Pauley Plays Triple Threat in West Virginia Politics
West Virginia House Speaker Harry R. Pauley hints at a bid against Congresswoman Elizabeth Kee in the Fifth District while also musing about a Democratic run for governor. He may also seek another term as Speaker, and labor and party figures weigh the potential field for the governor’s race.
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West Virginia
Harry R. Pauley
House of Delegates
Elizabeth Kee
McDowell County
House
Pauley
Labor
W. W
Wally’’ Barron
Hulett C. Smith
Beckley
Ralph Dean
Senate
John E. Amos
Wayne
Milton Ferguson
Barron
Virginia Primary Tests Southern Sentiment on School Closings
The Virginia legislative primary pits die-hard segregationists against Almond allies over the freedom of choice plan, with moderates challenging massive resistance proponents. Observers see the vote as a key gauge of token integration appeal and Southern political risk, a harbinger for future elections.
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Virginia
J. Lindsay Almond
Reid M. Spencer
Edward L. Breeden Jr
Norfolk
Spencer
Breeden
Mid- South
Ellis Arnall
Georgia
YMCA Leader Promotes Camp Diversity and Community Benefit
Willard Wade of Covington Kentucky, longtime YMCA secretary, outlines the value of summer camps and annual fund drives. He highlights drowning prevention through swimming instruction, noting life-saving impact and broader societal benefits, including earnings potential and communal investment in youth programs.
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Willard Wade
YMCA
Covington
Kentucky
America
YMCA and churches link as central moral hub in city
Dr George W Crane praises YMCA and YWCA as essential partners for church youth work and broader community benefit. He envisions YMCA as a central hub connecting dozens of churches with gym, pool, and moral recreation. He argues saving even one child from drowning yields immense social value and lauds interdenominational work.
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YMCA
YWCA
Chicago
Alcatraz
Bug Dust on Major League Plans and Baseball’s Future
A column surveys opinions on a potential third major league and the sustainability of top-level talent. It notes fan interest in which cities may gain franchises, discusses sourcing players, and frames baseball as a cradle to grave business as minor leagues and Little Leagues expand.
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Hubbell
Matty
United States
Cincinnati
Philadelphia
St. Louis
Kansas City
Boston
Washington
Chicago
New York Yankees
Yankees
U.S
U. S. Food and Drug Administration
Oldsters
Lord Chesterfields
America
Butler Fires On Own Troops In Civil Rights Debate
James Marlow analyzes Democratic National Chairman Butler's shifting stance on segregation and civil rights. He notes Butler's critique of Democrats in Congress, his history with civil rights planks, and his calls that segregation is immoral while questioning Eisenhower's stance.
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James Marlow
Associated Press News
Washington
Paul Butler
Congress
Mr. Butler
Indiana
Eisenhower
Supreme Court
Butler
Eisehower
Atlanta Constitution
Georgia
John Sammons Bell
Democratic Party
Truman
Adlai Stevenson
Beckley News Publishers Ad Rates and Delivery Details
Beckley News Publishers Corporation lists subscription rates by mail and home delivery options with taxes. It notes carriers and independent contractors handle deliveries and disclaims responsibility for advance payments.
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Bs Cerrie
Beckley News Naners Corporation
Prayer For Today From A Wake Forest Professor Sermonizes Faith
A Wake Forest Baptist professor of preaching offers a prayer asking for divine presence amid perplexities and frustrations. The plea seeks renewed hope and courage, forgiveness of sins dividing man from God, and a daily walk that reveals fellowship with Jesus.
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Jesus
Amen
M. Ray McKay
Wake Forest
N. C
Southeastern Baptist Seminary
Do today’s kids have more fun than yesteryear
Hal Boyle surveys how modern children enjoy life and concludes that today’s kids get more kicks from living than earlier generations. The columnist weighs trends, environments, and attitudes, offering a lively snapshot of child culture across eras.
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New York
Yesteryear
Gramps
Grandpa and the myth of tougher childhood fun
A humorous reflection contrasts a grandpa’s tale of hard, simple chores with modern youth’s comforts and trends. It notes shifts in work, schooling, dating, toys, and the rise of a culture built around entertainment, questioning the claim that earlier days were harsher or more fun.
Earl Wilson Strip Tease Star Moves to Act Imitating Sherry Britton
The column notes Sherry Britton, famed stripper, opting to act rather than perform on stage. She will appear clothed in Dayton during July after summer stock work in Warren, Ohio, and discusses art versus financial motives, with gossip about other celebrities and varied travel tidbits from New York to Hollywood.
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New York
Sherry Britton
Sherry
Teaneck
N. J
Miss Britton
Japan
France
England
Los Angeles
God's Country
Ohio
Warren
Dayton
Gene Nelson
Harold Lang
Pierre le Mur
Bal Tabarin
de Bussy
Sam
The Little Corporal and Famous Military Nicknames
A brief history of Napoleon Bonaparte in Corsica and France, noting his nickname The Little Corporal and rise to general at 24. From there he leads in Italy, conquers much of Europe, and ends life in exile on St Helena. Also prompts readers to identify other famous nicknames like Old Hickory and Honest Abe.
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France
Corsica
Napoleon Bonaparte
Italy
Europe
Bridge of
Lodi
St. Helena
South Atlantic
Old Hickory
Mad Anthony
Stonewall
Abe
Tippecanoe
Vinegar Joe
West Virginia Public Road Rules Cited in 50 Year Ago Note
The Raleigh Register recalls a 50 year old West Virginia law defining a public coach as all public highways. It requires two drivers to yield to pass, prohibits monopolizing the center, and assigns a justice of the peace authority with a $2 fine for violations.
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West Virginia
Raleigh Register
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