Anniversary marks center recreation program opening
The Bluefield municipal recreation program celebrated its first anniversary last night at the municipal building. Miss Virginia Stowers leads the center, now expanded and renovated, with new equipment and broader activities planned for men women and children. Director Tony Lotito vows year round leagues and expanded playgrounds starting soon.
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Virginia Stowers
Tony Lotito
Chamber of Commerce
Bluefield
Lotito
Bluefield College
Beaver High School
Miss Stowers
A. Harry West
State Bakers Convention Listed For Discussion
Orren L. Jones of Charleston says the gathering will revamp the baking association to boost effectiveness. Bakers and allied tradesmen are invited to discuss the industry plight and future emergencies with a local reception and convention committee chaired by L. D. Feuchtenberger and others.
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L.D. Feuchtenberger, Sr
Paul Colé
Sandy” Alba
Ernst
Fred Etne Ds
SUGGESTS BREAK CONTINUED CRITIQUE OF REGIME
A committee report repeats charges against Franco’s regime calling it fascist and notes aid to enemy powers during the war. It accuses Franco of conspiring with Hitler and Mussolini, resisting removal of fascist remnants, Falangist persecution, and a large armed force. No mention of atomic research claims.
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Prance
Pranco
Hitler
Mussolini
Franco
Europe
Poland
Deaths and Funerals Hampton 32 at Jenkin Jones Mines
Funeral services were held at Five Oaks in Black's Chapel for Charlie Thomas Hampton 32 a Five Oaks resident killed instantly in the Jenkin Jones mines May 23 He is survived by his wife nine children his mother Mrs India Hampton and two sisters Mrs Bill Sayers of Mud Fork and Mrs Roy Watson of Tip Top Va
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Five Oaks
Black's Chapel
Charlie Thomas Hampton
Hampton
Jenkin Jones
India Hampton
Bill Sayers
Mud Fork
Roy Watson
Tip Top
Funeral set for Comedo Masano of Bluefield
Funeral services will be held Monday at 2 30 p.m. for Comedo Masano of Bluefield with Rev. George Burke in charge. Interment in Walnut Grove cemetery. Survived by children Knox Masano of Maryland Dominic of Louisiana Buster and Tony of Washington D C Eugene of Prince Victoria Marie and Ceo Masano Jr Johnny and Tony Masano at home and grandson John Masano. Masano had been a patient at St Luke's hospital for two weeks for a diabetic condition.
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Comedo Masano
Bluefield
George Burke
Walnut Grove Cemetery
Mr. Masano
Knox Masano
Maryland
Dominic
Louisina
Buster
Tony
Washington
D. C
Eugene
Prince
Victoria Marie
Ce O Masano
Johnny
Tony Masano
John Masano
St. Luke’s Hospital
Funeral services for Lola Bella Walker at Old Liberty Church
Funeral services will be held at 2 PM at Old Liberty Church in Pinoak for Lola Bella Walker 68 died at home after illness. Elder Tom Jenkins leads assisted by Elder Gilbert Walker and Elder Nickles. Burial in Joe Comas cemetery followed by survivors including husband J G Keton Walker and many children and siblings. Pallbearers and flower bearers to be chosen from relatives.
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Old Liberty
Pinoak
Lola Bella Walker
Tom Jenkins
Gilbert Walker
Nickles
Terment
Joe c- Comas
Walker
J. G. Keton Walker
H. F. Dishon
Matoaka
Pervie Cook
Albuquerque
New Mexico
Lacy Bipperman
Delaware, O
Millard Crotty
Ray Coomes
Loretta Walker
Ray G. Walker
Walter Hatcher
Flat Top
Ernest Prince
Amigo
J. L. Ferguson
Blue Ridge
N. C
W. G. Halley
Stanley
W. Va
Saam Hill
Princeton
V.cCs Neper
Toaka
RULING SOUGHT ON DARDEN SENATE CANDIDACY
A statement yesterday labeled former Governor Colgate W. Darden Jr as the logical candidate for the post but noted he might run if Darden declined. Darden reiterated he does not wish to return to politics for the U S Senate or any other office.
