Two Giles Men Return From Charleston To Face Charges
Pearisburg Virginia June 6 Two Giles county men returned from West Virginia to face charges. John C Williams Jr 33 was arrested in Chelyan and Archie Lucas 37 in Charleston. Williams is accused of theft of a truck breaking into a store forging a check and hit and run. Both men are held without bond awaiting a preliminary hearing Friday.
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Pearisburg
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
John Heins opens Philadelphia auditing branch here
The John Heins company, historic auditing firm, opens a Philadelphia branch on the fourth floor of the Peery building to handle local accounts and extend services to Huntington, Tazewell, Mullens and Williamson. Local clients include Pocahontas Fuel, Tierney interests, Bluefield Supply, Clark Stores and Superior Sterling.
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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
Raddicks, Jr
Waltonc
Franklin Jones
Shady Avenue
William Kempff
Sam Buffington
Woodland Manor
H. Edward Steele
Bluefield
W. Va.Va
Chamber of Commerce
Rob ert E. Lee Wins 1870 Mississippi River Steamboat Race
The June 30 1870 steamboat race on the Mississippi River finished July 4 with the Robert E. Lee defeating the Natchez to claim the victory.
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Robert E. Lee
Natchez
Lee
Governor Patteson Warns of Coal Loss From Oil Imports
West Virginia Governor Okey L. Patteson told a Senate labor subcommittee that continued oil imports could displace 40 million tons of coal annually, imposing the heaviest burden on his state which provides over 27 percent of U S coal. He noted tax collections fell sharply in early 1950, with sales taxes down about 2 6 million, reflecting coal production declines.
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Washington
Okey L. Patteson
West Virginia
Senate
Patteson
Hampton Roads
Atlantic Coast
Oil Spokesman Attacks Curbs on Imports
Washington June 6 Assist ant Secretary of State Willard L Thorp argued that proposed curbs on foreign oil imports would harm the nations trade program and threaten national security He called the move unnecessary and inadvisable noting it would cut American sales to Venezuela reduce reciprocal trade gains and fail to aid domestic oil and coal industries enough to outweigh broader interests.
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Washington
Willard L. Thorp
Venezuela
America
United States
Policy toward Germany shapes postwar rebuilding strategy
Buttenwieser argues Americans cannot remold German thinking. The aim is to aid Germans in recasting attitudes while avoiding revenge. U.S. policy backs the Schuman coal and steel pool and strengthens Adenauer through Marshall Plan aid as part of defending the United States.
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Buttenwieser
Rmans
Germany
United States
Schuman Coal and Steel Pool
Adenauer
Japan
Norfolk and Western Rolls Out New Steam Locomotive 611
Norfolk and Western unveils steam locomotive No. 611 the first of three new streamlined passenger engines from Roanoke Shops. The 4 8 4 design weighs 872,600 pounds with tender and delivers superior tractive power at 40 to 60 mph, surpassing many diesels in this range.
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Norfolk and Western
Roanoke
St Luke's Radiographic School To Present Diplomas
After a 12 month program graduates of the St Luke's hospital School of Radiographic technique will receive diplomas Friday at 8 p.m. at Westminster Presbyterian Church. Dr Charles L Harman of Bluefield College will speak. Diplomas will be given by Dr D V Kechele with Dr C M Scott presiding. Organist Mrs Marvin Bostian and singer Mr Bostian will perform. Invocation by Dr C H Patterson. A reception at the nurses home follows. Diploma recipients are Miss Anna Woods Miss Jean Pritchard Miss Betty Lou Bailey and Albert VanReenen Jr.
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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 63 abnormal abortionist seek a gubernatorial pardon after he began a five to 18 year term for the death of Mildred Ferguson of Narrows Virginia. Judge Worth denied a probation bid and supporters cite age health and family duties as grounds for clemency. Seychelles nuts are native to Seychelles in the Indian Ocean.
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Narrows
Huntington
W. Va
W. M. Lewis
Lewis
State
Mildred Ferguson
Ato
Common Pleas
H. Clay Worth
Edward H. Greene
Friends
Patteson
Seychelles
Indian Ocean
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Bureau Insurance
Compan
George Smith
Raleigh Terrace
W. Ve
Farm Si Insurance Co
Mutual Fire Insurance Co
Mutual Automobile Insurance Co. Home Office
Columbus, Ohie
Ead
Rock Mineral Springs
Daily Telegraph
THE
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Bluefield, West Virginia
GEO. Sokolsky
St. Luke’s
Lait Mls SA AL Eee Ae
Bluefield ~ Music Co
Bland Street
Wilken Family CO
Lawrenceburg
Ind
Taylor, Cohen, Fos
Goeedykoonts
Nash
Nak
Kelvinator Corporation
Detroi
Mich
Wyoming
Nash Sales
Guyandotte Mullens
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