Executives Club hears historian on accidental presidents
The speaker traced U S presidents who gained the office after predecessors died or left, naming Tyler Fillmore Johnson Arthur Roosevelt Coolidge Polk Pierce Garfield Adams Hayes and others. He noted precedents from election by one vote to nominations that led to unexpected success and closed with Lincoln's Gettysburg lines.
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John Tyler
Wiliam Henry Harrison
Millard Fillmore
Mary Tayior
7Essee
Sauthein
Anah
Johnston
Assinacom
Mendate A. Arthur
James Garfield
Theodore Roosevelt
McKinley
Calvin Coolidge
Warren G. Harding
Harding
James K. Polk
Andrew Jackson
Wilson
Polk
Franklin Pierce
U. S
Mexico
Pierce
Garfield
John Quincy Adams
Jackson
Rutherford B
Noes
Benjamin Harrison
Lincoln
Wil
Paul L. Rover
America
Princetons
Elk Quartet
Labor contract split and WV coal output rise noted
Southern Producers say most firms backing the new contract are captive firms with mines in multiple fields. Thurmond predicts few other southern states will sign. West Virginia output is 2.3 percent higher than 1943 but trails Illinois Indiana Kentucky and Pennsylvania in the national bituminous increase. WV mines have produced 1.2 million tons more than last year.
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West Virginia Coal and Coke Car
Thurmond
West Virginia
Kentucky
Tennessee
State Chamber of Commerce
Illinois
Indiana
Pennsylvania
Rights of small nations spark liberty question at press conference
A State Department briefing touched on the rights of small nations during a noon news conference. The secretary’s remarks were released extemporaneously with aides asked to edit for smooth reading.
Pin-Worms Relief Through New Treatment Discovery
A medical note highlights a breakthrough treatment for pin worms, describing signs such as itching and discomfort. It emphasizes a safe, effective method to relieve symptoms and urges awareness, noting the condition is common but often kept private.
Deaths and Funerals: Mrs. Hester Ann Wilson
Services for Mrs. Hester Ann Wilson set for 2 p.m. at a local chapel with burial in Monte S. Wilson, born April 18 1900, died recently. She leaves two daughters, a son, three grandchildren, a sister and two brothers, with pallbearers named and body to be moved to her daughter's home this evening.
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Hester Ann Wilson
Rare Chapel
Oakvale
Z. F. Maybury
Monte
Wilson
Alexander
Bailey
Thompson's Chapel
Cumberland Road
Funeral services for William Grant Neese in Tampa
Funeral services are set for 2 30 PM at Hawkins funeral chapel for William Grant Neese 74 of Tampa a former Bluefield resident. Burial follows in Hill Cemetery. Neese died Tuesday in Tampa after years of illness. He leaves three sons and one daughter, plus 14 grandchildren and five great grandchildren. Also mentioning Alfred Akers widow W C Akers and Elizabeth Axers 87, to be updated.
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William Grant Neese
Tampa
Fis
Bluefield
Hawkins Funeral
Hill
Cememae
Neese
Fila
Wytheville
Leo Elizaber
W. Va
Florida
Vance Clayton
Ashland
Paul J
Fla
Marvin A
Washington, D. C
U. S. Navy
South
JL. Stephens
Pia
Mes
Paul
Kens
W. C. Neese
Elizabeth Axers
F. F Cline
Freeman
Foster Foss
William and
Belle Riggins
Alfred Akers
R. Shockley
Pulaski
Cline
M. Sis
Foster Falls
Mandy Morris
Logan
Jack Riggins
Max Meadows
Postwar Security Promise for Small Nations
The secretary urged that a nation’s welfare depends on the welfare of all, signaling commitment to equality for small states. He noted no blueprint exists for future international relations and reassured against concern over an American stance.
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London
Netherlands
Eeleo van Kleffens
United States
Russia
Britain
China
Germany
Search Continues For Stolen Vehicles
City police pursue investigations into thefts of three bicycles and one automobile reported Wednesday night and yesterday. Victims include Clayton Ruble of Bramwell road, Dr. William Green, Jenny Frazier of Heatherwood road, and F. W. Tolbert of Pen Mar a, with a green 1937 Dodge coupe taken from in front of his home after 11 o clock Wednesday night.
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Clayton Ruble
Bramwell Road
Commerce Street
William Greenspon
Raleigh Street
Jenny Frazier
Heatherwood Road
Sarver
Bland Street
F. W. Tolbert
Pen Mara
Ocean Fresh Lobsters Daily at Jimmy's Restaurant
A restaurant advertises live lobsters rushed by express delivery from the shore to its kitchen. It claims the finest lobsters are always on the menu and served daily in dozens of preparations.