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Colgate W. Darden, Jr
Darden
Delaware
United States Senate
New Marshall College Dining Hall to Open Monday
Huntington West Virginia June 1 The new dining hall at Marshall College with capacity to feed 1000 in 900 minutes will open Monday morning just after construction firms turn the building over. Comptroller Harry D Keith announced. East Rainelle West Virginia June 1 A 15 year old Kenneth Willard Burdette of Hines Greenbrier county died in a hospital after shotgun wounds accidentally inflicted during play last Saturday.
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Huntington
W. Va
Marshall College
Harry D. Keith
East Rainelle
Kenneth Willard Burdette
Hines
Greenbrier County
Wage Increase Approved for Powhatan Brass and Iron Works
Charles Town, June 1. President C. F. Reininger said a 12 cents hourly wage increase has been approved for employees of Powhatan Brass and Iron Works in Charles Town West Virginia.
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Charles Town
W. Va
Powhatan Brass and Tron Works
C. F. Reininger
West Virginia state parks open with limited cabin stays
Charleston June 1 West Virginia state parks opened as recreational facilities and restaurants began operating. Park officials said cabin occupancy from June 15 to September will be limited to one week to allow more campers.
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Charleston
W. Va
West Virginia
Senate approves domestic atomic energy control measure
Washington June 1 The Senate passed a bipartisan bill to create a government monopoly over production and use of fissionable materials and to align with any international control agreement. The measure includes a five member control commission and an amendment to bar land claims by wartime atomic developers.
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Washington
Senate
House
Atomic Energy Legislat
O’mahoney
D-Wye
O'Mahoney
Vandenberg
R-Mich
United Nations
Michigan
United Nations Atomic Committee
Bernard M. Baruch
United States
Woodruff Randolph Reelected ITU President
Woodruff Randolph of Chicago has been re elected president of the International Typographical Union. He won 41 418 votes to 16 817 for Allen J Edwards of Miami Florida in the May 15 election counted at the international headquarters. The ITU now reports about 85 000 members and officers elected include first vice president Taylor Dallas Texas and second vice president Elmer Brown New York City.
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Indianapolis
Woodruff Randolph
Chicago
International Typographical Union
Board of Auditors
Randolph
Allen J. Edwards
Miami
Fla
International
ITU
ITV
Taylor
Dallas
Tex
J. Highfield
Akron
Elmer Brown
New York City
William F. Glass
Albany
N. Y
Don Hurd
Oakland
Calif
Henry E.ame
Los Angeles
Carroll Reece Parade Delays Affect East Tennessee Rally
Several thousand East Tennesseans lined the streets of Johnson City to honor Republican national committee chairman B. Carroll Reece. Reece and House minority leader Joseph Martin arrived too late to join the parade, missing most of the event after a lunch in Elizabethton.
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Johnson City
Tenn
B. Carroll Reece
Reece
Rep
Joseph Martin
House
Elizabethton
Gambling Verdict Returns Six Month Workhouse Sentence
Judge Darwin imposed a six month workhouse term and a $50 fine plus court costs after a May 17 jury verdict that set Shadrick's fine at $400. The court denied a motion for a new trial alleging jurors set the fine individually.
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Darwin
Shadrick
Arelve
Drum Bugle Corps Names Director
Ralph Gearheart was named director of the Bluefield Junior Drum and Bugle Corps at a board meeting. He has been co director for six months and will be honored for improving the corps. Helen Perdue is named co director in charge of the girls. Regular practice Saturdays and Wednesdays at 6 pm at the stadium welcome boys and girls seeking a spot.
