West Virginia Democrats Cross Party Lines for Underwood Victory
The piece notes thousands of West Virginia Democrats crossed to vote for Republican Cecil Underwood, aiming to break the Democratic machine. It accuses the Underwood Administration of abandoning reform promises, highlighting repeated appointments and salary increases for GOP officials and party insiders.
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West Virginia
Cecil Underwood
Underwood
Charleston Gazette
Harry G. Hoffman
Hoffman
GOP
Fenton R. Stalnaker
Orma
Calhoun
Mosquito Coast Border Tensions Entangle Nicaragua and Honduras
The Organization of American States seeks to enforce a ceasefire as Nicaragua and Honduras clash along the Mosquito Coast boundary. A Honduran province was established in the disputed Gracias a Dios area, drawing accusations of power politics and skirmishes. Historical notes mention British interest and U S involvement as Nicaragua asserted sovereignty and stability efforts across the late 1800s and 1890s.
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the Organization of American States
Nicaragua
Honduras
Honduran
Gracias A Dios
Theselves
Central America
British Honduras
Mosquito Coast
Bluefields
Senate
Cleveland
McKinley
U. S
Congress
Meeting in Parkersburg May 23 On Declining Communities
Bug Dust Perhaps Beckley and other communities in Southern West Virginia could gain pointers on regional cooperation at a Parkersburg one day event. Richard W. Poston will describe citizen action programs that revitalized Washington and Southern Illinois towns.
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Beckley
West Virginia
Parkersburg
West Virginia Industrial Development Conference
Richard W. Poston
Poston
Washington
Illinois
Bureau of Community Development
University of Washington
Winlock
Port Angeles
Southern Ilinois University
Eldorado
Edward R. Murrow
Freedom's Foundation
Water worries stir memories of blessings and life in Rosclare
Residents in Beckley area awaken to clean water after a night without supply as townsfolk rush to lower ground for water. The piece recalls 1907 labor conditions and hotel work wages, noting shifts in employment, wages, and urban life, and ends with reflections on societal comfort and resilience.
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Beckley
Highlands
Cabell Heights
Register
Cane Carrying Returns as Lamas Flaunts New Dress Cane
Column notes Fernando Lamas flaunts a new 18 karat gold dress cane on and off stage. Uncle Norm reveals its origin and price while others discuss collection trends and famous cane lovers including Gen. Walter Bedell Smith and Joe King.
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New York
Fernando Lamas
Uncle Sam
46Th St
Lamas
Norman Simon
Grampan
Norm
John Steinbeck
Walter Bedell Smith
Joe King
Bedell Smith
Ave
Norman
Diet plan promo from a psychologist case study
The Worry Clinic case features Charley N a 47 year old sales manager seeking help for overweight and high blood pressure. The piece promotes a rapid ten day weight loss plan with strict liquid limits, staged calorie reductions, and a booklet offer for further dieting guidance.
Senate Holds Key to Atomic Agency Plan
The article explains President Eisenhower's push for the International Atomic Energy Agency, detailing signed agreements, required approvals by 13 nations including the Big Five, and the Senate's two thirds vote hurdle. It outlines a General Conference with one vote per member and no veto, plus a powerful executive element.
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Washington
International Atomic Energy Agency
Eisenhower
United States
State Dulles
State Department
TAEA
IAEA
Russia
Britain
France
Canada
Senate
Willng
Prayer and Atomic Agency Plan Highlighted in Board Debates
A Pittsburgh minister prays for resilience as a broad plan for a twenty three nation atomic research agency is outlined. The concept envisions a director general, a 450 person staff, and a six to seven million annual budget with U S funding around two million. The agency would operate independently of the United Nations and promote peaceful uses of atomic energy, including material exchange, training, and possible reactors.
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Board of Governors
United States
United States Wold
United Nations
Britain
Russia
Dulles
FABRA
Man Attains Success by 14-Hour Daily Grind
John Benita, a 34 year old bachelor running a 20 million a year business, says success comes to those who work 14 hours daily. He claims a simple math shows you gain a day on a smarter rival every two days. He works 80 hours weekly and values creative achievement over money.
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New York
John Bentin
Beniias
Felow
Benita
Alliance Manufacturing Co
Consolidated Electronics Corp
Alliance
Ohio
American Schools ’ and Colleges Assn
Horatio Alger
Soven
Mining Officials Tour Raleigh Field and Nearby Towns
A state mining committee led by John Nugent of United Mine Workers District 17 toured the Raleigh field visiting Raleigh Mabscott and Cranberry by Piney River Paint Creek railroad. Supervisor Humphrey and Raleigh Coal and Coke Co manager J M Wright accompanied the party. Virginia Railway Company filed a $33 300 000 charter with the Charleston secretary of state, the largest in state history.
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John Nugent
District 17
United Mine Workers
Raleigh
Mabscott and Cranberry
Piney River
Paint Creek
Humphrey
J. M. Wright
Raleigh Coal and Coke Company
Virginia Railway Company
Tidewater Railroad
Charleston
Sheriff candidates clash as Sutphin and Lewis vie fall race
From 1932 race coverage Sutphin wins Republican nomination over Mont Phillips while Lewis defeats Ash Mankin on the Democratic ticket. Clarence Meadows tops W A Thombhill for Democratic prosecutor and Grover C Trail defeats E Clyde Scott on the Republican side. President Hoover orders a nationwide manhunt for the Lindbergh baby killers, kidnapped March 3. Henry Hazlitt in Newsweek critiques Marx and taxation.
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Cam Lewis
A. C. Sutphin
Sutphin
Mont Phillips
Lewis
Ash Mankin
Clarence Meadows
W. A. Thombhill
Grover C. Trail
E. Clyde Scott
Lindbergh
Hoover
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Horrison County
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