Editorial View on Europe and Cold War Stakes
The piece argues the United States has steered Europe toward democracy and peace through postwar pacts while Russia counters to keep influence. It forecasts a united Western defense with an independent Germany, a European army, and growing blocs, warning of renewed pressure, crisis, and possible open conflict as Moscow fights ratifications and shifts to hot war if needed. It links these geopolitics to domestic defense measures and outlines AGE power expansion driven by coal and a new high‑voltage network.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
United States
Bonn
Soviet Russia
Russia
Germany
West
France
Joseph Stalin
Berlin
America
Moscow
Washington
Senate
Appalachian Plans 330000-volt Transmission Network Expansion
Appalachian expands its American Gas and Electric System with a new extra-high-voltage network. The 330,000-volt system aims to carry about six times the power of existing lines, as stated by President Philip Sporn.
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Glasgow
Kanawha County
New Laven
Mason County
Sporn
American Gas and Electric
New Craven
America
American Gas and Electric System
Itink
West Virginia
Appalachian Electric Power Company
Philip Sporn
Carri
Faiths of Presidential Candidates and Early Leaders
A survey lists varied religious affiliations among presidents and vice presidents. Names include Baptists like Tellman and Harding. Episcopalians such as Washington and Madison. Methodists like Polk and Johnson. Unitarians like Adams and Fillmore. Catholics like McMahan. Congregationalists like Coolidge. Dutch Reformed like Roosevelt and Van Buren. and others.
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Russell
Barkley
Kefauver
Kery
Harold Stassen
Eisenhower
Tail
W. Averill Hartman
Stevenson
Senator McMahan
Tlamphro
Warren
MacArthie
Tellman
Harding
Washington
Madison
Muneroc
Willian Henry Harrison
Avier
Taylor
Pierce
Arthur
Pranklin D. Roosevelt
Jackson
Buchanan
Cleveland
Benjamin Harrison
Woodrow Wilson
Polk
Johnson
Grant
Mekintes
Willian Howard Pall Botl
Activastes
Fillmore
Theodore Roosevelt
Martin van Buren
Dutch Reformed Church
Coolidge
Garfield
Disciples of Christ
Herbert Hoover
Lincoln
Jefferson
Gud
Beckley War Memorial Wreath Gap Sparks Local Debate
The Beckley branch of Raleighs State Division committee urges action on a peeling war memorial in Courthouse Square. A TV report notes a Beckley appearance on Strike It Rich. Local readers discuss irregular ballot casting at Girls State and criticise a photo feature for editorial bias.
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Beckley
Raleigh
State Division
Smething
Jon
Alsa
Beckley Beauty
Pat Stinnette
TV Life
Patty Painter
Disagreements Reduce Wive's Value in Court
A 1920s column mocks marital value discussions. It cites a British divorce ruling lowering damages for a wife who left her husband, noting her diminishing "value" from disputes. It also cites Dr. Samuel W. Stevenson proposing freedoms for men and a joke about restoring the word obey.
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Wive
New York
Samuel W. Stevenson
Virginia
St. George
Wwe
Prayer and gender debate frame uneasy future
A church minister closes a prayer urging God to sustain and guide, while a satirical discussion questions a British judge's divorce precedent and the value of wives in marriage. The piece contrasts faith with social commentary on gender roles and alimony.
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Dale Oldham
Anderson
Ina
Park Place
Church of God
Indio
Christian Brotherhood Hour
Television best means of seeing conventions
Viewers at home will see more of the Democratic and Republican conventions than any single delegate on the floor. TV cameras bring speakers, committee chairs, and news conferences into close view, offering better access than those in the arena can get, though some delegate details may be missed.
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Washington
Chicago
The Wedding at Cana Turning Water into Wine
The passage recounts Jesus turning water into wine at a Cana wedding. Mary asks Jesus to help when wine runs short. Jesus responds that his hour has not yet come. Servants fill six ceremonial waterpots with water, then draw and serve wine praised by the master of the feast.
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Christ
Cana
Jesus
Rescued Manpower Works To Put Disabled To Work
New York journalist notes Henry Viscardi's push for jobs for the handicapped through J.C.B. at NYU Bellevue. Knoxville and Virginia pilots show cost savings and job placements. County and state agencies collaborate to train and place disabled workers, aiming to expand beyond pilot programs.
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Sherry Bowen
New York
Henry Viscardi
J.C.B
New York University
Bellevue Medical Center
Viscardi
Knoxville
Tenn
Viscards
Virginia
Bergen County
N. J
United States
The Book of The Crime Ends With A Cliffhanger
Gray Austen's mood darkens as his new wife Rena fears his rage over old secrets in his house. She discovers a hidden door behind a tapestry and clandestine books fuel his fury. Rena flees with danger looming, crossing paths with neighbor Mr Ordway as the suspense builds toward a continuation.
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Gray Austen
Rena
New York
Mr. Ordway
Morocco
Stauntons
Gray
Jerome
Weather myths and oddities headline a quirky week
A British scientist links Eneglanr weather to shielding burns from atom blasts while quirky notes discuss a Oklahoma farmer’s stolen potato crop, bees distinguishing colors except red, a Missouri pumpkin vine sprinting growth, and a talking tomato question. Johnny Ray rises to fame as Australian snakes visit a saloon.
Looking Backward Today 10 Years Ago
Ten years ago Dr E H Hedrick filed to run for U S representative in district one. The New York C I O convention pledged support to C I O, while President Philip Murray accused John L Lewis of using his Mine Workers presidency to hamper victory efforts. Dr RL M Jarrell announced Pinecrest Sanitarium fourth unit nearing completion and 100 new employees needed. Southern West Virginia miners and operators failed to agree on remitting fines for sympathy walkouts, signaling a long vacation likely beginning soon.
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E. H. Hedrick
New York State
Philip Murray
John L. Lewis
United Mine Workers
RL M. Jarrell
Pinecrest Sanitarium
West Virginia
Charleston
U. S
Guy D. Goff
Clarksburg
Treasury Department
Beckley
EL. Ele Lson
Neville St
H. G. Sterne
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Appalachian
Thomas Stafford
Avery Stest
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Lois
Nott
Arden's Mill
I Y Gretty
Mi Hall Council Cha
Valeigh GP
Beckley Sewspapers Corporation
Hinton
Wo Va
Thomas F. Stafford
Associated Press
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Bee
STORY
Brooks & Finley Te
Philadelphia
Boston
Atlanta
Los Angeles
Mnd
Beckley Newspapers Corporation
Hal Boyle
Kent
Dr. Stevenson
Judee
James Marlow
Ann Boyd
Elizabeth Haly
Eneglanr
Oklahoma
Johnny Ray
Australia
E Tennessee Bank
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