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Ralph Gearheart
Bluefield
Gearheart
Helen Perdue
the Waves
Johnson City
Tenn
Veterans Ballpark
Tennessee
Tom Stewart
American Legion
Wheeling
Public whippings set Arkansas legal precedent in 1940s
Three Camp Robinson soldiers, Richard Kurman Phillip Ludwick and Lee Roy Kirby, pleaded guilty to burglary and grand larceny and were sentenced by Circuit Judge Lawrence C Auten to 20 lashes in his courtroom instead of prison. The punishment was administered with consent from the youths and witnessed by Sheriff’s officials before they were returned to Camp Robinson. Camp officials declined comment.
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Little Rock
Lawrence C. Auten
Arkansas
Camp Robinson
Tudge Auten
Tittle Rock
Richard Kurman
Phillip Ludwick
Cleveland
Lee Roy Kirby
Spartanburg
S. C
Auten
Ray Hayes
Gus Canle
Returning Veterans Arrive At Ports
Two transports with 2,194 returning veterans expected to arrive today in New York and four ships with 3,484 men due at San Francisco. Vessels include General Muir from Leghorn, Italy and La Crosse Victory from Bremen in New York. General Breckenridge from Shanghai and LSTs from Pearl Harbor in San Francisco. Yesterday's arrivals in New York include Gen. Omar Bundy and TB Victory with war brides and children.
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Associated Press
New York
San Francisco
General Muir
Leghorn
Italy
la Crosse Victory
Bremen
General Breckenriege
Shanghai
Navy
Marine Panther
Army
LST No
Pearl Harbor
Omar Bundy
Canal Zone
TB Victory
Saturnia
Southampton
Cape Newman
Subic Bay
Vogue and Stella Jones Sale Highlights In Bluefield
The Vogue and Stella Jones advertise widespread reductions on coats dresses hats and accessories. Bradley's features daily arrivals including cotton silk dresses and bathing wear with selections for summer outfits.
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Stella Jones
Vogue
Bradley's
NAZI KIDNAPPED Children Recovered Reveal Purpose of Abductions
The recovered children show how Nazis used youths to bolster manpower while shrinking neighboring regions. Some were trained for special tasks, others subjected to medical experiments. many were Germanized, forgetting their origins as UNRRA linguists identify non German speakers by language clues.
Pontiff Urges Caution on Peace After War
The pope cautioned that peace between Italians and French remains fragile and warned that current international instability could spark a violent explosion. He urged leaders to resist despotism and forcible domination, noting the lessons of war.
Welch Municipal Election Officials Unopposed
Welch voters prepare to choose a mayor and five council members on Tuesday all Republican nominees with no opposition from Democrats. L E Rogers seeks re election as mayor while H D Sly Meyer Bell join the council at large and wards nominees O G Linkous L P Miller John Gullett. Polls run 6 39 a m to 6 30 p m with voting sites at the Presbyterian Church Ward 1 City Hall Ward 3 Hemphill Nan Waldron on at Hemphill. Ray Thomason says a public address system will convey information to voters.
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Welch
L. E. Rogers
Gail T Carter
Rogers
Theresbyterian Church
City Hall
Nan Waldron
Hemphill
H. D. Sly
Meyer Bell
Counsilman
O. &. Linkous
L. P. Miller
John Gullett
Miners Meet to Discuss Pact at Pocahontas Tug River
Miners from the Pocahontas Tug River field plan a 2 o'clock meeting at the courthouse this afternoon. The gathering will address the new agreement between the United Mine Workers of America and local operators.
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Pocahontas
Tug River
Court House
United Mine Workers of America
Auto Death Toll Surges In Memorial Day Holiday
During the first three days of the Memorial Day holiday at least 206 people in the United States died from violence and accidents. Automobiles caused 106 fatalities, more than half of all deaths, with 59 drownings and 41 from other causes such as shootings and plane crashes. Pennsylvania led states with 32 total deaths, including 16 in traffic accidents.
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United States
National Safety Council
Pennsylvania
Maryland
Virginia
West Virginia
Welch City Clears Remaining Park Building Bonds Early
Welch West Virginia completed debt payments on park building bonds issued from 1936 to 1941. The city paid 7000 yearly installments totaling five years, though 64000 remains from the 99000 issue after funding three and four story extensions with proceeds.
