Editorial on West Virginia politics and industry prospects
A critical editorial laments Senator Neely’s interruptions during foreign aid talks while praising Beckley’s industrial potential. The piece argues Neely’s actions reflect poorly on West Virginia and underscores the state’s strategic location, natural gas, coal, and proximity to markets as keys to attracting industry with supportive legislation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Virginia
Matthew Mansfield
Neely
Senate
Rush D. Holt
Holt
America
Senator Neely
Korea
West Germany
Red
Europe
Japan
South America
Industrial Cities Market Cheap Factory Space
Lawrence Massachusetts promotes Natural Assets offering factory space to industrialists for cents per square foot. Cincinnati touts itself as an ideal location in the industrial heart of America. The Gulf South signals its appeal to American industry as a regional draw.
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Beckley
Lawrence
New England
Gulf South
Middle West
Seaboard
Gulf Sauti
Nest
Mass
Cincinnati
America
Masani urges propaganda to win minds and hunger
Minoo Masani, visiting member of the Indian Parliament, warns that empty heads must be filled as well as empty stomachs after a U S tour. He cites Lenin pamphlets sold in Bombay and urges a patient strong counteroffensive to win hearts and minds in the world struggle.
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Parliament of
India
United States
Minoo R. Masani
Masani
Bombay
Lenin
Brookgreen Gardens a South Carolina landmark row of sculpture and gardens
Bug Dust notes how Raleigh County Memorial Airport will bring far places closer and highlights Brookgreen Gardens near Myrtle Beach. The article details its founders Anna Hyatt Huntington and Archer Huntington, the expanded wildlife sanctuary, botanical garden, and outdoor sculpture by 158 American artists, plus its gift to the state. It recalls historical ties to the Alston family and the garden’s enduring public appeal with poets and visitors.
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Raleigh County Memorial Airport
Piedmont Airlines
Myrtle Beach
S.C
Plang
Brookereen Gardens
Carolina Row
Brookgreen
Anna Hyatt Huntington
America
Archer M. Huntington
Huntington
Huntingtons
South Carolina
Brookeresh
the Oaks
Springfield
Laurel Hill
Aenyia Tris
Strick
Alston
Chandler
Brookgree
Vest
Anna Seton Dale Carnesie
New York
Enevieve Chandler
Arkansas
Louisiana
Ben Joseph Alston
Theodosia Burr
Aron Burr Alston
Franklin D. Roose
Julia Peterkin
Christ Walks on the Water Miracle Narrative
The gospel recounts Jesus walking on the sea during a storm while his disciples cross the lake. Peter steps from the boat, begins to sink amid wind and fear, and Jesus saves him, praising faith. The disciples worship Jesus as the Son of God aboard the ship.
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Christ
Jesus
Peter
Priest Becomes Buck Sergeant by Popular Demand
Irish-born Father Frank Woods, veteran missionary to Korea, was promoted to buck sergeant in the American Army by popular demand amid frontier combat service with the U.S. Second Infantry Division. He earned the American Medal of Freedom for frontline work and plans to return to Korea to rejoin the troops and his parish.
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New York
Frank Woods
Korea
Mauretania
Ireland
Far East
Columban Fathers
Father Frank
U. S
Uncle Sam
U. S. Second Infantry Division
Frank
Ward
Ridgway
Sicily
B2nd Airborne Division
Italy
Normandy
Fourth Infantry
Europe
Japan
Mediterranean
Eisenhower
United Nation
U.S
Security Council
Prayer for forgiveness and a pure heart
A prayer asking forgiveness for weaknesses and sins. The speaker Conrad Bergendorf, president of Augustana College in Rock Island HL, requests restoration of joy in the Spirit and a clean heart through Jesus Christ.
