Human Element And Road Safety On The Turnpike
Thought for Today argues that human error, not engineering, causes most West Virginia Turnpike crashes. It notes drivers relax on fine, straight, well maintained roads, often after long hours or sleep deprivation. The piece also praises Little Beaver Lake and Raleigh County parks, urging more recreation sites to relieve congestion and improve well being through leisure.
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West Virginia
Turnpike
National Safety Council
Raleigh County
Beaver
Fitzpatrick
Stevens Lake
Jack
Belly Breathing Yoga Aims To Beat Worries
Hal Boyle outlines Hilde Somer the famous pianist uses belly breathing and five minute daily yoga to reduce stress and boost happiness. She claims breathing through the belly calms the mind, complements effort, and can ease 20th century pressures. The reporter tries the technique at home and his wife teases the results.
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Miss Somer
Roveer
Why Do Girls Prefer Classy Convertibles?
Bug Dust by Roy Lee Harmon humorously muses on why young women favor open cars, recounting a failed convertible experience from Beckley to Oak Hill, the wind, sun, and hat loss, then shifts to hazards from speeding and a plaintiff’s injuries. The piece weaves garden garden chaos and a tomato blight anecdote with light, reflective humor.
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Beckley
Oak Hill
Charleston
Huntington
P. S
Nixon Surrender To Rocky Reignites Campaign Pressure
Vice President Richard Nixon met with New York Governor Nelson Rockefeller to draft a basic agreement ahead of the Republican convention. The pact showed gaps on funding and defense, sparking criticism from Goldwater and prompting Democrats to frame Nixon's move as a surrender to Rockefeller.
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James Marlow
Associated Press
Chicago
Richard M. Nixon
New York
Nelson A. Rockefeller
Rockefeller
Nixon
Eisenhower
Washington
Chicatoo
Party
Platform Committee
Sen
Barry Goldwater
Arizona
Camaaign
Roosevelt
Sidney Hillman
Sidney
Rocky
Prayer for daily conduct from Dr Joseph Rk. Sizoo
A brief churchly benediction urges reverence and thoughtfulness in daily dealings. It asks for control of unworthy desires and dedication to God’s will in Christ’s name, attributed to Joseph Rk. Sizoo of George Washington University.
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Christ
Joseph Rk. Sizoo
Washington, D. C
George Washington University
Credit Cards Replacing Money In Modern Wallet Era
Credit cards replace cash as a status symbol and payment method for about 15 million Americans. Diners Club leads with 1.1 million members, 40,000 outlets. American Express 750,000 members, 35,000 outlets. Carte Blanche growing with Hilton Hotels. Cardholders pay annual fees and monthly lump-sum bills, while outlets incur discounts of 3 to 10 percent to the card networks.
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Hugh Mulligan
Associated Press
McGuffey
Diners’ Club
American Express
Carte Blanche
Maine
Peck
Chicago
FBI
Internal Revenue Service
Thee Field
American Express Credit Card
Hilton Hotels
Cyrus and Persians choose hard land over soft rule
The great books recount Cyrus of Persia resisting a move to softer lands. He warns that soft countries yield weak rulers, and Persians depart with changed minds rather than cede leadership. In Vancouver, Puccini’s Madame Butterfly at the festival will feature an all Canadian cast on July 22.
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Cyrus
Vancouver
Knitting through the ages and hobby history
A quiz item explains knitting as an ancient cloth making method born from knotting yarn. It notes the word derives from Anglo-Saxon roots and that knitting, once taught to girls for family clothing, remains a hobby today. Sue Wiley of Riverside, Calif., wins $10 for the entry.
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Sue Wiley
Riverside
Calif
Beckley
Soviet glamour girl in America charms photographers
Yulia Borisova, a famed Russian star, visits the United States on a cultural exchange. She blushes at talk of sex appeal, compares herself to Sarah Bernhardt, and asks about Marilyn Monroe. Yuri Yakolev and she tour New York venues while discussing actors, literature, and American life.
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New York
Yulia Borisova
Russia
America
Mr. K
Yulia
Yuri Yakolev
State Dept
Sarah Bernhardt
Brigitte Bardot
Marilyn Monroe
Brigite Bardot
Zsa Zsa Gabor
Yuri
Zsa Gabor
Dosetoyevsky
Washington
Los Angeles
Evelyn West
Arthur Miller
Arthur Meeler
Lever
Greenwich Village
Fdr Jr
Frank Sinatra
Atlantic City
Jerry Lewis
Dick Haymes
Richard the Lion-Hearted
Beckley City Council Adopts Budget Changes And Franchising Delays
Beckley city council hires attorney J Lewis Bumgardner at 15 dollars a month to handle legal duties. Police chief salary cuts from 50 to 25 dollars monthly suggest decision to dispense with a chief. John F Davis streetcar and electric light franchise filing is postponed again. A committee is tasked with locating missing Baptist Church song books and requesting their return.
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Beckley City
J. Lewis Bumgardner
Ford
John F. Davis
The
Baptist Church
Raleigh Register Classifieds Summary From Beckley Papers
Public notices and subscription pricing from Beckley Newspapers Corporation list rates for daily and Sunday editions, carrier delivery, and tax add-ons. The snippet notes independent contractor carriers and responsibility limits for advance payments, referencing Beckley West Virginia and Hinton offices.
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West Virginia
Beckley Newspapers Corporation
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Blicht
Herodotus
Persia
Earl Wilson
Earl
Thomas Dewey
Harry Truman
Richard Nixon
Tor
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Chan
Sen. Kennedy
John F. Clannadey
Ricky Layne
Joni James
Tony Aquaviva
Bob Goldstein
20Th Century-Fox
Hollywood
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Raleigh & Register
Prince St
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J. McQuade
AP News
Ward-Griffith Company, Inc
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Portland
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