South Africa election hints at one party dominance
Richard Spong notes a phantom dialogue in South Africa's 1961 vote. The Nationalist Party holds 106 seats, the United Party 49, with only the Progressive Party backing multiracial governance. Voters 18 and over will elect 160 whites to rule a 17 million population, with Verwoerd seen increasing power.
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South Africa
United Party
Progressive Party
Hendrik Verwoerd
Sir de Villiers Graaf
Helen Suzman
Verwoerd apartheid plan faces mixed reactions abroad
Richard Spong notes Verwoerd's policy of separate bantustans for whites and non whites, starting with Transkei. US officials acknowledge ties to SA while condemning race policy, as Williams warns of violence if peaceful change ends. Rhodesia support fuels debate, amid a dull campaign in Washington.
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Ley
Transkei
Verwoerd
United States
Africa
Republic of South Africa
House Foreign Affairs
Washington
G. Mennen’ Williams
South Africa
Williams
Cave Town
Bug Dust and Spoil Banks In West Virginia
The piece chronicles gardening mishaps with seed catalogs lost and a broken drain tile, a woodchuck chase around a compost pit, and a lazy dog. It notes Governor Smith’s mining stance and the unlikely chance of outlawing surface mining, ending with a prayer from Alfred Grant Walton of Brooklyn.
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Smith
Knight In Shining Armor
Capitol
Charleston
West Virginia
Jesus
Alfred Grant Walton
Brooklyn, N. Y
Flatbush-Tompkins Congregational Church
Watts Riots Signal Deep US Urban Problems
WATCH ON THE POTOMAC discusses the second Watts riot as a warning that police action cannot solve underlying urban distress. It cites Bayard Rustin, McCone Report critiques, and the Civil and Voting Rights Acts, urging broader housing, jobs, and leadership solutions to prevent future unrest.
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Los Angeles
North
Watts
Bayard Rustin
Washington
Rustin
McCone
Ty Valve
Martin Luther King
South
Austin
Dept. of Housing and Urban Development
Local Rights Commission criticized for inaction and guidance
The West Virginia Human Rights Commission report criticizes Fayette County and four other local bodies for inactivity and urges renewed commitment to a seven point program. It urges local commissions to promote equal opportunity, handle grievances, and improve community communication amid broader civil rights concerns.
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West Virginia Human Rights Commission
Fayette County
Sharp Shopping Baby Carriages Seen as Status Item
Robin Greenberg of Bill-Rite Baby Carriage Co. notes demand for deluxe carriages from $49.95 to $159.95 as grandparents buy for longer use. Features emphasized include a detachable bassinet bed, safety checks, four-wheel brakes, rust resistant undercarriage, and quality vinyl covers. Imported models raise bed size and repair parts questions. high wheels and wood bodies symbolize status in New York City.
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Robin Greenberg
Bill-Rite Baby Carriage Co
Greenberg
New York City
Human Rights Group Divided Over NAACP Effectiveness
West Virginia States Human Rights Commission debated the NAACP's statewide role and the executive director Howard McKinney. Members pressured for stronger civil rights action while acknowledging internal tensions amid Davis calls for McKinney's resignation.
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Human Rights Commission
Davis
Fanny Seiler
Charleston
UPI
States Human Rights Commission
NAACP
Howard McKinney
C. Anderson Davis
McKinney
Commission
Rabbi Samuel Cooper
Thomas Gavett
Morgantown
Cooper
Nelson Eldred
South Charleston
J. Matthew Coleman
George Chamberlain
Advertising Rates and Delivery Terms for Beckley Newspapers
John Hodel announces subscription pricing for home delivery and mail in multiple cities with annual and six month options. Rates include daily and Sunday, daily only, and home delivery by carrier, plus a 3 percent West Virginia tax. Independent contractors handle delivery. the company is not responsible for advance payments to agents.
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West Virginia
Beckley Newspapers Corporation
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Toronto
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Main Bout Inc
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Hulett C. Smith
Vassar College
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