Spurrier Proposes Five Point Army Reform
Spurrier a Congressional Medal of Honor winner from Bluefield Virginia outlines a seven point VFW program to reform the U S Army. He calls for equal uniforms for officers and enlisted men and for improved facilities eliminating officer only privileges. He urges civilian style court procedures for officers and ending unequal punishments. He also seeks end to discrimination in terminal leave and retirement rules for enlisted men versus officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. C. Holdridge
Veet
Ron
Glenn G. Kendall
Ile
Kendall
Pacific
Army
J. J. Spurrier
Bluefield
W. Va
VFW
Kozak Engages in California Graduate Work During Navy Leave
Lt. Comdr. An drew V. Kozak, Concord College mathematics professor, released from active Navy service in March, is pursuing graduate studies at the University of California while assisting on its staff. He joined the Navy in 1942 as a navigator in the naval air corps and will, after California’s spring term, direct educational research at Colorado A&M in Fort Collins for the 1946 summer session before returning to Concord College Ath ens to resume his mathematics duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Navy
Andrew V. Kozak
Concord College
University of California
Kozak
Naval Air Corps
California
Colorado Agricultural and Mechanical Colleges
Fort Collins
Colo
Graham Mattress Workers To Vote Tomorrow
Luke Brett of the regional office says about 60 employees at Graham Mattress in Roanoke? Beckley West Virginia region will vote on union representation tomorrow. The election by the National Labor Relations Board offers UCW affiliation or no union.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beckley
W. Va
Luke Brett
UMW United Construction
Aham Mattress Company
Uefield
National Labor Relations Board
UCW
St Joseph Aspirin Promoted Across Coast to Coast
An advertisement urges buyers to request St Joseph aspirin at the first sign of a headache. It touts the product as the dependable first choice with 108 tablets per bottle and emphasizes nationwide availability and reliability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Joseph
Funeral services for Mrs Lewis Harvey 82
Funeral services for Mrs. Lewis Harvey 82 mother of Mrs E P Mitchell and J T Harvey will be held this morning at 10 at the Harvey residence. She died Tuesday in a Radford Virginia hospital. She was born Betty Trolinger in Pulaski, daughter of William H and Margaret Jordan Trolinger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis Harvey
E. P Mitchell
J. T. Harvey
Radford
Harvey
Funeral for Marvin Wimmer Held in Pleasant Hill
Funeral services were held at 2 p m in Pleasant Hill for 16 year old Marvin Wimmer son of Mr and Mrs Fred Wimmer who died after swerving to avoid a dog and striking a railing on Plum Creek road near Mrs Virginia Porter s home. The Rev P C Foote and Dr J E Flow conducted the rites with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his parents a brother Noel and grandparents D M Wimmer Thompson Valley and J H Umbereger Bland Va. He was in the Tazewell high junior class and classmates served as pallbearers with flower girls from the class.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pleasant Hill Caured
Thompson Valle
Marvin Wimmer
Fred Wimmer
Plum Creek Road
Virginia Porter
P. C. Foote
J. E. Flow
Noel
D. M. Wimmer
Thompson Valley
J. H. Umbereger
Bland
Tazewell High School
Labor Board Principle Cited in Jones and Laughlin Case
Kennedy says today's foremen issue discussion was thorough and that operators should accept the principle of the National Labor Relations Board ruling in Jones and Laughlin. He notes potential charges of domineering but emphasizes adherence to the board decision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Labor Relations Board
Jones and Laughlin
Kennedy
Miners Strike Halts Nonunion Mines Across West Virginia
United Mine Workers leaders push to expand the coal shutdown with picket tours in the northern district halting strip mine output. West Virginia’s 100000 union members largely stayed away from pits with wage talks ongoing. Northern counties produced 23900 tons as 1200 strip miners and 800 nonunion workers continued on site. Elk River Coal and Lumber in Clay county kept 5675 employees at work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston
W. Va
United Mine Workers
Solid Fuels Administration
Fairmont
UMW
West Virginia
SFA
Northern Counties
Elk River
City Police Seek One More Patrolman and Lieutenant
