Byrd Stands Firm Against Labor Leaders in Radio Address
Senator Harry F. Byrd of Virginia declared his opposition to labor age legislation and warned he would rather be defeated than yield to labor leaders. The remarks aired on WRVA CIO-PAC as part of his renomination campaign, with Richmond attorney Martin A. Richmond challenging him in the Democratic primary.
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Richmond
Harry F. Byrd
D-Va
Lewis
Virginia
WRVA
Cio-Pac
Martin A. Richmond
Byrd
Ines Losses Reported For Five Months Year
State fire loss for the first five months of the year totaled 1973900 dollars, slightly above the 1936046 dollars recorded in the same period of 1945. Robert H. illon appears among the figures as part of the reporting.
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Ines
Robert H. Illon
Eee
Quarantine Against Rabies Proposed in West Virginia
Clarksburg June 17 state culture commission plans a quarantine to curb rabies spread by animals. Harrison County Red Fox association initially opposed, then agreed to cooperate after reports. Dr A J Kemper county health officer said foxes in Marion Dodds and Lewis counties also affected as two expert trappers were sent to the area.
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Clarksburg
W. Va
State Culture Commission
Harrison County
Red Fox Association
A J. Kemper
Marion
Dodds
Lewis
Pole Sitter Endures Shocks in Storm at Fair Grounds
Coshocton Ohio June 17 Mad Marshall Jacobs sat atop a 176 foot flagpole at the ten county fair grounds when a severe electrical storm struck. He received five shocks but remained on his perch insisting he would stay to the couch. Lightning flashed about during the storm as he spoke today.
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Coshocton
Marshall Jacobs
Ten County Fair Grounds
Dr Edwards Olive Tablets Promote Bile Flow
A 1930s advertisement touts Dr F M Edwards Olive Tablets as a remedy for constipation and dullness by stimulating bile flow. It claims the product has aided users for over 26 years and helps digest fatty foods.
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Edwards
F. M. Edwards
Deaths and Funerals Move Through Bluefield Area
Obituaries report Mrs. C. W. Akers wife of former Bluefield mayor dies at home after illness. Funeral in Roanoke for Edward P. Austin and memorials for Samuel H. Worley, buried Woodlawn, with service at Goodwill Community Church. Survivors listed include Lila Franklin and multiple siblings.
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Roanoke
Edward P. Austin
J. G. Stone
Kiwanis Club Celebrates Baseball Themed Luncheon
Bluefield Kiwanis members held their weekly luncheon with a baseball theme. Elmer Brown announced plans for a winning Bluefield team after nine wins in 14 games. New members H L Godschalk and Reece Spangler were introduced. Paul Hilliard led the program as 41 members maintain perfect attendance. state Kiwanis convention set for Oct 6–8 in Bluefield.
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Bluefield Kiwanians
Ball Park
Kiwanians
Ois
Elmer Brown
Jim Nabors
Bluefield
H. L. Godschalk
The
Bailey Lumber Comny
Reece
Von Papen Held Prisoner During Hitler Purge Testimony
Franz von Papen testified at Nuremberg that he was held nearly three days as a prisoner during the 1934 blood purge. He said he resigned as vice chancellor after demanding release, and alleged Hitler kept him from resigning due to public excitement. He also claimed he warned against Hitler seizing power and noted Hermann Goering advised him to stay home for safety amid the purge that killed several enemies.
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von Papen
Hitler
Nuernberg
Franz von Papen
Germany
Gestapo
Fuehrer
Wehrmacht
Kurt von Schleicher
Storm
Ernst Boehm
Reichsmarshal
Hermann Goering
Housing probe widens across sectors in U S inquiry
Federal investigation led by Clark covers gas fuel transportation banking and electrical markets as part of a broad anti trust inquiry into housing costs. Wyatt notes the inquiry is the 167th related case and examines mortgage rates and suspected price restraints amid calls for action.
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Ment
Clark
FBI
Acceptance Of India Government Seen In New Delhi
In New Delhi on June 17 rapid acceptance of the interim government formed by the Hindu Congress and the Muslim League was hinted. A Congress meeting at 6 30 a m to consult with Abdul Ghaffar Khan known as the Frontier Gandhi set the stage for a possible earlier decision, while the Muslim League group also met to discuss the coalition.
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New Delhi
Congress League
Congress Party
Congress Committee
Abdul Ghaffar ‘Khan
Com
Banking Committee Urges Ratification of British Loan
The committee urged approval of the $3,750,000 British loan to aid world peace and prosperity. It warned that rejecting the loan could provoke trade warfare and threaten United Nations unity.
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Banking Committee
House Committee
United Na
Royal Arch Masons Meet as House Debates Loom
Bluefield chapter No. 20 meets at 7 30 with installation of officers led by R D Payne secretary. House floor debate looms next Monday as four minority report signers accuse foreign handouts of aiding Spanish empire needs and desires.
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Royal Arch Masons
Bluefield Chapter No. 20
R. D. Payne
House
House Committee
Buffett
Rneb
J Sumner R
Ill
Smith
Ohio
Hull
Wis
Maj Gen Hugh J. Gaffey Dies In Plane Crash At Godman Field
Fort Knox June 17 Maj Gen Hugh J Gaffey 51 and two army lieutenants were killed when their B 25 crashed at Godman field after overshooting the strip The plane mowed trees and plunged over an embankment It had earlier reported trouble en route from Fort Benning Ga where Gaffey attended an infantry conference Gaffey commanded armored divisions in Europe in World War II and was from Longland City New York the plane s pilot
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Fort Knox
Hugh J. Gaffey
Godman Field
Fort Benning
Gaffey
Europe
Longland City
N.Y
Fire destroys Imperial Hotel. 1 dead 9 hurt in blaze
A flash fire tore through the 52 room Imperial hotel in downtown. At least one man died and nine people were injured, with seven rescued by firefighters using ladders. Seventeen to eighteen residents were in the building when the blaze began and the cause remains undetermined.