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Welch
McDowell County National Bank
Park
West Virginia
Servicemen Pay Hike Gains Bipartisan Senate Support
Washington June 1 A sharp proposed rise in servicemen pay draws broad bipartisan backing in the Senate as debate over draft extension for a peacetime force to meet international commitments continues. Sen Gurney proposes up to 30 percent raises for enlisted men at an annual cost of 474 million dollars, aiming to bridge between House and Senate figures. War Department reports show low volunteer signup in the latest week, with 10 398 enlistees, down from 11 043 the prior week.
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Washington
Senate
Gurney
R&d
House
Senate Military Committee
War Department
Cos
Wat
Army
Sen
Decision on Remaining OPA Points Debated in Congress
Washington June 1 Chairman Wagner calls for a final banking committee vote Tuesday on unresolved points in the price control extension bill. He notes an attempt to void last week’s decision to remove price controls from meat dairy and poultry on July 1. Wagner hoped to persuade the committee to backtrack as OPA warns price spikes if ceilings are lifted.
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Washington
Wagner
D-N. Y
Banking Committee
Carter Glass
Virginia
OPA
House
Senate
Besoco Man Held On Murder Charge
Besoco man J A Stovall is jailed on a murder charge after a man died in Barkley hospital from gunshot wounds suffered Thursday. State police reported the development Saturday, tied to the earlier shooting incident.
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Besoco
Beckley
W. Va
Barkley Hospital
A. Scalise
Scalise
J. A. Stovall
Physicist Calls A-Bomb Test a Gigantic Boondoggle
Dr Louis Ridenour of MIT labeled Operation Crossroads at Bikini as a gigantic boondoggle. He warned the July air burst could sink one to three ships and cited deeper water bursts as most effective, noting newspapers may shout Navy survivors if predictions hold.
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New York
Bikini Satell
Pacific
Louis Ridenour
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Bikini
Ridenour
Navy
Man Arrested On Open Charge After Shooting Death
A man previously released on bond after a shooting was rearrested today following the death of 31 year old Morris Casey in a local hospital. Authorities say the new arrest relates to evolving charges connected to the incident.
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Morris Casey
Joy Rider Steals Trolley and Sparks Police Chase
A joy rider entered Philadelphia Transportation barns and took a two tone streamliner on two wild round trips along route 20. Passengers were aboard as the eccentric operator sparked a lengthy chase before ending the run back at the barn.
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Philadelphia
Philadelphia Transportation Company
Atendants
West Philadelphia
Route 20
Hee
Contract Ordered Put Into Effect in Washington
Vice Admiral Ben Moreell directed soft coal mine managers to implement terms of the contract between the government and the United Mine Workers. About 400,000 workers back under UMW contracts as retroactive billing is allowed. Around 1,000 noncovered mines will be released from government possession on June 3 to adjust operations to market conditions.
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Washington
Ben Moreel
United Mine Workers Union
OPA
Moreel
Coal Mines Administration
Ship Operators Wage Demands Renewed Across Atlantic
The National Maritime union seeks wage increases around 100 percent over present pay, with recent raises 45 percent. Ordinary seamen now earn about 53 to 66 cents per hour. CIO unions say AFI seamen on the Atlantic and Gulf coasts will back the strike by not crossing picket lines.
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National Maritime Union
Committee For Maritime Unity
CIO
Taylor
Ryan
AFI
Atlantic
Gulf
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Lola Walker
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Drum, Bugle Corps
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Coal and Coke Building
L. A. Jackson
Scott, Horner and Mason, Inc
First National Bank
Bradley’s
Pagene
Islcgh News
Ray Thomason
International Board
Auto
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J. A. Bennett
Alegoma
McCallie School
Chattanooga
McCallie
Bennett
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Warlick
Ale Lee W Svoy
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Aes
Baste
Macvtan
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