Coal Prospects Bright As Atomic Power Faces Limits
Dr. Robert E. Wilson warns unsubsidized atomic plants will be rare in a decade and coal will grow in share, with Shippingport as example. He cites cost gaps, federal support for current plants, and coal’s likely rebound while gas and oil usage shift. He notes safety tips for power mower use and urges prudent, steady progress in energy planning.
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Atomic Energy
Robert E. Wilson
U.S
National Goal Association
al Ue
Chicago
Wilson
Shippingport
Congress
Dr. Wilson
United States
Dre Wilson
Standard of
The
Coal Association
Washington Steel Prices Seen Rising This Summer
Washington steel prices are expected to rise in the summer as officials try to hold the wage price line while pushing anti recession measures. Automatic wage increases of about 20 cents an hour take effect for steelworkers July 1, and steel company spokesmen say price hikes are unavoidable due to the industry's integral role.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Catecart
Central Press
Washington
Washingon
Daleigh and Beckley Papers Outline Economic and Travel Notes
The Beckley News Papers Corporation lists delivery details and rates for home service while noting fiscal pressures and wage trends. A Moscow mission overview cites Eisenhower era exchanges with Ezra Taft Benson and hinted visits by Neil McElroy and Rodion Malinovsky. Trade and shipping talk frames the era’s push for more international commerce and nuclear merchant ships.
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Moscow
United States
Russia
Eisenhower
Agriculture
Ezra Taft Benson
Soviet Union
Defense
Neil McElroy
Marshal Rodion Malinovsky
Richard M. Nixon
South America
Military Men In News At Home And Abroad
Peggy Kessinger reports on service personnel with ties to Beckley and surrounding areas. Navy Warrant Officer Hubert E. Stewart, wife Mary G. Tinton, and Bertha B. Hinte are named along with Pvt. Franklin D. Frye completing artillery training at Fort Chaffee. Other features include Sgt Ross Hendricks at Fort Campbell, Specialist 3 C Donald R. Staton in Germany, radioman seaman Fred L. Carpent er aboard USS Canberra, and Beckley natives in the 82nd Airborne honor guard at the Azalea Festival in Wilmington. Additional notes cover Robert E. Bronk and C Cornelius Cross with the 82nd, and Billy E. Ford completing recruit training at Parris Island.
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Great Lakes
Ill
Naval Training Center
Navy
Hubert E. Stewart
Bertha B. Hinte
Edgewood Drive
Beckley
Mary G. Tinton
West Palm Beach
Fla
Fort Chaffee
Ark
Pvt
Franklin D. Frye
Floyd Frye
Stamford
Mington
N. C
Pfe
Robert E. Bronk
C. Cornelius Cross
Esther Williams
Oe Pfe
Bronk
Fort Bragg
N.C
Sgt
Cross
Woodrow ‘Wilson High School
Brunk
Army
Fort Knox
Opal Nora Brunk
Sprague
Rebecca Anne
Oakwood Ave
Janette
Greenville
S. C
Mr. and
Alrs
Riley R. Cross
Route 1
Bug Dust on By C2 and the McQuade Muddlety Railroad
W. H W. Schmidt Jr. reports on the 21 mile Strouds Creek and Muddlety line operated by the SC and M linking coal mines in West Virginia to the world. Despite recession concerns, the railroad remains cautiously optimistic. Congress actions to restore rail competitive equality are urged by all employees as plans for community outreach are cut back.
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Legion
W. H W. Schmidt Jr
Muddlety
Baltimore and Ohio’ Roadroad Company
Schmidt
Stroud’s Creek
SC & M
West Virginia
Congress
Stroud's Creek
Virginia
West
Khrushchev Reverses 1956 Path on Independent Socialism
In a sharp shift Khrushchev attacks Tito and endorses no two kinds of socialism. He asserts unity and criticizes independent paths, signaling Moscow’s tightening grip as 1956 disillusionment spreads among non Soviet Communist groups. The piece notes riots in Poland and Hungary’s revolt and the Soviet crush.
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Washington
Sovie
Soviet Union
Moscow
Nikita’ Khrushchev
Soviet Communist Party
Stalin
Communist Party
Kremlin
Marshal Tito
Tito
Poland
Bulgaria
Khrushchev
Smallpox Vaccine Saves Millions and Prompts Kids’ Coloring Fun
A health quiz recounts smallpox rise and Jenner’s 1796 vaccine, describing vaccination steps and scar formation. It notes vaccinations calm fear and invites readers to color a vaccinated boy image, awarding a $10 prize to Freda Mae Smith from Midwest City Oklahoma. tomorrow asks about Daniel Boone.
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Edward Jenner
Freda Mae Smith
Midwest City
Okla
Beckley
Daniel Boone
Jennie Smith Opens Up on NYC Dream World and Cab Dramas
New York singer Jennie Smith recalls rough rides with cab drivers in Charleston roots and a rapid rise after moving to New York at 18. She left school, signed with RCA after a demo, and now eyes turning 20 while dating 19 year old Sal Mino and seeking a midlife audience for her singing.
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New York
Jennie Smith
Steve. Allen
Charleston
W. Va
Jennie
N. Y
Ray Ellis
Look
Ellis
Michael Stewart
Four Lads
RCA
Sal Mino
Benny Goodman
Midnight Earl
Vivian Blaine
Mgr
Manny Frank
Patti Page
Janet Leigh
Tony Curtis
Queen Soraya
Europe
van Cliburn
MGM
Cafe de Paris
Caesar Romero
Sid Caesar
England
Imogene Coca
Earie Smith
Havana
Steve Alien
Maverick
Kelly
Forum
Buenos Aires
Columbia Pictures
Enternity
Bret Cipes
The
Tropicana
Moscow aviator lands in Moscow after round the world flight
Seventeen locals join a Chicago Century of Progress trip organized by Miss Evelyn Bowles. U S aviator James Mattern finished a 31 hour 37 minute cross Atlantic style leg from New York to Moscow. A social note mentions a physician dinner invite and a druggist joke about deciphering illegible handwriting. Buddy Hackett anecdote about Tristan and Isolde ticket inquiry ends with a punchline.
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Moscow
James Mattern
U. S
New York City
Chicago
Buddy Hackett
Theatre Ticket Agency
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Beckley Newspapers Corporation
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Hinton
Col. McQuade
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Brooks & Finley, Inc
Philadelphia
Detroit
Boston
Antir
Secretary of Commerce
Weeks
Peggy Kessinger
101St Airborne Division
Fort Campbell
Ross Hendricks
Richard A. Hendricks
Glen Daniel
326Th Engineer Battalion
Trap Hill High School
Gramisch
Germany
C Donald
R. Staton
Leonard E. Staton
Corinne
Airborne Division
Fort Jackson
Mullens High School
Staton
Beckley College
Borden's Creamery
Canberra
Fred L. Carpenter
Steve L. Carpenter
Coal City
Norfolk, Va
Naval Aer. L
82Nd Airborne Division
Wil
Marine Corps Recruit’ Depot
Parris Island
Billy E., Ford
Wiliam E. Ford
Killarney
James Marlow Khrushchev
Earl Wilson
Miami Beach
Viola
Mohan
Winona
Minn
Earl
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