Beckley elects Minter mayor as Ashworth challenges loom
Beckley voters narrowly reelect A K Minter as mayor for four years, backed by city and state Democrats. Harold W. Miller wins Ward Three, becoming the sole Republican on the council. The piece notes Democratic division post primary and predicts renewed focus on governing Beckley with a shared platform: A Better Beckley.
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Beckley
A. K
O. K
A. K. Minter
H. B
Pete’r Ashworth
Minter
Ashworth
Curley Allen
Clarence Bibb
H. P
Meadows
G. C. Porter
John Smith
Noel Christian
Charles R. Jones
Harold Miller
Register
Ike AID Program to Pass Congress With Little Trouble
Washington reports President Eisenhower faces a smooth path for his 3.5 billion foreign aid plan with Asia emphasis. Some lawmakers seek earmarks for the Far East fund, but overall support remains solid as highway and school construction delays threaten economic stability later in the year.
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Eisenhower
Congress
Asia
Far Eastern
Far East
Civil Defense
San Francisco
California
Fire Department
Reno
Nev
Hamilton Field
Calif
Washington State
Congressional
Fisenhower
Reunion Echoes From Purcell Class Of 1930
The piece recalls Purcell High School class of 1930 reuniting in Cincinnati with 37 of 61 graduates present for a 4 p.m. to midnight dinner. Dr. Raymond McCoy, U. S. Representative to UNESCO, is highlighted as a notable member. Helen Keller is mentioned as a future milestone for a wider reunion with the physically handicapped advocate.
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Henry Bennett
Beckleyan
Good Foods Department
S. Heber St
Cincinnati
Purcell High School
Bernett
Raymond McCoy
U. S
Unesco
Purcell School
Bennett
Va leigh & Register Evenings Publication Beacon Note
Publication by Beckley Newspapers Corporation for Beckley and Hinton West Virginia. Evening editions issued with Saturday and Sunday morning dates. Post office entry as second class mail matter under the Becky address and telephone listing for all departments.
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Beckley
C Corporation
W. Va
Hinton
All
West Virginia
Beckley Newspapers Corporation
Stakes Rise as Tito Faces Molotov Visit
AP Foreign News Analyst William L. Ryan reports Tito, angered by Molotov hints of Yugoslav deviations, braces for Moscow pressure while edging to maintain Western ties. Western observers fear party splits and Moscow’s renewed leverage if Tito weakens.
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William L. Ryan
Tito
Molotov
Georgi Malenkov
East
Moscow
Yugoslav Communist Party
West
United States
Yugoslavia
Belgrade
Soviet Union
Nikolai Bulganin
Nikita Khrushchev
A. I. Mikoyan
Joan Crawford and Al Steele Home Honeymoon Champagne
New York report notes Joan Crawford and Al Steele honeymooning discreetly. They accepted champagne from Harwyn boss Ed Wynne, carried the bottle and ice to their car, and drank at home. Shelly Winters caused a stir at Sardi's with a revealing display observed by a patron.
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New York
Joan Crawford
al Steele
Harwyn
Ed Wynne
Hollywood Autos and Old Car Collections at 20th Century Fox
Jim Ruman heads transportation at 20th Century Fox with 150 antique cars, including an 1898 horseless carriage, kept in a large collection and in a studio shed for quick access. The studio also rents nearby cars and faces maintenance and parts challenges, while new cars come from a major auto firm for on-screen use.
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Hollywood
Jim Ruman
Jim
20Th Century-Fox
Midwest
Ohio
Columbus
Captain Eddie
Eddie Rickenbacker
Columbus Buggy Co
Harvey Firestone
England
Public Forum on Mine Wages and District Action
Letters from a reader criticize district officers for inaction over a mine paying only 12 dollars daily, about half union scale. The writer blames royalties and dues for indifference, recalls past strikes, and fears retaliation for publication while urging policy scrutiny and fair wages.
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Lively
Titler
Watson
Decker Clothing
W. Va
Witty maxims on life and people from a New York note
A string of humorous old quips on money, manners, romance, and society. Observations contrast poor devils with rich saints, crosswords, diet, fashion, and human foibles. The voice mocks pretension, appetite, vanity, and curiosity, offering concise punchlines about everyday life.
Prayer for strength to work today in faith
A devotional prayer asks for strength to face daily tasks without fatigue. It seeks guidance to use time well, balance haste with calm, and end the day by hearing the praise of God. Attributed to W Ralph Ward Jr of Pittsburgh and Mt Lebanon Methodist Church.
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W. Ralph Ward, Jr
Pittsburgh, Pa
Mt. Lebanon Methodist Church
Military Men in News At Home and Overseas
Peggy Kessinger reports on Lt Robert S Davis of the 68th Anti Aircraft Artillery Group arriving in Alaska and other service members. Pvt Willie B Robinson Jr and Pvt W Robinson, both from Baltimore and Beckley areas, are noted in 11th and 188th units with training and medical duties. Cpl Elizabeth D Walker of Mabscott serves as honorary mayor of Baltimore during WAC Recruitment Day May 14. Also referenced are Lackland Air Force Base trainees Philip N Reed of Orange and Lacy L Jackson, detailing basic military training and aptitude testing for Air Force careers.
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Alaska
68Th
Robert S. Davis
John W. Davis
Sophia
Alaskan
United
Davis
Army
Virginia Polytechnic Institute
Lth Airborne Division
Fort Campbell
Willie B. Robinson Jr
N. M. Robinson
Route 2
Beckley
Robinson
188Th Air Pvt
Baltimore
Cpl
Elizabeth D. Walker
G. W. Walker
Mabscott
WAC
Fort Holabird
Women’s Army Corps
Regular Army
Thomas D'Alesandro Jr
Cpl. Walker
Pineville
Air Force
Lackland Air Force Base
Tex
Philip N. Reed
Alfred Reed
Lacy L. Jackson
Phillip N. Reed
Lacy Jackson
Lackland
Gene Tunney Birthday Feature Honors Boxing Champion
Gene Tunney born May 25, 1898 in New York City is remembered as the former heavyweight world champion who retired undefeated in 1928 after a technical knockout of Tom Heeney. He won the 1926 title from Jack Dempsey and later became a business leader directing the Industrial Bank of New York and several manufacturing firms. He married Mary Josephine Polly Lauder in 1928.
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Gene Tunney
New York City
Tom Heeney
Jack Dempsey
Industrial Bank of
New York
Mary Josephine
Polly) Lauder
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