flossie
New Jersey
Riverdale
Hackensack
Joe
Steelers
Literary Society
Anitra
Peer Gynt
Paul
Roosevelt foresees united nations advance amid war effort
The 16 year old item recalls President Roosevelt praising two wartime victors for backing a United Nations cause moving forward in Europe Asia and Africa. He cited a miracle of production in the U S promising a substantial advance toward Berlin Rome and Tokyo. Dr George Washington Carver dies at Tuskegee Institute.
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Roosevelt
Congress
United Nations
Europe
Asia
Africa
United States
Berlin
Rome
Tokyo
George Washington Carver
Tuskegee Institute
Alabama
Austin W. Curtis, Jr
O. P
West Virginia
Rep
Bachmann
Wheeling
Community Choral Club
Reconstruction Corporation
U S Officials Say Russians Learn Key Facts About H Bomb
A Washington official asserts the Kremlin now knows the essential details of the hydrogen bomb after the Eniwetok test. He argues Americans deserve full public knowledge of the weapon's power and potential effects, including megaton ranges and possible global impact.
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Washington
Kremlin
Eniwetok
Hiroshima
1953 Outlook Boosted by Record 1952 Stock Boom
The 1952 stock market closed at its best level in 22½ years with the Associated Press average up 17 percent for the year. Optimism surged after Eisenhower’s election, with analysts predicting higher 1953 earnings and dividends. Trading volume dipped vs 1951 and 1950, while reforms and marketing efforts aimed to widen public ownership and activity on the exchange.
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Rader Wingel
New York
Associated Press
Wall Street
Eisenhower
Stock Exchange
New York Curb Exchange
New York Club Exchange
Qetock Exchange
The
What “Lakes Us
American Stock Exchange
North
South America
Military Men in News At Home and Overseas
Peggy Kessinger compiles updates on service members from Beckley, Mullens, Glen Jean and surrounding areas. Names include Pvt Elbert Matherly, Gerald Hart, Herman Houchins, Billy Adkins, Billy Terry, James Ruth, Richard Lindsey, North Selvey Jr., Joretta Aldridge, Pat Moore, Rayburn Day, Carlo DellaMea, Charles Houchins, and Phillip Gent, detailing units, duties, bases, and hometown affiliations.
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Lewis Hancock
Herman C. Heuchins
Lorraine J. Houchins
Hull St
Beckley
Seventh Fleet
Korea
TN Korea
Pvt
Billy. Adkins
Agnes Adkins
Fireco
Camp Chaffee
Ark
Stoca B. J. Adkins High School
Air Force
Billy Terry
Cecil Terry
Circle Drive
Malens
Edwards Air Force Base
Edwards
Calif
Mul- Jens
San Antonio
Tex
Cook
Coast Guard
James V. Ruth
Gertrude Ruth
Mabscott
Woodrow Wilson High School
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Hannah More
Pennsylvania Ave
Raleigh Register
Bull
Boone County
Madam's Creek
Hinton
Grandview State Park
Beckley Chamber of Commerce
Thomas Stafford
Lester Albert
Ridge Ave
Leonard Albert
Vermont
Florida
Albert
Mary Louise Scause
Har
Fnleigh
Beckley Newspapers Corporation
W. Va
Thomas F Stafford
Eeert
AP News
Oman National
Philadelphia
Enespo
Estan
New Yord
Chicago
Cleveland
Atlanta
Los Angeles
Eee
Aleee Eee
Virginia
Mendes
Deckhypers Corporation
O~ Monroe
Virginian
Rappers Company
Pittsburgh
Andy Mellon
Mellon
By James Marlow
Literary Guidepost
W. G. Rogers
William Carlos Williams
Random House
U.S
Earth
Hamburg
Brookings Institution
By Peggy Kessinger
Japan
First Cavalry Division
Elbert K Matherly
Oley C. Matherly
Cherry Creek
Long Beach
Helena
Dee
Gerald E. Hart
Skelton
Elect Eisenhower
Guam
Hawaii
James VY. Ruth Wholesale Co
Morfolk, Va
Naval Machinery Repairman School At
San Diego
Naval Training Center
Richard D. Lindsey
A. P. Lindsey
Stotesbury
Valley Forge
North T. Selvey Jr
North T. Selvey
Guyandotte Ave
Mullens
Lackland Air Force Base
Joretta A. Aldridge
Dave Aldridge
Route 1
Pat Junior C. Moore
Bessie Moore
Glen Jean
Seventh Infantry Division
32Nd Infantry Regiment
Moore
Army
Rayburn Edie Day
Walter H. Day
Marianna
Ft. Sam Houston
Pineville
Patricia Bowman
Camp Pickett
Carlo DellaMea
Tyndall Air Force Base
Fla
Sam DellaMea
Gien Jean
Charles E. Houchins
Phillip Houchins
Dawson
Parris Island
S.C
Phillip Gent
Paarlie Gent
Man
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