Truman and Ike clash over international waterways plan
The article recalls Truman’s postwar push to internationalize vital waterways including the Panama Canal Suez Kiel Rhine and Bosporus and how Churchill and Stalin rejected it. It then traces Eisenhower’s 1957 and 1967 positions on free passage through the Gulf of Aqaba and Suez amid Suez crisis tensions with Nasser, Israel and other nations.
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Washington
Harry Truman
Stalin
Winston Churchill
Truman
Panama Canal
International Commission
Great Britain
Suez Canal
Russia
Bosporus
Black Sea
Kiel Canal
Germany
Baltic Sea
Rhine
Europe
Straits of Shimonoseki
Japan
Nasser
Straits of Tiran
Soviet Russia
Montreux
Turkey
Eisenhower
Gulf of Aqaba
Israel
Suez
Society of Nations
Cairo
Foreign Office
New York
S. S. Astypalea
U.S. Navy
Ike
Gulf
United States
United Kingdom
France
Italy
Netherlands
Australia
New Zeland
Belgium
Canada
Norway
Sweden
Denmark
United Nations
Straits of Tire
Ben Gurion
West Virginia 1968 race talk on governorship and Congress
A speculative look at West Virginia politics in 1968 explores who might seek governor or congressional seats, naming potential contenders on both parties. It discusses how Governor Hulett Smith and Senator Harley Staggers could shape nominations, the role of Arch Moore, and mentions Julius Singleton Don Robertson and James Sprouse as possible candidates or influencers.
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West Virginia
Harley Staggers
Congress
Charles Whiston
Staggers
Hulett Smith
Smith
House of Representatives
Arch Moore
Moore
Moundsville
Julius Singleton
Don Robertson
James Sprouse
State Democratic Executive Committee
Sprouse
Lake Central Airlines 21
Clifford
District of Columbia governance under congressional control 1874 1967
The article outlines DC governance by Congress, detailing the three member Board of Commissioners, presidentially appointed district officials, and federal oversight. It notes limits on local voice in budgeting and taxation, the role of independent federal agencies, and the dynamic budget process through Congress and the President. It also discusses tax structure and the limited tax base due to federal property and tax exemptions.
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District of Columbia
D.C
Congress
Board of Commissioners
Army Corps of Engineers
Board of Education
Federal District Court
Federal Budget Bureau
House
Senate
Legislative
Washington
Capitol Hill
Graduation Advice to Mason Dixonland Graduates
A column letter from Mrs Florence Taylor dated Morgen town public librarian offers graduation wisdom. It urges graduates to seek joy daily, value true friendship, work hard, and blend fun with effort while maintaining faith in God and goodness. The piece closes with florid verse and notes about local happenings.
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Mark Twain
God
Lfe
Post Mortems Twenty Years Ago City Council sweep noted
Republican candidates won all five council seats, with C. W. Loar John E Cry nock George D. Hott C. Park McNeil and Mayor H. L. Winter elected. Dr. J. G. Leach became Suncrest mayor succeeding Thomas J. Cochrane. M. F. Kirsh named recorder. University received a large Navy recreation building to be moved from St. Julian's Creek Va to Sunnyside Bridge area. Coal talks broke down at 85 cent daily wage hike if portal to portal pay dropped. Five years prior, Morgan town approved substantial fire and sewer fees in special election. Lash N. Miller re-elected Westover mayor. Emma Jane Wells to marry Eugene Boles June 6 1952. Ten years earlier the University board accepted Irvin Stewart resignation effective June 30 1958. Rhododendron Girls State attendees listed. Easton Convalescent Home grant of 35000 for University program. Rev Aldred Wallace appointed Wesley Church pastor.
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C. W. Loar
John E Crynock
George D. Hott
C. Park McNeil
H. L. Winter
J. G. Leach
Suncrest
Thomas J. Cochrane
M. F. Kirsh
University
Navy Department
St. Julian's Creek
Sunnyside Bridge
United Mine Workers
Portal
Lash N. Miller
Westover
T.M. Wells
Hobson Street
Emma Jane
Eugene Boles
Milton
Fla
Spruce Street Methodist Church
University Board of Governors
Irvin Stewart
Rhododendron Girls’ State
Patty Bond
Judy McKay
Sharon Ice
Peggy Greene
Judie Rice
Elaine Hamilton
Sigrid Stone
Jean Lawless
Easton Convalescent Home
Aldred Wallace
Parkersburg
Wesley Methodist Church
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Hungary
Rumania
Egypt
Berry's
Dpa
O.K
League OF Women Voters
National Capital Planning Commission
Redevelopment Land Agency
National Capital Housing Authority
Mason-Dixonland
Frank M. Heaster
Mason - Dixonland High School
Richard
Benjamin Franklin
Florence Taylor
Morgen
Serendipity
Jack Walters
Wes Ruby
Clarksburg
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Mysterians
Pee Wee and
the Prophets
Pee Wee
Raven Records
Kennedy
Ireland
Erin
Elery C. Brown
Lenny
Morgantown Post
Morgantown
TNNIS
Bancroft
Morgan Leather Co
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