Blaze destroys Beckley tobacco firm and damages two other businesses
Fire chief investigates a morning blaze in Beckley that gutted the Beckley Tobacco Co and damaged the Royal Cafe and Peoples Shoe Shop. Loss estimated at fifty thousand dollars with salvage to determine final totals. Fire alarm at 12 50 a m and first major city blaze during Christmas holidays.
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Bernard Martin
Beckley Tobacco Company
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Martin
Walking Barber Heads Home After 2025 Mile Trek
Robert Benoit, 25, a WWII veteran from Putnam Connecticut, walked 2025 miles from Cabot Arkansas to Arkansas to see his four year old daughter at Christmas. He rode out to Arkansas due to lack of bus money and stayed with his ex wife who had divorced last year. He said he sold personal belongings to pay hotel bills and hoped for reconciliation.
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Connecticut
Robert Benoit
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Cabot
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Arkansas
Only 600 Seek Renewal Of Barber Licenses
Charleston health officials report 600 of 8,312 registered beauticians and barbers have applied for 1950 license renewals. The January 1 deadline is strict, with no extensions. Unlicensed operation carries a minimum $10 daily fine and each renewal requires a $5 fee plus a blood test from an approved lab.
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Charleston
W. Va
N. H. Dyer
Landlord's mail threat charge dismissed in West Virginia
Federal Judge Ben Moore dismissed the charge against Emile Molle of Henryetta Oklahoma for sending a threatening letter through the mails. Molle had pleaded guilty in November and came to Charleston for final disposition after evicting a tenant. The judge noted no clear benefit from further sentencing and cited Molle's prior penalties and travel burdens.
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Henryetta
Okla
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Kanawha County
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