Police Chief Arnold Porterfield asks Cit. Manager Emory P. Mitchell to hire an additional patrolman and promote an officer to lieutenant on the Blue Field Follies force. He urges a new examination for all eligible and notes several already certified for patrolman and one eligible for lieutenant. Desk Sgt. O L Patton is among the lieutenant candidates. Newt Wilson is also eligible for lieutenant per a Mercer county circuit court ruling, but the final commission certificate is pending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bluefield Follies
Arnold Porterfien
Cit
Emory P. Mitchell
Porterfield
Police Civil Service Commission
O. L. Patton
Newt Wilson
Mercer County Circuit Court
Army Day plans take shape in Bluefield parade program
The Army Day program in Bluefield includes a parade ending at the post office, a color guard, and a history talk by Col. Gearhart. Alvin B. Crews receives the Purple Heart, and Mayor West will present the Honor Plaque to Capt. Edmonds. A reception follows at the Appalachian room with veterans invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federal Building
Federal Street
James J. Hott
Ver High
Richard P. Welock
Hott
Rogram
One National Guard
Bluefield
Charles M. Gearhart
Erican Legion
A. Harry West
Charles R. Edmonds
Greater
Alvin B. Crews
Iona
William G. Fort
W. E Eubank
Riley-West Post
American Legion
Gargee
Post Office
Army Mothers’ Club
Navy Mothers’ Club
Red Cross
Junior Red Cross
Ashford General Hospital Council
Motor Corps
Beaver
Princeton
Garyon
Drum and Bugle Corps
Billy Gordon Confession Details in Murder Case
The report outlines Billy Gordon's appearance and alleged actions in a killings case. It describes his slight build, a tattoo, and a blue collar background including a navy stint and thefts. It details his confession about a heist in South Carolina, the shooting of Mrs. Carr, and attempts to shift blame to two men from Williamson later identified by the car chase and police pursuit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weddle
City
Gordon
Cincinnati
Navy
South Carolina
Carr
Williamson
Huntington
Billy
Theft of Coats and Dresses Reported in Apartment Hall
Lucille Sutphin of 1005 Highland Avenue reports to the Blue Field police the theft of two coats and five dresses from the hall of her apartment. A separate Iran crisis section notes UN debate and Kurdish independence claims amid Russian arms support and regional tensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucille Sutphin
Highland Avenue
Bluefield
Suspect Detained After Taxi Escape and Pawnshop Clues
Police pursued a suspect who fled in a taxi and was captured after a signed confession. Detectives Clem Merz and W F Burke of Cincinnati reported the man admitted guilt, saying he signed freely with no promises. A pawnshop in Williamson linked Gordon to pawning a ring. he claimed memory loss about the act. Tags found in Williamson tied to the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clem Merz
W. F Burke
Cincinnati
Gordon
Weddle
Williamson
Eo E Sailor
Board awards arbitration firm and milliman remark
Knight and E. E. Milliman note that under the arbitration agreement employees may move under the railway labor act for another raise and press inequities not addressed in this proceeding.
Troops Arrive With War Brides At Port
Ships and units arrive from Southampton and Le Havre bringing 2,440 war brides and children aboard Queen Mary and Algonquin Naples and 4,431 troops. Army units include 860th MP company 299th AAA battalion and 838th AAA battalion plus 817th tank destroyer battalion. Le Jeune debarks from Le Havre. New York India Victory atwerp lists 992 troops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Queen Mary
Southampton
Algonquin
Naples
New York
India
le Jeune
le Havre
State Chorus and Orchestra Arrive for West Virginia Meet
About 300 members of the All-State high school chorus and orchestra have arrived in Bluefield for concerts at Ramsey auditorium during the West Virginia Association of Secondary Principals annual meet. Dr. John R. Es of New York will conduct the orchestra. 21 state schools are represented. Beaver and other Beav er area students will participate in the All-State chorus and perform Friday night. The event includes a radio broadcast at WHIS and a principals meeting with Rep. Karl Mundt as main speaker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bluefield
Ramsey Auditorium
West Virginia Associat of
Secondar Hoo Prince
Board A Education Esterbere
John R. Es
New York
Una
Hainer and Parry R
Co. University
Petersburg
Poca
St. Mary's
Spencer
Telya Alta
Washington - Irving
Clarksburg
Welch
Weston
White Sulphur
Wirt County High
Elizabeth
Woodrow Wilson
Beckley
Beaver High School
A Capella
Ramsey Gym
WHIS
Beaver A Capella Choir
Beaver
Patricia Catron
Susan Burnett
Nancy Williams
Betty Amberger
Bob Sykes
Jack Housman
Cecil Gray