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Jimmy's
Tax Rogeloment Hearings Start
Charleston West Virginia June 1 Hearings begin before the seven member board of public works for Big utilities. Tax agent J Harry Garner protests a $2 5 million rise to 80 million in the assessment of B and O property claiming a true value of 61 2 million. A tentative assessment of 74 750 000 for N and W is challenged as too high. The hearings run through Saturday.
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Charleston
W. Va
Lee
West Virginia
Board of Public Works
Bg Utilities
J. Harry Garmer Baltimore
Ohio
J. Partlow
M. M. Neely
George P. Alderson
H. Barnhart
Roanoke
Norfolk and Western
Barnhart
N and W
Corr
Chesapeake and Ohio
E. E. Arnold
Norfolk
Virginian Railroad
Western Union Telegraph Company
J. A. C. McGann
Clark Gable Promoted To Rank Of Major
The War Department announced the temporary promotion of Captain Clark Gable, motion picture actor, in the Air Corps to major. The effective date was not disclosed. Gable has served in the European theater and recently returned to the United States, currently on duty with an army motion picture unit at Culver City California.
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Washington
War Department
Clark Gable
Air Corps
Gable
Culver City
Calif
Daily Doings of SMC Area Women Support Service Men
Contributions to the Service Men’s club yesterday included ham for the da Mrs Loyd Feuchtenberger flowers by Cole’s Flower shop rolls by Mrs Worton O Keeffe and Mrs Tyson pies by Mrs E H Easley and Mrs Carol Woods and other items by several volunteers. Seventy nine service men were guests during the day yesterday.
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Service Men's Club
Loyd Feuchtenberger
Cole's Flower Shop
Worton O'Keeffe
Tyson
E. H. Easley
Carol Woods
Monson
H Scott
Tom Cooper
Ben Draper
Area Servicemen Highlighted In U S Navy And Army News
Edward Stirling son of Mr and Mrs Beens of 1220 College avenue was commissioned ensign in the U S naval reserve after graduating at Corpus Christi naval air training center. James M Stowers of Bluefield joined U S naval hospital staff in Long Island and training at Great Lakes. Sgt Herbert E Leffel returned to Camp Barkeley after illness in family. William Carney advanced to Luke Field Arizona after primary training and now flies AT 6s and P 40s. Akers of Samar earned an Air Medal with two Oak Leaf Clusters. Lt Walter J Scott of Montcalm trains as battalion surgeons assistant at Camp Barkeley. Buford Helmandollar joins amphibious forces after LST training at Camp Bradford. Donald R Jones assigned to LST crew after amphibious training. End notes predict civilian planes could number 300,000 in service within four years.
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Edward Stirling
8Eens
College Avenue
Naval Air Training Center
Corpus Christi
Texas
U. S. Naval Reserve
Ensign Douglas
Bluefield College
James M. Stowers
Ad Stowers
U. S. Naval Hospital
Long A. Call
Stowers
Naval Trains Station
Great Lakes
Herbert E. Leffel
Camp Barkeley
Tex
Robert Eugene
Bluefield Sanitarium
Main Fe Tazewell
Leffel
Vandin K. Akers
Samar
V. K. Akers
Sergeant Akers
Roy William Truitt
Land
Walter J. Scott
Nannie M. Scott
Montcalm
Air Forces Training Center
Buford Helmandollar
McComas
U.S. Navy
Amphibious
Camp Bradford
Norfolk
Donald R. Jones
U. S. Navy
Freeman
Lochgelly miner’s wife touts Miners Friend remedy
Mrs. Geo. McPhea House of New River County fire boss, Lochgelly West Virginia, recounts severe health woes including stomach upset nervousness heartburn gas bilious spells and headaches. She credits relief from constipation and related symptoms after using Miners Friend.
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Lochgelly
New River
Geo. McPhea
New River Co
W. Va
Reel Story
Gills Family Leader Dies in Bluefield Funeral
MUNFORD C. GILLS a long time Bluefield businessman dies after a career in groceries real estate and lending. Survived by widow and two sons Lawton Lee and William Roy. Funeral at 4 pm at 1105 Highland with Reverends Ramsey and Patty in charge. Burial in Bedford Virginia Longwood Cemetery. Active pallbearers named. honorary carriers listed.
