Record vacation boom despite recession fears
Travel interest surges in 1957 era, with AAA noting rising European bookings and a 21 percent jump in passport applications. Foregin travel projections from the Commerce Department rise, and U S travelers spend on average 1333 dollars per trip. Population centers see increased car purchases for overseas delivery and higher driving license issuance as popular destinations like Brussels fair draw millions, while domestic trips also climb.
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Amercan Automobile Association
U. S
Canada
Latin America
Mexico
A.A.A
Brussels
AAA
United States
Cape Cod
New England
Coal production forecast rises to 163 million tons
The National Coal Association projects U S bituminous coal output at 163 million tons for the year starting July 1, up from the current year’s level by 30 million tons as industrial activity regains momentum in late 1958 and 1959.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
National Coal Association
NCA
Committee On Coal Economics and Statistics
Canada
Hal Boyle Profile: Carson Sees Recession Boost Humor
Johnny Carson, hailed as a front rank young comic, argues recession may lift U S humor by forcing self laughter. He credits TV exposure for his rise from magician to comedian and notes a gentler, more intimate style suits the era while audiences prefer not to hear a comic share personal woes.
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New York
Johnny Carson
Carson
Johnny
Corning
Town
Norfolk
Neb
West Coast
Red Skelton
Skelton
Jack Benny
W. C. Fields
Laurel and Hardy
Sid Caesar
Military Men In News At Home And Abroad
A montage of servicemen from West Virginia and surrounding areas. Airman 3 C. Percy Wendell Meadows, son of Estle Meadows, returns to Lincoln AFB after a nine month absence, while his brother begins basic training at Lackland AFB. Other marked service members include John E. Smith returning to Norfolk after Guantanamo Bay training, John F. Milkovich graduating recruit training at Great Lakes, and William D. Scalf completing Marine recruit depot training before Camp Lejeune specialized schooling. Ronald E. Miller, Specialist 2 C., participates in Cumberland Hills field exercise with STRAC at Fort Bragg. Paul Farrish Jr. sails aboard USS Greenwich Bay toward the Persian Gulf with Mediterranean port visits en route.
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Lincoln Air Force Base
Neb
Percy Wendell Meadows
343Rd
Strategic Air Command
Estle Meadows
Marine Corps Recruit Depot
Partis Island
D. C
Wiliam D.scalf
Worley
W. ” Scalf
Sarague
W. OD. Scalf
Camp Lejeune
Nlc
Persian Gulf
Greenwich Bay
Paul Farrish Jr
Stewardsman
Paul Farris
Beckley
Little Creek
Naval Forces Commander
Middle East
Mediterranean
Lisbon
Portugal
Cannes
France
Genoa
Italy
West Virginia Unveils Busy July Tourist Month
Don Crislip says July will be one of the busiest tourist months in West Virginia history with events across the state. Highlights include the Mountain State Folk Festival in Glenville, Fireman's Festival in Moorefield, the State Poultry Convention, Jackson County Fourth of July parade in Ripley, and performances by Homer and Jethro and Fuzzy Knight. Also featured are golf tournaments, Oglebay Park activities, Mansion House Museum summer programs, vesper services, a Summer Entertainment Series, Wheeling Symphony concerts, Miss West Virginia preliminaries in Charleston, and nightly horse racing at Waterford Park Charles Town and Wheeling Downs.
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West Virginia
Don Crislip
The
Mountain State
Glenville
Moorefield
Jackson County
Ripley
Homer
Jethro
Fuzzy” Knight
Greenbrier
White Sulphur Springs
Oglebay Park
Wheeling
Toric Mansion House Museum
Wheeling Symphony
Greenbrier County
White*Sulphur Springs
Cedar Lakes
Jersey City
Charleston
Municipal Auditorium
Waterford Park
Chester
Charles Town
Wheeing Downs
Crislip
West
Contempt for world opinion marks Soviet foreign policy says AP
Washington AP reports Soviet leaders grow harsher and more contemptuous of world views. They undermined hopes for a summit and a nuclear test ban while executing Imre Nagy and aides, signaling renewed terror and purges. The United States cautions and continues to seek Geneva talks with scientists guiding any ban.
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Washington
Moscow
Imre Nagy
Eisenhower
Soviet Union
United States
Khrshchev
Hove
West
Geneva
Junior Editors Quiz On Reptiles Answer
A reader asks about reptile lore noting that snake charming is mentioned in the Old Testament and that snakes are not charmed by music. The piece warns handlers grow careless, cobra movements demand caution, and mentions possible venom removal. It also includes a craft activity and a contest prize for Trammell Vaughn of Chattanooga Tennessee.
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Trammell Vaughn
Chattanooga
Tenn
Beckley
Ben Hur star Charlton Heston enjoys Rome life and luxury
Rome interview with Charlton Heston reveals a Beverly Hills of Rome lifestyle at a palatial apartment near the Appian Way with a private entrance to the Catacombs and a staff of about 10 including a chef and gardeners. He recalls Hell's Kitchen flat days in Michigan and discusses chariot training, movie plans, and nearby properties in California New York and Michigan.
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Rome
Charlton Heston
St. Helen
Mich
Hell's Kitchen
N.Y
Beverly Hills
Michigan
M-G-M
Ben Hur
Appian Way
Moses
Heston
Coldwater Canyon
Los Angeles
Tudor City
Hal
Detroit
Yugoslavia
Ramon Novarro
Esther
Haya Harareet
Haifa
May MeAvoy
30 Years Ago Reports on Republican Primary Disgust at Ballots
Reports from Beckley indicate boodle booze and vote buying disgusted Republicans and kept some polling places closed Lanark and Riley saw heavy drunken crowds Oswald and Bickel also reported disturbances A large sheriff race vote totaled 2 465 A town sergeant Mabscots killed a drunken crowd member during the primary voting
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Beckley
Lanark
Riley
Oswald
Bickel
C. Mabscots
Peregoy to leave Sandy Springs schools in Raleigh County
C G Peregoy, superintendent of Sandy Springs district schools, will complete ten years of service when the new Raleigh County school board formally takes over July 1 under legislation enacted May 22. The item notes the transition and outlines the end of an era for local education leadership.
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C. G. Peregoy
Sandy Springs
Raleigh County
New County School Board
Forminlly
Theodore Sponcauris
Hinca
Haron M. Rife
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Lackland Air Force Base
Tex
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West Virginia Institute of Technology
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Air Force
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Caribbean
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Maurice H. Smith
Mabscott
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Naval Center
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Viola Komperda
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N.C
Ronald E. Miller
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STRAC
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Tarzan) Barker
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