Thought For Today And A Nation At War Overmisused Funds
A skeptical column notes defense spending and land use waste while praising military prowess. It cites Army expansion near Fort Sill and surplus Navy chairs, urging more efficient spending. It highlights a Moscow fair showing American books, with emphasis on classics and scholarly works. The exhibit includes 3,000 native volumes and 100 daily papers.
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Treasury
Croesus
Defense Department
U.S
Fort Sill
Oklo
Arizona
Washington
America
Navy
France
DeGaulle
Air Force
Moscow
Dr. Zhivago
U. S
Delmar
N.Y
Albany
Publishers
American Book Publishers Council
McGraw-Hill
Curtis G. Benjamin
Melville
Hawthorne
Thomas Wolfe
Sinclair Lewis
Twain
Dreiser
London
Hemingway
Soviet Union
Mitchell Wilson
U.S. Information Agency
U.S.S.A
A Mailbag of Facts From Hal Boyle
A compact roundup of quirky trivia and curiosities from Hal Boyle covering milk production comparisons, body science, famous habits, marital truths, health insurance, and various tidbits. Notable items include U S cows producing 6,300 pounds of milk yearly versus Holland at 9,040, the body destroying 10 million red blood cells per second, and Japan testing launderable paper currency.
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New York
U. S
Holland
Christopher Columbus
Frederick the Great
Carlton Fredericks
Lisa Kirk
United States
Bureau of Engraving and Printing
Samuel Pepys
New Zealand
Japan
New York City
Diverse Faith Views and Firefighter Tale Reflections
An essay questions religious division in Christianity arguing forgiveness and practical living over creeds while recalling a Beckley fireman story. It highlights humility, past sins forgiven yet warnings against gloom and fear tactics, and honors first responders.
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Beckley
Editorial Reprint on Human Nature in Shopping Centers
The Savannah Evening Press notes how efficiency experts misread human behavior when redesigning malls. Eight foot parking, rear entrances, and wide walks proved unsuitable as women shoppers preferred front entrances and gatherings outside, forcing compromises like limited benches and mixed landscaping.
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Savannah Evening Press
Raleigh Y Register subscription rates and policies
Beckley Newspapers details subscription rates for daily and Sunday editions, including annual and half-year prices, carrier delivery terms, tax addition within West Virginia, and notes on independent contractor carriers and payment handling.
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Brooks & Finley, Inc
New York
Philadelphia
Chicago
Detroit
Boston
Cleveland
Atlanta
Los Angeles
San Francisco
West Virginia
Beckley Newspapers Corporation
Public aid and a changed view on assistance
Grassroot Opinions from Rich Square North Carolina notes a shift in attitudes toward government aid, contrasting past shame with today’s acceptance of assistance. The Ohio County News comments on European living standards and calls for a philosophy that balances enjoyment with responsible citizenship and earning a living.
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Rich Square
N. C
the Times
Hartford
Ohio County News
Europe
Polish Guests Urged to Respect Hosts Properties
Advice to guests on etiquette and damages at a party highlights that adults and children alike cling to what they own. Don Goodwin notes risks of mishandling furniture and valuables, urging guests to clean shoes, avoid rough handling, not spill drinks, and avoid burning or defacing items.
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Don Goodwin
Tots
Harry
Junior Editors Quiz on Expressions
An item explains the idiom lock stock and barrel as meaning the whole thing, with gun parts described and a related phrase hook line and sinker. It cites Robert Peterson of Wausau Wis winning $10 for the quiz and invites readers to send questions to Junior Editors Box 1325 Beckley.
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Robert Peterson
Wausau
Wis
Beckley
Early mentions of platinum and colonial exploration
The text notes platinum was known to Colombian Indians long before European contact and that Kentucky Territory was explored by Pere Marquette and Louis Joliet circa 1673.
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South America
New World
Kentucky
Pere Marquette
Louis Joliet
New Muscle Man Baby Steals Vegas Spotlight
In Las Vegas at the Tropicana, Jayne Mansfield and Mickey Rooney introduce six month old Mickey Jeffrey Palmer Hargitay Jr. as the world’s youngest strong man. The baby, born Dec 21, weighs about 26 to 27 pounds and is praised for broad shoulders. plans include London film work with Too Hot to Handle and Trevor Howard.
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Las Vegas
Jayne Mansfield
Mickey Jeffrey Palmer Hargitay, Jr
Glub
Miklos
Jayne
Tropicana Swimming Pool
Mickey
Miklos Jr
London
Trevor Howard
the Tropicana
Lou Walters
New York Latin Quarter
Mickey Sr
Mae West
Marriages and post office move noted in 1909 Raleigh Register
The 50 year ago slice lists marriage licenses M A Farley and Martha Elizabeth Bragg Peery Peters and Carry Midkiff Henry Smith and Berlie May Meadows Joe Chess and Elizabeth Bukdoln. The Beckley post office will relocate to the Fairlyland Theater building when Washington authorizes removal Postmaster Scott outfits the building as a temporary office. James Stirrat named general manager of Piney Coal and Coke Co Sanford fills vacancy from W A Carver’s death, moving family to town.
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M. A. Farley
Martha Elizabeth Bragg
Peery Peters
Carry Midkiff
Henry Smith
Berlie May Meadows
Joe Chess
Elizabeth Bukdoln
Beckley
Fairlyland Theater
Department At Washington
Scott
James Stirrat
Piney Coal & Coke Co
Stanaford
W. A. Carver
Mr. Stiratt
Raleigh Coal and Coke Co
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Jascha Heifetz
Milady
Westchester County
G. K. Chesterton
American
Roy Tee Hormon
Heaven
Hell-Fire
Shen Ft
Yesteryear
Hell
Raleigh
Register
Prince St
W. Va
Hinton
Ya McQuade
Associated Press
Grassroot Opinions
Shriek
Pop
S. P
Cambridge
Mass
Earl Wilson
Syracuse
England
Ededie Fisher
Liz Taylor
Mickey Jr
Keenan Wynn
Ed Wynn
Dmitri Shostakovich
Frankie Laine
Nan Wynne
Victor Borge
Julie Styne
Jack Kelly
Maverick
H’wood
Tony Pettito
Jack E. Leonard
Earl
Raleigh Register
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