Jack Armentrout
William Baker
Conrad Crow
Marshall McCue
Tommy Lowman
John Dellis
Sammy Joseph
Bob Umberger
Bob Weimer
Jack Armbrister
Kay Parkey
Ed Bender
Billie Crockett
Bill Forlines
Edwin Wright
Arthur Carroll
Charles Hartsee
Marion Miller
Ben Pool
Betsy Cloyd
Tom Sutherland
Joe Romano
Jean Smith
Frances Chandler
Gracie Carter
Betty Fairchild
Patsy Murphy
Jean DeVault
Karl E. Mundt
South Dakota
M. J. Horsch
West vViratiatute of Technology
J. Gibson
E Schoolmasters
Price Control Rules Outline Decontrol Steps and Limits
The document details how price controls can be lifted as domestic demand is met. The president signs monthly determinations, the price administrator acts within ten days to remove ceilings, and decontrol can be reversed if supply lags behind demand. The Brown amendment hints at possible ongoing controls on rents and building materials beyond June 1947.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
OPA
Senate Eyes Passage On Home Price Ceilings Date
Group approves December thirty first nineteen forty seven as the expiration date for existing home ceilings. A ceiling price would be set by the first sale after the act. The house may accept senate changes or seek a compromise with subsidies and ceilings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Capehart
Senate
House
Bluefield Elks Install Officers
Robert W. Chandee was installed as exalted ruler of Bluefield Lodge No. 269 of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks at formal ceremonies last evening. Other officers were named though several were not, with Frank M. O'Brien guiding the installation for the lodge. Regular lodge business was conducted at the same session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert W. Chandee
Bluefield Lodge No
Protective Order of Elks
F. Fred Sanders, Jr
A. Douglas Col. Collins
Hit
E. Baldwin
Sclaier MK
Ote
A. Hoilman
Eva B. K. Rer Vee
Parle
Ehh
Honaker
Hoilman
Otey
Shufflebarger
Frank M. O’brien
Pene
Mills and Railroads Hit by Soft Coal Strike
The soft coal miners strike forced mill closures and rail layoffs across major lines. Carnegie-Illinois Steel Corp idled about 5,000 steel workers as operations tightened to stretch fuel stocks, while Baltimore and Ohio Railroad reduced engine and train crews on mine routes. President Truman warned a prolonged strike would harm reconversion gains and industrial output across autos and metal-using industries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburgh, Fort
Steen Mills and
Carnegie-Illinois Steel Corp
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad
Truman
Washington
John W. Snyder
U. S. Steel Corp
Carnegie-Illinois
False Alarm Cleared by Bluefield Firemen at College Corner
Bluefield firemen responded to a false alarm at the box on College and East River avenues around 12 30 last night. No flames or injuries were reported as crews verified the scene and returned to quarters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bluefield
College and
East River Avenues
Wilson Republicans Rise in Republican Conference Clash
An article analyzes a faction within the GOP opposing the Truman administration and posits a split between regulars and reformers. It cites Wilson Republicans led by Harold Stassen as seeking new leadership distinct from the old guard and notes their view on future elections and policy directions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wendell L. Wilkie
Harold E. Stassen
Truman
National Committee
Owens
G W Booth of Caretta Dies in Welch Hospital
George Washington Boothe 55 of Caretta died in a Welch hospital after a long illness. Born at Berwind April 15 1890 he was a miner for Carter Coal company. Survived by his second wife Sarah Wallace nine children and six stepchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Washington Boothe
Caretta
Welch
Mr. Boothe
Berwind
Vester Boothe
Carter Coal Company
Sarah Wallace
Jasper
Alvin
Clyde
Ova
Rober Joseph
Katheryn
Verni Stanley
Annie Johnson
Jacksonville
Fla
Mollie Wallace
Martinsville
Debie Woods
Newhall
Ed Walace
Patton
Bobbie Wallace
Careti
Body Of Missing Veteran Found In Northfork Mountains
The decomposed body of Kenneth L. Iddings 38 ex soldier and Crumpler resident was found three quarters of a mile from his home by Homer Borrer while searching for a lost cow. He had been missing since last Thursday. Northfork police are investigating. He served 2.5 years overseas in France Rhineland and central Europe was discharged last November 13 survived by his parents and three brothers and a sister funeral at 1 pm from the home. Interment Bailey cemetery Crumpler Mountain Rev L W Looney officiating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenneth L. Iddings
