Dickenson Dope Case Nearer Trial Overruled Dismissal Motion
A Circuit Judge overruled a defense motion challenging the indictment in the Dickenson dope case, advancing the physician defendant toward trial. The state argued the first grand jury indictment was valid, while the defense claimed four votes were needed. The trial is expected in the March term, with a possible writ of prohibition sought to block proceedings pending the high court’s decision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dickenson
Dickenson and Wie County
F. W. Smith
Camkeg? Caanelier Star
First -Rand
Smith
M. M. Long Ao Paul
High Court
Santurian
Sen Lees
Baseball box office drive outlined in nine page survey
The December survey by Ford Frick released via Associated Press summaries outlines baseball needs to convert radio and TV interest into box office dollars. It notes 75 percent showed interest from radio TV, 39 percent felt broadcasts hurt attendance, and 37 percent would pay 25 to 50 cents to view pay as you see games.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Ford Frick
Ee Oeald Co
Associated Press
Radio-Tv
Frick Fo
False Abduction Report Triggers Pittsburgh Police
Two boys, aged 12 and 14, told police they saw a white man kidnap a Negro girl in a green sedan and gave a license number. An immediate city roadblock led to a motorist being detained, but Inspector John Plavin later revealed the boys had invented the tale to test police response.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fee RO
Meyer Spiro Attends Electronics Meeting
Meyer J. Spiro of Meyers Electronics in Bluefield attends a three day meeting of the National Electronics Distributors Association executive board in New York City where he serves as secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meyer J. Spiro
Bluefield
Meyers’ Electronics
New York City
National Electronics Distributors Association
Mine Accident Fatal To Stokesbury Man
Stokesbury West Virginia December 5 James Saunders about 45 was killed at the Stokesbury No 8 coal mine today when his head was crushed between the loader and the mine roof funeral attendants said
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Stokesbury
W. Va
James Saunders
Stokesbury No. 8
Deaths and Funerals in Richlands and Nearby Areas
Obituaries list James W. Smith 54 of Lake Park Richlands. Jerry Raymond Cline 41 of Baisden killed on a hunting trip. infant Edward Jones Cline dies in Welch hospital. Also Roby Blevins of New Richmond. Luther Coleman of Honaker. Sylvester Roberts of Norton. T T Crabtree of Groseclose. Mrs Hester Lancaster of Giotto. Mrs Edd Godfrey of Crane Creek. Lionel Karnes of Monroeton Pa. Virgie Gills of Meadow Creek. William E Walker of Wilcoe. Funeral homes Adams, Calfee, Wyoming, and Sinkford-Richardson handle arrangements.
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Jerry Raymond Cline
Baisden
Julian Cline
Roland Goebel
Norman Morgan
UMW of A
Gilbert
Williamson Loyal Order of Moose Lodge
Harrison Cline
Martha David Cline
Hazel Hatfield
Greta
Brenda Sue
Gary Jr
A. L
Johnny
Roy
Tony
Charleston
Maudie Trent
Hattie Mounts
Hazel Ellis
Onie Cline
Edward Jones Cline
Bill Cline
Lester
Josephine
Joetta
Tex
Larry
Adams Funeral
Luther Coleman
Honaker
Richlands
Betty Aeen
Norfolk
Paces Goumtrees
Tess Anna Beart ‘Helton
Shelby
Ohio
Nellie Stinson
Louise Coleman
Ho|iaker
John
Pike
Jettie Miller
Oklahoma
Puneral
William E. Walker
Wilcoe
Stevens Clinic
Welch
U. S. Steel Co
Gary
Sinkford - Richardson Funeral Home
Funerals for Proffitt and Others Held Across Virginia
Donna Lou Proffitt nine month old daughter of Mr and Mrs Chester Proffitt Shorts Gap Virginia remembered at 2 p m at Seaboard Church of God Seaboard interment Simmons Cemetery Raven. Joe Swanner 71 Mullens WV at Wyoming Funeral Chapel 2 p m at Community Church interment Pierpoint Cemetery. Mrs W H Hill OBYRNE Patrick H 71 Cedar Bluff at 2 p m from home interment nearby cemetery. Silas Keen 41 Gary WV at Fanning Funeral Chapel 1 p m interment Monte Vista Park Cemetery. Andrew 74 Ream Our Lady of Victory Catholic Church Gary interment Thorpe Cemetery.