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Gills
Pusmaean
Self
Lawton Lee ‘Gills
Rams
Ramsey School
Montcalm Junior High School
William_Roy Gills
Bluefield
Dobyns Taylor Hardware Company
Kingst. Tenn
Bluefield Apply Company
Highland Avenue
Harmon B. Ramsey
G. K. Patty
Grace Methodist Church
Bedford
Longwood
R. E. Lazenby
B. H. Hancock
J. E. Mullins
On Co. Thomas
Soulier
W. C. Pollock
R. L. Lively
Ambrose Gills
Golden Gills
Warren Thornhill
A. L. Rhoads
Walter Porterfield
Fred Goodal
Dr. H. G. Steele
Marvin Anderson
Millard We
A. P. Carter
L. H. Ball
W. McNeal
A. Morrissey
A. Belcher
Pet. Bi Vass
S. G. Rogers
E. W. Horton
Accused Slayer Joined Draft Board as Milton Davis
He registered with Welch selective service on February 16 1942 under the alias Milton Davis age 41. He was drafted in September that year and served in the army until April. He faced federal charges for failing to return his draft questionnaire.
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West Virginia
Welch Selective Service Board
Milton Davis
Army
Knights Commandery No. 19 meets for officer installation
Regular meeting of Commandery No. 19 this Friday at 5 30 PM. The event includes the election and installation of officers. Theo M Bones serves as Eminent Commander with M F Thompson as Recorder.
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Knights
Theo. M. Bones
M. F. Thompson
Extradition Asked After New York Murder Case
A man identified as Wilson confessed in Princeton circuit court to his true identity and signed extradition papers to New York. McCo and detectives from New York accompanied the suspect, whose case centers on a first degree murder verdict that carries the death penalty by execution in New York City.
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Wilson
New York
James M. Neylon
32Nd Squadron
George Swander
New York City
Indiana Republicans choose seven delegates and race for top slots
Seven delegates to Indiana to Choose are picked while Indiana Republicans nominating for senator and governor unfold. Homer Capehart and James Tucker seek the senate seat after Frederick Van Nuys death. Ralph Gates unopposed for governor. Maryland Democrats face unrest over a delegate slate and a potential vice presidential choice. Reports twist between conservative preferences and Roosevelt Wallace considerations.
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Indiana
Homer E. Capehart
Indianapolis
James M. Tucker
Frederick van Nuys
Ralph Gates
WPA
GOP
Maryla
Democrats
Prn Oe
Roosevelt
Maryland
Wallace
Siberia
China
Indiana delegates choose 22 of 29 at GOP caucus
In Indianapolis on June 1 twenty two of Indiana's 29 Republican national convention delegates were chosen without firm voting instructions. A canvass found at least six pledged to Dewey. Seven delegates at large will be selected at tomorrow's state convention along with senate and governor nominees.
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Indianapolis
Indiana
Thomas E. Dewey
United States Senate
Night Battle Advances Across Italy Frontline Sharply
Allied gains push through Lanvuvio and Frosinone sectors as British Eighth Army seizes key junctions and New Zealanders take Sora and San Giovanni. Nazi counterattacks threaten via Casilina while Allied air forces inflict heavy losses on retreating troops.
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Tlown
Uvio
Fossopoleone
Lanvuvio
Takiaf
Eighth Army
Frosinone
Sora
Viae Casilina
Vaimontone
Casilina
Arce
San Giovanni
Ripi
Canani
Torrice
Monte Piscarella
Lepini Mountain Range
Bazaar Marking War Loan Drive Opens In Bluefield
June 12 marks the national drive with a Bluefield bazaar hosted by the Junior Woman's Club in the city assembly room. The event runs from 7 to 11 pm with civic clubs staffing booths to support the effort.
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Bluefield
Gas leak causes dozens of injuries in urban area
Medical officials report 100 in serious but not critical condition and 200 treated and released after a gas leak. 27 victims admitted with serious conditions. Rescue efforts mobilized quickly with 20 ambulances and assistance from soldiers, Red Cross, civilian defense, and volunteer services. Fire officials file summonses against truck owner Lester J. Denner and driver for permit failures.
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Max Seide
Cam d Street Hospital
Israel Matelander
King’s County
Brooklyn
Manhattan
Cameton
Red Cross
America Women's Volunteer Service Cord
Itnesses
Joseph Barbuto
Th Fire Department
Bureau of ¢Bastion
Lester J. Denner
Bombers Fly 148000 Sorties in May Against Enemy
Allied air forces based in the Mediterranean and western Europe logged more than 148 000 sorties in May as American and British planes pressed a broad campaign to disrupt enemy communications. They reported 246 attacks on 94 railroad targets, mostly in France Belgium and Holland, with raids reaching as deep as 400 miles from the Channel coast into Germany.
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Western
Ope Begain
France
Belgium
Hollands
Germany
Channel
Today’s Catch at Jimmy’s Restaurant
Daily fried specials feature live soft shell crab delivered by express service. Jumbo shrimp and frog legs are highlighted alongside the fresh crab offerings.
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Fast Express
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