Crumpler
Iddings
Homer Borrer
J. A. Bennett
Northfork
France
Rhineland
Europe
McDowell County
American Legion
W. L. Racing
W. B. Iddings
Roanoke
Fred Warren Iddings
Clarence McCarthy
L. W. Looney
Bailey Cemetery
Crumpler Mountain
Rites Conducted For Skygusty Resident Sally Mitchem
Mrs. Sally Mitchem 78 of Skygusty died at home Tuesday. Born August 16 1867 in Taze well county Virginia she was the daughter of Dave and Susan Alley. Funeral service was held at the home with interment in Woodlawn cemetery. Survived by husband A Mitchem five children Omas Susie Spence Lee Davie Ca Trusia Woolridge three sisters and thirty five grandchildren. Five children preceded her in death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sally Mitchem
Skygusty
Mrs Eller Elected P T A President
Mrs J N Eller of Hemphill was elected Tuesday night president of the Welch Parent-Teacher Association. She succeeds H C Parsons of Welch. Officers elected include Mrs Dennis Clark as vice president Mrs Raymond Brown as treasurer and Miss Hazel Long as secretary. A books audit committee was named with Mrs R E L Douglas Mrs Ada Burton and Mrs Brown. The second grade and the senior high school won the room count and books were donated by Mrs Bess Helmondollar and Mrs J Hoagl and French.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. N. Eller
Hemphill
Welch Parent-Teacher Association
H. C. Parsons
Welch
Dennis Clark
Raymond Brown
Hazel Long
R. E. L. Douglas
Ada Burton
Brown
Bess Helmondollar
J. Hoagland French
New Welch Firm Is Granted Charter
Charleston West Virginia April 3 The W V A corporation of Charleston capitalized at 20000 to deal in coal and other mineral lands received a charter today Incorporators were Adrian N Balstra Charles F Leining and M L Cianci all of New York Mountain State Motors Inc of Welch capitalized at 25000 also was chartered Incorporators were J G Cartwright Maxine Cartwright Foster and Janet F Cartwright all of Welch
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston
W. Va
W.V.A. Corporation of
Adrian N. Balstra
Charles F. Leining
M. L. Cianci
New York
Mountain State Motors, Inc
Welch
J. G. Cartwright
Maxine Cartwright Foster
Janet F. Cartwright
Jury Rules for Deputy in Avondale Shooting Suit
A McDorrell circuit court jury found for Deputy Sheriff Fred Woolum in a $5,000 damage action filed by Mrs. Maxine Jones of Avondale. The suit stemmed from wounds she suffered in January 1943 during a raid on her home by Woolum and late Constable QO Kent, who were seeking a fugitive. Kent was fatally wounded in the gunfire exchange.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McDorrell
Fred Woolum
Jaeger
Maxine Jones
Avondale
Two Knifings and a Shooting At Welch Club Clash
Frank Otis Wade 44 president of the 25th club on Court Street was shot in the upper left arm by James Law who faces malicious wounding and pistol charges. Carl Finister 35 of Welch and Harvey Smith 29 of Capels were treated for knife wounds. Police seek Red McMillian for wounding. Wade fired from the club following earlier trouble.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eee
Welch
Frank Otis Wade
25Th Club
Court Street
James Law
Ong
Carl Finister
Grace Hospital
Harvey Smith
Capels
Red McMillian
Law
Johnny Collins
Wade
Smith
Norfolk and Western
Teachers Convene in McDowell County Across Several Schools
Twelve meetings of teachers are scheduled today across McDowell County under the Classroom Teachers' Association. Elementary sessions run at 2 PM in Anawait Jaeger Welch Northfork and War. junior and senior high groups meet at 2 PM in Northfork Welch and Big Creek. Negro teachers gather at 1 PM in Welch and Gary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McDowell County
Classroomeachers’ Association
Anawait
Jaeger
Welch
Northfork
War
Big Creek
Gary
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Spurrier
Graham Mattress Workers
Vincent Paoliello
Bluefield, W. Vai
Mrs. Lewis Harvey
Taylor’s Drug Store
Jewelite
Coty
Paris
Dorothy Gray
Yardley
Dorothy Gray Cosmetics
Kaywoody
DR. Grabow
Taylor's Drug
Princeton Ave
Billy Gordon
Hawk Funeral Chapel
Security Council
Gromyko
Council
Red Army
Iran
Epoeceman
United Nations
Russia
Andrei A. Gromyko
Tehran
Saujbulagh
Mehavad
Kurdistan
Associated Press
Hamadan
Turkey
Iraq
Syria
Urdish
Mullah Mustafa
Ghazi Mohammed
Mullah
Merior Lodge
W. P. Hawkins
W. M. R. E. Thompson
Secy
Boards Award
Vanity Beauty Shop
North Street
Dial
Miss Rosalyn Bryan
Contoure
Bluefield Elks
G. W. Booth
Pepsi-ola Company
Long Island City
Pepsi-Cola Bottling Co
Welch News
New Welch Firm
Qeinz
Weinz
Harry Peyton
Gospel Tabernacle
Bluefield, Va
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