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Puneral
Sylvester ‘Roberts
Norton
Richlands Tabernacle
Grat Horton
Sawyers Cemetery
Jewell Ridge
Richlands
Jewell Ridge Coal Co
Isom Coal Co
Pound, Va
Pauline Stallard Roberts
Donal
Lester
Goldie Ellen
Floyd
Monroe
Wade
Cedar Bluff
Sydney
Willard
Amonate
George James
Albert
Seaboard
Charley
Florida
Sisam Maggard
Georg McGlothiin
George Bandy
Bandy
Farmer Funeral Home
Proffitt
Donna Lou
Chester Proffitt
Shorts Gap
Seaboard Church of God
Simmons Cemetery
Raven, Va
Swanner
Joe
Mullens
Wyoming Funeral Chapel
Pierpoint
Keen
Silas
Gary
Fanning Funeral Chapel
Welch
Monte Vista Park
Andrew
Ream
Our Lady of Victory Catholic Church
Thorpe Cemetery
DeSapio Sees 1956 Democratic Victory Likely
Democratic national committeeman Carmine DeSapio told MBS Reporters Roundup that Democrats can defeat any Republican in 1956. He dismissed Eisenhower reentry as a campaign issue, calling Harriman a strong favorite son with national appeal and saying Harriman has not committed to an active presidential run.
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Washington
Carmine DeSapio
New York
Averell Harriman
White House
Eisenhower
DeSapio
Harriman
MBS
US Syria Study Draft on Trade and Sea Deals
Experts from Syria's Ministry of National Economy study American draft proposals for trade and sea navigation agreements between Syria and the United States.
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Syria
Damascus
Ministry of National Economy
United States
West Virginia study backs single higher education board plan
A U S Office of Education study recommends dissolving dual boards governing nine colleges and WVU into one Board of Higher Education to end duplication. The plan, backed by Ernest Hollis, envisions a governor appointed merger and a single chief executive with assistants, while keeping governors’ and education roles aligned. Mercer County votes on Metcalf High plans. seeks to trim bids to meet 150000 limit and delays gym changes as district schedules January meeting.
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Ee Ge
Board of
West Virginia University
State Board of Education
West Virginia University Board of Governors
Yo ‘Empire
Board of Education
West Virginia
WVU
Board of Higher Education
Ernest V. Hollis
U. S. Office of Education
Hollis
Mercer County
Edgc
Metoaka High School
Nasium
Princeton
W. R. “Pete” Cooke
Weather Outlook With Fair Skies Across Regions
Weather forecast shows fair conditions with rising temperatures in many areas. Highs near 40 across the west and 40s in the east with warming trends continuing into Wednesday.
St Albans Man Killed in Route 60 Pedestrian Crash
Mortuary attendants identified the victim as John Robert Holley about 60 of St. Albans after a pedestrian death on U S 60 near the Mortuary in St. Albans. The incident occurred in the evening as a man walked along the highway police said.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Albans
W. Va
U. S
John Robert Holley
Alleghany County Hospital suspends surgeon Ellis
Virginia hospital officials defend the 30 day suspension of Dr William J Ells from operating room use except for acute trauma He seeks a temporary injunction in Alleghany County Circuit Court to overturn the order Four of five commission members voted for suspension and a staff petition protested the move
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Covington
Alleghany County Memorial Hospital Commission
William J. Ells
Ellis
Alleghany County Circuit Court
Commission
Dr. Ellis
O. A. Persinger
O. E. Parker
Lottie Barman
A. L. Surface
A. J. Tingler
As A. Kanwit
Breaks Park Officials Study Proposed Plans
Breaks Park Commission led by State Sen. M. M. Long of St Paul and a National Park Service representative toured Breaks Park and discussed plans for future development. A planning expert blueprint may be sought, with no definite hiring decision made. The park spans the Virginia Kentucky line and future work includes a superintendent’s house water system and parking and comfort facilities.
