Editorial Review and Opinion on West Virginia Road Program Critique
Governor Patteson ordered an investigation into the West Virginia Turnpike Commission amid criticism from Charleston officials. The piece questions the need for state action and urges scrutiny of the $50 million road program, highlighting misallocated funds and farm bureau concerns about benefits to rural counties. It calls for the governor to address farmers’ charges and defend taxpayer dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patteson
West Virginia Turnpike Commission
Charleston
West Virginia
Commission
Register
West Virginia Farm Bureau
Grafton
Veterans’ Administration Hospital
Clarksburg
Memorial Airport
Raleigh County
Farm Bureau
Fayette County
Rail travel improves postwar, says FRP survey
The Federation for Railway Progress reports that despite high taxes, lower payloads, and other ills of the rail industry, the traveling public sees steady improvement in train operation in the postwar years. FRP has conducted a survey to assess these views.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federation
Iron Horse
Casey Jones
FRP
Federation For Railway Progress
Iran as World War III flashpoint and oil stakes
The piece argues Russia seeks to force a global war by moving on Iran and Middle East oil. It cites oil shares: Russia and allies 7 percent, US 52 percent, potential 42 percent with Iran Iraq and Saudi Arabia. It warns that if Russia acts this year, World War III could begin and the oil balance would shift decisively.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russia
Trieste
Berlin
Korea
Iran
East
Middle East
United States
Iraq
Saudi Arabia
Rumor Quelled by Governor on Harold Lambert’s Resignation
Bug Dust prints Governor Patteson’s letter denying the fired rumor about Raleigh County Road Maintenance Superintendent Harold Lambert. The governor states Lambert resigned voluntarily and the paving to the airport was planned separately, with no relation to the resignation. The column also shares local curiosities including a flying saucer sighting and a strange green tomato appendage observed by Garland Adkins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Lambert
Harold
Bug Dust
Patteson
Raleigh
Lambert
Harry) Radcliffe
Bill Grass
Daniels
Garland Adkins
Mabscott
Adkins
H. 3. Thomas
Australia’s Miss Teen Age Likes Americans
New York reports 18 year old Diane Bell of Australia as the Miss Teen Age Australia. She trips to the United States defy Australian stereotypes, praising American courtesy, dating customs, and teen life while noting contrasts in fashion, humor, and sports among teens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australia
New York
Diane Bell
United States
Hadgie
Diane
Miss Bell
Powerhouse
Prayer blessing labor and opportunity from a Columbus minister
A Ohio Methodist pastor from Columbus offers a prayer praising the forward march of labor and the enlarging life of workers. He asks for wisdom for laborers and for those who benefit from others toil to show understanding and appreciation. Amen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.emory Hartman
Columbus
Ohio
Minister
Methodist Church
Military Men in News At Home and Overseas
A collection of service notices reports Leonard J Woodrum promoted to airman second class at Westover AFB Mass. He serves with the 20th Air Transport Squadron maintaining Douglas C 54 Skymasters. Also named are Pvt James Q Gibson en route to Ft Knox for basic training. Pvt William E Gray returning to Korea for a fourth year of service. Pvt Audrey N Painter training with the 24th Infantry Division in Japan. and Emmett L Carter visiting Dublin aboard USS Chukawan midshipman cruise with family details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westover Air Force Base
Mass
Leonard J. Woodrum
Artie Woodrum
Glen Daniel
20Th Air ‘Transport Squadron
Military Air Transport Service
Woodrum Kelgs
Air Force
Air Force Technical
Hilda Ruth Marshall
Surveyor
Cheyannauth
Korea
William E. Gray
Coal City
Lawrence M. Gray
United States
Third Infantry Division
13Th Regiment
Japan
24Th Infantry Division
Audrey N. Painter
Luther M. Painter
Mt. Hope
Ft. Jackson
S. C
Beckley College
G. ©. Murphy’ Co
Dublin
Ireland
Chukawan
Emmett L.” Carter
Ross Carter
Sophia
Foggy Foreign Policy Needs Some Explaining
Washington report analyzes the evolving U S foreign policy from Greece and Turkey aid to the Marshall Plan and the Atlantic Pact. It notes presidential campaign tensions, Dulles and Eisenhower attempts to define policy, and calls for a clear statement on how to deter Russia and aid satellites.
