People urged to build own prosperity not rely on government
A syndicated statement by R S Hecht of the American Bankers Association urges Americans to rely on personal resources and efforts to achieve prosperity, reduce special privileges, and promote recovery without waiting for Washington. It stresses self-reliance, easing government to aid the average citizen, and improving independence as recovery continues.
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R. S. Hecht
American Bankers Association
Washington
West Virginia
New England
Texas
United States
Congress
Alison
Mrs. Sumera
Bob
Harveys
Daphnne Somers
Switzerland
Daphne
Guy
Speculation Grows Over Beckley State Liquor Store
The Beckley opening drives debate on store viability and local impact. Pros argue mining towns nearby will supply heavy traffic while critics fear slow sales and privacy concerns in the small city. Some foresee out-of-town patronage and even third-party purchases as workarounds.
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Beckley
Prince Street
Kanawha Street
Nabil
Sectional disparities in West Virginia politics analyzed
In J. Alfred Taylor's State Sentinel piece, he highlights North versus South West Virginia political disparities. The north dominates state offices and federal representation despite a near even population, urging southern voters to build political consciousness and demand fair representation.
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State Sentinel
J. Alfred Taylor
West Virginia
Upstate
Downstate
Cabell County
Randolph
Pocahontas
Taylor
Gump
Townsend
United States
Lower House of Congress
House of Delegates
North
Nazareth
Pritchard Elected President of National Editorial Association
The Weston Democrat publisher R. H. Pritchard was elected president of the National Editorial Association, with supporters noting his role on the nominating committee at the New Orleans convention and the impact of his May 7 address on The Future of the Graphic Arts Code. Randolph Review lauds his dedication to publishers and the industry.
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R. H. Pritchard
The
Weston Democrat
National Editorial Association
New Orleans
Pritchard
National Code Authority
Washington
Bob Pritchard
Randolph Review
State Police Training School Chief Warns Politics
Superintendent P D Shingleton declares no politician or friend will shield underperforming recruits at Point Pleasant training for 150 new state police posts. Merit will govern selections from trainees, with fifty additions expected, notes Huntington Advertiser.
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State Police
Point Pleasant
P. D. Shingleton
Department of Public Safety
Shing- Seton
Huntington Advertiser
Amusing Republican Press in West Virginia
The Weston Democrat mocks West Virginia Republican newspapers for biased reporting and jealousy. It claims the Democratic administration invites constructive criticism and that the public shows tolerance by admitting errors for correction.
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West Virginia
Democratic Party
Weston Democrat
Registerings A Column of Comment and Criticism
A miscellany of reflections and quips from ALPHONSO on politics society and culture. Notable lines touch on promises lawsuits neutrality and highway plans while humorous jabs and local notes add texture from the era. The column includes references to Huey Longstreet and a bridge souvenir sale.
Marshmallow Roast and Neighborly Visits Mentioned in Mt Tabor Notice
In Mt Tabor West Virginia the B Y P A and guests enjoyed a marshmallow roast near Oak Grove church on Wednesday night. Misses Rilla and Georgia Stanley and Virginia Campbell were guests of Mrs Denzil Christian. Earl Harper and Ozle Jackson of Beckley called on Mrs Joseph Boland. Mrs Clarkson Phipps of Beckley visited Mrs Frank Harper and Mrs J C Riffe. Mrs H T Stanley was ill last week. Several locals attended the Packsville quarterly conference on Sunday.
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Oak Grove
Rilla
Georgia Stanley
Virginia Campbell
Denzil Christian
Earl Harper
Ozle Jackson
Beckley
Joseph Boland
Clarkson Phipps
Frank Harper
J. C. Riffe
Jake Weeks
Athens
Chester Stanley
Stanley
Hubert Harper
Ewell Curtis
H. T. Stanley
Talks to Parents by Brooke Peters About Baby Strain
Parents often blame the mother for conflicts over a baby. Overconscientious care narrows life to the infant, pushing husbands away as they seek freedom. The home becomes a dry wardrobe rack and marital bonds strain under total parental focus on the child.
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Brooke Peters
Marsh Fork Constable Pleads Guilty After Arrest
Constable Dewey Cantley of Marsh Fork district pleaded guilty to being drunk after arrest by Conservator Virgil Adams. He was fined $5 and $4 costs by Squire Zach A. Petty for the incident near Arnett. The passage notes U.S. tea consumption at 87 900 000 pounds annually.
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Dewey Cantley
Marsh Fork
Conservator
Virgil Adams
Zach A. Petty
Adams
Cantley
Arnett
Bellamy Splits Hollywood Dream with Connecticut Retreat
Ralph Bellamy, a Hollywood actor with homes in Beverly Hills and Palm Springs, plans a graceful exit to his Connecticut farmhouse as film work wanes. He recalls his breakthrough from Greenwich Village to stardom and notes a future where calls may slow, pushing a permanent move north. In Ankara, a separate note reports Turkey bans gambling dominoes and money chess in cafes, tightening vice controls.
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Robbin Coons
Hollywood
Ralph Bellamy
Bellamy
Beverly Hills
Connecticut
Palm Springs
Holly'swood
New York
Greenwich Village
M-G-M
Ralph
Turkey
Associated Press
Ankara
Cafe Habilites
Weaturn’s Act Sparks Clash Over Alison’s Fate
Alison Rede faces a family feud as Guy Weaturn’s bold rescue stirs suspicion. The hard stepmother sees motive in every move and tightens her grip while Alison senses an opportunity in the upheaval.
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Guy Weaturn
Alizon Rede
Alison
Guy Ggolust
Chapter 18 The Snake from a Cold Evening in the Manor
Alison confronts fear and distrust as Daphne Somers grooms Robert and schemes around Alison’s future. Daphne downgrades Alison’s innocence while Robert wrestles with love and loyalty. The scene shifts between Alison’s isolation and Daphne’s calculating charm in the family drawing room.
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Daphne Somers
Robert
Alison
Bob
Innocent
Pemberton and area residents host visitors and gatherings
Local notes show numerous visits and social calls among Pemberton W V residents including Mr and Mrs M C Canady, Vada Ayers, and the Cook, Kiser, George, and Fink families. Separately Greece bans the Communist daily Risospaste newspaper and 117 other Red journals. Hobo Carson of Portland warms up with two heavy balls before a game.
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Risospastes
Red
Hobo Carson
Portland Clinb
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Dorsey Harper
W. BR. Bolen
Fitzpatrick
Gertrude Cook
Georgia
Billa Stanley
Nina Bennett
Evelyn
Mildred Kidwell
Mt. Tabor
W. Va
Rtalks
Mrs. Somers
Nice
Darling
Allison
Evelyn Mr. Winch
Quy Westurn
Pemberton, W. Va
Canady
Vada Ayers
E. L. George
Galax
R. T. Cook
Don Adkins
Lillybrook
J. C. Kiser
Emma Jane Fink
Elizabeth ‘George
Mary Jane Sharver
Audrey Holt
Bernis Vealey
Crab Orchard
EL. George
Annie
O. C. Kiser
Vada Tyers
Oakwood
Golden
John Wiley
Sullivan
Dorothy Kiser
G. H. Lucado
C. H. Maynor
Ruth and
Wilma Gouge
Russel Egnor
Earl Thompson
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