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Breaks
Breaks Park Commission
M. M. Long
St. Paul
National Park Service
Long
Alvinsley
Richmond
Par Service
Commission
Virginia - Kentucky State Line
Virginia Invalid Dies As Frame House Burns
A 19 year old invalid, W. Robertson Lee of Chesterfield County, perished in a blaze that destroyed his frame home. His mother, Mrs. William Lee, reported smoke and flames trapped her on the stairs while she sought aid from a neighbor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia
Richmond
Chesterfield County
W. Robertson Lee
William Lee
Wytheville Churches Join Cheer Committee
Wytheville Virginia churches cooperate with the Christmas Cheer Committee to aid those in need. Cash donations are requested and can be mailed or given to Mrs Wayne Salder, chairman in Wytheville. Early donations are deeply appreciated.
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Wytheville
Wayne Salder
Virginian Coal Loads Jump In Week
Virginian Railway coal loadings rose to 6,215 cars last week from 4,757 the prior week. Daily totals were 1,344 on Monday, 1,220 on Tuesday, 1,229 on Wednesday, 1,232 on Thursday, and 1,190 on Friday.
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Princeton
W. Va
Virginian Railway
Helicopter Patrols Pipelines Shaping Bluefield Auditorium Plan
A helicopter is being used to patrol natural gas pipelines in Charleston as part of emergency response and aerial survey plans. A public hearing on Bluefield Auditorium purchase is set for Dec 13 to discuss financing via bonds and the creation of an Auditorium Commission to operate the building and fund.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston
United Fuel Gas
Alesias
Elias John W. Partridge
Ghee Dacvness
Sedagtar Otk
Gabe
Gona Oe
Camp
Canton
Kentucky
Virginia
United Fuel and
Atlantic
Columbia Gas Sys
Bluefield
City of
Board of Directors
Sports Build, Inc
Carl Haynes
Haynes Construction Co
Municipal Auditorium Commission
Youths Arrested On Theft Charge
Two youths ages 19 and 14 were arrested by State Trooper J Fred Wynne for breaking into the Road Materials Inc powder house weeks ago and stealing 1210 blasting caps a half case of dynamite and 1000 feet of fuse. The juvenile admitted the theft and implicated Johnny Joseph Catron 19 of Cumberland Road. The juvenile on probation and previously jailed for petit larceny. Catron to face Magistrate Cris Barton. Deputy M C McNeal assisted.
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J. Fred Wynne
Road Materials, Inc
Wynne
Cumberland Road
Johnny Joseph Catron
Westine
Bluefield
Mail Early For Christmas as Post Office Urges Timely Shipping
The local post office calls for early mailing of Christmas packages and cards amid rising holiday mail. Acting Postmaster Porterfield notes improved patron cooperation and urges stamp purchases now with peak times 9 to 11 a.m. and 1 to 3 p.m. for quick service. out-of-town mail should arrive by December 10.
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Postoffice
Porterfield
Charles W. Harry
South Bivefield
Dredging Crew Finds Missing Navy Man's Body
The body of Navy fireman apprentice William J. Dugan, missing since November 17 after falling overboard from the fleet oiler Mattabesset, was recovered by the American Dredging Company in Norfolk Naval Base harbor near Pier Five. The discovery followed the ship’s late November anchorage in Hampton Roads.
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Norfolk
Navy
Norfolk Naval Base
William J. Dugan
Fleet
Mattabesset
Hampton Roads
Dugan
American Dredging Company
Pier Five
Two Indianapolis Men Face Trial on Mann Act Charge
In Wheeling on December 5, John Martin Young age 28 and Hugh G Hall age 23 went on trial in U S District Court on three counts of transporting three women from Indianapolis to Wheeling to work as prostitutes. The federal indictment alleges interstate transportation for immoral purposes.
