President's disability proposals face slow House action
The article outlines President Eisenhower's constitutional amendment proposal for presidential disability and the pushback in Congress. It notes Senate support, House Judiciary hesitation, and Speaker Rayburn's skepticism. It covers Celler's committee findings, Cabinet roles, and Eisenhower's defense of his plan amid resignation rumors.
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Eisenhower
Congress
Senate
House Judiciary Committee
Emanuel Celler
D N, V
Celler
House
Judiciary Committee
Fisenhower
Sam Rayburn
D-Tex
Rayburn
Remote Control Presidency in Eisenhower Vacation Absences
The June Democratic Digest theme notes President Eisenhower’s extended absences from Washington during critical periods after his 1956 re election. It cites up to 16 day gaps amid the Jordan crisis, Middle East tensions, and the budget fight, with a Hershfield cover depicting him driving to a golf course.
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Democratic Digest
Eisenhower
Washington
Jordan
U.S
France
England
Egypt
Israel
Leo Hershfield
Brief Facts From A Curious Page Of The Magazine
A digest of miscellaneous notes covers topics from whale skin and blubber to horse shoeing origins in 2nd century B C and the claim that electrons are the fastest moving entities. It notes fashion import, a comic quote about the U N, a Democratic chairmen letter critiquing leadership, Eisenhower travel quotes, and contrasts between White House duties and a caddy house, with mention of a pre election pledge.
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U. N
Foster
Democratic National Committee
Paul M. Butler
Butler
The
Christian Science Monitor
Washington
Gettysburg
Monitor
Eisenhower
White House
Women win war after Buffalo WV election dust settles
In Buffalo Putnam County the town’s women backed an all female slate challenging male leadership. The contest drew strong local media attention before recent municipal elections. Though the men won the day, the victory spurred renewed civic effort and accountability. A Beckley resident recalls a 10 year old woman in the campaign. The old academy land mark predates the Civil War with notable pupil John McCausland listed in registry books.
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Buffalo
Putnam County
West Virginia
Beckley
Old Academy
John McCausland
Confederate General McCausland, fiercely loyal rebel until death
J Needy McQuade profiles Brevet General McCausland a daring Civil War commander born to Irish immigrants. He led troops in the Kanawha Valley and Virginia campaigns, protected rail and salt works, earned the title savior of Lynchburg, raided Chambersburg, fought at Appomattox, and after the war wandered Europe and Mexico before returning to West Virginia. He died at his Putnam County home declaring himself unreconstructed and unregenerated.
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McCausland
Ireland
Old Buffalo Academy
Putnam County
Virginia
Stonewall Jackson
John Brown
Kanawha Valley
Thirty
John 8. Floyd
Albert Sidney Johnston
Kentucky
West Virginia
Virginia and Tennessee
Lynchburg
Washington, D. C
Pennsylvania
Chambersburg
Lee
Appomattox
Mason County
Canada
England
France
Mexico
Kanawha River
Pliny
Be ckl ey Newspapers Corp R egister Subscrip tion Terms
Public notice outlines Beckley Newspapers Corporation subscription rates for daily and Sunday service, including annual, semiannual, and monthly plans, with additional West Virginia within-state surcharges and carrier responsibilities. It lists delivery options, address change requirements, and AP news exclusivity.
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Beckley Newspapers Corporation
Beckley
W. Va
Hinton
Nianagsa
Associated Press
AP News
National Advertising Representatives
STORY
Brooks & Finley, Inc
New York
Philadelphia
Chicago
Detroit
Boston
Cleveland
Atlanta
Los Angeles
San Francisco
West Virginia
Cieedacseegaey
Ieee As Suis
Migrant Ministry highlights caring for footloose workers
In the final Migrant Ministry article, the work of churches and social agencies aiding migrant farm workers is praised. Leaders note rising government and citizen awareness, but funding limits and lingering attitudes hinder progress. Maryland reports housing upgrades and better access to medical care, with intrastate and interstate coordination planned among several states.
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Charles L. Stafford
Associated Press
Edgar Jones
New York State
Migratory Labor
Perry F. Prather
Maryland Department of Health
Maryland
Talbot County
Dulles Not Informed Of Deal On Girard
Secretary of State Dulles says he was not consulted about the decision to turn Army private William S. Girard over to Japan for trial in a case involving the killing of a Japanese woman. The decision, made by the Defense Department, followed months of interagency disagreement and a four year old agreement on jurisdiction. The judge in federal court did not require Dulles or Defense Secretary Wilson to testify.
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Washington
Dulles
William S. Girard
Japan
America
Girard
Defense Department
United States
Army
Wilson
Defense
State Departments
Dulles and Wilson
Joint State Defense Department
Eisenhower
Pessimistic Andy Griffith Boasts Of All His Failures
New York interview with Andy Griffith reveals his self critique and fear of rejection despite success in A Face in the Crowd. He recalls failures on TV and stage in New York, Pittsburgh, Philadelphia and Louisville and notes rising confidence now. He jokes about past fears and drafts of work ahead while sharing personal anecdotes.
