Editorial Review and Opinion on the Missouri Basin Dams
The piece argues for federal flood control in the Missouri River basin through the Pick-Sloan Plan. It discusses costs, irrigation, private versus public power, and political stakes as Congress and the nation fund multi billion projects. It also analyzes Senate races and Eisenhower's political outlook amid calls for planning and building.
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America
Nebraska
Wyoming
Montana
Dakotas
Colorado
Kansas
Minnesota
Iowa
Missouri
Congress
Pick-Sloan
Rural Electrification Administration
Val Peterson
Time Magazine
U.S
Odds favor Democrats in Senate control bid next year
GOP faces a tough path with 46 Senate seats, 20 up for election November 4. Only six of those 20 sit in safe Republican territory, while Democrats may upset 14 states. The balance hinges on contest regions and party dynamics.
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Senate
South
Rhode Island
Connecticut
Michigan
Maryland
New Mexico
Wyoming
Arizona
Missouri
Indiana
Massachusetts
Ohio
Montana
Washington
New York
Nevada
Utah
Delaware
New Jersey
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Pennsylvania
Dwight Eisenhower
Just One Vote pamphlet highlights single ballot power
The pamphlet Just One Vote argues the impact of a single ballot in history. It cites Truman’s 1948 win with 51 percent turnout and notes numerous pivotal events decided by one vote, urging citizen participation to boost national turnout.
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Bureau of National Affairs, Inc
Washington, D. C
Truman
Belgium
Italy
England
France
Japan
Business Organization
the Press
Bureau
Ahat
Edward A. Hannegan
United States Senate
Indiana
Senate
Texas
United States
California
Oregon
Idaho
Washington
Andrew Jackson
Thomas Jefferson
Rutherford B. Hayes
America
Aaron Burr
Jefferson
Burr
House of Representatives
Baptism Marks Start of Kids Path in Christian Faith
Thomas F. Stafford details 11 month old Little Bug and Nancy Monroe Vieche entering the church last Sunday and becoming “children of the church.” The piece argues parental duty to teach the Golden Rule and Beatitudes, shaping their character to follow Christ, St. Francis, Joan of Arc, and other Christian figures.
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Little Bug
Nancy Monroe Vieche
Nancy Monroe
Wancy Monroe
Nancy
God
Father
Holy Ghost
Buz
St. Francis of Assizi
Joan d’Arc
Heaven
Love and Hate Trade Ends in Tragic Reveal
In a New York tale, two young men long a shop for curious idols. One seeks Hrad, the god of vengeance, while the other pursues Hloma, goddess of love. A trade exposes harm in hate, and one ally dies, leaving the survivor with a costly conscience.
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New York
Jones
Hrad
Hloma
George
Rad
John
Old Jones
Prayer for guidance from Newberry College president
Almighty God we pray for divine guidance through these trying days. We seek courage to face the future, confidence in divine providence, and belief that the gates of hell shall not prevail against thy Church. Amen. James C. Kinard president Newberry College Newberry S C.
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Hell
James C. Kinard
Newsberry
S. C
Newberry College
Military Men in News At Home and Overseas
Six soldiers sailors and marines are listed with Home and Overseas postings. Navy personnel include Clittora Osborne aboard USS Dixie and Harve B Neely aboard USS John A. Bole, while Sgt James E. Whitt returns from Europe. Engineers celebrate a new Imjin River bridge built by the 62nd Battalion. Ensign James H Agee, USH, and Pvt John B Cheatwood are noted among others returning to reassignment or training.
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Far East
United Nations Naval Forces
Dixie
United States
Clittora RE Osborne
Seaman
Charley Osborne
Stickney
John A. Bole
Harve B. Neely
Donald B. Neely
MacAlpin
Elizabeth T. Neely
New Market
Tenn
Bale
Korea
Europe
Sc James E. Whitt
Virgil Whitt
Mabscott
Signal Corps
Nurnberg
Germany
62Nd Engineer Construction Battalion
U*t
Robert Hancock
Willie Haneat
Stega
R. Hancock
Imjin
Herbert E. Regan
Ben
John B.cheatwood
Glen Jean
Medical Replacement Training Center
Camp Pickett
Slippery Words Fray During Presidential Campaign
James Marlow notes that terms like left right center and conservative polarize opinions. He argues the meanings shift with viewpoint from property rights to civil liberties, while New Deal labels like socialism show how language misleads voters. Stevenson drifts toward Truman positions, avoiding a Truman pocket.