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Wheeling
Indianapolis
U. S. District Court
John Martin Young
Hugh G. Hall
Virginia Editor Attacked in Carox Editor Survives Shotless Assault
Princess Anne Free Press editor J Willcox Dunn was attacked in his car near Pacific and East Street by a heavyset white man 30 to 35 wearing a plaid shirt. Police and others recovered the blackjack and pursued the assailant, who fled toward Atlantic Avenue. Johnson said clues are scarce but the investigation continues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia Beach
J. Willcox Dunn
Princess Anne
Dunn
Fen
Dann
Pudble
Deneoni Be Sa
Colonial
Bluefield Man Arrested on Grand Larceny Charge
Otis Dillow of Bluefield Avenue was arrested on a warrant for grand larceny in the theft from Lily Murren Blackwell’s home. Constable C J Harvey reported the arrest and a hearing before Magistrate J Douglas Bailey was set for today. The stolen items include a record player valued at 25 dollars a pair of necklaces worth 5 dollars and a rhinestone bracelet valued at 2 50. The warrant states the theft occurred after entering the Blackwell residence Saturday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otis Dillow
Bluefield Avenue
Lily Murren Blackwell
C. J. Harvey
Dillow
J. Douglas Bailey
Dillon
Blackwell
Bluewell Lions Meet At La Saluta Club
The Bluewell Lions Club held a 6:50 p.m. meeting at La Saluta Club ballroom with District Governor Donald P. Krisher of West Virginia as speaker. Deputy District Governor Richard N. Ruff and Vito Perello attended. the club voted to assist needy families and plan the December 19 Christmas Party.
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Bluewell Lions Club
la Saluta Club
Donald P. Krisher
West Virginia
Krisher
Dunbar
Richard N. Ruff
Welch
Vito Perello
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Pittsburgh
Meyer Spiro
James W. Smith
Lake Park
Aes Chapel
Tomy Patrick
Banner Taylor
Smith Ridge
Hurst - Scott Funeral Home
Jerry R. Cline
Edward J. Cline
Roby Blevins
New Richmond
Oscar Sparks
Jackson Cemetery
Kenneth Dotson
Wyoming
Bill of
Gertie Dunn
Cashmere
Sylvester Roberts
T. T. Crabtree
Puneral Services
Groseclose
Pulton Methodist Church
Spurling
McCracken
Hester Lancaster
Giotto
St. Lutke’s Hospital
Spencer
Weyanoke
God
Arnold Warren
Woodlawn
Edd Godfrey
Crane Creek
McComas
Cleghorn Valley
Baptist Church
Seaver
Marvin Blevins
Lionel
Karnes
Lionel Otho Karnes
Monroeton
Kee Street
D. T. Dickenson
Resthaven
Virgie Gills
Virgie Ballard Gills
Meadow Creek
Hinton
J. C. Ballard
Jeannetta Harrah Ballard
Glen Morgan Couty Church
Willian R. Ls
Hons
Helen Iskeos
Goldie B. Dunn
Detroit, Mich
Hattie Dunn
Wparwata
Bush
A Goodwin
Kopperston
Oe Wee
Aliie Ballard
Mab
Russell
Fichmond, Va
Huey
Seattle
W. H
Cooke
Nancy Sizemore
Knob School
On Board
Cannes
Weather Bureau
Asheville
See Pee
Auvanta
Boston
Dallas
Denver
Jacksonville Veal
Louisville
Miami
New Orleans
Louis
San Francisco
Virginia Hospital
Bluefield Shrine Club
Patrol
Ernest E
Jack) Davis
Richard E
Paul Champion
Victor R. DeVault
Ray S. Graham
A. B. Aker
W. F. Bond
Stanley Smith
M. D. Lucas
W. F. Cook
Catron
Cris Barton
M. C. McNeal
la Saluta
Bluewell Lions
Ce Cseck
Winston- Salem
State Employment Office
Commerce St
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