Ex-Convicts Nabbed After All-Day Search Near Marion
Two ex-convicts Furlan Viers and Paul Mack Spencer were captured near Marion Virginia and charged with auto theft and burglary after a high speed chase ends in a wreck. Police traced the stolen car to Chattanooga Tennessee and Abingdon Virginia. Both men faced multiple prior detentions including Virginia State Penitentiary federal prisons in Atlanta Leavenworth Cincinnati and San Antonio.
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Paul Mack Spencer
Bristol
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Cincinnati
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San Antonio
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Florida
Legislator Byrd Urges Social Security Eligibility Cut
Rep. Byrd of West Virginia urged rapid action to lower Social Security eligibility ages from 65 to 62 general and 60 for widows, writing House Ways and Means Chair Cooper that the industry boom has reduced job opportunities for older workers.
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Cooper
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West
Police Nab Ohio Man In Narcotic Roundup
Bellaire Ohio reports the arrest of cafe-owner Edward Todd at the request of Pittsburgh narcotics officers. Police say Todd was identified in connection with narcotics sales in the Pittsburgh area and faces narcotics sale charges on a Pittsburgh warrant. He will fight extradition.
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Edward Today
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Pennsylvania
Lightweight Sam Sonite luggage debuts magnesium strength
A new ultralife luggage line used magnesium alloy airplane metal to boost lightness and durability. The brand markets strength for frequent flyers, inviting customers to customize terms and enjoy lighter travel gear.
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Alfred Land
Reverend Waters dies of heart attack at study desk
The Rev. Waters, pastor of Twin Branch Tabernacle and long-time minister, died suddenly at his desk from a heart attack. Born September 15, 1804 in Jackson County, Tennessee, he lived in McDowell County West Virginia and worked as a blacksmith before running Waters Mechanic Shop. He is survived by his wife Ada Chuck Waters, two sons, and other relatives. Funeral arrangements are pending.
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Virginia Youth Killed In Mine Mishap
Funeral rites today for Coleman killed Wednesday in a slate fall at a Blackie Virginia truck mine operated by Acre Chambers. He died instantly. service at 10:30 a.m. at the residence with Rev. Troy Lee and Rev. Rash Peters officiating. Interment Oman Cemetery Guesses Fork. Survived by mother Mrs Paris Coleman Guesses Fork, two brothers Harlin Coleman Willoughby Ohio Hassell Coleman at home, six sisters Nora Rose Coleman at home Mrs Sanford Coleman Guesses Fork Miss Thelma Coleman Oceana Mrs Jim Lester Jesse Mrs Bill Lester Isban.
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Bluefield Chamber Names 14 Nominees for Board
The Bluefield Chamber of Commerce announced 14 nominations for its 1955-56 board election. Seven new directors will be elected with ballots counted after noon June 27, from nominees in Bluefield West Virginia and Bluefield Virginia. Election committee members include J. E. Sammen, William Alley, W. Bentley, and others.
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Joseph H. Bowen Sr
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B. E. Crumpler
Henry 8. Enck
E. Lyle Gage
J. P. Gills
H. Lawson
R. A. Yarbrough
Rone Bluefield
Bluefield
Charles L. Harman
E. A. McNeer
Aet
W. Va
J. E. A Samen
William L. Alley
W. Bentley
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L. Stacy
J. E
Stacy Released On Bond In North Carolina Shooting
Ted Stacy, 43, of English, was released from McDowell County Jail after posting 2500 bond on malicious wounding charges for a Sunday morning shooting of neighbor Al bert Deskins. Deskins, a grocery executive with stores in English and nearby towns, was reported improved but serious at Grace Hospital in Welch.
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English
Albert Deskins
McDowell County
Stacy
Deskins
Bluefield
Tazewell
Grace Hospital
Welch
Officer's Missing $65 Mystery To Charleston
Charleston June 16 Logan policeman C L Vanbibber loaned to Charleston to obtain gambling evidence. He lost $65 while on duty. Chief Dewey Willmann refused to comment in Municipal Court. One suspect Morris Williams 32 pleaded guilty to gambling with Williams denying taking the money.
