Cancer survival improves as five year rates rise nationwide
Detroit report from the third national cancer conference shows one third of cancer patients survive five years, up from 25 percent in 1946. Data from state registries and seven hospitals indicate skyward trends across skin cancer and other sites, with women advancing faster than men and gains strongest in colorectal, cervical, uterine, prostate and related cancers.
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Detroit
Oracle of
Silistea Research
Américan Society
Ile
ACS
National Cancer Institute
Mond
Hammond
Connecticut Nerry
Ham
Primary Vote Splits Stir Debate On Party Unity
In a state convention setting 98 votes were at stake as delegates backed Stevenson and Kefauver with Kefauver securing 16 convention votes and 8 more in another district. Eisenhower rejected presidential intervention in a party primary while expressing respect for loyal supporters.
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Vention
Aerep Howe
Stevenson
Kefauver
Fea
South
Pee
Ellorta
Maryland and Virginia Weather Forecast Summary
Readable weather note shows Maryland cloudy periods with showers possible tonight and Friday. Virginia forecast calls for fair conditions in the west and north with southeast winds, highs near mid to upper 70s to 80s, and increasing clouds with scattered showers along the coast Friday night and Friday.
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Maryland
Irginia
Neely and Local Figures Die. Funeral Plans Set
Long obituary list notes Homer H Neely aged 65 of Pipestem and a former county official among the deceased. Other deaths include Mrs Henry Preston Sr of Tazewell. Robert Moore of Wytheville. Ballard Godby of Fremont Ohio. Bryson Tiller and J A Shelton. Willie Meade ex resident of our city. Laura Beavers of Welch. John W Hall of Matoaka. Banner Dunman of Holston. Ballard P Godby and Thomas M Wilson. Funeral details and burial sites follow for each.
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Preston
Henry
Tanéwell
Eeeewatt Presbyterian Church
Hall
John W
Matoaka Rock
Dunman, Banner
Holston
Betuer House
Dunman
Godby
Ballard P
Freont
Ohio
Davy Fet Churen
Ods “Hond
Princeton
Esthaven Memorial Park
Ey Wson Thomas
Bluefeld
Scot Street
Aster Grove
Greensboro
N. C
Bluefield Man Found Dead in Alley near Catholic School
The Bluefield resident Frank H. Williams was found dead in an alley behind Bected Heart Catholic School. Police ruled natural causes with no foul play. The body was taken to Hawkins Funeral Home for further exam by Dr. P R Fox.
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Bluefield
Bected Heart Catholic
Frank H. Williams
Kdren
General Delivery
Henry
Vivian
Hianwkins Funeral Home
P. R. Fox
W. EB
Roy W Teeemnene
Virginia Hears Call for State Sales Tax Debate
Richmond June 6 A statewide retail sales tax faces debate as the Virginia Economic Commission hosts hearings this week and next with officials from the Virginia State Chamber of Commerce and the Education Department urging careful consideration. Stakeholders push for clear local revenue responsibility and a balanced approach to any tax plan.
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Richmond
Virginia Aes
Virginia State
Ace of Commerce
Ones
Joel
Neortadie
Tomate
Ate
D. Hagood
Cloveri
Sen. Bigen
Sydner Jr
Stat¢ Chamber
Gibson Har- Ghaather
Virginia
Norfolk
Alex Idtia
VA Names Texas Vetro Contract Office Here
Fred C. Griffin Jr of Huntington promoted to contract representative in charge of the Veterans Administration Office in the Coal and Coke Building Blue field. He will aid veterans dependents and beneficiaries with information advice and assistance on rights and benefits under VA and other agencies. Griffin born in Hico Texas graduated Morris Harvey College played football and baseball married Helena Scragg from West Hamlin. He served in World War II in Anti Aircraft Artillery as a 2nd Lieutenant in the European Theater and lost his left leg at the Battle of the Bulge. He has been with VA since 1946 after discharge from service.
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Fred C. Griffin Jr
Huntington
Vterans Administration
Coal and Coke
Bluefield
Veterans Administration
Griffin
Hico
Texas
Morris Harvey College
City changes garbage collection schedule in Bluefield
City Manager William L Kell announced a change in the Bluefield garbage pickup plan. Collections formerly on Thursdays will now occur on Wednesdays, affecting streets including Oakhurst Monterey Hill Mt View Dogwood Lane Green St Lewis Heath Fairfield Ave Edgewood Rind.
