Minimum Wage Coverage Debate Expands in 1957 Session
Secretaries and lawmakers push to broaden Fair Labor Standards Act coverage. Mitchell notes administration plans to extend protections to retail and service workers, potentially adding millions to covered workers. Democratic proposals in the House aim to anticipate or exceed the administration’s expansion. A Senate study also finds many retail employees earn wages below healthy standards.
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Labor Department
Senate Labor Subcommittee
Department
Paul H. Douglas
Ill
House Labor
Eisenhower
Wwe
West Virginia Park Plan Praised By Out-of-State Writers
Reporters from the Washington Star the Washington Post the New York Times and Ohio State Journal praised West Virginia seasonal park development noting Bluestone and Blackwater Falls state parks as top examples. A lodge at Cacapon Morgan County is planned with Mont Chateau near Morgantown to be completed in 1957 under a four million dollar bond program.
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Bluestone
John Tong
New York Times
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Falls State Park
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Don Mack
Ohio
State ‘Journal
Jacqueline Anderson
Cacapon State Park
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Beckley
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Pierce Terry of Tolley Town a Blind Musician Car Restorer
Pierce Terry born 1888 at Maple Meadow, blind since seven, lived near Surveyor. He attended Romney School for the Blind in 1909 1910 and developed mechanical skill and music. He drove a car around the Terry farm and owned 19 vehicles over the years. He entertained Surveyor youth with free music at square dances and narrowly escaped a serious injury during one such event.
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Maple ‘Meadow
Frank
Martha (Underwood) Terry
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Bu" Lucas
Terry
Uncle Pierce Terry Retires After a Lifetime as Broom Maker
By Gdeed Meade of Mr. and Mrs. O. T. Hughes, the piece recalls Terry of Trap Hill Tolley Town a respected broom maker gun repairman and handyman whose workshop drew local youths. He now retires to enjoy leisure while his Virginian Railroad path and clock timepiece mark his days.
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Terry
Trap Hill
Tolley Town
Surveyor
Virginian Railroad
Bill Lieas
Raleigh Funds Disguised Price Increase in West Virginia
A note indicates a $16.00 added fudge to a sale in Raleigh West Virginia. The cure is noted as new and the terminology suggests a pricing change or promotion.
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Fudge
West Virginia
Secrecy Clouds Details Of Mid East Program
Washington secretary of state Dulles outlined Eisenhower Middle East plans to aid non Communist nations with military and economic help while keeping most details secret. He testified before the House Foreign Affairs Committee on arms supply limits and debated whether current funding suffices, with Egypt’s dam project and overall strategy still unclear.
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Prayer text from Jo séph R Sizoo professor of religion
A dated reading pronounces a devotional request for divine guidance. The fragment cites Jo séph R Sizoo of Washington D C as a religion professor at The George Waddington University and invokes Christ as the author and end of faith.
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Joséph.r. Sizoo
Washington, D. C
George Waddington University
War Between the Sexes Ends in Endless Armistice Advice
Hal Boyle argues the war between the sexes never ends and marriage is a perpetual armistice. He cites psychology and biology, praising women's superiority in endurance, adaptability, and leadership while noting male fear and hostility. The columnist suggests two paths: hermitage or marrying the strongest woman and accepting compromise.
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New. York
Curbstone
Allison -Davis
University of Chicago
Savage
Congress
Oman
Monique Busts In On Elvis in Broadway Memoir
Entertainment column recounts Monique Van Vooreh the Belgian Marilyn Monroe sneaking into Elvis Presley’s Ed Sullivan rehearsal room, waking him, and meeting his entourage. Includes notes on Tom Parker and Angel O_Sullivan, with other gossip about Bergman, Bogart, and various stars.
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Ed’ ‘Sullivan
Hin
Betty George
Cannel
Tom Parker
Eddie Condon
Manique
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Barker
Los Angeles
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Tom Distin
Nashville
Ingrid Bergman
Paris
Gerailtra Frank
Humphrey Bogart
Janelle Davis
Joe Rafferty
the Harwyn
Robert Merrill
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Phyllis Kirk
Jed-starris
Lena
the Waldorf
Judy Garland
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Spectaclar Beon Film
Michael Renole
England
Eileen ‘Barton
Vic Jarmel
Pia Rossilli
Italan
Arnold Jardems
Bobs
Olson
Vancouver
Wash
West Point
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Billy Eckstine
Westerns face tougher, costlier filming says Glenn Ford
Glenn Ford promoting 7 10 to Yuma says authentic Westerns grow harder to make. He cites scarce era equipment and manpower, scarce historic coaches, and races with modern locations and jet noise hindering shoots in California and Arizona.
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Bob Thomas
Hollywood
Glenn 'Ford
Ford
Yuma
RKO
Arizona
Charlie Dalton
Calabasas
Northridge
San Fernando Valley
Case Records of a Psychologist The Worry Clinic
A reader questions Dr. George W W Crane about Bobby a four year old who hates babysitters and throws tantrums. The article argues for firm boundaries and prepared separation, suggesting toddlers learn to cope with caregivers to prevent later problems. It cites advice on selecting a babysitter and warns against overindulgence.
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