Examiners Endorse Feeder Air Line Route For Area
Washington June 4 examiners Ross I Newmann and Curtis C Henderson urged the board to authorize Commonwealth Air Transport to operate a three year feeder service linking Covington and Middlesboro Kentucky with Huntington Williamson and Ashland West Virginia via multiple Kentucky towns. They also proposed extending certificates for Eastern Air Lines and Pennsylvania Central Airlines to include new intermediate points between Richmond Virginia and Charleston South Carolina and for Bristol Virginia Tennessee to Jacksonville Florida.
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Washington
Ross I. Newmann
Curtis C. Henderson
Beens
Gometen
Southeastern
Kentucky
Ohio
West Virginia
Tennes
Air, Inc
Commonwealth Air Transport, Inc
Covington
Middlesboro
Portsman Maysville
Ashland
Huntington and Williamson
W. Va
Pikesville
Hazard
Harlan
Huntington
Lex
Frankfort
Louisville
Eli
Glasgow
Chrleston
Beckley
Bluefield
Princeton
Welch
Va.Tenn
Jacksonville
Fla
Asheville
N. C
Greenville Era
Augusta
Savannah and Ga
Winston-Salem
Release Order Affects Few Mines In Section
Workers in 1946 were to be released from government seizure at 12:01 a.m. Monday. The order, issued by the Ashland Kentucky area office, covers only a few mines mainly in the eighth through thirteenth coal districts. Mines with preexisting UMW contracts on March 31 remain under government operation, with future terms set by the May 29 agreement. pricing remains governed by OPA rules until any new coal price authorization takes effect.
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Ashland
Stiler Elghth
King
UMW
Coal Mines Administration
OPA
Voters Choose In Three Cornered races in Several Cities
Election results from multiple towns show incumbents and challengers in local races. Alexander leads Glendale contest with 353 votes while Chapman and Hill trail. Richwood voters back Democrat N R Callaghan for mayor and Democrat C C Stockwell for recorder. A fire levy passes in Parsons. Welch elects all-Republican slate led by Rogers.
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City Recorder
E. H. Knabenshue
Anthony
Welch
L. B. Rogers
Rogers
T. Carter
Shepherdstown
Ats
Gaelty
Four Deaths and Funerals Prominent Bluefield Resident Died
Funeral services were held yesterday for Virginia Martin of Bluefield who died at 209 Tazewell Street. Interment followed at Maple Park Cemetery. Also noted are services for a Pocahontas resident and L D R Owens of Pinney Virginia with several children and relatives listed. obituaries mention Peterstown residents and Albert James Cox of Arista.
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Virginia Martin
Bluefield
Tazewell Street
J. M. Helm
Bland Street Methodist Church
Maple Park Cemetery
L. D. R. Owens
H. P. Owens
Pinney
Owens
Carl Sutherland
L. B. Sutherland
J. Park Sutherland
Clinch Coaltion
H. Owens
Mollie E. Cox
Finney
L. 8. Owens
Honaker
W. M. Owens
Elsie Hillman
C. C. Owens
Pulaski
T. D. Owens
Richlands
Baptist Church
Peterstown
B. F. Jervis
L. D. Candler
D. H. Craft
Mr. Jervis
Chartette
Evelyn
Roanoke
George
Ashland
Charlott
For Brothers and Sisters
Hazard
Penn
R. B. Bluefield
Shee
Shay Weabaen
Kates
E. H. Witt
Mer Browles
R. G. Tuggle
L. E. Beckelheimer
Mg al A. B. Will
Albert J. Cox
Albert James Cox
Arista
Eeo Sanitarium
First Baptist Church
Bud
Mr. Richardson
O. A. Spark
Warren Kenny race seen as easy GOP bid for second term
Voters prepare for a California primary after Earl Warren, the governor acting since August, seeks a second term on a nonpartisan record. Democratic challenger Robert Kenny has CIO-PAC support while Warren is backed by the State AFL. A record 4,113,608 registered, with Democrats leading Republicans 2,393,997 to 1,530,336, but turnout may dip under the 10 year average of 51.9 percent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl Warren
Robert Kenny
Warren
State
AFL Executive Board
Vice Admiral Discusses Coal Miner Health Survey Mission
Vice Admiral Ben Moreell outlines a health sanitation survey across about 6 500 coal mining camps as part of a broader effort during government seizure of mines. The interview occurred at Ashland district 8 solid fuels administration headquarters where navy personnel manage operations under President Truman's regime.
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Ashland
District 8 Solid Fuels Administration
Navy
Truman
Ben Moreel
Bluefield State Confers Diplomas to 31 Seniors
Thirty one members of the Bluefield State College senior class received diplomas at a commencement ceremony led by Dr H L Dickason. Dr Gray delivered the address and presented two bound volumes of the Bluefieldian to the college library. Awards recognized outstanding students across music, scholarships, and alumni honors.
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Bluefield State
Eis
Gray
University Lane
Charleston
H. L. Dickason
State Board of Education
Bluefield
Eugene Jones
Temple University
Claudia Stafford
Leon T. Miller
Zeta Phi Beta
Natalie Peters
Evelyn Anderson
Alumni Association
Walter Verzil Ross
Bluefield State College
Ward
Wiliam Grey
Dy Ringwold
Schubert
Mozart
Dickason
The Vogue Offers Deep Reductions In Spring Apparel
Coats dresses and skirts in downstairs department cut to former prices. Spring coats priced at half, downstairs at The Vogue. Nylon panties with elastic waist closing out at 59 cents. The Vogue runs bold sales on wardrobe basics with limited quantities.