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Imperial Hotel
Eight Drunks Jugged As Dry-Out Ends
Local liquor store remains closed for almost a month as a dry-out ends. Police report multiple arrests tied to the closure period and ongoing enforcement actions.
FBI Errs In Report On GI's Discharge
The FBI announced two Army discharges of GIs were misreported. Phaneuf allegedly used discharge DMs to obtain money from the Red Cross. One discharge was marked other than honorable and the other not honorable. Phaneuf, a Rhode Island resident, faces arraignment in Bluefield federal court.
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FBI
Eatngien
W. Va
Bureau of Investigation
Lof Phaneuf
Honora
Rhode Island
Blusfield
Red Cross
Maine opens with Walsh unopposed in renomination race
Vandenberg faces no opposition in today’s senatorial primary though James H. Lee has no November opposition. Massachusetts runs a quiet primary as Senator David Walsh seeks renomination while Henry Cabot Lodge Jr. is the sole Republican challenger for Walsh in the general race.
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Vandenberg
James H. Lee
Detroit Corporation Counse
Massachusetts
David Walsh
Henry Cabot Lodge, Jr
Walsh
Three Held On Liquor Charges After Welch Arrest
Grand jury in January 1947 indicted three men arraigned before U S Commissioner Henry O Hearne at Welch. Bail set at 500 dollars each. One man jailed for hearing Thursday at 10 am. Officers seized a 40 gallon copper still 80 gallons of mash and 6.75 gallons of whiskey. Warrants out for two others. Still found at headwaters of the right fork of Panther creek near Paynesville.
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U. S
Henry O. Iarene
Welch
Paynesville
Funeral Service Held For Mrs. Loula Hickam
Funeral service was held for Mrs. Loula Bell Hickam 59 of near War. She died Sunday at her home after a length illness. The service began at 8 o clock at the home with Rev. L. B. Padgett in charge. The will be taken today at 10 o c to Jonesville Virginia for burial at Hickam cemetery at 3 p.m. Survived by husband Benjamin Venerable one daughter Mrs Bennie Semones of War three sons Emmitt Hickam of War Homer and Clarence Hickam of Coalwood five grandchildren three sisters Mrs H S Stemp linson of Duffield and others.
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Loula Bell Hickam
Near War
L. B. Padgett
Jonesville
Hickam
Duffield
George
Benjamin Venerable
Bennie Semones
Emmitt Hickam
Homer
Clarence Hickam
Coalwood
H. 8. Stemplinson
Will Contest Heard By Court In McDowell County
The McDowell County court heard challenges to two wills of Mrs. Smith. About 24 heirs, divided into groups, sought to halt probating either will as the proceedings continued with no decision yet reached.
Weekly Meetings Of Civic Clubs Set
The Rotary and Kiwanis clubs schedule weekly gatherings today. A noon meeting is planned in the community hall with the Welch Kiwanis club set to convene.
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Rotary and Kiwanis Clubs
Tome
Pithe Welch Kiwanis Club
Meeting Tonight in Appalachian Community Room
A notice invites attendees to a meeting scheduled for 6:15 PM in the community room of Appalachian. The purpose and agenda are not specified in the available text.
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The
Appalachian
Plaintiff Wins In Suit Over Property
A 12 man jury in McDowell circuit court at Welch returned a verdict in favor of the plaintiff in the case of William M. Lockhart et al versus Lewis Lockhart. The decision concerns property in dispute and was delivered after trial.
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McDowell Circuit Court
Welch
William M. Lockhart
Lewis Lockhart
Police Identify Amnesia Victim
Police identify a man suffering amnesia after an investigation, which leads to the youth’s identification.
Devastating Wind Strikes Windsor Area as Death Toll Rises
Reports say a deadly windstorm hit the American side and drove toward Sandwich causing waterspouts on the river. Windsor police reported at least 15 bodies recovered with many more missing and a possible death toll in the dozens. Property damage runs into millions and power outages hampered hospitals as rescue squads mobilized.
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Sandwich
Tom Verelden
River Rouge
Ee LR. Perry
Windsor
Japan's Offer To Avert War Told Washington
Washington reports a 1941 proposal from Japanese premier Hideki Tojo to the United States involving unfreezing Japanese assets and supplying high octane gasoline, amid embargo options on China and Indo China. Keenan declined to say if the plan reached U.S. trials or tied to wartime criminal prosecutions.
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Washington
Hideki Tojo
Beforusu
United States
Japan
Keenan
Pacific Theater
Wind Threatened Driver Recalls Tornado Run In Michigan
A driver described racing wind at over 60 mph to outrun a tornado, unable to reach 80 mph as his car struck debris. He saw five or six houses demolished before state police and Governor Kelly dispatched 30 troopers to the scene and ordered 70 more from other posts statewide.
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Michigan State Police
Donald
Leonard
Harry F. Kelly
Choice of Millions for Quality and Speed
An advertisement touts high quality and fast scan and print services. It promises savings with a 100 item offer and emphasizes quick turnaround and strong value for customers.
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C. W. Akers
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AD Y
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Edward FP. Austin
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Western Railway
Samuel H. Worley
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Woodlawn
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