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Newspaper

Bluefield Daily Telegraph

Location

Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 15, 1954

Page

4

Marland Says Budget Cuts Unnecessary If Economy Keeps Rising

Gov. Marland said a continued rise in the state's economy could negate proposed 5 percent budget cuts. He cited windfalls in gas tax, West Virginia turnpike revenue, and back taxes as temporary boosts. He noted the new Aero Commander airplane to arrive by July 1 for about $95,000 with two-way radio equipment. He also commented on politics, seasonal employment, and potential action to nullify school segregation due to a U S Supreme Court ruling.

Tom Stimmel Leston Marland Nooks West Virginia Turnpike U. S. Supreme Court

Poindexter Veers to Repeat Address Attacking Powell Glass

Roanoke Va June 14 Dr J Carl Poindexter says he will repeat a Saturday radio address attacking congressional candidate Powell Glass Jr for backing Eisenhower in 1952 The Salem professor plans broadcasts across the sixth district before July 13 when Democrats choose among Glass Ro bertson and Poindexter Poindexter notes many Democrats will not back any nominee who deserted the 1952 ticket and some may vote Republican if Glass wins the nomination He denies urging Republicans to vote for Glass if he loses the primary

Roanoke Carl Poindexter Powell Glass, Jr Eisenhower Salem Glass Del Ernest Robertson Poindexter Blisher Clarence G. Burton Lynchburg

Mrs Dunglinson In Critical Condition After Car Crash

Mrs George Dunglinson wife of a Norfolk and Western Railway official remained unconscious last night with head injuries fractured ribs and leg fractures from the Saturday collision near Christiani ty Her husband showed some improvement with a broken knee fractured ribs and cuts He is recovering from shock at Lewis Gale Hospital

George Dunglinson Norfolk and Western Railway Lewis Gale Hospital Dunginson

Young outlines motor age impact on industry planning

Robert R. Young argues that airplanes buses and automobiles outproduce and outcompete 19th century railroad cars. He urges industry wide planning for standardized equipment designs volume purchasing and terminal adaptation to the motor age to simplify accounting reservations and ticketing and to improve use of facilities.

Young

Deaths and Funerals From a Local Salisbury Page

A long death notices column lists services and survivors for multiple individuals including Martha Wallace of Selma Alabama and Ruth Hawkins Minnick of Knights Landing California. Other obituaries include Woodie G Duncan and Walter Brewer with details of service dates locations and interments.

Ruth Hawkins Minnick Knights Landing Calif Lynchburg Thomas B Betty Hawkins Minnick Bluefield T. Minnick Thomas Minnick Woodland Eva Winston Minnick Montana A. L. Hawkins Blairfield 8. C. Hawkins Bedford

Jet Pilot Dies in Raleigh County Jet Crash

The Civil Air Patrol reported a U. S. Marine Corps jet en route to Cherry Point crashed in Raleigh County West Virginia about 5 p.m. killing the pilot. Maj. Glen C. Sprouse said the aircraft came from Lockbourne Air Force Base in Columbus and the pilot's name was withheld pending kin notification.

Charleston W. Va Civil Air Patrol U. S. Marine Corps Cherry Point N. C West Virginia Glen C. Sprouse CAP Lockbourne Air Force Base Columbus Lockbourne Sprouse Raleigh County Beckley

Treasurers Hear Address From Virginia Tax Official

In Roanoke Virginia G M Scarborough of the State Department of Taxation urged treasurers to pursue the final ten percent of delinquent taxpayers, saying 80 to 90 percent collection is not enough. The meeting included an update by R H Woodward on recent General Assembly legislation affecting treasurers. Tomorrow a panel on office operations and officer elections will conclude the session with retiring president C M Hale of Pearisburg and new officers named J B Fray Wil liam Taylor and E B Pendleton.

Roanoke G. M. Scarborough State Department of Taxation Treasurers’ Association of Virginia Scarborough Hotel Roanoke Legislative Committee R. H Woodward General Assembly C. M. Hale Pearisburg J. B. Fray Madison William Taylor Martinsville E. B. Pendleton

Dulles Pushes Allies Toward European Army

Secretary of State Dulles signals willingness to cut all military aid to France and Italy to spur EDC membership. Senators Smith and Merchant testified that U.S. aid could be further conditioned as Europe forms the six nation defense bloc. The six EDC members are France Italy Western Germany Belgium Luxembourg and the Netherlands.