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Jesus Christ
Conrad Bergendorf
Rock Island
Augustana College
Weekend Heat in Washington Signals Packed Political Stage
The weekend centers on Gen. Eisenhower arriving Sunday for a Republican nomination run with a 17 gun salute and a media crowd, while Sen. Taft also speaks on radio and TV. The Supreme Court may rule on Truman steel seizure Monday, and Acheson will address Germany peace terms and a European army.
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Washington II
Taft Eisenhower
Acheson
Supreme Court
Gen. Eisenhower
Paris
Sen
Taft
Eisenhower
Hell
Abilene
Kan
Sen. Kefauver
President Truman
Ridgway Named Supreme Allied Commander in Europe
Gen. Matthew Ridgway, formerly a key figure in the Normandy battles and Korea, is named Supreme Commander of Allied Powers in Europe succeeding Dwight D. Eisenhower. The appointment tested questions of leadership style, diplomacy, and capability to unite NATO forces, with Ridgway praised for combat know how and proven turnarounds.
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Ridgway
Don Whitehead
Washington
Matthew B. Ridgway
France
Europe
Paris
Dwight D. Eisenhower
United States
Ren
Matt Ridgway
Eisenhower
Truman
North Atlantic Treaty Organization
Ridgwey
Pentagon
Ike
Tke
Korea
Tokyo
Douglas MacArthur
West Point
Fort Monroe
Thomas Ridgway
Dream Car design from Ford stylist predicts cautious future
Detroit May 30 AP automotive editor profile of George W. Walker Ford stylist and design consultant discusses evolution rather than revolution in auto design. He notes materials trends future models and public demand shape 1962 car styling with modest yearly changes and high costs of major redesigns.
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David J. Wilkie
Detroit
George W. Walker
Ford Motor Co
Walker
Ford
Coast Guard
Technical Division
Ordnance Department
Grafton Seeks New Cemetery or Annex to Abide Hallowed Ground Shortage
Grafton faces rapid depletion of graves at its National Cemetery with 1,818 American war dead buried there. Local leaders push for enlargement or annex, while Congress holds authority over expansion. Rep Ramsay supports a new nearby cemetery. Army estimates 133 graves remain and will fill by 1956, prompting community actions and Memorial Day observances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles L. Stafford
Grafton
National Cemetery
West Virginia
Hedrick
Wva
Charleston
Grafton American Legion
Veterans of Foreign Wars Posts
Taylor County Board of Trade
Richard B. Bord
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Walnut Street
Army
Congress
Rep
Ramsay
D-Wva
National Cemeterial Association
Tugar Lake
The
Legion
VFW
Pennsylvania
Maryland
Grafton Committee
Okey Patteson
Looking Backward Highlights from a Century Ago Rally
Ten years ago a major patriotic celebration featured the largest parade in Smokeless Coal area history to honor war dead. British tanks repulsed a German armored attempt near the Egyptian border as desert campaigns approached Tobruk. Japanese midget submarines failed near Sydney harbor after a fierce defense. Twenty years ago the New Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Building dedication occurred during Memorial Day exercises with ex governor Cornwell. Lacy Trump was reappointed jury commissioner for four years. Corinne Wyoming County lost its charter for failing to exercise corporate powers. The piece notes Allied and Axis forces in Libya.
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Tobruk
Sydney Harbor
Soldiers and Sailors Memorial
John Jacob Cornwell
Lacy Trump
Circuit Court
C. M. Ward
Corinne
Wyoming County
State Supreme Court
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Donald Marguin
Capitol Hill
Russell
Douglas
Byrd
George
Kefauver
Natural Assets
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Waleigh @ Register
Er Ae
Beckley Newspapers Corporation
W. Va
Hinton
W Va
Thomas F. Stafford
Associated Press
Asociated Press
Nationaldv
Brooks Finley Inc
York
Philadelphia
Chicago
Boston
Cleveland
Atlanta
Los Angeles
Beckley Newspaper Corporation Ia
Brockgreen
Southland
Priest
Hal Boyle
Jaguar
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