Miller pleads guilty on blackjack charge after robbery assault
Melvin Miller waived preliminary hearings on two robbery and assault charges and pleaded guilty to carrying a blackjack. He received six months in county jail and a $50 fine plus costs after arraignment before Magistrate McNeal. Bonds were set for the other charges and he remains held for grand jury action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melvin Miller
W. W. McNeal
Princeton
Aera
McNeal
Miller
G. W. Thompson
Thompson
Tyler Street
Rand
James Clendenin
Floyd Street
Ompson
Clendenin
Taeger
Bluefield
Clen
United States Navy
Navy
Lynn
C. C. Weddle
Ing
Meneal
Mine Measure Proposes Increases in Benefits and New Rates
Legislative summaries show proposals to raise weekly disability benefits to 18 for three years, boost life pensions to 20, increase widows’ pay to 40, and raise dependent ages to 18. A small loan measure would cap rates at 2.5 percent first 150 dollars and 1.5 percent above, up to 300. Other bills address hunting funds, teacher salaries, and tax discounts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hudson
Cabell
Doringer
Marion
Morgan
Wyoming
Hugus
Ohio
Evans D
McDowell
Blankenship
Currey
Mrs. Rufus Brooks Dies at 81 in North Tazewell
Mrs. Rufus Brooks, 81, a lifelong Tazewell county resident, died at her home in North Tazewell on Tuesday night. She was survived by eight children and was preceded in death by her husband ten years ago. Funeral services are set for 2 o'clock this afternoon at Browns Chapel, with interment in the family cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rufus Brooks
North Tazewell
G. W. Brooks
Blue
Browns Chapel
Tazewell
Army officer candidate school appointment noted for Preston Parsons
Preston P. Parsons of the United States army, formerly in charge of the local recruiting station, is assigned to officer candidate school at Camp Hood Texas. He will report February 6 for three months of training to attain a commissioned grade. Commander Worthman announced the move.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Preston P. Parsons
United States Army
Camp Hood
Tex
Arthur B. Worthman
West Virginia
Parsons
Army
Infantry
Stalingrad Battle Continues Amid heavy German Losses
Reports describe repeated Soviet counterattacks pushing Germans back with severe casualties and material losses. Russian communiques and German propaganda warn of reverses, noting about 5,000 German troops remain at Stalingrad as units are destroyed or captured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Stalingrad
Sixth
Five Injured In Falls Here On Icy Stairs
Five people sustained injuries from falls on ice in Bluefield as sleet and freezing rain created hazardous sidewalks. Co. E Prancis ruptured a shoulder, Mrs Johnnie Jeffry broke an ankle, three others were taken to St Lukes hospital with varying injuries.
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Bluefield
Co. E. Prancis
Third Street
Johnnie Jeffry
Pocahontas
Bluefield Sanitarium
St. Luke's Hospital
John Belcher
Bath Street
V. O. Armentrout
Fourth Street
W. W. Britts
Winter Storm Paralyzes Northern West Virginia Roads
A severe winter storm blanketed northern West Virginia with a foot of snow while southern counties faced heavy ice. Schools shut due to snow in Marion and Monongalia counties, and power and telephone outages occurred in Raleigh, Mercer, Nicholas, Webster and other counties. Snow depths ranged from five inches around Charleston to 15 inches in Harrison and Preston counties, with ice and slick highways widespread across the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston
W. Va
West Virginia
Marion
Monongalia
Nicholas
Webster
Raleigh
Mercer
Harrison
Preston Counters
Ohio River
Tucker County
Panhandle
Road Commission
Allied Bombers Strike Wilhelmshaven and Emden in Daylight Raid
Liberators attacked Wilhelmshaven and followed with a surprise strike on Emden after the bombers departed. Three bombers were lost but several enemy fighters were destroyed. The raid came as Roosevelt and Churchill outlined 1943 war plans and signaled intensified air offensives by both U S and British forces from the Mediterranean to the Bay of Biscay.
