Bailey death penalty upheld by West Virginia high court
The West Virginia Supreme Court refused to halt the June 16 execution of Robert B. Bailey, convict in the beating and robbery slaying of 56 year old Rosina Fazio. The court split 3 to 2, with two judges saying they would have granted mercy. Bailey, arrested after the Florida robbery slaying, faces the first electric chair execution at Moundsville State Prison unless further action occurs.
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Charleston
W. Va
West Virginia Supreme Court
Robert B. Bailey
James B. Riley
Frank C. Haymond
Bailey
Rosina Fazio
Thameston Street
Fazic
Florida
D. Boone Dawson
Moundsville
Chamber Drive Extended in Bluefield WV
Dodd Martensen secretary manager announced extension of the Bluefield West Virginia chamber of commerce membership drive to this Saturday. A Victory Dinner for solicitors will be held next Tuesday at the University Club. About 70 new members have been solicited with a goal of 100 by Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bluefield
W. Va.Va
Chamber of Commerce
Dodd Martensen
Martensen
University Club
Chamber
Congress Expected to Vote on Import Tax Proposal
A telegram from National Coal Association head John D. Battle says the House Ways and Means Committee will act today to place an import tax on foreign oils. He urges rapid action and asks coalfield residents to wire committee members in favor. The committee list includes Democratic and Republican members from multiple states.
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House
Ways and Means
John D. Battle
National Coal Association
Battle
W. E. E. Keppler
Pocahontas Operators Association
Ways and Aeans
Operators Association
Robert L. Doughton
N. C
Jere Cooper
Tenn
John D. Dingell
Mich
Wilbur D. Mills
Ark
Noble J. Gregory
A Sidney Camp
Walter A. Lynch
N. Y
Aime J. Forand
R.ji
Thomas A. Jenkins
Ohio
Richard M. Simpson
Robert W. Kean
N. J
Carl T. Curtis
Nebr
Noah M. Mason
Ill
Thomas E. Martin
Iowa
Hal Holmes
Wash
John W. Byrnes
Wis
Debate over genocide treaty and freedom of speech
The author questions applying genocide provisions to everyday speech and satire. They argue that critics could label jokes, stories, or editorials as genocide under the treaty, challenging the balance between protecting rights and UN majority limits. The piece defends free expression while urging careful line-by-line analysis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Robeson
Poughkeepsie
United Nations
Soviet Russia
United States
Mao Tze-Tung
Mme
Sun Yat-Sen
Soviet China
Jiggs
Maggie
Harry Hershfield
Walter Winchell
Miss Playstad
Liberty Bell replica arrives for Bluefield exhibit
Bluefield hosts an exact Liberty Bell replica today near noon in front of the Law and Commerce building on Federal Street. A 12:30 p.m. ceremony features Mayor W. L. Thornton and Bond Drive leaders as the bell rings and bond information is shared.
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Union
District of Columbia
Ford Motor Company
U. S
Bluefield
Law and Commerce
Federal Street
Independence
Welch
W. L. Thornton
James E. Wagner, Jr
Mercer County
John M. Law
Bowen Field
Princeton
Colored church meetings announced for tonight
The Usher Board of Mount Zion Baptist meets at 7 30 in Mrs Della Watkins home on Bath Street. Cradle Roll Mothers meet at 7 30 in Mrs Bertha Smith home on North Mercer Street. Willing Workers of Saint Matthew United Holy Church meet at 7 30 in Mrs Rosa Lee Anderson home on Wayne Street. Woman's Home and Foreign Missionary Society of Blakes Chapel AMEZ church meets at 6 p.m. today in Mrs Blanche Murphy home on Warren Street. Observation School: Mt Zion reps at Baptist Camp Cowen on Bible With Children theme directed by Miss Grace Curley.
