Editorial Review and Opinion on West Virginia politics
In a signed editorial, the paper aligns with the Charleston Gazette against Lewisburg’s Frank Tuckwiller for backing Eisenhower and GOP leadership, questioning how a vote for Eisenhower would affect Democratic control in West Virginia. It critiques his aim as misguided, notes past federal treatment of West Virginia, and mocks Republican promises ahead of the November election. Mayor A K Minter of Beckley joins opposition to Governor Marland, backing Revercomb, while the piece urges evaluating Revercomb’s conservative record and stance on displaced persons.
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Charleston
Eisenhower
Mountain State
Tuckwiller
Ske
Lewisburg
vwtIke
West Virginia
GOP
Ation
Washington
A. K. Minter
Beckley
Marland
Chapman Revercomb
Revercomb
Minter
Chappie Revercomb
Senate
Researchers Learn About Women From Cheesecake Pictures
A periodical survey reveals that women study cheesecake photos more than men, challenging the idea that men would be the primary audience. The observation echoes themes from Clare Boothe Luce's The Women about female scrutiny of peers and attire.
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Clare Boothe Luce
Greenbrier County Glove Makers and Local Firms Listed
In an 1880s style feature, the article catalogs numerous businesses and manufacturers tied to Greenbrier County. Names include Atkinson, Meathes Hoyle, Harper and Son, Lurber, Renick's Valley firms, Meadow Bluff, Fort Spring, and many others across towns like Lewisburg, White Sulphur Springs, and Clintonville, plus a note on glove makers W. W. Bird Renick's Valley and others.
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Alexander Atkinson
Mathews
Meadow Bluff
E. E. Crane
William H. Dietz
D. Washington
Big Clear Creek
J. T. Criss
J. .P. Fell
E. H. Smith
Frankford
A. J. Dotson
G. H. Rush
Clintonville
Joseph Griffle
Joseph Guffin
A. G. Handley
Handley & Williams
J. S. Jones
Williamsburg
John H
J. C. Watkins
Greenbrier Bridge
J. A. Watts Co
Falling Spring
T.W. Wood
W. W. Bird
Renick’s Valley
M. J. Clark
J. Green
Columbia
Local Merchants Listed by Category in Greenbrier Region
A long list of merchants and businesses across Greenbrier area towns. It catalogs grocers traders harnessmakers saddlers hotels livery lumber mills millinery mills flour and grist dealers and more with names such as Hackett James McCoy Warren Willetts and Williams, spanning Lewisburg, White Sulphur Springs, Frankford, Falling Spring, Renick's Valley, Meadow Bluff, Trout Valley, Alderson and Ronceverte.
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Z. F. Morris
Alvon
C. A. Rupert
Big Clear Creek
Elizabeth A. Williams
Trout Valley
A. E. White
Ronceverte
George A. Hurd
Stratton & Handly
Lewisburg
W. Anderson
Samuel Deane
D. F. Hern
T. W. Wood
Blue Sulphur Springs
James H. Hoke
Caldwell
Benjamin Hursthal
A. B. Kincaid
Renick’s Valley
G. H. Lewis
J. B. Runsbarger
Frankford
Samuel Martin
David Thompson
Meadow Bluff
M. L. Argubrite
Holmes
Sheppard
Alderson
Monroe County
MILLS
T. R. Atkinson
White Sulphur Springs
W. W. Bird
HN. Clark
Renick
Holly & Thompson
Scott
R. W. Scott
Alven
Hughart
J. Hughart
Percy
A. J. Percy
Clintonvile
McFarland
Mrs. N. McFarland
Ransberger
S. A. Ransberger
W. Surbaugh
Little Sewell Mountain
Spencer's
Alan Spencer
Cherry Tree Bottom
G. W. Williams
Private Grace Kelly homecoming cake scene revealed
A lurid account describes sneaking into Grace Kelly's private homecoming buffet with 40 Louis Sherry's staff serving a three crowns shaped cake. Photographer Wagner captured the moment while a detective questioned the intruder. Guests included Rainier, Judy Balaban Kantor, and RCA VP Marie Sacks among others.