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Germany
Emen
Casablanca
Emden
Wilhelmshaven
Roosevelt
Congress
Washington
United States
Churchill
Archibald Sinclair
Reich
RAF
Lorient
Bordeaux
Rome
Six
Bay of Biscay
Rostov
Dnieper
Kharkov
Channel
West
Africa
Hitler
Russia
Mediterranean
Propagandists Struggle With Conference Impact
In the Casablanca periodical analysis, propagandists fail to downplay the Roosevelt Churchill meeting as Western resolve grows against Axis threats. The piece linksCasablanca talks to intensified Allied air strikes on Germany and holds Russia’s advance as central to the overall war strategy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rman
Casablanca
Hollywood
Africa
Mediterranean
Russia
North Africa
Hitler
Parley officers critique wartime alliance at 10 day conference
Parley spokesman catalogued five criticisms of the Casablanca talks. He noted Stalin’s absence and warned there was no real U S British agreement on North Africa nor on the Franco Giraud De Gaulle clash. He accused Roosevelt of seizing French North Africa and cited lack of U boat war references.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph
Stalin
Russia
Roosevelt
Churchill
North Africa
French North Africa
Schmidt
Giraud
de Gaulle
Rome
Tokyo
Rio de Janeiro
Brazil
Delegates Pass Budget Amid Partisan Debate
The budget of 85.6 million dollars faces opposition from Democrats who call it unnecessary as Delegate Rairden loses a resolution 45 to 1. Minority leader Moore accuses the board of public works of anticipating a 1941 contingency and delaying action until January 7. The board says 3,736,471.69 was released for projects last week and details must come from the spending agents. The senate holds a short session backing four war bills including allowing local fire departments to operate outside their areas.
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Woodyard
McDowell
Nely
Neely
Oowyard
Hansbarger
D. McDowell
Finance Committee
Ross
Alltopp
Randolph
Flint
Raleigh
Preshwater
Brooks
Neel
Fayette
Mercer
Taylor
Tinsley
Trumbo
Hardy
Walker
Rairden
Moore
House
R. Mason
Holt
Lewis
Ferrell
Logan
R. Marshall
Board of Public Works
Senate
Judiciary Committee
Train Cook Slain Aboard Virginia Bound Car
Police report a train cook slain by a right handed knife attacker on a Virginia bound rail car. The weapon and motive remain undisclosed though robbery is ruled out as the purse with 112 dollars was found. Witness Harold R Wilson described discovering the body and pursuing a dark clothed suspect while other passengers heard a woman cry out. Private Wilson and waiter John Punches were held as witnesses but not charged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia
Minn
Buckley
Wash
Wilson
John Punches
Oakland
Calif
Ruml plan tax withholding proposal outlined
A congressional discussion describes a pay as you earn withholding at the source for wages salaries and dividends. It would offset actual taxes when returns are filed with rebates or top ups. Proponents claim a 20 percent net withholding could cover 90 percent of taxpayers and keep the treasury current for 1943.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robertson
Treasury
Flynn Receives Committee Vote on Australia Post
The Senate Foreign Relations Committee approved Edward J. Flynn as minister to Australia by 13 to 10. Three Democrats crossed party lines to oppose, while 12 Democrats and Senator Lette voted for. Opposition cites Flynn’s past record as a flaw, and critics warn the full Senate may reject the nomination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Roosevelt
Edward J. Flynn
Australia
Senate
George
Georgia
van Nuys
Indiana
Gillette
Iowa
Lette
Wis
Yaw
Pena Glass
Johnson
Calif
Connally
Tex
Wee Tory
Igim H
Flynn
Deati
Southwest Pacific
Flynn Testifies In Catalina Island Case
Flynn told court he spent under five minutes away from the helm on the return trip with Miss Satterlee Buster Wiles and others aboard the vessel. He denied any sexual relations with Miss Satterlee during the voyage and said she did not go below deck to look at the moon. The courtroom crowd was largely composed of women awaiting his testimony on statutory charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Satterlee
Flynn
Miss Satterlee
Buster Wiles
Betty Hansen
Lincoln, Neb
Giesler
Catalina Island
Eck
Catalina
Prediction on Tunisian command and European planning
Reports indicate a command setup in Tunisia with expectations of an imminent announcement. London dispatches suggest Eisenhower might return to Britain to plan the European offensive, while Gen Harold Alexander leads Tunisian forces. America leads in synthetic vitamin production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tunisia
Eisenhower
London
British Isles
Harold Alexander
Distillers Rations Shrink Whiskey Supply in Bluefield
Store No. 88 on Bland Street in South Bluefield reported tight whiskey stocks as federal distilling rations and a $1.50 tax per quart of 100 proof spirits push prices up. Manager John B. Harry said no official notice of store closure, with both city shops sold out and a recent shipment arriving Monday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bluefield
Bland Street
John B. Harry
Harry
De Gaulle’s influence in North Africa amid Vichy opposition
