Truman Revered For Presidency And Public Service
The writer recalls Harry S Truman as a towering figure from Missouri who earned wide respect for the presidency. Commentary highlights his regard for the office, his impact on world history, and a personal exposure to his campaigns and departure from Washington.
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Harry S Truman
White House
Truman
Dean Acheson
Lyndon Baines Johnson
Grafton
Union Station
Washington
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Mr. Truman
Walter L
Bill) Hart
Mr. Hart
Dominion News
Hart
New WVU bureau director outlines functions and goals
Dennis R. Leyden, new director of West Virginia University's Bureau of Business Research, describes the bureau as the state’s key organized research arm for business and economics. He notes its 24 years of work, 63 studies produced, and ongoing projects on hospital demand, tax studies, and industrial development in Appalachia.
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West Virginia
West Virginia University
Bureau of Business Research
WVU College of Business and Economics
Dennis R. Leyden
James H. Thompson
WVU
Appalachia
Leyden
WVU Bureau of Business Reseach
United States
Bureau
U.S. Department of Health
Antarctica Becomes Continent Discovered by Wilkes Expedition
A US Navy voyage in 1840 led by Lt. Charles Wilkes proved Antarctica is a continent by sailing roughly 1,500 miles along its coastline, while earlier explorers had only identified islands.
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Antarctica
Charles Wilkes
1972 ends with stock market highs and cautious optimism
Investors reflect on a strong 1972 with a 15 percent Dow gain and a rare November peak above 1000, aided by bullish blue chips and record NYSE turnover. Analysts expect modestly higher rates in 1973 while warning inflation control is crucial for continued growth.
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China
Southeast Asia
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Texaco
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Pan American Airways
Treasury
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Procter & Gamble
Standard Oil
California
Texas Instruments
Disney
Upjohn
Honeywell
Black & Decker
International Flavors
Edwin S. Roy to retire after four decades at Wilson Chevrolet
Edwin S. Roy will retire January 1 from Wilson Chevrolet Co where he has served as an automobile mechanic for nearly forty years. Born in Pittsburgh in 1908, he later moved to Morgantown and graduated from Morgantown High School in 1927. He studied at Parks Air College and worked for Lockheed in California before joining Wilson Chevrolet in 1933. Roy has led the shop’s union activities for about 12 years and lives with his wife Fayne Brock at 852 Rawley Ave Evansdale with daughter Carole, a Morgantown High School teacher. They plan more time for travel.
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Wilson Chevrolet Co
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Calif
Wilson Chevrolet
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Skyline
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