Political Facts and Fancy in West Va 1956 Governor Race
The piece critiques pundits forecasting West Virginia governor and U S Senate races in 1956. It notes Mollahan as an early frontrunner linked to Senator Neely, Ferguson as a strong rival, Burdett lacking a machine, Myers rising as a reform candidate, and Villers entering without clear campaign aims.
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Raleigh Register
Beckley
W. Va
West Va
West Virginia
U. S. Senate
Harry Truman
West
Robert Mollahan
Sen. M. M. Neely
Milton J Ferguson
Statehouse
Joe Burdett
Mclahan
Ferguson
Howard Myers
Okey Patteson
Myers
Villers
Political History Sets for Repeat in 1956 Nomination Race
The piece compares 1956 Democratic hopes and a possible Stevenson renomination to 1912 Republican splits. It notes Kefauver's Minnesota primary surge over Stevenson and fears a Southern third party if Stevenson falters. It cites Roosevelt Taft dynamics and Southern leaders' tolerance of Stevenson on civil rights and school integration.
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GOP
Sen Estes Kefauver
Adlai E. Stevenson
Minnesota
Stevenson
Kefauner
Tennessean
Theodore Roosevelt
Taft
Roosevelt
California
Illinois
Maryland
Nebraska
New Jersey
Ohio
Oregon
Pennsylvania
Dakota
Massachusetts
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Harry Truman
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Riviera
Monaco
Amogene Coca
Europe
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France
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Balmoral) Toffel
Red Skelton
Eari
Democrats Told to Put Up or Shut Up in 1956 Campaign
AP analysis notes DNC chairman Paul M. Butler urged House Speaker Sam Rayburn and Senator Lyndon Johnson to build a stronger party record against Republicans in the current campaign year. The public letter criticized Democrats for not advancing a clear record, citing past disputes over submerged lands and resource giveaways.
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Congress
James Marlow
Associated Press News
Washington (Ap
Democratic National Committee
Paul M. Butler
Tte
House
Senate
Sam Rayburn
Lyndon B. Johnson
Eisenhower
Johnson
Rayburn
White House
Trees and memories at Cittsville school grounds
Clyde Law recalls pupils planting most trees at Cittsville school hillside and two trees serving as unofficial memorials to Howard Stover and Alex Feazell who died in World War II. He notes abundant wildlife around the 4H centered grounds and mentions the school’s early role in 4H organization efforts with H. B. Thomas as county agent.
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Dirtsville
Clyde Law
Sam Law
Howard Stover
Alex Feazell
Cittsville
Law
Crescent
West Virginia forestry student to graduate as local Safety Patrol funds trip
C J Needy McQuade notes several area youths will tour Washington with the school Safety Patrol. Some schools can send full contingents at no cost, while others must raise 36 dollars per child. The Central PTA hosts a spaghetti dinner to boost funding and sponsor 20 youngsters, with Lions Clubs assisting at Mount Hope and other schools.
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Washington
Central Pta
Mount Hope
Lions Club
Safety Patrol
Briefly Speaking: Penn Names and Ancient Bathtubs
William Penn junior is named after his father the admiral William Penn. The elder Penn gained notice during the English civil wars. Egyptians used bathtubs around 2000 BCE, about four thousand years ago.
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William Penn
Pennsylvania
Protestant Leaders Travel to Moscow Mission Inquiry
Nine Protestant church leaders led by Rev. Eugene Carson Blake depart Idlewild for Moscow on March 9 seeking dialogue on freedom and faith. The excursion highlights differences in church-state roles and aims to foster understanding amid political tensions between the United States and the Soviet Union.
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Idlewild
Moscow
Soviet Union
Eugene Carson Blake
New York
National Council of Churches
Russia
Blake
National Council
Sammy Cohn Bravely Handles Oscar Loss and Emmy Win
Hollywood columnist Earl Wilson sketches Sammy Cohn the lyricist who missed an Oscar nomination but won an Emmy for Love and Marriage with Van Heusen. The piece notes his remarks on loss, his recent success, and anecdotes from Tijuana to studio life, including Jerry Lewis and Dean Martin antics.
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New York
Hollywood
Sammy Cohn
Sammy
Jimmy van Heusen
Julie Styne
Sammy Fain
Paul Francis Webster
van Heusen
Nicholas Brodsky
Martin and Lewis
Tony
Eileen Barton
Jerry Lewis
General Motors Board
Dean Martin
Dean
Jerry
Bud the Faithful Dog Keeps Grandpa From Alone
Casese Records recounts Bud the ten year old dog who comforted Grandpa Miller for eight years. After Bud’s death Grandpa sobbed and feared being alone, while the authors note dogs’ unique devotion to humans and willingness to defend them. Grandpa considers getting another dog despite the grief.
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Bud
Grandpa Miller
Grandpa
David
Bad
Mrs. Crane
Public Forum Urges Real Roads for Paint Creek Area
In a letter from Mrs. Richard Armentrent of Cirtsville, residents urge Charleston to fund a complete road network instead of patchwork. They cite dangerous mountain routes, a long idle roadbed, and missed tax dollars, and plan to collect 2,000 signatures from North Land Branch communities to pressure action.
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The
Register
Paint Creek
Toads
North Land Branch
Charleston
Night Sardine Fishing Lures Swift Moonlit Catches
Fishermen pursue sardine runs under the moonless dark to spot faint glows from schools. Mercury’s orbital speed is noted as 38 to miles per second as it arcs around the sun.
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Mercury
Eligible Bachelor Tracks Oil Dream in Zante Story
New York reports 25 year old Martin Lerman built an oil venture from scratch. After leaving Washington University he pursued Zante oil reserves, securing Greek government leases with embassy help and local allies. He plans to drill soon, insisting he is too busy for marriage.
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New York
Martin Lerman
Lerman
Washington U
St. Louis
Athens
Zante
Ionian Sea
Pliny
Herodotus
Troy
Helen
Lermar
Greece
Prayer prose from Wilmette parish Methodist church
A prayer asks for divine light to expose thoughts, strength to control desires, and grace to live with courage through Christ. The petition, attributed to Charles M. Crowe of Wilmette, seeks guidance to overcome fretfulness and fears.
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Christ
Charles M. Crowe
Wilmette
Wilmette Parish Methodist Church
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