West Virginia counties show growth and opportunity in farming
The West Virginia Chamber of Commerce report highlights Raleigh Fayette and Mercer counties as high income drivers with $248.7 million of the state’s $2 billion. It notes 1939 to 1950 trade gains in counties like Nicholas and Jefferson, urges arable land use, grassland farming, and diversification into poultry, dairy, forestry, and truck farming to build area prosperity despite coal strength. It also warns of broader geopolitical tensions as China seeks regional power and warns of potential global conflict unless checked.
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West
Nicholas
Grant
Hardy
Mason, Upshur
Jefferson
Greenbrier
Preston
Wayne
Jackson
Monroe
Lincoln
Mingo
Hampshire
Harrison
Raleigh
Westwhele
Beckley
Fordustry
Tibet Liberation: China Seizes Control Amid Historic Struggles
The article notes Tibet's long history under Chinese influence and portrays a recent Chinese Communist liberation as the culmination of efforts to assert sovereignty over Tibet. It contrasts Western hopes with Tibetans' harsh peasant reality and describes Buddhist priests amid daily life and time measured by marches.
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Tibet
India
Southeast Asia
Paris
United Nations
Korea
Kremlin
Shangri la
Peking
Public Service Commission Chief Says Gas Exports May Be Restrained
In Charleston CE Nethken argued the U S Supreme Court removed PSC power to restrict natural gas exports to other states. He noted PSC objections to expansions elsewhere to protect West Virginia customers and suggested forcing United Fuel Gas to prioritize local supply before exporting for profit. The case centered on a United Fuel request to limit gas for space heating and new construction.
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Public, Service Commission
CE. Nethken
Charleston
United States Supreme Court
Nethken
United Fuel Gas Company
United Fuel
PSC
West Virginia
Charles Love
Federal Power Commission
John Copenhaver
Commission
Public Service Commission
West
Amere Gas Utilities Company
Notief
Shorty the pony steals the show at Oak Hill show
A 5-year-old rider Richard Afde from East Rainelle rode Shorty a six-hand pony in the under 12 hands class at Oak Hill. Shorty wowed the crowd with tricks and heart despite a large belly. George Aide’s stable boasted champ horses, yet Shorty won white ribbon and $3. He also helped his owner in the ring by theatrically bowing after a mock scene.
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Oak Hill
Buck Benny
Richard Afde
East Rainelle
Richard
Shorty
George
Talks Among Big Four Grow Likely Uncertain, Muted Hopes
Washington notes the Big Four Britain France Russia face deep global tensions and slow progress toward a conference. Novembers proposal for foreign ministers meeting stalled, deputies in Paris fail to agree, and prospects for a meaningful pact discussion fade amid mutual blame and propaganda.
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Washington
V. S&s
Britain
France
Russia
Europe
Paris
Louis: XV
Fussians
Alles
United States
Vishinsky
Rus
Sia
Thelow
Religious Waves Align With Stock Swings Across Two Churches
A Cycles study notes nine year waves in Presbyterian and Congregationalist church memberships, rising during stock declines and falling as prices rise. Over 99 years there were ten peaks, with most peaks driving both churches to new highs. Reasons for the pattern remain unknown, though the report hints at society alternating between bold and fearful periods.
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Howard W. Blakeslee
New York
Presbyterian
Foundation For the Study of
New York City
Iran oil policy failure blamed on limited British power
In Teheran the Alsops argue that postwar British weakness and American missteps have endangered Middle East stability. Bevin’s costly reform idea faded, Razmara’s premiership proved fragile, and Anglo American oil policy fracture worsened by poor coordination. They urge decisive U.S. investment and joint action to avert disaster.
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Teheran
Jponder Magazine
United States
Britain
British Foreign Office
Ernest Bevin
Bevin
Tran
Foreign Office
Anglo-Iranian Oil Company
Anglo - Iranian Company
Middle East
America
Iran
George Allen
Shah
Henry Grady
Greece
Europe
Middle
John Wiley
Razmara
Trans
London
State Department
George Kennan
Grady
Free Enterprise vs Safe Enterprise in U S Commerce
A discussion of Supreme Court rulings and Macy s price cuts signals a shift from legalized price fixing to broader market competition. The piece argues whether the United States should remain a free enterprise economy or accept a safer, protected model with government and industry safeguards. It compares historical moves toward protectionism with current retail price dynamics and ponders future economic directions.
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Joseph C. Harsch
Christian Science Monitor
Washington
Supreme Court
Macy's
New York City
Mike” DiSalle
United States
Wenamaker's
Gimbels
Macy’s and
Army plans to add divisions as strength nears 1952 goal
The Army may add two or three National Guard divisions and form new Regular Army units within a year. Gen. Collins expects several state divisions to be federalized while overall manpower stays near 1.6 million, preserving the 1.85 million target for month end. The force now includes 12 Regular divisions, six National Guard divisions, and regimental combat teams, with a Europe-based constabulary force equal to a division.
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Prooks & Finley, Inc
York
Philadelphia
Chicago
Boston
Cleveland
Atlanta
Los Angeles
Rene Ee
Saretire Deven Escers
West Virginia
Beckley Newspapers Corporation
Elton C
FAYAP
Washington
Army
J. Lawton Collins
National Guard
Collins
Europe
2Nd Armored
U. S
European Defense Organization
Germany
Austria
Triesti
Grafenwehr
Ava Gardner Says She Has Yet To Find Dream Man
In a relaxed talk on Hollywood’s MGM back lot Ava Gardner discusses romance, marriage, and rumors of a love triangle with Frank Sinatra. She dismisses gossip about Mario Cabre and notes the challenge of finding a perfect partner after two failed marriages, while Sinatra remains in New York for nine months of TV work.
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Hollywood
Ava Gardner J
Frank Sinatra
Mario Cabre
North Carolina
Ava
Metro
Cabre
Spain
Sinatra
New York
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James
Simon
Judas
Thay
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Waoenes
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