Thought For Today and Underwood’s Legislature Dilemma
Editorial notes a thought on patience and affliction while arguing Governor Cecil Underwood sought legislative cooperation. It credits the administration with budget gains and school funding moves, but criticizes lack of road program support and characterizes Underwood as seeking a cooperative body or a rubber stamp. The Charleston Gazette commentary frames the tension between governor and Republican Legislature.
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Underwood
Department of Mental Health
State Road Commission
Deere of Finance and
West Virginia
Cecil Underwood
Hinton
The
Charleston Gazette
Health versus faith in blood transfusion critique by Dr Crane
Dr George W Crane discusses legal and ethical clashes when a child’s life is at stake over blood transfusion. He argues majorities may justify state action to protect children, comparing to fluoridation, pasteurization, and vaccination, while noting limits of majority rule and urging readers to request his booklet.
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Carolyn
Pontius Pilate
Jesus
Free
Campus life at Morris Harvey College by Kathy Springer
Kathy Springer details a student’s view of Morris Harvey College in Charleston. She describes dorm life, employment among students, the campus facilities including a new wing with cafeteria and Art Department, the Monastic Choir tours, and a day in the life from 8 or 9 a.m. classes to social hours in the Eagloo snack bar, emphasizing study and personal adjustment away from Beckley College.
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Kathy Springer
Morris Harvey College
Beckley College
Kathy
Beckley News
Beckley
Charleston
West
Morris Harvey
Yours
Philharmonic Choir
John J. Callahan
Public Information
Tax Burden Under Fire In 1950s Budget Debate
The piece argues taxes are the largest living cost far exceeding food and clothing. It cites 1957 tax totals around 106 billion with federal 77, state 15, local 14. It notes hidden taxes reduce the food dollar by 20 percent and claims possible income tax elimination if certain spending ends.
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Grocery Manufacturers of America
For America’’ Organization
Service MembersListed in Army Training Tests in Mainz
Participation with the Eighth Division's Fifth Infantry in annual combat tests in Mainz Germany included Pfc Lowell B Dillon 23 whose wife Betty resides Whitesville He entered service in 1957 completed basic at Fort Riley Kansas arrived in Europe last January A 1952 Clear Fork High School graduate and former B W Boiler Mfg employee in Barberton His parents Mr and Mrs Otey Dillon live in Colcord Also serving aboard USS Essex with Seventh Fleet off Formosa is Paul E Campbell airman son of James Roach Route 3 Glen Daniel Completing 17 week Army primary flight training at Camp Gary Texas was 1st Lt Norval K Williams Jr 25 grandfather William M McPherson lives Beckley He attended Virginia Polytechnic Institute before Army in May 1955 Jerry D Miller promoted to private first class in France son of Leon R Miller Route 1 Beckley A member of the 541st Engineer Detachment at Orleans He entered Army last November and basic training at Fort Jackson He is a 1956 Woodrow Wilson High School graduate and attended Beckley College
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Germany
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Lowell B. Dillon
Betty
Whitesville
Fort Riley
Kan
Europe
Clear Fork High School
B. & W. Boiler Makes
Barberton
Otey Dillon
Colcord
Essex
Seventh Fleet
Formosa
Far East
Paul E. Campbell
James Roach
Glen Daniel
Camp Gary
Tex
Norval K. Williams Jr
William M. McPherson
Center St
Beckley
Virginia Polytechnic Instit
Army
France
Jerry D. Miller
Leon R. Miller
Route 1
Beckey
541St
Orleans
Fort Jackson
S. C
Woodrow Wilson High School
Beckley College
Advertisement and delivery terms notice
The notice covers Associated Press rights to local news and dispatches. It lists home delivery options via carrier or distributor with weekly and monthly rates and notes that carriers and distributors are independent contractors. It also states the publisher cannot assume responsibility for advance subscription payments to those agents.
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Coos
Noes
Beckley Newspapers Corporation
Food Now Medical Fuel At Sea Aboard Brasil
Aboard the S S Brasil, a 31 day South America voyage, passengers indulge in lavish meals as calories replace guilt. The writer notes weight gain, abundant dining, and a shipboard schedule with multiple meals, declaring dining at sea a celebration of nourishment and civilization.
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Frances
Tracy Ann
South America
Moore McCormack
Bouillon
Sun Colors at Noon and Sunset Quiz Item
A junior science quiz explains why the sun appears white at noon and red at sunset. It notes light spectrum colors and wavelengths, stating blue and green short waves fade at sunset while red and yellow long waves pass through, with dust intensifying the red.
Hollywood Giants Rule Box Office Says Widmark
In a candid talk with Earl Wilson, actor Richard Widmark blasts Hollywood’s focus on “giants” at the box office. He cites Doris Day Liz Taylor Brando and Sinatra as examples, laments overreliance on star power, and warns it stifles new talent. He notes his own status fluctuates with the numbers department.
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New York
Hollywood
Richard Widmark
Widmark
Sam Goldwyn
Frank Sinatra
Liz Taylor
Brando
Kim Novak
Arthur Kennedy
Tom Ewell
Tom
Doris Day
B.o
Doris
Numbers
Joe Gould
Trenton
Party at Mrs Keyser's on Kanawha Street
Fifty years ago Raleigh Register notes a pleasant evening at Mrs Henry Keyser's home on Kanawha Street with dancing and a new game called football. Guests included Garnet Hollandsworth Elsia Curtis Ioie Curtis Jennie Gregory Cada White Josie McDowell Everett Mann Mason French John Stewart Omer Harvy Harry Wilson and Alfred Keyser. Dr Robert Lewis departed for Denver Colorado to serve as an assistant physician at the National Jewish Hospital.
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Henry Keyser
Kanawha Street
Flinch
Garnet Hollandsworth
Elsia
Ioie Curtis
Jennie Gregory
Cada White
Josie McDowell
Everett Mann
Mason French
John Stewart
Omer Harvey
Harry Wileson
Alfred Keyser
Robert Lewis
Denver
Colorado
National Jewish Hospital
Tax delinquency warning and Beckley contract clash 1932 events
The Raleigh Register reports a sheriff's warning to 1932 tax delinquents with 12 percent interest after November 1. Beckley Chamber of Commerce directors oppose a proposed Beckley city Consumers Cooperative Power Co contract. Hal M. Scott urged Beckley council to address Beckley sewer system repairs and extensions amid Conway franchise testimony by Ashton File.
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Sheriff's Office
Beckley
Ashton File
West Virginia Water Service Company
Conway
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