Veterans pension bill debate cites costs and abuse concerns
A discussion of veterans pension legislation contrasts an administration plan with Rankin’s proposal. Officials estimate about 10 billion dollars in increased benefits over 50 years, while proponents urge targeted aid for the unemployable disabled veterans and stricter controls to avoid abuse.
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San Francisco
Los Angeles
Atlanta
Dallas
Bdoya Jal
West Virginia
Dexter
Ingributore
Beckley Newspapers Corporation
Iz Cot
Veterans Administration
Rankin
Raleigh transit seeks fare hikes in Beckley
Raleigh Transit Company officials press for higher fares in Beckley as they outline rare zone increases up to 15 cents. The Public Service Commission approved the boost, while readers note service shortcomings and demand improved bus service or a sale to a more capable operator.
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Raleigh Transit Company
Beckley
Public Service Commission
PSC
Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Company
West Virginia
Raleigh Transit
Veterans pensions debate splits on age 65 policy
In Washington Rep Teague of Texas argues against pensions for veterans who can work, while World War II veteran Rankin pushes a pension bill. Rankin's plan to grant $72 a month for low income unemployable veterans over 65 advances through the House Veterans Committee. The debate centers on liberalizing benefits rather than creating new programs.
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Teague
Texas
Washington
John Rankin
House Veterans' Committee
Spring Blooms Dulcify MacArthur Hill
Mrs. J A Lyons reports and a 10 year MacArthur resident observes dogwood and crabapple trees in full bloom around her hillside home. The writer describes the landscape as white butterfly like blossoms and confetti of petals, praising the spring display and brief beauty of nature.
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Lyonses
MacArthur
Mr. Lyons
Becketts Boy Scout Exposition Show Opens
Thomas F. Stafford highlights Beckley Scouts preparing for the annual Exposition at the Recreation Building. He notes nature scenes at home and the scouts’ outdoor training, urging a large turnout to support tomorrow's displays and to encourage tomorrow's leaders.
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Beckley
Moderate Business Levelling Off Amid Mixed Outlook
The article notes a softening in some business areas but no looming recession. Unemployment has declined slightly since early March, Easter activity exceeded expectations in many cautious towns, and consumer income remains down about two percent. Trends show uneven gains and fears easing compared with the 1030s era.
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U. S
Graphic
Expense accounts test of honesty standards by Boyle
AP columnist HAL BOYLE argues expense accounts reveal character and discipline. He laments lax coping with travel costs and jokes about inflated items while recalling wartime and journalism quirks, urging better budgeting and ethical boundaries in reporting expenses.
Berlin blockade ends as hope returns to world peace
James Marlow reports that the Berlin blockade has ended and peace hopes rise for East and West. He notes pending May talks among the United States Britain Russia and France, with warnings to Russia about stalling and continued Western readiness. China Greece and Israel events are also touched, implying a tense, uncertain global outlook.
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James Marlow
Waseington
Germany
Berlin
United States
Britain
Russia
France
Lye
Acheson
Russsia
Western
Europe
China
Greece
United Nations
Israel
Siberia
Tesse
Birthday Party for Mrs Betti Hatfield by Mrs Griffin
Mrs Betty Hatfield hosted a courtesy party for Mrs Bessie Griffin to celebrate her 55th birthday Saturday. Attendees included Mrs Helen Sawyer Mrs Nose Novak Mrs June Scarbro Mrs Helen Walker Mrs Edna Marrs Mrs Virginia Kinger Mrs Dugan Dillon and Miss Jean Sawyer.
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Betty Hatfield
Bessie Griffin
Helen Sawyer
Nose Novak
June Scarbro
Helen Walker
Edna Marrs
Virginia Kinger
Dugan Dillon
Jean Sawyer
O ° Amengle
Hollywood public relations urged as remedy for image
George Seaton after a Berlin trip says Hollywood must improve public relations to keep its image honest. He notes audiences abroad yank myths about divorce rates and the industry, and cites a need for truthful portrayals and accountable Hollywood voices overseas.
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Hollywwood
George Seaton
Hollywood
Berlin
Indianapolis
Lenton
Peggy
Germany
Frankfort
Seaton
America
Beckley storms strand mother and crowd at events
A Beckley mother and her five year old daughter shelter in a Main Street doorway as a 3 pm storm lashes the town. Reports describe circle-like hail and ice on sidewalks. Nearby, a circus in town drew families, while a chicken thief chase ends with a flashlight left behind. Rodney Mays survives a kite rescue fall, and local club plans are spoiled by a sudden downpour as Bloom dogwood decorations and a heavenly hash salad feature in social gatherings.
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Beckley
Rodney Arnold Mays
Jimmy Wilmer
Rodney
Vance Drive
Jimmy
Edith Mays
Riser Street
Lincoln Grade School
Beckley Presbyterian
Valley of Vanishing Riders Part Two Hooded Chase
Chip Halliday and Singin Sam help Ute Kincade escape from Deer Lodge as a deadly pursuit by Tate Strunk closes in. A brutal midnight ride ends at a remote valley gate where a well and a found corpse signal a turn in the manhunt.
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Sam
McAllister
Ute Kincade
Deer Lodge
Chip
Ute
Singin
Kincade
Tate
Kid
Oldster
Feller
Tumblerock
Ine
Sam Mel Allister
Strunk
Unip
Norih
State Penitentiary
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Weil
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Berk
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Greenbrier Court
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Glenn Shanklin
Pene
Bethlehem
Order of the Eastern Star
Beckley Woman's Club
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Philadelphia
Harold L. Wilson
Permanente Foundation
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Calif
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Mabel Wilson
Highland Avenue
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