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Grace Kelly
Louis Sherry
Grace
Rainier
Embassy
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Monaco
Prince
Judy Balaban Kantor
Jay
RCA
Marie Sacks
Gant Gaither
Gary Wagner
A Dad Can Look At a Prince and a Cake Mystery
A meandering slice of gossip notes a Philadelphia caterer Bill Foerst promising lavish, costly party cake styling while guests comment on a royal wedding cake design. The piece weaves vivid fragments of celebrity mentions, dinners, and era humor with tangential asides about entertainment figures and fashion.
Heaven as a cosm ic school system and ge ographical heaven idea
The psychologist narrator questions eternal torture in Hell and suggests modern psychology values mercy over capital punishment. He references John 14:2 and contemplates heaven as rooms or classrooms in a cosmic system, proposing possible grades and a geographic sense of afterlife.
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Larry J
Dr. Crane
Heaven
Hell
God
Jesus
Cosmic schoolrooms in the heavens a new view of heaven
The piece muses on planets beyond Earth, suggesting many suns host 3 to 10 planets and that some may be habitable or inhabited. It imagines heaven as an advanced classroom orbiting Earth, with Hell as a demotion to harsher worlds. It cites a Mackintosh raincoat origin.
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Jesus
Heaven
Primi
Catholic Church
Hell
Dog Biscuits Good For Canines Tots
New York story notes dogs are growing in number and better fed than owners. Walter Kendall, dog food producer and head of the National Dog Welfare Guild, discusses dog week, suburban growth, and feeding tips to keep watchdogs alert. He cites 17 million American families owning 23 million dogs and outlines feeding schedules to influence alertness.
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New York
America
Walter Kendall
Rover
Kendall
Tye
South Carolina
California
Royer
Dogs and humans share habits and health risks in amusing anecdotes
A collage of quotes and observations on dogs from various sources notes pets in households, fuel and feeding facts, lifespan comparisons by breed, and dangers of improper care. It cites studies on dog calories and costs, plus cautions from Kendall about candy and alcohol in dog diets, and comments on how dogs reflect their owners' behavior.
Driving in City Traffic Defensively Says New York Cab Driver
In city driving you face heavy unpredictable movement and must use defensive driving. New York cabbie Phil Feldstein, praised by the AAA, urges keeping a safety margin, signaling lanes, and avoiding bumper riding. He notes common city violations, emphasizes slowing at intersections, watching for cross traffic and pedestrians, and leaving temper at home to prevent tickets and accidents.
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Phil Feldstein
New York City
AAA
New York
Phil
Feldstein
Paul Burke Stars in NBC Vet Drama Noah’s Ark
Hollywood profile of Paul Burke, a New Orleans native chosen to star as Dr Noah McCann in NBC’s Noah’s Ark produced and directed by Jack Webb. Burke, 29, joins Vic Rodman and May Wynn in a hospital set on Republic lot, with Webb guiding the cast Dragnet style.
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Rob Thomas
Hollywood M
Jack Webb
New Orleans
Paul Burke
Webb
NBC
Burke
Noah McCann
Vic Rodman
May Wynn
Republic Lot
New York
Jack
Paul
Marty Burke
Bourbon Street
Saenger Theater
New Orleans Civic Theater
What’s The Answer quiz questions restated
A set of seven questions covers historical presidencies death succession and names, climate death-rate patterns, currency origins, U S pact on human slavery, digestive ulcer estimates, sardine origins, and Eugenio Pacelli’s better-known name.
Haiti Aid Pledge Slips From Public View
Haiti authorities have announced plans to reduce aid rollout and won't release full figures yet. Officials say about half a million dollars remain unallocated as the program shifts. Pope Ping XE is cited in protocol notes regarding the regional response.
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Haiti
Pope Ping XE
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