Arms buildup for Berlin shows strong NATO force readiness
The Kennedy administration mobilizes up to 250000 reserves and 2.5 million total armed forces amid the Berlin crisis. Army divisions expand to combat-ready status, NATO allies urged to boost conventional forces, Air Force reserve units join active deployments, and analysts compare Soviet and Western readiness levels.
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Berlin
Ohio
Kennedy
Congress
7Th Army
Europe
North Atlantic Treaty Organization
Air Force
NATO
Hanson Baldwin
Robert S. McNamara
Soviet Union
International fashion models clash with rivals abroad
A group of Christian Dior mannequins flies to Washington for a benefit show at the French Embassy. The National Congress of Italian Fashion Models, representing about 3000 mannequins, votes to act against competitors from England, the Nordic countries, and the United States amid reports Italian models face fewer opportunities abroad.
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Christian Dior
Washington
National Congress of
England
United States
Washington Window How State Dept Failed In 56
UPI reports the 1956 case of Povl Bang Jensen who warned the State Department about Soviet infiltration of the United Nations and U S intelligence. The Senate subcommittee faulted the State Department for inaction while CIA and FBI waited for higher authorization. It notes Dulles was unaware of the pleas until mid 1957.
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Washington
UPI
Department of State
United Nations
State Department
Soviet Union
United States Intelligence Service
U.N
Povl Bang-Jensen
Danish Foreign Service
State Department Foreign Service
Bang-Jensen
U.S
United States
Dulles
Bang ~ Jensen
Allen
W. Dulles
Central Intelligence Agency
CIA
Dane
Senate Internal Security Subcommittee
FBI
Bang - Jensen
Subcommittee
Allen Dulles
Procrastination on Bang Jensen tip sparks security debate
The record shows slow State Department action on Bang Jensen's alert about a national security threat. The subcommittee probes whether Bang Jensen died by his own hand or was killed by Soviet agents after allegedly knowing too much.
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Bang-Jensen
State Department
Naional
Bang
Jensen
Subcommittee
New York
Phones Losing Human Quality
Washington columnist notes AT&T stock hints strong finances but fears a shift to all numbered numbers by the phone company. He warns customers may lose familiar exchange names and must dial seven digits, potentially disrupting long-standing habits.
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Dick West Washington
UPI
Wall Street Journal
Amteitel
New York Stock Exchange
American Telephone & Telegraph Co
At&t
Je Fferson
Pany
Virginia
Jefferson
Beckley Commercial Club president elected at local meeting
Raymond Foley was chosen president of the Commercial Club of Beckley College during a gathering at Miss Flora Mae Jones’s Neville Street home. The report notes community figures and a talk by Hal Scott of the Winding Gulf Operators association.
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Raleigh
Raymond Foley
Commercial Club
Beckley College
Flora Mae Jones
Neville Street
Mussolini
Galeazzo Ciano
Huntington
Beckley
United States
Hal Scott
Winding Gulf Operators Association
Black Knight Country Club
S. W. Price
Scarbro
Fayette County
Raleigh County
Smoking at White House Dinners Feels More Informal
Washington dispatch notes a shift from rigid etiquette to casualness at state dinners. Guests smoke earlier, the Kennedys mixed sexes after meals, and Mamie Eisenhower once guided smoking etiquette. The trend reflects broader changes in social norms and gender roles.
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Merriman
Smith Washington
UPI
White House
Truman
Kennedy
Sudan
Ibrahim Abboud
Cation
Washington
Kennedys
Letter from Army Wife to Kennedy on War Time Dilemma
Excerpted letter from a military wife to the White House reflects on sending sons and daughters to war. It quotes a soldier's message to his daughter about love, duty, and choosing a life of service. The item ends with a prayer by a retired Methodist editor asking blessings for mission and service members.
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Mamie
Army News Service
White House
John F
Jesus Christ
Jesus
Fia
Washington Alliance for Progress moving toward shape
Washington observers say Kennedy's Alliance for Progress with Latin America is taking form as meetings in November prepare to name a nine member expert panel. Treasury and State officials push ongoing aid programs while critics warn of fragmentation across agencies.
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Washington
Nea
Kennedy
Latin America
Berlin
Laos
United Nations
Felipe Herrera
Inter- American Band
Jose A. Mora
Organization of American States
Raul Prebitsch
U.N. Economic Commission For
Buenos Aires
Fowler Hamilton
U.S
Agency For International Development
Robert F. Woodward
Lima
Peru
San Jose
Costa Rica
Liraa
Alliance For Progress
Alliance
State Department
Treasury
Export-Import’ Bank
World Bank
Inter-American Bank
Organization For American States
Economic and Social ‘Council
Allance
Dag Hamimarskjold
United States
Latin’ America
Douglas Dillon
Latin Americas
Brazil
Editorial Reprint Warns Against Lack Of Pride At Work
Lexington Kentucky Sunday Herald Leader reprints an editorial arguing that growing worker apathy harms quality and poses national risk. It cites examples of poor craftsmanship and notes causes such as union protection and seniority while warning against a self defeating national mindset.
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Severn
Unti
Lexington
Sunday Herald-Leader
Raleigh and Beckley Newspapers Rate Card
Beckley Newspapers details subscription rates for mail and home delivery, including daily and Sunday plans, six month terms, and taxes. It lists delivery districts in West Virginia and notes independent contractor status of carriers and distributors.
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W. Company, Inc
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Beckley Newspapers Corporation
Beckley Tinning and Roofing Co charter issued
From the 1911 Raleigh Register notes a charter granted to Beckley Tinning and Roofing Company with incorporators G H Moss H Yeager C O Zinn Bessie J Zinn and J A Maxwell all of Beckley official filing details include real estate transfers by Alred Beckley to Albert Lilly and W P Willis to C C Tucker two acres in Town District plus city election results for mayor recorder treasurer and council seats with multiple names and votes recorded
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Raleigh Register
Beckley Tinning and Roofing Company
G. H. Moss
H. Yeager
C. 0.Zinn
Bessie J. Zinn
J. A. Maxwell
Beckley
Alred Beckley
Albert Lilly
East Beckley
W. P. Willis
C. C. Tucker
Mortain-L- Painter
W. W. Watts
EB. E. Hendrickson
Robert S. Taylor
E. Clyde Scott
C. V. Cottle
Edgar B. Thompson
M.D. Meadows
Jackson Smith
J. A. Campbell
M.C. Brackman
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