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William L. Kell
Bluefield
Kell
Oakhurst Aveée
Moniterey Hill
Mt. View Ave
Dogword Lane
Gaan
Aareene Dr
Ae St. Lewis
Heath
Fairfield Ave
Tazewell Minister Improves After Accident at Home
Rev. Paul P. Martin of Tazewell was reported in improved condition at Jeffersonville Hospital after a Tuesday accident at his home. He sustained a fractured jaw broken bone and rib injuries when a hot water tank toppled on him while he was repairing it. He leads the Main Street Methodist Church.
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Henry Preston
R. Bowen Thompson
Coles Com
Tazewell County
Tazewell
Paul P. Martin
Jeffersonville Hospital
Martin
Tarewell
Bluefield JW Readers Plan Martinsville Convention Attendance
The Bluefield congregation of Jehovah's Witnesses plans to attend a three day program in Martinsville. The event is scheduled for May 9 to 10 at the Win Gymtorum.
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Bluefield
Jehovah's Witnesses
Martinsville
Promotions Made At Gary Mines and RelatedTransfers
A series of personnel moves at Gary Mines includes engineers advancing to senior mining engineer and mechanical engineer roles. Paul E. B. Wa from Lynch District becomes Gary District training supervisor. Watson becomes industrial engineer after U.S. Marine service. J. E. Caffrey rises to senior mining engineer. Charles Yurick transfers to preve replant, later promoted. William C. Banfier steps to mechanical engineer.
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Jack
U. S. Steel
Gary
J. E. Caffrey
Corporation
Westirginia Versity
Caiffey
Patrician Wallace
Uniontown
Ennsylvania
Westirginia
Charles Yurick
Ee bin —. U
Steel
K. Kennedy
al- Plant
Roberiaratory Frick
Iontowni
Pennsylvania
Ent
Estremia Wesleyan Allege
Two Housebreakings Reported Northside
Bluefield Police noted vandalism in three Bluefield homes. Roy Harrison of 417 Allen St reported a break in with doors damaged and the car in back on blocks. Anna Anderson at 219 Davis St said cardboard was torn from the back door but nothing missing. Watson at Wayne St reported windows broken at an empty house with items disturbed.
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Bluefield
Roy Harrison
Allen St
Reais
Ohio
Ioben
Nna Anderson
Davi St
Watson
Wayne S
Final Honor List At Bluc eld College
The 1956-56 final dean's list at Bluc eld College includes Ella Brickey Robert Graver James Helton and others with GPA 3.0 for honors and 2.5 or better for honor status. Names listed include Shirley LeVines David Miller Linwood Whitmer Charles Ingrove Buddy Mann Ralph Patsel and many more.
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Bluceld College
James Zambs
Ella Brickey
Robert Graver
James Helton
Mrs. Thryn
Micatior Keller
Shirley LeVines
David Miller
Linwood Whitmer
Charles Ingrove
William Bads
Robert Mitchell
Shirley Moon
Janes Gregory
Is Burgess
Avid Shereda
Ernest Mason
William
Strawberry Show and Sale Triumph at Mercer County Event
The third annual Mercer County Strawberry Show and sale was held last night at 8 p m in the Memorial Building Princeton sponsored by the Princeton Kiwanis Club. Judging occurred in the afternoon with Joe Eris president Cris Barton and Robert Stewart serving as auctioneers. County 4 H Club exhibitors were among those noted at the Kiwanis luncheon yesterday.
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Mercer County
Memorial Building
Princeton
Princeton-Athenis Iwanis Club
Joeer
Cris Barton
Robert Stewart
Kiwanis Club
Christ’s Christianity Called Answer To World Problems
The Christian Science Board of Directors declared the world needs the Science of Christianity as never before at the annual meeting in Boston Massachusetts. Thousands of scientists from many parts of the country heard the directors’ message. The statement urged renewed faith in Christian Science as a remedy for global troubles.
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Boston
Mass
Christian Science Board of Directors
Als
Pere
A Seaton
Cart
If . Massachetts
Humanity
Europe
Australia
Roy Garrett Watson
Gordon V. Comer
Christian Science Board of Lectureship
James d. McReynolds
Dallas
Nas
Wildcat Mine Strike Expands in Barbour and Marion Counties
Roving pickets close two Barbour County mines and a third. a small Marion County mine also shuts, increasing idled miners to about nine thousand from thirty three mines. Union leaders meet with Consolidation Coal Co executives in Fairmont amid stalled talks on labor and mine operation.