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Andy Griffith
New York
Andy
Mantu
N. C
New Orleans
Hollywood
Ble Angel
Pittsburgh
Philadelphia
Louisville
Ed Sullivan
Tommy and
Jimmy Dorsey
Roddy McDowall
Charles Hohman
Steve, Allen
NBC
Harry Belafonte
Sullivan
Barbara Hulton
Lance
Porfirio Rubirosa
Exec
Miami Beach
Deauville
Ava Gardner
Walter Chiari
H'wood
Worry Clinic case on punctual wives and time sense
Case V-310 presents Roy R Rollinger of Anderson Indiana recounting a prior article on wives who are late for appointments. He notes two reasons for tardiness the habit and etiquette. Wrigley comments stress disagreement aids truth and cites the five blind men and elephant parable.
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Roy R. Rollinger
Anderson
Indiana
Roy Bollinger
Dr. Crane
Christ
Willam Wrigley Jr
Hindustan
Military Men in News At Home and Overseas
Peggy Kessinger reports on service members listed in the Internation al Naval Review at Hampton Roads Virginia. Included are Wesley R. Graham electronics technician third class aboard USS Northampton and Rosalie Hamp ton preparing for Air Force technical training at Lackland. Also noted are Horace L. Garretson a Second Armored Division specialist in Germany Edwin C. McCaleb an Airman Basic assigned to Amari lo Base Texas and Donald L. Fitzgerald a specialist with the 83rd Engineer Battalion in France plus background on prior training and enlistment dates.
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Hampton Roads
Wesley R. Graham
Effie M. Graham
Midway
Northampton
Air Force
Lackland Air Force, Base
Tex
Rosalie B. Hampton
Romy Hampton
Sophia
Lackland
R. B. Hampton
Mr Force
Germany
Second Armored Division
Horace L. Garretson
H. B. Garretson
Princewick
42Nd Armored Infantry Battalion
Fort Chaffee
Ark
Garvelson
Amarilo Air Force Base
Edwin C. McCafeb
Harriet McCaleb
Lackland Air Force E. C. McCalen Base
Sophia High School
Murnau
Donald L. Fitzgerald
Ronald L. Fitzgerald
Laren Ave
East Beckley
Sandard
France
83Rd Engineer
Army
Fort Knox
Cider sale curbs and rising assessment in 1907 Raleigh items
Fifty years ago from 1907 files the Raleigh Register reports merchants near Beckley selling hard cider causing intoxication and dogs misled after drinking. A grand jury investigation is likely. The West Virginia Board of Public Works completes public utilities assessment at about 240 million dollars, up from 209 million.
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Raleigh Register
The
Register
Beckley
Grand
West Virginia
Prayer prayer text from Hoover Rupert in Jackson Michigan
A devotional prayer asking to see beauty as a sign of God's call, requesting divine influence through daily life and spirit. Presented as a personal prayer from Hoover Rupert, minister of First Methodist Church in Jackson, Michigan.
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Hoover Rupert
Jackson, Mich
First Methodist Church
Good Breaks Pile Up For Irish Star
Erin OBrien, an Irish singer, recalls years of doors closed before one break led to a first appearance on the Arthur Godfrey show. Success followed as Steve Allen tapped her for four programs, Coral Records offered an album, and Warner Brothers signed her to a term contract.
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New York
Erin O 'Brien
Opportunity
Erin
Arthur Godfrey
Steve Allen
Coral Records
Warner Brothers
25 Years Ago in 1932 News and Miscellany
A Raleigh Register fragment recalls DC court verdicts, labor scale talks, and sports moves. Washington’s case against Gaston Means for larceny totals $101,000 tied to the Lindbergh baby mystery. Alabama star Fred Sington joins Army Black Knights with a three home run debut. Indiana coal labor talks set wage scales. The piece also profiles Erin O’Brien, Hollywood hopeful, detailing birth, family, and early singing roots with a candid view on her acting aspirations.
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Washington
Gaston B. Means
District of Columbia Supreme Court of Larceny
Evalyn Walsh McLean
University of Alabama
Fred Sington
Black Knights
Indiana Coal Operators Association
United Mine Workers of America
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J. Needy
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Naleigh
Migrant Ministry
Footloose
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Edward Davens
John W. Rue
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Delaware
New Jersey
North Carolina
South Carolina
By James Marlow
Dorothy Collins
Marilyn Monroe
Arthur Miller
Johnnie Ray
Lucille Ball
Jane Kean
Harwyn
Tony Martin
Earl’ Pearl
Carey Williams
Earl
George W. Crane
By Peggy Kessinger
Lillybrook Coal Co
Les
New York City
California
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Mama
Jimmy Fitzgerald
Miss O'Brien
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