Washington Dulles France Italy H. Alexander Smith Senate Livingston Merchant SDC Smith Merchant Trady Foreign Relations Committee Germany Adenauer Belgium Luxembourg Netherlands Taly Pierre Mendes-France Joseph Laniel

Weather look ahead for mid Atlantic states and Ohio Valley

Maryland Virginia face warm spell with scattered thundershowers this week. West Virginia and Western Pennsylvania expect partly cloudy skies with warm humid conditions and afternoon or evening storms. Ohio remains warm and humid with scattered afternoon or evening thundershowers. Kentucky and Tennessee show similarly warm humid conditions with scattered storms Tuesday and Wednesday.

Maryland Virginia West Virginia Pennsylvania Ohio Kentucky Tennessee

Ransom Money and Pistol Found Near Superstition Mountains

A bundle of ransom money and a pistol was found near the Superstition Mountains after the abduction of Evelyn Ann Smith in Phoenix. The money totaling seventy five thousand dollars was untouched and wrapped in a blue denim shirt. Mrs. Smith identified her kidnapper as the culprit. Detective Earl Moore reported the recovered items and authorities noted the suspect released the victim hours later.

Phoenix Ariz Superstitution Mountains Evelyn Ann Smith Earl Moore Herbert Smith Charles Thomas Smith Washington Weather Bureau Asheville Atlanta Bluefield Boston Chicago Cincinnati Dallas Denver Jacksonville Los Angeles Louisville Ara Pittsburgh Ouse Richmond O¢ Smith

Controversial Actress Ordered to Leave U.S. Within Sixty Days

British actress Simone Silva, who drew photographers to the sea on the French Riviera with Robert Mitchum, was ordered to depart the United States in 69 days. Immigration official Herman Landon said her pleasure visa became illegal when she signed a film contract and salary without a location submission. He added she did not prove unusual ability or professional attainment.

Los Angeles Simone Silva Robert Mitchum French Riviera United States Herman Landon Immigration and Naturalization Service Miss Silva Landon Silva Immigration Office

Charleston to Host Syrian Orthodox Youth Meet

More than 1,000 members of the Syrian Orthodox Youth Organization from seven states converge on Charleston for the Mid-West Sector annual three day convention. Archbishops Samuel David and Metropolitan Anthony Bashir attend with Lester Haddad Jr. heading the sector. Paul Saba to succeed him as president-elect.

Charleston Mid-West Samuel David Toledo Ohio Anthony Bashir New York City Lester Haddad Jr Paul Saba Cleveland

Kiwanis Clubs Of Two Bluefields Hold Interclub Outing

The Bluefield Kiwanis Club hosted an inter club stag outing at Christie's Cabin on Wolfe Creek starting at 3 PM with guests from the Virginia Side Kiwanis Club. Dinner followed at 6 30 PM as the board of directors acted as hosts for the spring event.

Bluefield Kiwanis Club Christie's Cabin Wolfe Creek Virginia Side Kiwanis Club

Chinese Aid to Giap’s Forces Rises in Indochina

In Saigon on June 14, the French High Command said Chinese military aid to Vietminh General Vo Nguyen Giap’s armies has increased over the last week. The spokesman gave no figures, but noted deliveries via northern Viet Nam routes, with prior aid averaging 3,000 tons monthly before Dien Bien Phu and later surging. Giap’s two Dien Bien Phu battle corps have moved to seasonal bases near the Red River Delta.

Saigon Indochina Vo Nguyen Giap China Viet Nam Giap Dien Bien Phu Henri Navarre Rench Red River Delta

N W Coal Loadings Jump 1606 Cars in Week Ending June 11

Norfolk and Western Railway coal loadings for the week ending June 11 rose by 1606 cars from the prior week. Total cars hauled reached 15,865 versus 14,289 the previous week, a level not seen since January. Daily loadings were 3228 Monday 3136 Tuesday 3156 Wednesday 3280 Thursday 3295 Friday 2956.

