Nixon Coalition Critique Portrayed As Political Chameleon
A Raleigh Register excerpt argues Richard Nixon is not a true conservative or liberal but a political chameleon backed by big money. The piece cites his record on taxes, minimum wage, and foreign aid, and quotes critics from Eisenhower to Taft, labeling Nixon as preserving power for himself and wealth interests amid a changing policy stance. It highlights past accusations and debates, warning that Nixon’s election would harm the nation and referencing New York Republicans’ 1960 letter questioning his leadership.
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What Awaits Teen-Agers Hal Boyle Ap
A reflection on teen age and memory by Hal Boyle contrasts today with past icons and moments. The piece lists cultural images from oranges to Dorothy Parker and Clark Gable, asking what teens a generation hence will remember of our era and what endures as folklore.
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The World Today Political Mildness Out By James Marlow
A presidential campaign rundown notes Nixon and Kennedy shaping two main themes from July to October. Kennedy attacks Nixon as impetuous while Nixon portrays Kennedy as immature. Debates reveal mutual barbs and warnings of dangerous leadership as both sides press final weeks.
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Prayer for Today at First Congregational Church
A prayer from W F Prime rose at First Congregational Church in St Joseph Missouri, asking blessing on work as service to God. The prayer seeks joy in serving, freedom from meaningless labor, and love for work done in Christ’s name.
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Local Newspaper Rates and Delivery Terms
Beckley News details subscription prices for daily and Sunday editions by mail or home delivery, with monthly and half-month options. It notes a 2 percent West Virginia sales tax on mail subscriptions and states carriers are independent contractors not liable for advance payments.
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Autoway Weekend Toll and Raleigh HigY Club Meet
Twenty five years ago over 109 people died in weekend auto accidents as autumn weather drew motorists to the highways. Sidney Smith, creator of The Gumps, was among the deceased cartoonists. Twenty five HigY clubs from Raleigh and Fayette Counties gathered in Mount Hope with Beckley attendees including Mathew Coury Morris Higginbotham Joe Rogers James Farris and faculty advisors Ray Martin and Irvin Maddy.
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Cornwallis Night and the Myths of Tricks or Treat
Bug Dust by John Phillips recalls Halloween how it was in youth, named Corn wallis Night, when kids toted corn and teased windows. The author laments the spread from small children to older youths, noting radio promotion and the shift toward safer, saner celebrations.
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Safe And Sane Halloween Planning In Charleston
A retrospective recounts Charleston’s first city wide Safe And Sane Halloween led by Mrs. Paul Heavener with events across multiple city venues. It spurred strong newspaper and radio promotion and urged families to attend together resulting in few arrests and joyful celebrations.
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Earl Wilson Nixon's Cat Steals TV Spotlight
A collage of late 1950s entertainment notes with Nixon family TV quirks, Phil Silvers and Evelyn Patrick awaiting their third child, and Royalties including Claude Guzman and Sophie Tucker. Highlighted are TV return by Checkers, a $250000 settlement for Martin Block, and brash showbiz banter about Groucho Marx, Jackie Gleason, and Casey Stengel.
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Maid of Orleans Joan of Arc Inspires History Quiz
The Maid of Orleans, born in Domremy in 1412, led French troops at Orleans in 1429 after visions from Heaven. Captured in 1430, she was executed as a witch but later exonerated and named a saint in 1919. May 30 marks her feast day. stories about her span poems plays and novels. Kathleen Chun wins $10 for this question.
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