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Bluefield Daily Telegraph in Bluefield, West Virginia
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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1949
Page
1
Stolen Car Found in West Virginia Pen Escape Hunt
Authorities press a major manhunt for 14 Mate prison escapees after a stolen car and prison cap were found near Warwood at the Ohio River edge. Warden Skeen says two guards joined the chase as bloodhounds and guards traced the trail from the cell block to the exterior, with possible leads toward Brooke County inmate John Valyko.
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Moundaville
W. Va
Mate Prison
Warwood
Orel J. Skeen
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Noted felons escape from West Virginia penitentiary
Fourteen prisoners fled the West Virginia penitentiary in Moundasville during a morning break. Otto Neff and Hollie Starcher, both long sought after for kidnapping Wheeling police officer Wayne Rays, were among the escapees. Henry Cano stayed in his cell block, while Denver Vannest and Dennis P. Taylor, tied to other crimes, joined the roof-and-yard breakout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moundasville
W. Va
West Virginia Penitentiary
Otto Neff
Hollie Starcher
Wheeling
Neff
Starcher
Wayne Rays
Rayi
Henry Cano
Jackson County
Denver Vannest
Marshall County
Vannest
Dennis P. Taylor
Kanawha
Taylor
Andrew Hudnall
Putney
Cano
Leo Frazier
Charlies Harper
Frazier
Coal Miners Strike in Kentucky Near Three Consol Mines
About 1,000 coal miners walked off four three Consol Coal company mines in Kentucky on June 3. Personnel manager M. H. Henry said a helper was taken off a loading job as a precaution and that the next move was up to the union. Union officials had no comment.
Truman Aides Seek Labor Accord In Senate Debate
President Truman's aides shift from repealing Taft-Hartley to pursuing a compromise in the Senate labor bill debate. Vice President Barkley and Senator Lucas signal amendments will be sought including a plan for federal seizure of plants up to 90 days in national emergencies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Truman
Senate
Barkley
Senate Democrats
Lucas
Illinois
Mickey Rooney Weds Martha Vickers in North Hollywood
Mickey Rooney, 28, marries Martha Vickers at Christ Memorial Unity church in North Hollywood after two rejected church ceremonies due to divorces. Vickers, ex-movie press agent A. C. Lyles era, faced age proof issues and a late arrival. Rooney’s former spouse Betty Jane Rase is engaged to Buddy Baker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christ Memorial Unity Church
North Hollywood
Rooney
Betty Jane Rase
Birmingham
Ala
Buddy Baker
Ava Gardner
Rooney-Rase
Miss Vickers
A. C. Lyles
Chambers Lied To Hiss Jury He Tells Court
New York June 3 AP Whittaker Chambers admits he lied under oath to the grand jury that indicted Alger Hiss. He testified he had no direct knowledge of Russian spy activity, then said he did commit perjury. Hiss faces potential prison and fine if convicted as defense attacks Chambers’ credibility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Whittaker Chambers
Alger Hiss
Chambers
Grand
Hiss
Roosevelt
Col
Boris Bykov
Priscilla
Lloyd Paul Stryker
Stryker
Communist Party
Fugitive Returned to Tazewell Jail from Ohio
Jack Shew, a fugitive indicted for attempted murder, was brought back to Tazewell County Virginia from Columbus Ohio. Deputy E L Mathena transported the prisoner to await circuit court trial. He was arrested on a misdemeanor in Pocahontas previously and pursued after attempting to flee officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tazewell
Jack Shew
Columbus
Virginia
Trubie Heldreth
E. L. Mathena
Ohio
Shew
W. F. Shumate
Pocahontas
Life Term Meted To McDowell County Farmer
Matt Justice 55-year-old McDowell county farmer was sentenced to life in the penitentiary as an habitual criminal by Judge Richard Parsons after a jury found four prior felony convictions. He denied federal liquor convictions and a state murder conviction, and his voluntary manslaughter verdict in the Curtis Whitt shooting was entered with a 90 day delay for appeal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Curtis Whitt
Roanoke Youth Held For Murder
Sixteen year old Deane Marie Weaver was killed and 16 year old Lee Scott was ordered held for grand jury action on murder charges. The preliminary hearing occurred in Roanoke juvenile court before Judge K A Pate, with the indictment expected at the June term. Police noted a scratch on the victim and Scott was arrested at Jefferson High School with facial marks after the body was found May 9 at Christ Episcopal church house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roanoke
Lee Scott
Deane Marie Weaver
K A Pate
Scott
Christ Lane
Hushings Court
Southwestern
Marion
Christ Episcopal Church House
Young People's Service
Naau
Fr County
Jefferson High School
Meen
Liquor Profit Talk Slated At City League Sessions
A West Virginia meeting agenda outlines discussion on liquor profits and political influence within the state league. Key figures include Auditor Edgard Smme and former mayors Carlton and Weick. The session, presided by Efrion, targets a broad review of four related topics and a planned Tri City gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carlton & Weick
Pertersoure
Ware
Baers
Busfield
Atrich
Tom JoMmeson
Tri-City
Mine Memorial Dedication Set Near Bartley West Virginia
A memorial monument for miners killed in the Pond Creek No 1 explosion near Bartley West Virginia will be dedicated at 1 PM Sunday. UMW officials John Owen and George Titler are slated to attend, with the local at Pond Creek handling arrangements for the ceremony.
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Bartley
W Va
United Mine Worker
John Owen
George Titler Owen
UMW
Titer
Beckley
Pond Creek Ooo
Bart
Pond Creek
Kare Incrative Sought By Favtere Railwave
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Kare
Favtere
Railwave
Deep Sea Diver Recovers Body From River
A deep sea diver recovered a body from a river following a report of a missing man. Authorities say the search began after the man was last seen near Hintee and Hintee area. The recovery closes a brief search by rescue crews and local responders.
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Hintee
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Brooke County
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Steen
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Clark
Ube Veceted
Aiven
Mervwie George
Remet
Berne
Geet One
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Goor
Bates
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Tere
Kentucky
T H Accord
Mickey Rooney
Martha Vickers
Court
Communist Party In
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House UN- American Activities Committee
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SCPA
John L
Alexandria
Bluefield
Lewis
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Prades
Virginie Leweue
Virginian
Iquer
Virettia
Leuteivhure
Ate
Edgard Smme
Fram Partlow
Waele
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