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Washington
Stalin
TVA
Franklin D. Roosevelt
FDR
Gov. Stevenson
Gen
Eisenhower
Stevenson
Truman
Beckley Band Fund Drives Public Tax on Merchants
Glenn Sallack of Beckley defends the city band finances raising over 1500 dollars via Tag Day receipts. He notes records are public and reviewed by the Board of Education, disputes misquotes, and argues band boosters fund trips. He disputes publicizing receipts and defends bus choices and equipment for trips to Huntington and Parkersburg.
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the Register
Peregoy
Board of Education
Beckley
Madison
Princeton
Fayetteville
Towo
Huntington
Stratton Band
Curb Stone
Parkersburg
Beckiey
Glenn Sallack
Tag Day Beggars Draw Fire Over School Fundraising
Mrs. James V. Mallamas Jr. of Beckley condemns tag day fundraising for school bands describing it as a cause of youth indolence and begging. She argues bands rely on gate receipts from ball games and if funds fall short the entire athletic program should be cut.
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the Register
James V. Mallamas, Jr
Beckley
Farmers Skeptical After Eisenhower Adlai Speak Kasson
The Kasson plowing contest drew tens of thousands of farmers more focused on machinery than speakers. Eisenhower projected pro farm parity and extended price supports, while Stevenson spoke soberly with similar pledges, leaving farmers cautious yet hopeful about political alignment.
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Kasson, Minn
Kasson
Dwight D. Eisehower
Adlai E. Stevenson
Farmers of America
America
Eisenhower
Stevenson
Dewey
Congress
Weather Man May Enter Presidential Campaign
Weather man may influence the 1952 presidential race as pilots and instrument landings become crucial for Eisenhower and Stevenson. Fog delays forced last minute air maneuvers, with campaigns relying on trains in populated areas and weather luck guiding key stops. Weather constraints threaten a candidate’s scheduled appearances nationwide.
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Jack Bell
Chicago
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Adlai E Stevenson
Illinois
Eisenhower
Stevenson
Kansas City
Kan
Wilson
Wyatt
Arthur Summerfield
Associated Press
Quiz Winners Share History Prize Amid Confusion
Last week's history quiz crowned two winners, Senator Henry Fountain Ashurst and Mr. Fa King of Nevada, each earning the $100 prize. The judges released accepted answers and noted reader pointed corrections.
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Henry Fountain Ashurst
Nevada
Fa King
Justice
Garfield
Disciples of Christ
David B. Hill
Abraham Lincoln
Franklin Pierce
Andrew Jackson
Calhoun
Clay S. Roscoe Conkling
James G. Blaine
Hayes
Cleveland
Buchanan
Hancock
Winfield Scott
Henry Clay
Blaine
J. Q. Adams
Wilson
Bryan
Ingersoll
van Buren
Pins Harrison
Lincoln
McKin- Tex
T. Roosevelt
F. D. Roosevelt
Truman
Jackson
Fillmore
Grant
Albert J. Beveridge
John Adams
Netherlands
It Seems Like Yesterday A World War II and Local Recall
It Seems Like Yesterday reviews events from 10 years ago with President Roosevelt urging Congress to act on price ceilings for farm products by October 1 and a warning of action if not. It notes Raleigh County school openings except a Bragg two room school and reports on Hitler's Stalingrad push and Russian resistance near the Volga city. 20 years ago Quality Pastry Shoppe opened on Main Street beside Woolworth's, and a nationwide manhunt for Ed Brewer ended near Prince toll bridge in Raleigh County.
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Roosevelt
Congress
Raleigh County
Bragg
Adolf Hitler
Stalingrad
Volga
Main St
Woolworth’s
Ed Brewer
Minois
H. P. Stone
Prince Toll Bridge
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Beckley Newspapers Corp
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Engineer Replacement Training Center
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Ben Brown
Edwight
Donald J. Polk
George Polk
Rhodell
Roy G. Pittman
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MacArthur
Robert A. Webb
Delbert Webb
Pine Knob
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