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Fairmont
West Virginia
UMW District 31
Cecil J. Urvaniak
United Mine Workers
George Higgintbotham
Consolidation Coal Co
W. Va
Asoer
Cambria
Clark Coast
Marion County
Art
Coal Research Urged for Area by Jennings and Committee
Jennings urged area coal research and coordinated university involvement through Virginia Tech for staff, graduate fellowships, and coal projects. He noted ongoing Virginia Tech work on coal as a fuel, raw material, and in production and marketing, and urged studying coal uses for new customers like aluminum firms while cautioning against rush to atomic power without need.
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Ywlace
Jennings
Keenie
Kentucky
Westirginia
Vir Tech
Virginia Tech
Appalachian Electric Power awards Clinch River Plant contract
Appalachian Electric Power Co awards initial grading and excavation for the Clinch River Plant at Carbo. Green Construction Co. of Oakland, Indiana, wins the work to remove 600000 cubic yards of earth and 22000 cubic yards of rock as part of the 450000 kilowatt plant slated for completion in 1958, boosting coal output in Russell County to about 1300000 tons annually.
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Lebanon
Appalachian Eléctric Power Co
Clinch River
Carbo
G. L. Purr
Resaslas
Green Construction Co
Oaktown
Ind
Russel County
Doe
Jurors Excused Until Tomorrow in Mercer County Court
Mercer County eCircuit Court jurors were excused until tomorrow morning after a damage action last night. Morton Wagner said a settlement was reached in a personal damage case arising from an auto collision on April 23. Jurors are told to report at 9:30 a.m. tomorrow.
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Mercer County eCircuit
Morton Wagner
Guy Fi
R. G. Crawford
Former Tazewell Woman Death Note Mirrored Suicide Claim
Former Tazewell resident Alicé Scott Mullard of Stanley Bord was found shot in a Virginia home. Police ruled it a self inflicted pistol wound and noted long illness. funeral planned at a Reedys chapel with Rev. B Leeel officiating. Survivors include husband none son two brothers and a sister. In Michigan geology notes natural resources valued at 250 million dollars after two million years of formation.
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Charlotte
Alicé Scott Mullard
Stanley Bord
Carron
Ager Forirginia
Feund
Art
Salem Hospital
Tazewell
Oscar George
Mary O'Roark
Ann Apbor
Nature
Michigan
James H.mbergé
France Bans Shipment of Light Arms to Mid East
Paris reports a government ban on the shipment of light arms to Middle Eastern countries. Foreign Minister Christian stays the policy amid Assembly criticism. Heavy weapons shipments remain allowed, with 155 mm howitzers to Egypt and 24 fighter jets to Israel cited as examples.
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Paris
Christian
National Assembly
Algeria
Middle East
Israel
Egypt
Larael
Coal Mountain Parents Plea For School Space At Board Meeting
A Coal Mountain PTA delegation asked the Wyoming Count Board of Education for more classroom space and outbuildings, citing population growth since Island Creek Coal Co. operations began. The board facilitator and delegation agreed another meeting would be needed, with a petition signed by one parent representing 165 families.
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Coal Mountain Pta
Wyoming Count Board of Education
Jesse Morgan
Island Creek Coal Co
Nhe
C. P. Keith
Billy Blackburn
Frank M. Adkins
Eimer Blizzard
Addison
Bil McClure
Gillespie Earns Divinity Degree at Drew University
Dennis W. Gillespie, son of Mr and Mrs Kenneth B Gillespie of Tazewell Virginia, received the Bachelor of Divinity cum laude at Drew University's Ltd commencement. He completed three years of professional divinity study after Emory and Henry College, which awarded him a BA in 1958.
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Dennis W. Gillespie
Kenneth B. Gillespie
Tazewell
Virginia
Drew University
Ltd
Fred G. Holloway
Tazewell High School
Gillespie
Emory and Henry College
Fimory
Bluefield Jaycees Conduct Bulb Sale Tonight
The Bluefield Junior Chamber of Commerce conducts door to door light bulb sales in Bluefield from 6 30 p m to 9 p m Proceeds benefit the Youth Activities Fund which sponsors Jaycee teams in baseball Little League and the City Football League.
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Bluefield Junior One of Commerce
Bluefield
Notice of Sale for Property Secured by Will
A legal notice states that a sale for cash will be held on a specified date at a location named Pittman Asst. to settle a secured debt or estate matter. The document references a will and a forthcoming sale procedure conducted by an assistant.
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Pinance
Pittman Asst
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