Norfolk and Western Railway

Franchise Available for Bluefield Tire Franchise

Major Tire Co seeks capable person or organization for an exclusive tire franchise in Bluefield West Virginia and nearby area. Complete factory and field support with minimal capital. Must have good credit. For details write Box 37 c/o Daily Telegraph. All inquiries answered.

Major Tire Co Bluefield W. Va Daily Telegraph

Girls State Caucuses Pick Nominees for WV Primary

Jackson's Mill West Virginia June 14 The Federalist and Nationalist party leaders held caucuses at the Rhododendron Girls State to choose candidates for tomorrow's primary elections. Juniors will vote by machines to select county and state officials for the general election Wednesday.

Jackson's Mill W. Va Rhododrendon Board of Public Works Supreme Court American Legion Auxiliary West Virginia

Pools Open Saturday At Greenbrier Forest

State Conservation Department announces Greenbrier State Forest pools will open Saturday after delay to Memorial Day for water system parts. Me morial Day postponement pushed pool use later. Advance park reservations rise 12 percent with mid June totals around 67 500 dollars. Cabin facilities listed at Babcock Droop Mountain Cabwaylingo Greenbrier Kumbrabow and Seneca State parks and forests.

Charleston Greenbrier State Forest Conservation Department Hays Helmick Velma Leroy Parks Leroy Cacapo Lost River Watoga Babcock Droop Mountain Cabwaylingo Greenwrier Kumbrabow Seneca State

Brother shot by brother case heads to grand jury

Jerry Lester 39 waived to the grand jury on murder charges after his brother Paul Lester was killed near a mountain cabin above Piedmont. Paul died at Bluefield Sanitarium from shotgun pellet wounds. Jerry claimed Paul shot himself after an argument over home brew. Funeral held at Beeson with burial in the family cemetery.

Claude Jackson Hogan Princeton Jones and Laughlin Steel Corporation Twin Branch Melrose Presbyterian Church Athens Road Rock Willis B. F Nannie Stone Hogan Floyd County Irene Falke Lewis U. 8 Bainbridge Marvin William Gallion Moss Peck St Bluefield Sanitarium Mount Zion Baptist Church W. H. Brown Alexander Gregory Oak Grove Cemetery Bluewell Moss Forest Compton and O'Brien Dental Company Jones Street Christian Church Luzzetta A.*moss Serena Kellix Matilda Martin New York City Geraldine Charlton Rufus Willie Nework City William Charlton Parkersburg Christian Women's Fellowship Assa Toler J. F. Banks Samuel Vaughn Robert Perry Charles Pearis Otey W. Hunter Junkford and Richardson Funeral Home Funeral Home Leonard Lawrence Jerry’ Lester Justice of the Peace Paul Paul Lester Piedmont P. L. Doe Jerry Lester Beeson 1 Woodring D. A. Harvey Beesom Bailey Funeral Home Matoake

Annual Encampment of VFW and Auxiliary Set for Roanoke

The Virginia Department of Veterans of Foreign Wars and the Auxiliary hold their annual encampment in Roanoke June 16 to 19 at Hotel Roanoke with 700 plus registrants and possibly 2000 attendees. A related Cooties group hosts a big scratch at Hotel Patrick Henry, visiting the VA Hospital to cheer patients. Notable speakers include Mrs. Wyman H. Chadwick and VFW leaders Merton B. Tice, Robert B. Handy, Jr., and H. D. Shaver. The program features a memorial service, joint business meetings, and officer elections. The traditional parade is not planned this year.

Roanoke Virginia Department Veterans of In Wars Auxiliary Hotel Roanoke VFW Cooties Hotel Patrick Henry Veterans Administration Hospital Wyman H. Chadwick Hyattaville Ladies Auxiliary Merton B. Tice Mitchell S. D Robert B. Handy, Jr H. D. Shaver Department of Virginia

Hospital reports show mother father and baby fine

Reports from two Richmond hospitals say Mrs. Thomas Foege, her husband, and their newborn are all doing well. The mother went to one hospital to deliver while the father entered another for an operation.

