Letter from L E Crowson stirs liquor enforcement debate
A Charleston letter by L E Crowson challenges a July 11 Gazette and Associated Press report about his remarks. The writer urges action on enforcement of liquor laws, criticizes Crowson’s stance, and reflects on local political dynamics and voter sentiment. The piece argues for genuine law enforcement and questions Crowson’s influence and consistency.
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Mr. Crowson
L. E. Crowson
South Charleston
Charleston
Associated Press
Crowson
Carrie Nation
UCAAP
Tommyrot
Gazette
Editor Crowson responds to misquote on illegal clubs
In a lengthy letter to The Register, Crowson defends a television interview paraphrase about a country club and alleged illegal drinkers. He insists a Christian can belong to a club while abstaining, clarifies he did not know the club’s patterns, and questions reporters and police actions.
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the Register
The
Gazette
World Court shames Liberia Ethiopia case on Southwest Africa
In The Hague the World Court dismissed Liberia and Ethiopia's 1960 complaint alleging South Africa extended apartheid to Southwest Africa. Justice Philip S. Jessup called the effort an exercise in futility as nations cannot sue the court. The ruling blocks further legal action against apartheid in the mandated territory.
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UPI
Windhoek
Africa
United Nations
New York
Hague
World Court
Liberia
Ethiopia
South Africa
Philip S. Jessup
Southwest
Southwest Africa
Europe
League of Nations
Dissecting Humor In America At New York Exhibit
Richard Spong notes the Humor Societies of America sponsor an exhibit and events at New York University from July 19 to 31. He discusses quotes by Twain White Carlyle and Bryan on humor and warns that forced conferences risk stifling genuine wit. The piece traces classic American humorists and questions the appliance of humor to public life and policy.
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Richard Spong
Humor Societies of America
New York University
Mark Twain
E. B. White
Twain
White
Thamas Carlyle
Charlie Chaplin
The
New York
C. D. B. Bryan
Robert Benchley
Bug Dust Is It Criticism You Want Or Praise
Journalist John Hodel argues publishers rarely give constructive criticism and most manuscripts face rejection. He notes there are no guarantees in publishing as critics and publishers disagree, and success or failure varies. Authors should write and submit without expecting certainty.
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Beckley
Mickey Spillane
Prayer For Today Blessing for troubled hearts and renewed faith
A prayer seeks divine comfort for those burdened in heart and spirit. It asks God to grant strength to endure, courage to persevere, and renewed faith while awaiting the Lord. Written by W. Dale Oldham of Anderson Indiana, executive director of Christian Brotherhood Hour.
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Christ
W. Dale Oldham
Anderson
Ind
Christian Brotherhood Hour
Stefanie Powers to wed Gary Lockwood on Sept. 3
Stefanie Powers plans a wedding to Gary Lockwood on September 3, with the couple weighing large or small plans. The public pressures favor a big ceremony, but they emphasize legality and a low stress environment. Powers notes this could be her first and last marriage while looking forward to her NBC series The Girl from U.N.C.L.E. debut.
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Stefanie Powers
Gary Lockwood
NBC
U.N.C.L.E
Gary
Stefanie
Patricia Harty
New York
Hollywood
Mickey Callan
Tom Carney
Beckley Golfers Qualify as State Tourney Opens
In White Sulphur Springs two Beckley men E M Payne and E B Wray qualified in the state amateur golf tournament on the Old White course. Payne posted 76 while Wray recorded 8 in morning play as preparations pressed for the event. Moscow Premier Stalin urged Russians to adopt scorched earth policy and universal guerrilla warfare against advancing German forces.
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Raleigh Register
Beckley
White
White Sulphur Springs
E. M. Payne
E. B. Wray
Moscow
Joseph Stalin
Beckley Newspapers rates and delivery terms
National Advertising Representative Ward Griffith Company lists subscription rates by mail for daily and Sunday editions, including one year and six month options. Home delivery and per week prices are shown with state sales tax note and a disclaimer about carrier and distributor independence.
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New York
Chicago
Detroit
Atlanta
Boston
Charlotte
Philadelphia
San Francisco
Los Angeles
Pittsburgh
MAIL
West Virginia
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Germany
Rand
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Dick Kleiner
Hollywood Correspondent Newspaper Enterprise Assn
Stephen Boyd
Pamplona
Spain
Steve
Estelle Harman
Holly
Wood
Holywood
Los Angeles University
Raleigh
Prince St
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