Editorial on strikes and a tribute to Mrs Too Len Goon
The piece argues that violent acts in labor disputes harm the innocent and calls for responsible leadership among labor groups. It urges balance between workers and capital and reflects on the broader impact of public opinion in labor conflicts. It then profiles Mrs Too Len Goon, born in Canton, China, a Portland laundress who raised eight children and is named America’s Mother of the Year, highlighting her family and professional success as a symbol of opportunity for all races and creeds.
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Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Company
Rotten Apples
Toy Len Goon
Canton
China
Dogan Goon
Portland
Maine
Portland Business and Professional Woman's Club
America
Boston University
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Navy
Too Len Goon
Brooks & Fimniess & Finley, Inc
New York
Philadelpha
Chicago
Boston
Cleveland
Atlanta
Los Angeles
West Virginia
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Beckley Newspapers Corporation
Helen Slade
The
Analysts Journal
Meaning of America in civic clubs and history
A search for the meaning of America prompts civic club speakers and historians to explore defining ideas. The discussion spans culture, identity, and national purpose as researchers seek a clarifying answer.
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America
There Ought to Be a Law Against Roadside Candidate Cards
West Virginia residents lament excessive billboards and placards along highways. The piece argues candidate postings on poles and trees scar the landscape, remain long after elections, and flood travelers with visual clutter, calling for a voluntary or legal limit.
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West Virginia
Bug Dust and Morning Musings with a Schoolmaster
Bug Dust recalls a morning exchange with Charlie Munson the schoolmaster at 8 30 as he confesses he rose at 6 15. The piece riffs on radio announcers music and old melodies while praising Reeves of Atlanta and lamenting modern horn and piano tunes.
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Charlie Munson
Bug
Morpheus
Charlie
Bug Dust
Reeves
Atlanta
Beckley News Group Mixes Ads and Local Happenings
The Beckley newspapers publish rates and policies for subscriptions and delivery, recall a poetry excerpt and local entertainment ideas, and note discussions about bringing ice skating shows to Beckley to fund a county library. It mentions a potential outdoor summer show at Woodrow Wilson High School stadium and candidacy chatter for local offices.
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Beckley
Woondrow Wilson High School
Charlotte
D. C
BNC
George Hodel
Holiday On Ice Company
World Opinion Shapes Korean War Truce Talks
Washington reports the invisible guest at the Korean truce talks is world opinion. With 320 meetings, both sides weigh global reaction to any ceasefire or prisoner exchange, as UN and Communist positions clash over 173000 UN prisoners and 12000 Communist captives. The crisis tests enduring support for a cease-fire.
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Washington
U.N
U. N
USN
U,nl
Russia
Asia
Prayer for families from Decatur moderator
Today’s prayer asks for God to enrich family life and nurture thoughtful care for others. James R. McCain of Decatur Georgia, moderator of the Presbyterian Church U S, signs off with an amen praying for households to strengthen a nation and uphold God’s kingdom.
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Jesus
James R. McCain
Decatur Ga
The
Presbyterian Church
U. S
A Westward Literary Guidepost by W G Rogers
A critical sketch of Holbrook’s West oriented writings and his lore filled journeys across Washington Oregon and Idaho. The piece notes Holbrook’s discovery of regional material from tribes and pioneers and his focus on local names and legends, including August Erickson’s bar and the Johnsons.
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W. G. Rogers
Pacific
Stewart H. Holbrook
Macmillan
East
Horace Greeley
British Columbia
Vancouver
Holbrook
Opal Whiteley
John Reed
James Stevens
H. L. Davis
Vardig Fisher
Tom
August Erickson
Portland
Linux
Johnsons
Cigar Store Johnson
Tideland Johnson
Tucker Creek
Alcona
Osteda
Allecan
Arenac
Henry 3
Schoolcraft
Washington
Oregon
Idaho
Holebrook
Backward Look at Historic War and Labor Events
A review highlights a World War II era bombing in India and a WV petroleum association election. It notes US Steel and the Marine Workers union contract, plus a 20 year retrospective on French politics and high profile indictments linked to the Lindbergh case and regional Italian Polish groups.
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Sauder
Mount Hope
Rict
West Virginia Petroleum Association
United States Steel Corp
Industrial Union of Marine and Shipbuilding Workers
CSO
Navy
Albert Francois LeBrun
French Republic
Paul Doumer
Gaston B. Means
Edward B. McLean
Washington Post
John Verducci
Winding Gulf
Independent Poles League
Raleigh County
Navajo Uranium Mines Bring Jobs and Royalties
Uranium destined for atomic bombs provides jobs and royalties to Navajo communities on the reservation. Monument No. 2, operated by Vanadium Corp. of America, uses Navajo workers across all non supervisory roles, with some housing nearby and tribal funds receiving royalties. Cato Sells also operates properties in Lukachukai and Carrizo Mountains.
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Gordon G. Gauss
Navajo Indian Reservation
Ariz
Harry Goulding
Monument Valley
Utah-Arizona
Goulding
Monument
United States
Mexican Hat
Utah
Vanadium Corp. of America
Monument No. 2
Climax Uranium Co
Cato Sells
Lukachukai
Carrizo Mountains
Climax Co
Analyst Rises to Important Position As Advisor to People with Capital
The article traces the rise of the security analyst from statistician to trusted advisor for investors. It notes the formation of the National Federation of Financial Analysts in 1937, the growing influence of analysts in brokerage and corporate realms, and an upcoming California tour with 250 analysts to showcase investments to small and large investors.
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New York Society of Security Anaysts
National Federation of Financial Analysis Societies
N.E.F.A
N.fle.a
You
California
University in Toronto unveils six ton electronic brain
Toronto researchers reveal a large six ton electronic brain claimed to solve complex problems. The report notes the device as a major breakthrough and hints at broad applications across science and industry.
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Toronto's University
Death My Darling Chapter Five Suspenseful Night at the Manor
In a stormy aftermath at Uncle Raoul's estate, the narrator and Cousin Bobby slip out a hidden back woodbox exit to reenter unseen. A creaking door and muffled voices reveal unseen watchers as tension builds around a mysterious, unspoken danger lingering in the house.
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Uncle Raoul
Jeff
Jet
Bobby
Annedee
Minerva
Silence and a cryptic confession in a haunted house
Amelia R. Long presents a tense scene where Lee Dumont and Claude reveal cold merciless attitudes while Beau taunts outsiders. A wary night deepens as the narrator and Bobby retreat to their room and drift toward sleep, haunted by a mournful night howl.
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Lee Dumont
Claude
Tinhorn Sports
Beau
Agother
Bobby
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