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Mount Zion Baptist Church
Della Watkins
Bath Street
Bertha Smith
North
Mercer Street
Saint Matthew United Holy Church
Rosa Lee Anderson
Wayne Street
The
Woman's Home and Foreign Missionary Society of
Blakes Chapel
Amez
Blanche Murphy
Warren Street
W. O. Moore
Victoria Easley
Mount Zion
Jonah Jones 71 Dies. Funeral Set at Mount Zion Church
Jonah Jones aged 71 died Saturday at his home 1135 Greenbrier Street. Funeral service scheduled this afternoon at 2 at Mount Zion Baptist Church with Rev. Alexander Gregory officiating and Rev. W. M. Miller assisting. Burial to follow in Bryant Cemetery.
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Jonah Jones
Greenbrier Street
Mount Zion Baptist Church
Alexander Gregory
W. M. Miller
Bryant
Legion Post Elects Tonight In Princeton Meeting
Legion Post 54 of the American Legion will hold a 6 30 p m business meeting in the Veteran's room Memorial building Princeton to elect officers for the coming year. A pot-luck supper follows with a trombone solo a trombone and trumpet duet a tap dance and vocal numbers. Guest speaker Rev. George C Cutlip will attend and officers will be installed by Tommy Jones commander of American Legion district 6 and Mrs. Mary Greene Bowling Roberts past district commander.
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Post 54
The
American Legion
Memorial Building
Princeton
James E. Childers
Paul Saunders
Betty Malcolm
Grace West
J. T. Carstarphen
West
George C. Cutlip
Tommy Jones
American Legion District 6
Mary Greene Bowling Roberts
Wholesale Egg and Butter Prices Station Daily Report
New York June 5 market mixed for eggs with 29 148 two day receipts. Whites and browns show varied spot quotations with heavy weights and pullets. Butter prices hold steady for two day receipts 693 048 with creamery 92 score at 61 cents and lower scores down to 54 cents.
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New York
Memorial service notice for Pocahontas cemetery
Memorial cemetery at Pocahontas. Mr. Jones is survived by a number of nerves and nephews and other relatives. Members of the Deacon Board will serve as pallbearers with members of the Missionary Society acting as flowerbearers. Friends furnishing cars are requested to be at the home at 1 30 o'clock this afternoon.
Mercer-Wyoming 4-H Camp Set for June at Cliff Top
The Mercer Wyoming County 4-H Camp will run June 19 to 24 at Washington Carver 4-H Camp in Cliff Top. All 4-Hers intending to attend must notify Mrs. A. H. Anderson by June 12.
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Mercer-Wyoming County
Washington-Carver
Cliff Top
A. H. Anderson
Shriners Donate Cabinets to Local Cancer Office
The Bluefield Shrine club donated two metal cabinets for a loan and gift closet at the Mercer County cancer information center. The units will store bed linen blankets pillows toothpaste sterilized materials and standard supplies for cancer patients in the county. Mrs. J O Bell Cancer Field Director urged contributions and provided a list of needed articles. The donation honored two late Masonic members Ben H Williams and M E White.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bluefield Shrine Club
Mercer County Cancer Information Center
Law and Commerce Building
J. O. Bell
Cancer Center
Shrine Club
Masonic Organization
Ben H. Williams
M. E. White
B. E. Wassum
Freeman
T. A. Johnston
Russell Nevelle
Welch
Frankie
J. A. Marvin
Blueeld
All Bran Ad Claims Constipation Relief in Detroit Letter
A Detroit reader praises Kellogg's All Bran claiming relief from constipation after using the cereal. The letter urges other readers to try an ounce daily with water and promises a money back guarantee if not satisfied after ten days.
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H. Rooney
Detroit
Mich
Kell Battle Creek
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Islain
Congress
GEO. Sokolsky
Simmons
William Jennings Bryan Simmons, Sr
Sandstone
West Virginia
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Mercer Garage
Scott & Raleigh Sts
DIAL
Bluefield, W. VA
Liberty Bell
Colored News
Legion Post
Shriners
Cancer Office
Billy Lilly
Princeton High School
Mrs. Steele
James Steele
Harrisburg
Arkansas
LeBlanc Corporation
Pure Oil
Superior Sterling CO
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