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Washington
Truman
Acheson
Greece
Turkey
Europe
Korea
Eisenhower
Ins
John Foster Dulles
Russia
Dulles
American Legion
Therm
Noahs Ark search ends as ARARAT group finds no trace
A French team of archaeologists reports no evidence of Noahs Ark atop Mount Ararat after a long summer expedition. They question how a wooden boat could endure over five thousand years, noting the expedition yielded no tangible remains.
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Mount
Ararat
Noah
Uncle Sam Forgives Fast as Nations Reconcile
Special to Central Press reports that the United States rapidly forgives former enemies and builds alliances. Germany and Japan move toward collaboration, Italy recovers postwar ties, England remains a historic ally, Turkey gains U.S. aid, and Czechoslovakia stands behind the iron curtain yet a softening mood is noted. The piece highlights a trend of diplomacy over resentment and predicts more olive branches in coming months.
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Washington
Uncle Sam
United States
Erst
Adolph Hitler
Japan
Hiroshima
Nage- Saki
Austria
Italy
England
British Empire
Great Lakes
Hassel
Mexico
Texas
New Mexico
California
Germany
West Germany
Konrad Adenauff
Great Britain
France
U. S
Turkey
Ugele Sam
Czechoslovakia
Sam
Transfiguration on the Mountain Witnesses Hear Jesus
The narrative describes Jesus shining white beside Moses and Elijah on a high mountain. A bright cloud covers them and a voice proclaims Jesus as the beloved Son. The disciples fear, Jesus reassures them, and they are told to tell the vision after his resurrection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moses
Elias
Peter
Jesus
Tabernacles
Face Lifting for 1953 Cars Brings Power and New Systems
AP Automotive Editor David J. Wilkie reports major 1953 model year changes. Expect more V8s and power steering, longer wheelbases, new model lines, air conditioning in several makes, and major transmission and braking developments aimed at fuel efficiency. Plastic body trials are considered though costly, with engines tested for higher compression and octane compatibility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David J. Wilkie
AP Automotive
Detroit
Tay Mark
Cerfisms By Bennett Ceri Cerfisms By Bennett Ceri
Finnegan fears dentists more than the devil but drinks whiskey to steady his nerve. The dentist’s last swig leaves him claiming courage to resist any dentist's work. Underground in Czecho Slovakia reports two vultures praising Visinsky's speech as worth more to them than Hitler.
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Finnegan
Fin
Czecho- Slovakia
Vishinsky
Hitler
Reopening King Kong draws reactions from family viewing
A reporter recalls showing King Kong to his two sons after RKO announced a nationwide reopening. The kids react with wonder and skepticism as Kong, Fay Wray, Bruce Cabot and the Empire State climax are described. The piece notes TV like sound control and the boys differing verdicts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hollywood
RKO. A
RKO
Robert Armstrong
Pacific
Bruce Cabot
Fay Wray
Armstrong
Cabot
Kong
Jimmy
New York
Empire ‘State Building
The Jungle and the Damned review by Boynton
Literary Guidepost reviews Humboldt Davis’s The Jungle and the Damned, a 1948 travelogue about French Guiana and Brazil’s Tumac Humac border. It questions a single narrative, praises shocking details of exile, disease, and jungle prisons, and notes Davis’s 1948 trip co sponsored by UNESCO and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas A. Boynton
Humboldt Davis
Duell
Sloan Pearce
Little, Brown
Hassoldt Davis
Republic of France
French Guiana
Brazil
Tumac Humac
Davis
Frances
South American
Tropics
Devil's Island
Ruth
Unesco
New York Botanical Gardens
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Elen Glasgow
Thomas. J. Stafford
Beckley Newspapers Corporation
Beckley
W. Va
Hinton
Thomas F. Stafford
OO6
Associated Press
AP News
Brooks & Finley
Philadelphia
Chicago
Boston
Cleveland
Atlanta
Los Angeles
Stonewall Jackson
Harry Truman
Bill
W. K. Johnsons
Calloway Heights
Johnson
Peggy Kessinger
Woman's Army Corps Training Center
Ft. Lee
Second Army
Cpl
Pauline Smith
Stotesbury
Ft. Meade
Mark Twain High School
Waes
Beckley and Williamson
Chester Smith
Third Armored
Ft. Knox
Pvt
James
Q. Gibson
J. R. Gibson
Oceana
William Rit
Carolines
Marianas
Marshalls
Christ
Bennett Ceri
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