The article discusses De Gaulle’s standing in France and North Africa with estimates that his support is under ten percent among the population there. It warns that a purge of Vichy supporters in North Africa could cripple government services. It recalls officers’ memories of De Gaulle’s actions in Syria and Dakar campaigns aiding British forces against Vichy loyalists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
North Africa
de Gaulle
Syrian
Dakar
Card Party To Benefit Local March Of Dimes
A card party to benefit the Bluefield March of Dimes will be next Sunday at 8 PM in the Bnai Brith rooms on Commerce Street. Proceeds go to the cause. The lodge meeting featured a Jewish info period led by Rabbi Kravetz and a review by Joe Nathan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bluefield
B'nai B'rith
Commerce Street
Hyman Effron
House Committee
Julius Kravetz
Joe Nathan
Royal Arch Masons Meet in Roanoke and Bradley’s Bargains
Royal Arch Masons in Bluefield No 20 meet at 7:30 with Royal degree and refreshments in Roanoke. Bradley's advertises limited days on bargain dresses coats fur coats and suits with low prices and new arrivals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bluefield
Royal Arch Masons
R. D. Payne
Bradley's
Local Women Aid Veterans With Donations At Princeton
The Veterans of Foreign Wars post in Princeton received a donation of 137.21 dollars from area women. Members canvassed the town and brought groceries and canned goods. The Princeton High School project sent eight boxes of corn and potatoes. Debonnaire Club contributed a box of groceries and several volunteers assisted. A visiting soldier praised the club and said he would not forget Bluefield. About fifteen states were represented among serving men. The Joe Pace chair and several local women led the effort with numerous helpers from nearby towns assisting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Princeton
Ees
L. W. Welsh
No Field
Tee Tota
H. H. Bolen
Debonnaire Club
Group Colored Selectees To Leave Today
The group colored selectees will depart this morning for Huntington to undergo the final physical examination for U S army induction. They meet at 8 30 at the draft board office for instructions, then leave Bluefield at 9 by special bus. The examination is Friday with induction upon successful completion, after which they may return home on the automatic seven day delay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huntington
United States Army
Draft Board
Bluefield
Army
Revision of Medical Plan Offered by West Virginia
In Charleston on January 27 a compromise offer from the state insurance division proposes revising legislation for pre payment medical services to meet West Virginia Medical Association recommendations. The proposal would allow hospital groups to write both medical and hospital indemnity insurance as dual purpose entities and permit free doctor choice for subscribers. The division urges reconsideration to advance a bill this session and avoid regulatory action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston
W. Va
West Virginia Medical Association
Legislative Committee
Harlan Justice
Prince Revision Justice
Service Corporation
Yanks Retake Amid North Africa and Sicily Bombing Reports
Allied headquarters report Liberator bombers hit Messina in Sicily from Cairo while Rommel’s retreating forces faced air and ground pressure. Naples radio reported enemy ships attacked. meanwhile British Eighth Army pushed 10 to 15 miles daily through strong rear-guard resistance as they advance behind Rommel toward Tunisia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Africa
Cairo
Ninth U. S. Air Force
Messina
Sicily
Rommel
Naples
Morocco
Sousse
Sfax
Tunisia
Eighth Army
Ambassador Standley Questions Global War Staff Idea
U S Ambassador Standley says he knows nothing about a proposed global war staff and doubts it would work. He notes difficulties for a staff to assimilate decisions across all war areas and explains areas of responsibility as a practical approach. This was his first conference with Stalin since returning from the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Standley
Naval Operations
Stalin
Moscow
United States
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U. S
Jack David Robbins
McComas
Tommy Farris Robbins
James Bueford Hayes
Maxwell, Va
Henry Arthur Hart
Bland, Va
Elder K. Reynolds
United States Army Air Forces
George A. Reynolds
Reynolds
Pueblo Air Base
Pueblo
Colo
Air Forces
Naval Training Station
Norfolk
William Eugene McDowell
Alma Virgle Pendleton
Bastian
Frank Christian Oliver
Blacksburg
Claude Edward Blankenship
Camp Beale
Bishop, Va
Mr. and
Pat Blankenship
Bishop
Emory Thomas Old
Norfolk Naval Hospital
E. T. Old
Poplar Street
Seaman Old
Tra C. Bishop, Jr
Ira C. Bishop
Spokane Avenue
449Th Air Base
Independence
Kansas
Camp Lee
Russell
Cravens
Wayne Street
Headquarters Replacement Center
7Th Quartermaster Training Regiment
Feuchtenberger Bake
Fort Thomas
AEDS
Turkey
Black Sea
Crimea
Caucasus
Sahara Desert
Lce
Wilhelmishaven
BY Kirke L. Simpson
Senate Foreign Relations Group
America
Giraud, DE Gaulle
March-Of-Dimes
Cial Printing Co
Banc Oe
General
Telegraph Commercial Printing Company
Harry Haffen
Roanoke
West Virinian Hotel
Roanoke Va
SMC
The
Fifeen
Charlies Pace
L. D. Mistton
R. L. Shelton
Nancy Taylor
H. Lb. Alsabrooks
Os. A. B. Th
Will Poole
Smith
Ethel Linkous
Grace Pearson
Ceton
Pletcher
J. H. McGlothie
A. J.ne
P. J. Arrington
G. J. Wood
Grace Wann
Insurance Group
Ical Association
Yanks
U.S
Sats
Dedross Shoes
Betty Lee Shoes
Red Goose
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