Two Giles Men Return From Charleston To Face Charges
Pearlsburg Virginia June 6 Two Giles county men returned from West Virginia after waiving extradition. John C Williams Jr 33 was arrested in Chelyan for theft of a truck burglary and safe theft and forging a check used to buy a car. Archie Lucas 37 was captured in Charleston for breaking and entering and larceny. Both are jailed without bond awaiting a preliminary hearing Friday.
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Pearlsburg
Giles County
West Virginia
Peck Johnson
John C. Williams, Jr
Chelyan
W. Va
Archie Lucas
Charleston
Johnson
Williams
Giles Grand Jury
Gold Bond
Lucas
Giles
Audit Firm Opens Office In Bluefield
The John Heins company opens a branch of its Philadelphia office on the fourth floor of the Peery building in Bluefield handling local accounts and extending to Huntington, Tazewell, Mullens and Williamson. Key locals include Pocahontas Fuel, Tierney interests, Bluefield Supply, Clark Stores and Superior Sterling. William E. Roddicks Jr leads the office with others from Philadelphia relocating families to the city. H Edward Steele lauds the firm as a valuable local asset.
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John Heins Company
Philadelphia
Peery
Huntington
Tazewell
Mullens and Williamson
Pocahontas Fuel Company
Tierney Interests
Bluefield Supply Company
Clark Stores
Superior Sterling
William E. Roddicks, Jr
Walton Avenue
Franklin Jones
Shady Avenue
William Kempff
Sam Buffington
Woodland Manor
City
H. Edward Steele
Bluefield
W. Va.Va
Chamber of Commerce
Historic Mississippi Steamboat Race Ended In Lee Victory
The Robert E. Lee and the Natchez competed on the Mississippi River starting June 30, 1870, with the Robert E. Lee winning the race on July 4.
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Robert E. Lee
Natchez
Lee
West Virginia Governor Warns Oil Imports Burden State
Governor Okey L. Patteson told a Senate labor subcommittee that continued foreign oil imports could displace 40 million tons of coal annually, hitting West Virginia hardest as it produces over a quarter of national coal. He cited a 50 percent drop in coal shipments from Hampton Roads and tax revenue declines of 1 million in consumer sales and 1.6 million in gross sales for early 1950.
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Washington
Okey L. Patteson
West Virginia
Senate
Patteson
Hampton Roads
Atlantic Coast
Spokesman Attacks Oil Import Curbs
Assistant Secretary Willard L Thorp said curbs on foreign oil imports would seriously affect the U S trade program and national security. He called a congressional tax hike unnecessary and inadvisable citing reduced American sales to Venezuela and violations of reciprocal trade agreements.
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Washington
Willard L. Thorp
Venezuela
America
United States
Policy Toward Germany Refined by Sokolsky Urges Self Reorientation
George Sokolsky argues that Americans cannot reorient German thinking and must instead aid the German people in reshaping attitudes. He ties this to supporting the Schuman coal and steel pool, Adenauer’s government, and Marshall Plan aid, while noting distrust toward Germany and Japan remains, with national defense as the core concern.
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Buttenwieser
Germany
United States
Schuman Coal and Steel Pool
Adenauer
Japan
N and W Unveils New Steam Locomotive No. 611
Norfolk and Western rolls out engine No. 611 the first of three new streamlined passenger locomotives built at Roanoke Shops. The 4-8-4 Class J delivers 73,300 pounds of tractive effort and supports trains like the Powhatan Arrow and Pocahontas, amid a broader postwar program adding Y6b freight engines and Class A units to the fleet.
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Norfolk and Western
Roanoke
St Luke’s Hospital Radiographic Technique Graduates to Receive Diplomas
After a 12 month course, graduates of St Luke’s School of Radiographic Technique will receive diplomas Friday night at 8 in Westminster Presbyterian Church. Dr. Harman of Bluefield College will address the group. Dr. Scott presides. diplomas by Dr. Kechele. Reception follows at the nurses’ home. Diplomas go to Anna Woods Christiansburg Va Jean Pritchard Princeton Va Betty Lou Bailey Cambria Va and Albert VanReenan Jr Bluefield.
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School of Radiographic Technique
St. Luke’s Hospital
Westminster Presbyterian Church
Charles L. Harman
Bluefield College
C. M. Scott
D. V. Kechele
Marvin Bostian
Seek Pardon For Doctor In Death Of Narrows Woman
Friends of Dr. W. M. Lewis a 63 year old abortionist seek a pardon after his five to 18 year sentence in the state penitentiary for the death of Mildred Ferguson of Narrows Virginia. Common pleas judge H Clay Worth denied a probation petition. Lewis recently became father to twins and supporters plan to ask Governor Patteson to release him citing age poor health and family responsibilities.
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Narrows
Huntington
W. Va
W. M. Lewis
Lewis
Mildred Ferguson
Wah
Common Pleas
H. Clay Worth
Edward H. Greene
Patteson
Wonder Salve for Skin Ailments Sold Locally
A wartime style ad touts Wonder Salve for itching eczema psoriasis athlete's foot and skin trouble from head to foot. Promoted as white greaseless antiseptic safe for children with a money back guarantee, sold in Bluefield and by local druggists.
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Bureau Insurance Companies
George Smith
Raleigh Terrace
Arm Life Insurance Co
Mutual Fire Insurance Co
Mutual Automobile Insurance Co. Home Office
Columbus, Ohio
Rock Mineral Springs Water
Spa
Daily Telegraph
THE
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Bluefield, West Virginia
GEO. Sokolsky
St. Luke's
Bland Street
Bluefield Music Co
Wilken Family CO
Lawrenceburg
Ind
Seychelles
Indian Ocean
Taylor, Cohen, Fos and Goodykoonts
Nash
Nath
Kelvinator
Detroit
Mich
Wyoming
Nash Sales
Guyandotte Mullens
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