Byrd Earns Wide Praise for District Welfare Oversight
The Huntington Advertiser notes Senator Robert C. Byrd and Senator Andrew F. Schoeppel earned praise in Congress and West Virginia for reviewing the District of Columbia welfare budget. They advocated safeguards against misuse, saving about $1.15 million and proposing at least five investigators to curb fraud and freeloading while stressing fiscal responsibility to taxpayers.
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Robert C. Byrd
D-W.va
Washington
District of Columbia
Senate
Len Byrd
Subcommittee
Evening Star
Republican
Carl Shipley
Sen. Byrd
Andrew F. Schoeppel
R-Kan
Gale W. McGee
D-Wyo
John Stennis
D-Miss
Shipley
D-W. Va
Congress
Schoeppel
Byrd
West Virginia
Huntington Advertiser
Influence Of Retired Sen Smathers Begins Hearings In Florida
Retired Senator George A Smathers launches a subcommittee hearing series on retirement income in his state. Sessions open in St Petersburg and Sarasota amid rising elderly population growth, aging voters, and the growing influence of pension and Social Security recipients on Florida policy.
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George A. Smathers
D-Fla
St. Petersburg
Sarasota
Florida
Kennedy Wins First Congress Session Despite Left Grip
Washington report notes Kennedy kept his New Deal coalition intact after the first session. ADA blasts civil rights filibuster limits, while AFL CIO praises the Congress as a victory for organized labor and Kennedy’s leadership.
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UPY
Kennedy
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New Deal
FDR
Harry S. Truman
Adlai E. Stevenson
New Deal Coalition
Stevenson
HST
John F. Kennedy
Illinois
School of
Massachusetts
Americans For Democratic Action
ADA
Afl-Cio
Andrew J. Biemiller
Mutual Broadcasting System
Organized Labor
Biemiller
Washington Notebook snippets spark FAA calls noise debates
A Washington Notebook sample recounts odd FAA calls about low flying helicopters and grease on laundry. It notes complaints about aircraft noise, a shopper parking lot ping pong ball scheme, and jokes from figures like Robert Kennedy and McNamara. The piece also covers State Department briefings paused for burgers and a protest against strict hours.
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Washington
NEA
Federal Aviation Agency
FAA
Enterprise
Lighter Side: Carroll Baker Sways Kefauver Backers
columnist notes Carroll Baker at a Capitol luncheon shakes hands with Sen Estes Kefauver in a playful display. Baker stars in Bridge to the Sun and is tied to a world premiere in Washington amid political chatter about California politics and a movie dedication.
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UPI
Carroll Baker
Sen. Estes Kefauver
Kefauver
Miss Baker
Gwen Terasaki
Johnson City
Tenn
Japan
Imerieon
Sen
Vance
Hartke
D-Iad
Washington
California
Ultimate Writing Too Goal By Daniel Parker
Daniel Parker, longtime writer, eyes a future blending old saying wisdom with new opportunities. The UPI Financial Editor notes Parker seeks a way to work with peers who share his ambitions and adapt to changing industry dynamics.
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Jesse Bogue
UPI
New York
Daniel Parker
1911 Item: Leases Fire, Resignations and Local Fire Loss
G Farris of Charleston leased the store room at Main and Fayette from a prior occupant. E Tol, secretary of Home Insurance Agency, resigned to join an Dayton Ohio firm. A Wickham residence owned by Sheriff C V Cottle and used by A H Mann’s family was destroyed by fire. Dr. Mason M French plans to open a dentistry office in Lester. Parker Pen Company leader notes long term goal to blend ballpoint and fountain pen in a single tool amid postwar popularity of ballpoints and rising sales volumes through the 1950s.
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Raleigh Register
G. Farris
Charleston
Main and
Fayette Streets
Parker
Parker Pen Company
United States
Teachers' pay debate sparks cross nation talk
Terence Casey of Britain's National Assn. of School Workers argues teachers deserve more cash while Nigeria contemplates world peace strategies. Nigeria's Prime Minister Balewa signals a move to strengthen regional cooperation amid global tensions.
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Terence Casey
Britain
National Assn
Nigeria
United States
Dear Arthur column offers life stage work advice for Myra
A reader Myra, 44 and bored, is advised she can study, start a business, or pursue a career. The adviser notes she is not old and has time to choose and plan. The exchange includes background on aging and work from a housewife and a caveman history aside. Dexter asks about social security retirement timing and is told nine quarters are needed, with eligibility around age 68.
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Arthur
Myra
Dexter
Prayer for eternal life and fear of death
A Toronto post moderator of the United Church of Canada offers a prayer asking for guidance to make God’s life one’s own and to overcome fear of death. The prayer seeks daily realization that nothing can separate believers from God’s love through Jesus Christ.
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Jesus Christ
Toronto
Perry Mason star Raymond Burr talks fame on tour
Hollywood Raymond Burr discusses his Perry Mason fame during a European and Australian publicity tour. He describes international reception, language dubbing in Italy, and Tokyo audiences loving the show. Burr notes planning more summer breaks and remaining energized by the role, while Erle Stanley Gardner continues contributing notes.
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NEA
Perry Mason
Perry
Newport Beach- Balboa Bay
Raymond Burr
Della
David Niven
Mike Todd
CBS
Perry, Mason
Australia
Japan
England
Sweden
Italy
Germany
Ine
Burr
Mario Colli
Cherry Blossom Land
Mason
Tokyo
Erle Stanley Gardner
Mr. Gardner
Traditional Japanese instrument and British Bank nickname
Q What is regarded as Japan's traditional musical instrument The samisen with three strings. Q By what name do the British refer to the Bank of England The Old Lady of Thread needle Street. Q What is the Meaning of the word plastmaut The Air Force is building swan size plastic dummies for studies of space radiation.
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Japan
Bank of England
Threadneedle Street
Air Force
Dolphins Hunt in Packs Like Killer Whale
Dolphins work in teams to hunt, with packs assisting each other to corral prey. A seal on the ice becomes a quick meal for all members, as pack tactics unfold.
Raleigh Register Telephones And Advertising Rates Notice
Subscription and address change details list several cities and rates for daily and Sunday editions. The notice mentions managing pastor J McQuade as a United Press International member and outlines payment terms, mailing options, and address change instructions.
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J. McQuade
United Press International National Advertising
Ward-Griffith Company, Inc
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Detroit
Atlanta
Boston
Coari
Philadelphia
San Francisco
Angeles
Greenville
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