Wreck of Greyhound Bus Near Roanoke Injures Several
An eastbound Greyhound bus left an icy highway about 15 miles east of Roanoke at 10:30 this morning. The driver E L Brown of Roanoke and three passengers including Pvt Sarah Vance, Irene Mullins, and Joe Penso were hospitalized or treated for injuries. The bus rolled over at least twice and came to rest in a resident yard. Greyhound officials prepared to move the wrecked vehicle to Roanoke.
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Greyhound
E. L. Brown
Brown
Pvt
Sarah Vance
WAC
Bristol
Langley Field
Irene Mullins
Belair
Joe Penso
Quantico
Mullins
Vance
Penson
Sprigat
Cates
Roland Trout
Virginia Business Man Succumbs
Pennington Gap Virginia E R King 75 a prominent local businessman for 30 years died early today He is survived by his wife three sons Murphy and Roy King of Pennington Gap and Smith King of Washington DC five daughters Mrs Guy McNeil Bristol Mrs M E Miller Henderson Ky Mrs Bronco Johnson Kingston Tenn Mrs R R Rector Harrogate Tenn and Mrs Ed Carter Pennington Gap two brothers George and T M King of Pennington Gap The latter is assistant cashier of the Lee Bank and Trust Company of Pennington Gap.
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E. R. King
Murphy
Roy King
Penington Gap
Smith King
Washington, D. C
Guy McNeil
Bristol
M. E. Miller
Henderson, Ky
Bronco Johnson Kingston
Tenn
R. R. Rector
Harrogate
Ed Carter
George
T. M. King
Lee Bank and Trust Company
Assistants To State Auditor Appointed
Richmond, Va. December 28 two new assistants to J Gordon Bennett newly installed state auditor of public accounts are Christopher P Johnson and Joseph B James Johnson previously associate executive joined in 1931 as junior auditor James promoted from chief supervisor of field audit staff to junior auditor in 1933 and will be administrator of the field audit program Bennett explained the expanded duties reflect heavier office load Johnson will handle office management personnel assist in public relations and in editing audit reports and special technical reports The pair were named as assistants as part of a reorganization discussed with L McCarthy Downs before Downs was elected to the state corporation commission
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Richmond
Christopher P. Johnson
Joseph
James
J. Gordon Bennett
Bennnett
Johnson
L. McCarthy Downs
Bennett
Downs
State Corporation Commission
Timber Tract Survey Released By State and Forestry Officials
Chariton West Virginia December 28 Acting State Forester D B Bonebrake announced that the conservation commission and U S forestry officials have completed a survey of timber tracts. The study focuses on forest conservation and reforestation in line with industry policy.
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Char . W. Va
Ling
D. B. Bonebrake
Conservation Commission
U. S. Forestry
Hitler Is Described as Silent and Troubled Leader
London reports Nazi Propaganda Minister Goebbels describes Adolf Hitler as silent and secluded, sleepless over maps, living frugally and shunning daily comforts. He notes Hitler has kept five months of silence, able to endure without speaking despite enemies pressing for statements. More rice is consumed worldwide today than any other food.
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London
Adolf Hitler
Paul Joseph Goebbels
DNB
Hitler
Goebbels
Business Men Will Hold Meet Tonight in Bluefield
Members of the Business Men's association of Bluefield Virginia will meet in Palmer hall of the First Methodist church at 6 15 this evening for their regular dinner. Following the dinner an election of officers will be held and all association members are urged to attend.
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Business Men's Association of
Bluefield
Palmer Hall
First Methodist Church
Area Man Promoted to Sergeant in Italy Service
Ralph E. Bowling of Levern is promoted to sergeant and serves as assistant squad leader with the 85th Custer division under Lt General Mark W. Clark in Italy. Tech. Sgt. Lee Breeding of the U. S. Army Air Corps is returning from 35 months overseas in the Southwest Pacific and was expected to arrive at Fort.
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Ralph E. Bowling
Stella Bowling
Levern
85Th
Custer
Mark W. Clark
Fifth Army
Italy
Meade Md December 26 Update From Maxie Va Journey
A fragment notes an event in Meade Maryland on December 26 before arrival at Maxie Virginia. The brief mentions location and timing without further context or casualties.
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Meade, Md
Maxie, Va
Manager Of Liquor Store Held On Charge Of Shooting Wife
Pineville West Virginia December 28 State Police Corporal R D Platt said W B Dickson manager of the state liquor store at Glen Rogers would be charged with the fatal shooting of his wife Mrs Marjorie Collins Dickson 34 during a quarrel Mrs Dickson was shot in the back and apparently died instantly Neighbors said Dickson a former merchant had been drinking heavily for several days
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Pineville
W. Va
R. D. Platt
Dickson
Glen Rogers
Marjorie Collins Dickson
Pratt
Midnight shooting leads to delayed questioning in Dickson case
Platt reported a hearing would be held soon as Dickson was not in condition for immediate questioning following the incident.
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Platt
Dickson
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