Editorial Review and Opinion on Justice and Alcohol Policy
Editorial critiques judge Robert Easton case leniency based on age and health while noting unequal treatment of co defendant Floyd Payne. It links labor influence and Congress members with liquor law politics, urging prudent limits and citing Shakespeare on excess.
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John B. Easton
William J. Thompson
Easton
Floyd Payne
Charleston
Thompson
Payne
Where Will It End Beauty Deductions Debate Hits IRS
A witty column argues tax consultants proposed that working girls may deduct beauty costs from income taxes. It riffs on Tillie the Toiler and Rosie the Riveter, noting cosmetics and attire as deductible items. The piece calls for tempering IRS rules and warns against broadening deductions for appearance.
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Internal Revenue Bureau
Tillie
Toiler
Rosie
Sugar
Tempest in the Cup A temperance mood in Washington
Temperance advocates in Washington express frosty reluctance toward the proximity of alcohol venues and threatening to push for stricter controls. The discourse signals rising tension over liquor proximity in public spaces.
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Washington
Raleigh Register Platform for Beckley
Beckley plan calls for more parking and hotels to draw tourist traffic. Proposes a stadium, municipal auditorium, expanded city limits, and a Beckley center for the L4-county area with a convention role. Emphasizes rural development, better roads, a youth center, libraries, and clean government under a new city charter and city manager system.
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Beckley
West Virginia
Boone County
Madam's Creek Raad
Hinton
Bug Dust by Thomas F. Stafford
The piece reflects on the deforestation and industrial expansion that transformed landscapes. It traces early oak and pine forests giving way to cities, railways, and resource extraction, criticizing relentless exploitation and its toll on soil, mines, and natural abundance.
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Thomas F. Stafford
Prodigal Son of God and the Westward Move
The article contrasts a constant wave of migration and settlement with the Prodigal Son of God motif. It paints a journey from coastal towns to the Great West, detailing land use, forest clearing, mining, and farming shifts. It argues wealth was built but warns of waste and sustainability. It ends urging severance taxes to fund future generations.
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Great Northwest
Middle West
Virginia
John 3 16 A Bible Verse Spotlight by Dr O T Deever
The piece extols John 3 16 as the gospel in a nutshell. It emphasizes God's infinite love the gift of eternal life and redemption through Christ as the core foundations of salvation. Dr O T Deever Executive Secretary reflects on verse significance for evangelism.
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Christ
Rivalry of Services and Pentagon hampering U S defense
Alsop columns argue internal service rivalry undermines strategic planning and urge reforms. They cite 1947 unified command plans, Joint Chiefs limitations, and call for separation of service chiefs from command, presidential oversight, and a restructured three service balance to boost combat power per dollar.
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Washington
Charles E. Wilson
Pentagon
Life Magazine
Air Force
Arctic
United States Air Force
United States Navy
Wilson
United States
Joint Chiefs of Staff
Pearl Harbor
Maid's Murder Minor To Wilbur in Evening
In a comically grim exchange Trellis Mae reveals she murdered their maid to her husband Wilbur Peeble who remains absorbed in the sports pages. The pair quibble over blame and money as Trellis Mae discovers Wilbur is barely listening to her confession.
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Wilbur
Wilbur Peeble
Trellis Mae
Ming
Trellis
Mae
Thass
Peeble
Prayer for guidance in world crisis from Kansas City minister
A devotional prayer pleads for divine guidance through global crises. The Kansas City minister C Baker Pearse of Bethel A M E Church and radio ministry Altar of the Air asks for humility to the proud calm to the impulsive patience to the vindictive grace to the grasping and comfort for those at the fighting front through sacrifice and peace in Christ.
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Jesus
C. Baker Pearse
Kansas City
Bethel A.M.E
Altar of the Air
Dulles Signals Possible Path to End Wars
In his first foreign policy address Secretary John Foster Dulles outlines a vague plan centered on Allies and stopping Communism. He stresses aid to partners and a united Western front, saying the United States will act in enlightened self-interest, while hinting at increased support for France in Indochina and warning Western powers to unite against Russia.
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Washington
John Foster Dulles
Truman
Dean Acheson
Dulles
Cml
Eisenhower
Russia
Achegon
Congress
Korea
Indochina
When to Itemize Deductions or Take the Standard
Washington clerks explain that itemizing deductions on a long form 1040 may cut taxes more than the standard 10 percent if you incur large mortgage interest medical bills or losses. Deductions include state and local taxes interest charitable gifts property losses and medical costs above thresholds with limits based on age and exemptions. Certain payments such as gifts to individuals political groups or unions are not deductible while gambling winnings must be reported and losses limited to those winnings.
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Francis J. Kelly
UP News
Washington
Chambers of Commerce
Critics Poll Names 1952 Best Film High Noon Top Pick
Hollywood report notes High Noon wins a national AP critics poll for best film of 1952 with The Quiet Man close behind. Gary Cooper leads best actor, Shirley Booth tops actress, Barry Fitzgerald best supporting actor, Thelma Ritter best supporting actress, from 196 ballots across major and small markets.
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Gene Handsaker
Hollywood
Associated Press
Gary Cooper
Shirley Booth
Barry Fitzgerald
Thelma Ritter
Cerf ism and Cold War policy reflections
A wartime style critique contrasts stern training metaphors with policy debates. The piece notes Dulles detailed warning on communism but lacks specifics on combat strategies, while Truman Acheson containment seeks to stop expansion without war, prompting questions about future approaches.
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Dulles
Eisenhower
You're Telling Me Four-Year Terms Urged for Congressmen
Milt, a Sterling printer, asks if longer terms reflect the idea that congressmen need as long to learn as a college student. He also notes the Siberian mink hunting season. He wonders who sits on the investigating committee.
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Milt
Siberia
Sterling
Yesterday and 20 Years Ago in Raleigh County News
A Raleigh County applicant sought rationed kerosene for rubbing rheumatism. Former ambassador Joseph E. Davies warned Stalin knew best about German army prospects in Russia. West Virginia federation clubs planned buying a fighting plane named West Virginia for 137000 dollars. A Share-A-Ride bulletin appeared at Beckley Hotel to aid riders. Tellers of United Mine Workers reelect John L. Lewis as president for two years. Court House redecorating funded by Reconstruction Finance Corporation and local labor. Adolf Hitler became German chancellor. West Point to resume athletic activities after influenza quarantine.
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Raleigh
U. S
Joseph E. Davies
Stalin
Russia
Woman's Clubs
West Virginia
United States
West Virgina
Beckley Hotel
United Mine Workers of America
John L. Lewis
Springfield
Court House
Reconstruction Finance Corporation
Adolf Hitler
Germany
West Point Military Academy
Beckley
Raleigh County
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