Holt Urges Work for Peace in Roosevelt Address
Senator Holt of West Virginia urged President Roosevelt to steer policy toward peace not war in a radio broadcast to Mr President. He said appeasement could be common sense and warned that postwar talks must fix a peace treaty with representatives of defeated nations. Holt urged a fireside chat Sunday to show US effort for peace.
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Washington
Holt
W. Va
Roosevelt
Mutual Chain
America
United States
Far Worse After Hitlers Rise Warns Speaker
A speaker warned that a premature war would be a knock-out blow causing many youths to die and plunging the world into an economic depression worse than any imagined. He called the peace that created Hitler a vicious peace treaty and warned that even if Hitlerism is defeated, the alternative could be worse.
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Hitler
Resignation Announced By Wellsburg Official
Wellsburg West Virginia announces that R. L. Seddox has resigned effective January 1 to pursue further studies.
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Wellsburg
W. Va
L. Seddox
Woman charged with murder of Charleston doctor’s son
In Charleston West Virginia on December 26 authorities postponed the arraignment of Hilda Neely Brown 34 an employee of the state public assistance department who is accused of killing 31 year old J G McClure on Christmas Eve. Brown was reported in a hysterical condition and unable to appear in municipal court with the arraignment rescheduled for the following day.
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Charleston
W. Va
Hilda Neely Brown
J. G. McClure
State Public Assistance Department
Woman in custody linked to Christmas Eve dispute
Detective Lieutenant Edgar C. Bourne said Mrs. Brown stays in the women’s section of the city jail and has been questioned once since her arrest. McClure, son of a Charleston doctor, was found dead by shotgun at Mrs. Brown’s apartment Tuesday night. Funeral services for McClure were held at his parents’ home this afternoon.
Winning Contract Student Bridge Lesson
The article discusses bridge partnership confidence and decision making. It describes a hand where East is dealer with vulnerability, illustrating how players may ignore partner signals and rely on their own thirteen cards instead of the full twenty six.
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Ner
East
Bridge bidding dilemma with Jacoby Schenken question
In an unconstrained two player bridge scenario with neither side vulnerable you hold a hand described as almost worth an opening bid but risky if partner has only a good club suit. The auction shows Jacoby Shchenken and passes. you face a decision on bid strength and fit as partner.
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South
West
North
Howard Schenken
Pig production to show decrease in 1940
Pig production remains below 1939 levels and is forecast to fall further in 1941. The federal state crop reporting service cites war export demand as a key factor, with sow litters down about 19 percent and total state pig output around 300000 in 1940, well below 1939.
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Charleston
W. Va
Harley M. Brewer
November fire loss in West Virginia declines from 1939 total
West Virginia reports November fire losses totaling 35790 dollars, down 112628 from November 1939. State Fire Marshal B. Watkins announced the figures, with 24815 dollars in building damage and nine deaths from fires and related hazards. Twenty investigations were conducted and two arson charges filed.
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Charleston
W. Va
West Virginia
B. Watkins
Watkins
Inspectors Continue Beckley Blast Probe
Charleston dispatch reports Raleigh Coal and Coke No. 4 mine explosion in Beckley that killed nine men is under investigation. State chief N. P. Rhinehart said tests and experiments are ongoing and expect completion about the first of the year.
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Charleston
W. Va
Raleigh Coal and Coke Corporation
Beckley
N. P. Rhinehart
Rhinehart
Coal Dust Explosion Cause Identified Without Ignition Source
Officials concluded coal dust caused the blast but had not determined its ignition point or mechanism. Investigators noted the need to pinpoint how the combustible dust became ignited to prevent future events.
Acheron Destroyer Reported Sunk After Trial Run
The 1,350-ton British destroyer Acheron, noted as a hush hush ship for its high pressure boilers, has been sunk after a trial run off London on December 26. The admiralty announced the loss tonight, detailing the vessel's wartime designation and the tragedy of the incident.
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London
Acheron
Admiralty
Record Fuel Economy Triumph with Boiler Pressure Breakthrough
A historic note recalls a fuel economy record and a boiler pressure of 500 psi reported as 66 percent above prior achievements. The report omits the date and specifics of the action.
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