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Dewey Wilmann
C. L. Vanbibber
Vanbibber
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Charles Cused
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Williams
EPC Confirms Petition Denial by Federal Power Commission
The Federal Power Commission re affirmed denial of a joint petition by Virginia Maryland West Virginia and the District of Columbia seeking to set rates without suspension It said states would have a right to be heard if and when rates are examined The action concerns Tennessee Gas Transmission Co Houston and a proposed natural gas rate increase of about 8 6 million annually that was suspended November 2 and sent to refund proceedings in December.
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Grundy VA Legion Post Hosts District 9 Virginia Meeting
The ninth Virginia District American Legion convention opens tomorrow in Grundy with registration, a buffet dinner, and a dance. Vice Commander Hal W Renkin and Superintendent Sam Hurley headline Sunday sessions with addresses at 11 45 a m and 1 30 p m. District officers and delegates to the national meeting will be elected in the afternoon.
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Sam Hurley
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Richard Justice
Auto Injuries Not Cause Of Woman Death In Crash
A Charleston woman injured in a May 29 two car crash died in hospital from a blood clot near her heart. Pathologist ruled accident had nothing to do with death. Ondine Cravens Shively 51 a Grace land Ky native had lived here most her life. Seven were hurt in Cabin Creek smashup. Driver Lord Blaine Williams 25 Williamson faces six month jail term for driving while drunk.
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John Maciejczyczk
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Bandage Bandit Jailed By Brother's Court
Joseph Benedict McCoy, 40, a furniture mover, waived examination on burglary charges in a arraignment before his brother City Judge Bernard McCoy. He remained jailed without bail awaiting grand jury action after allegedly breaking into a doctor's office and a beauty salon, netting only bandages.
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New York Post Office Traces Webster in Syrian Inquiry
A Syria based inquiry about vacation cabins reached the New York Post Office. An envelope marked Holly River near Webster Springs in Webster County listed 1592 acres and 19 U.S. cabins, prompting the office to identify Webster as the likely addressee.
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Weather forecast for several states with warm days
Readable forecast notes predict sunny and warm conditions across Mary and Pennsylvania with little temperature change Friday night. West Virginia Ohio Kentucky and Tennessee show fair to warm conditions with high temperatures in the upper 70s to low 80s and two days of fair weather into Saturday.
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Adenauer Sees Mystery In Physics Law Comment
Chancellor Adenauer jokes about a supposed physics law during a talk with reporters, suggesting there may be no such law in the United States. He notes the Atlantic and Pacific adversaries are the same, prompting mystified reactions from listeners.
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West Approches Meet In Caution
In New York June 16 Western foreign ministers meet to assess Soviet peace signals ahead of a four power summit. They seek concrete moves demonstrating sincerity and plan to meet Russian Foreign Minister Molotov in San Francisco before Geneva talks begin July 18.
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Nancy E. French Wins Va Side Beauty Contest
Nancy Edith French 18 wins Miss Bluefield Virginia Side contest amid swimsuit and evening gown display. Bernice Hampton runner up and Miss Hampton also wins Miss Talent title. Event sponsored by Bluefield Junior Woman's Club with prelim tea and panel judges.
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Church Plans Purchase of Lake Place for New Bluefield Church
The First Christian Church of Bluefield voted to buy Lake Place on Bland Road as the site for a new church building. Final approval awaits three congregational readings, with June 26 as a key decision date after finances are arranged.
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Thayer plans Bluefield juvenile products move adding 300 jobs
ADC officials outlined a potential Thayer operation in Bluefield West and Bluefield Virginia to manufacture baby carriages toys and other juvenile items. Key executives might relocate but most jobs would go to locals. The plan aims to create about 300 new jobs transforming Bluefield’s economy.
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