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Vogue
The
Charges Dropped for Glen Martin in 1945 Chicago Trade
Washington reports the agriculture department dropped charges that Glen L. Martin a Baltimore airplane maker violated trading rules in futures on the Chicago board of trade on June 9 1945. Martin and his broker Henry Ullrich of Wilmington Del denied intent and authorization. Ullrich was suspended five years from trading under the commodity exchange act.
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Washington
Agriculture Department
Glenn L. Martin
Baltimore
Chicago Board of Trade
Martin
Henry Ullrich
Ullrich and Company
Wilmington
Del
Department
Utilities Accept Tax Assessments
The Ohio State bridge commission discussed reduced expedite freeing of toll spans. Officials reviewed tax assessments for utilities including Appalachian Electric Power, Kanawha Valley, and Wheeling Electric, with totals around millions and adjustments around 75 thousand above the prior year.
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Charleston
W. Va
Ohio State Bridge
Appalachian Electric Power
Kanawha V
Wheeling Aeries
Kanedtveth
G. B. Moir
Wheeling Electric
Senate approves draft pay scale and extends service debate
The Senate debated draft pay scales with figures around 450 million and 350 million while voting on extending selective service to May 15 1947 or until volunteer enlistments rise. An amendment to exempt teenagers 18 and 19 was defeated and a temporary extension through July 1 remained in effect.
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Johnson
Senate
Gurney
Hart
Thomas
Dutah
House
Washington
Barkley
Briggs
Byrd
Connally
Eastland
Eliender
Ful- Downey
Kright
Gerry
Green
Haycen
Hill
Huffman
Kilgore
Lucas
Magnuson
Maybank
McFarland
McKellar
Maha
Welch Officials Elected In Quiet City Vote
Welch mayor E Rogers won unopposed after about 450 votes with two write ins. Rogers will serve two years from July 1 replacing Gail T Carter. Council members chosen include H D Sly Meyer Bell O B Linkous and John Gallett with Leon Miller as second ward councilman.
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Welch
E. Rogers
Rogers
Gail T. Carter
H. D. Sly
Meyer Bell
Bell
Iret
O. BE. Linkous
Leon Miller
Pores
John Gallett
Child Loses Foot In Auto Accident
An accident report says a child ran from a sidewalk into a car driven by Joe Braskey of Gary. Police conclude the driver could not avoid the crash and no charges were filed. The injured child was taken to Grace hospital for treatment including amputation.
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Joe Braskey
Gary
Nester
Grace Hospital
Election Registrars To Sit June 17
McDowell county election registrars will sit on June 17 to correct registration books and register new voters. Locations of sittings by precinct, dates and times were announced by County Clerk D. B. Renn who will later announce a date for a meeting of all registrars.
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McDowell County Election Registere
Clek D
Renn
Ren
Welch Construction Firm Chartered in Charleston West Virginia
Welch Construction is chartered as a general contracting firm with a $100000 capitalization. Incorporators named are Joseph Mirabile Antonia Marabile and Albert A Barley all of Welch.
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Welch Construction
Charleston
W. Va
Corpany O! & General Coning
Joseph Mirabile
Antonia Marabile
Albert A. Barley
Welch
Injuries Fatal To Roderfield Man M Walters
M Walters 37 of Roderfield died from injuries after an automobile crash into a concrete bridge. Survived by wife Win nett Walters two daughters Ona Mae and Naoma Jean, mother four brothers and four sisters. Funeral at 2 from sister Mrs Luther Jones home. The Rev Bro officiating.
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M. Walters
of. Coe Tans
Carl of
Roderfield
Carl
Elbert
Kyle Harold
Luther Jones
Mildred Carter
Lon Akers
Glen Fork
Walter Hypes
Jenkin Jones
McDowell County Trade School Enrolls About 45
About 45 students enrolled yesterday for the summer session of the McDowell county vocational school. Director E. B. Heine announced the expected enrollment to match the regular term.
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McDowell County Vocational School
E. B. Heine
Heine
Child Injured When Dynamite Cap Explodes
Herbert Lee Greene an 11 year old from Roderfield suffered injuries when a dynamite cap exploded using a flashlight battery. He sustained hurts to his arms legs and thigh and was admitted to Grace hospital for treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert Lee Greene
Roderfield
Grace Hospital
Welch City Council Set To Convene Friday Session
Welch city council will meet Friday night at 7 30 o clock, announced by City Clerk Hobart E P The session was created Monday The council will canvass returns from yesterday's municipal election and discuss pending matters
Truman Talks Arm y Navy Unification After 90 Minute Session
President Truman held a 90 minute meeting with War and Navy secretaries and top officers. Officials called it a very constructive session and said disagreements were discussed and taken under advisement. The outcome remains undecided and could go to Congress as a unification plan. Participants included Gen Chester Nimitz and Maj. Gen Vaughan.
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War and Navy
War
Patterson
Navy
Forresta
Ross
Ific
Congress
Army
Pe Oo
Chester Nimitz
Vaughan
William D
Clark Clifford
Naval
Income Of Farmers In State Boosted
West Virginia farm incomes rose in May due to higher grain meat and product prices. The state cooperative crop reporting service reported a May 15 price index at 281 percent of the 1910-14 average, up from 248 in April and 202 a year ago. Meat animals stood at 237 percent, up three points from April, with lambs beef cattle hogs and veal calves rising while sheep fell. The chicken and egg index also rose, though remained below May 1945.
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Charleston
W. Va
West Virginia
Istate Cooperative Crop Reporting Service
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Robert B. Lee
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Mary Vergas
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Morrison
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International Longshoremen and Warehousemen’s Association
CIO
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National Maritime Union
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