Richmon Thomas Foege

Treasury notices auction two 1947 and 1946 Plymouth cars

Treasury Department notices from Cincinnati announce public auc tions of a 1947 Plymouth Sedan and a 1946 Plymouth Coupe forfeiture sales in Bluefield West Virginia. Each listing provides motor serial numbers and sale times at the Bluefield Parking Building under Internal Revenue Code section 2724. Also included is a zoning board notice for Bluefield WV with hearings on proposed permits for Hattie Rutherford and T F Crowe, plus a withdrawal notice from American Dry Cleaning and Tailoring Company Inc. Virginia corporation.

Treasury Department Alcohol and Tobacco Tax Division Internal Revenue Service Cincinnati Ohio Bluefield Blurefield West Virginia Internal Revenue Code H. G. Morthurst Blue West Virginia H G. Morethurst Zoning Board OF Adjustment Hattie M. Rutherford Rockbridge Street F. Crowe Thomas Street Janet R. Caffee American Dry Cleaning and Tailoring Company Incorporated Virginia Pri Rs

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Powell Glass Robert R. Young Ruth Minnick W. G. Duncan Woodie G. Duncan Christiansburg Grover Newport Allie Cook Riverdale Dollie Clements Emma Tuggle Marshall Huffman Frank Huffman Kent Harless Kate Hypes Cape Huffman Detroit Mace Duncan Wilson Duncan Methodist Church Williams Funeral Home Pembroke Walter Brewer Lashmeet Wesley Chapel Church Budd Bailey Funeral Home Gaston Rael Adams Bristol Catlawda Alae Bobby Edward Richard Eddie Outland Betty Adams Martha Adams Ralph Clinchburg James Stoeubenville Harlin Colburn W. E. Ebens Gilmer Hess Lebanon Carl Ettler Oormer Claude Tinton New Garden Baptist Church Honaker Lester Barker Sykes Cemetery Honaker Funeral Home O. Rae Adams Richlands Tommy Patrick Jack Johnson Nelson Barker Clinch Valley Memorial Cemetery Farmer Funeral Home George Wyjatt Clyde Nipper Tom Patrick Raymond Patrick Bob Smith Hubert Nunan McKinley Mitchell Maybeury Welch Hospital Pocahontas Union Funeral Chapel Bryant Memorial Cemetery Pocahontas Boissevain Annie Sawyers Flem Cochran Nannie Cochran Yards J. M. Cochran Thomas Cochran Frank Carter E. J. Keesling le Miller C. B. Cox Pocahontas Cemetery Pocahontas Union James Goodwin James Curtis Goodwin Daw Korea Uda Uyvvuw Fritz Lebroski Northfork Siberia Hopemont Wn Cemetery Blankenship Miles S. Blankenship Hurley Grundy Lucille Blankenship Eckman Woodman Wayne Bartley Burt Prater Oscar Justice Thelma Blankenship Boyd Harden Raleigh John C Cecil Nichodemus Alec Bailey Crow Bailey Stella Blankenship Dewey Matney War Eagle Virginia Funeral Home George Martins Nannie Easley N. C. Easley James H. Easley Greenbrier St Arter Hall Bluefield State Allege H. H. Hairston P. D. Edwards Wythe County Easley Bliss Sheffey Martha Jenkns Sheffey Mercer McDowell United Holy Church of America North Side Holy Church Missionary Department Ministerial Wives Association Lagos Arter L. B. Huff Patrica McClannahan Jean D. Choate Jean Tucker Carlin Norman T. E. Tucker J. E. Wade Ned Hayes H. C. Banes Felton Miller R. H. McConnell Jerry Huff H. B. Tucker A. W. Willowabby W. D. Green T. D. Watterson Fred Crawford Garfield Fergerson William G. Moss Adams Stevens McCarthy Army Air Force Defense Department Cohn Schine Carr Ft. Monmouth N. J James St. Clair Thomas Prewitt St. Clair Subcommittee Colin Sen. Dirksen Secretary of the Army Symington Sen. Symington Mundt PBS FBI Mundt J Stu U. S Kiwanis Bluefields Vietnam N&w Greenbrier Forest Reproeg Cypsum Bailey Lumber Bluefield, W.va Mullens W.va
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