Editorial view on coal price cuts and wage risks
The editorial argues coal producers may slash prices on slack coal to boost sales amid high equipment costs and dwindling demand. It warningly notes wage cuts could follow if volume fails to improve, with closed mines showing industry distress and oil and gas to face pressure. Describes bold moves as desperate, wondering about coal leaders' next steps.
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Pittsburgh Consolidated Coal Co
Blue Ridge Mountains
Illinois
State Road Commission blamed for political influence in WV
A Public Administration Service report on the State Road Commission finds it crippled by adverse political influence since its inception affecting management, program development, staffing, and road work. PAS urges merit over patronage to improve efficiency, noting public distrust and potential tax or bond opposition until reforms are made. The interim committee has not acted yet but expects concrete results when the Legislature reconvenes.
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Public Administration Service
West Virginia
Road Commission
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Senate
Ralph J. Bean
House
William S. Flannery
Editors Debate Eisenhower Rebuke of McCarthy
The Charlotte Observer and other papers assess President Eisenhower's rebuke of Senator McCarthy as deserved for his attack on General Zwicker. Critics say the president showed moderation, upheld congressional prerogatives, and urged mutual respect between branches amid a disputed Army investigation. The chorus argues McCarthy defies the president, risking the executive’s standing and urging a firmer stance to defend democratic norms.
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Charlotte Observer
Eisenhower
McCarthy
Wisconsin
Zwicker
Congress
Executive Branch
Raleigh 4 Register Evenings Suburban Notices
Public notice listing subscription and delivery terms for Raleigh 4 Register Evenings, Beckley and Hinton edition. Details include publication by Beckley Newspapers Corporation, telephones, management, AP membership, advertising representation, and home delivery rates with WV tax and address-change instructions.
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Beckley Newspapers Corporaion
Beckley
W. Va
Hinton
Photographers Impressed by Maria Riva and Her Mother
New York society notes backstage at The Burning Glass premiere praise Maria Riva and her spectator mother. The item shares anecdotes about Mary Pickford, Buddy Rogers, Monroe, and other stars, plus humorous quips from readers and industry gossip on contracts and show business attitudes.
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Marlene Dietrich
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Rex Harrison
Clifton Webb
Mary Pickford
Buddy Rogers
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Showgal
Monique van Vooren
Nancy Thomas
Joan Crawford
Eva M. Knight
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Lisa Kirk
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Harwyn
Joan Diener
Armed Services
Bing Crosby
Cedric Hardwicke
Lillian Roth
Winnie Garrett
Dave Barry
Marilyn Monroe
Korea
Myron Cohen
Earl
Hawaii statehood chances brighten in 34 Alaska dim hopes
Hawaii is viewed as having a good chance for admission this year if Congress votes Hawaii separately from Alaska and avoids merging the two bills. Alaska’s bid is described as a dead duck this session. Senate support hinges on a separate vote and potential House rejection if Alaska is attached.
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Alaska
Washington
Congressional
Hawaii
Senate
House
Lou Costello blasts Academy snobbery toward comics
Hollywood reports Lou Costello accusing the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences of snobbery toward comics. He cites lack of Oscar for comics while praising character actors like Robert Strauss and suggests a special award for Martin and Lewis. The note recalls a past feud with Dean Martin over personal contract and a nose alteration at his expense.
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Robert Strauss
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Strauss
Jerry Lewis
Jerry
Academy
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Abbott and Costello
Martin
Lewis
Dean Martin
Japanese Wife Chinese Cook For Happiness
A Hal Boyle piece notes American soldiers in northern Japan, observing a sergeant on a train and aJapanese woman. It discusses marriage patterns, reciprocity, and cultural expectations between American men and Japanese wives, framing happiness as a mix of domestic roles and affection. The sergeant’s calm smile embodies the moment.
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New York
Japan
Oriest
Prayer for the bereaved at Park Place Church of God
The text offers a consoling prayer for those who have recently suffered loss. Minister W Dale Oldham of Anderson Indiana Park Place Church of God asks God to surround the bereaved with everlasting arms and assure them of divine presence through Jesus Christ.
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W. Dale Oldham, Anderson
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Silencing McCarthy Left To Eisenhower
President Eisenhower urged Senate Republicans to ensure fair procedures in investigations while McCarthy clashed with the Army. The policy committee debated new rules but offered no immediate overhaul. Douglas proposed a national code of fair play and a single internal security panel. McCarthy sought radio TV time to answer Stevenson and planned to show advance copies to the White House and leaders.
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McCarthy
Wisconsin
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Dill
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National Committee
March Blizzards and Whales in a Newsroom Toss
A playful column riffs on March storms with Milt the printer digging out and March arriving like a lion and polar bear. Scientists dispute snowflake uniqueness while shovelfuls weigh the same. Jokes about lion dogs in New York City and subway dangers mix with a whale shaped car forecast and an unaffordable price tag.
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Milt
Sterling
March
New York City
Try and Stop Me by Bennett Cer
A historical note on early film pioneer Pop Lubin and his belief that Broadway theater offered quicker rewards than movies. The piece recalls Lubin’s first million and contrasts stage and screen production costs and risks, including a ship sinking scene and potential lawsuits. It also mentions Edmund Grainger hiring Indian experts to stage desert smoke signals for The Fabulous Texans and his congratulations on their work.
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Edmund Grainger
Arthur Mayer
Desert
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