Sigma Delta Chi marks 50 years at Indianapolis convention
The Sigma Delta Chi professional journalism fraternity marks its 50th anniversary with a four day Indianapolis convention. Vice President Richard M Nixon addresses the annual banquet as members celebrate the growth from DePauw University roots to 53 professional chapters and thousands of members. The group champions free information and has aided model freedom of information laws in several states.
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Sigma Delta Chi
Indianapolis
Richard M. Nixon
DePauw University
Greencastle
Ind
Sigma Delta l
Tgp
University of Missouri
Robert E. Lee
Washington College
Washington and Lee
Pulitzer School of Journalism
Columbia University
Josep Pulitzer
Association For Education In Journalism
American Newspaper Publishers Association
American Society of Newspaper Editors
Washington, D.C
American Newspaper Guild
ASNE
Maine
Georgia
Michigan
Oklahoma
New Mexico
Hawaii
J. Russell Wiggins
Benjamin Franklin Named Greatest American by Boyle Panel
Hal Boyle lists Benjamin Franklin among the greatest Americans, alongside Washington Jefferson Lincoln Emerson, with Roosevelt added by J. Donald Adams. The piece extols Franklin as a self-taught polymath whose ventures spanned science, writing, diplomacy, industry, and humanitarian work, praising his broad impact and enduring legacy.
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New York
Robert Frost
George Washington
Thomas Jefferson
Abraham Lincoln
Ralph Waldo Emerson
J. Donald Adams
New York Times Book Review
Theodore Roosevelt
America
Benjamin Franklin
Productive Education Tests Under Way in School Reform
Architectural Forum reports a shift to larger varied learning spaces and smaller building units for safety cost and psychological reasons. The article notes removing eggcrate 25 to 35 seat classrooms for 100+ discussion groups and seminars. It describes modular auditoria, fieldhouses replacing gymnasiums, and smaller semipartitioned cafeterias while TV, computers, and consolidated resources drive productivity in schools.
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Court Divides on National Welfare in Steel Strike
James Marlow analyzes the Supreme Court ruling ending the steel strike for 80 days while leaving unresolved whether a union industry dispute can threaten national welfare. He notes Taft Hartley aims to protect public rights in labor disputes and surveys proposed congressional options from compulsory arbitration to President seizure and emergency boards, with lawmakers divided on binding measures.
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Associated Press
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Supreme Court
Congress
Eisenhower
James P. Mitchell
Mitchell
Wayne Morse
D-Ore
Labor
George A. Smathers
D-Fla
Morse
Smathers
De Gaulle Press Conference on Algeria Peace Plan Ahead
France's president Mey expand on Algeria policy in a rare press session. He outlines three theoretical paths for Algeria and seeks rebel talks with the FLN while warning against oil loss and Sahara revenues. The plan faces support from Eisenhower and Khrushchev amid a high-stakes $5 billion development effort and Sahara oil reliance.
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France
Algeria
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Nikita S. Khrushchev
Russia
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Alphonse Juin
Sahara
Africa
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Canada
Raleigh and Register Subscription Rates and Delivery Info
Beckley Newspapers outlines subscription prices for daily and Sunday editions by mail and home delivery. Rates cover daily, Sunday, and combined options with tax details and address change instructions. Carriers and distributors operate as independent contractors. newspaper cannot assume responsibility for prepaid subscripts.
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Philadelphia
Chicago
Detroit
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Atlanta
Los Angeles
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West Virginia
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Beckley Newspapers Corporation
Horses colors and markings in junior editors quiz
A Cleveland style lesson explains horse colors and markings with examples like Palomino Arabiar saddle horses and Shetland ponies. It notes pinto ponies and calico origins. includes a clay modeling exercise and a $10 prize for the best postcard answer from Karen Grubb of Duluth, Minnesota.
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India
Karen Grubb
Duluth
Minn
Beckley
TV quiz shows fuel people chasing work and fame
Earl Wilson reports on actors like Tom Poston juggling money and jobs as quiz shows rise. He notes Poston's payday in Florida, plus singers and performers seeking roles, TV shifts, and a lively gossip scene from Las Vegas to Hollywood.
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Tom Poston
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Steve Allen
Steve
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Ethel Merman
NBC
Beckley Salvation Army officers reassigned to Richmond HQ
25 years ago in 1934 Raleigh Register reports Captain and Mrs. K. E. Moss, longtime Beckley Salvation Army leaders, ordered to divisional headquarters in Richmond. The Flying Eagles beat Mullens 6-0 after a 78-yard kickoff return by Beckley halfback Herbert Stansbury. Beckley lineup includes Webb Bragg Tarenczkosy C Knighton and others. Mullens roster features Cruzenberry Nichols Wilcox Humephries Houck Davis and Hindsley.
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Salvation Army
Beckley
Richmond
Herbert Stansbury
Flying Eagles
Mullens Rebels
Webb
Bragg
Tarenczkozy
C. Knighton
Walker
Bere
Ginnis
Ellison
Gresko
Ballard
Stansbury
Prince
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Cruzenberry
Nichols
Wilcox
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Houck
Davis
McKinney
Hindsley
Hash
Herold
Ramey
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