Urges World Atomic Control and International Authority
Dr. Harold C. argues for international control of atomic weapons citing the Baruch report. He warns that without a world government and global authority, a costly arms race could lead to world war three. He says Russia must submit to limits and Britain must end divide and conquer tactics to curb bomb manufacture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold C
United States
Tst
Boas
Russia
Britain
R W James Dies Former Civil Engineer of Pocahontas Coal
R W James a retired civil engineer long associated with Pocahontas Consolidated Coal died at his southern Ohio home on June 9 He began in ask civil with the Nor i Western railway and earned recognition for astronomy and mathematics before joining mine engineering He worked for Pocahontas camp Maybeury and Pocahontas He never married and is survived by a sister Miss Cleie James three brothers El James Zaleski Milwaukee Wis Al James Col Onié and he was a brother of Noeft V James and L C James both deceased
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. W. James
Blueid
Pocahontas Consolidated Coal Co
Ohio
James
Nori
Western Railway
Pocahontas
Maybeury
Cleiie James
Zaleski
Milwaukee
Wis
al James
Onié
Noeft V. James
Treaister
War Eagle Coal
Coal Company
L. C. James
Eden and British Delegation Arrive in Washington
British foreign minister Anthony Eden and five lawmakers arrived in Washington after a Bermuda empire meeting. Officials expect a possible luncheon from Acting Secretary of State, with Eden planning two quiet days and no public appearances before returning aboard a Fish Overseas Airways flight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Anthony Eden
Bermuda
Eden
State Department
Parliment
Baltimore
Fish Overseas Airways
Utes
Pedestrian Injured in Auto Collision Near Station
Ann Cabanin of 314 Rover Street was injured slightly when struck by a car on Princeton Avenue near the Norfolk and Western railway passenger station. Driver Julian Gills of 1331 Whitethorn Street remained at the scene. no charges have been filed. Police report filed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ann Cabanin
Rover Street
Princeton Avenue
Norfolk and Western Railway
Julian Gills
Whitethorn Street
Gills
Deaths of Samuel H. Worley at Midway Home
Funeral services held yesterday at 2 PM at Community church Goodwill for Samuel Henry Worley 61 who died Saturday night at A P Sands Midway. Rev D E Workman and Rev Paul Nance officiated. Interment in Woodland Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goodwill
Samuel Henry Worley
A. P F. Sands
Midway
D. E. Workman
Paul Nance
Woodlawn Cemetery
Funeral services for James W. Carter held at home
James W. Carter 79 of Rock died Monday afternoon at 3 30. Funeral services are set for this afternoon at 2 at his Rock home. Survived by wife Laura B Carter and children T W Beck Memorial Panera Directory chap nephews and grandsons. He was a member of the Odd Fellows lodge until recently. Pallbearers and flowerbearers to be chosen from relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James W. Carter
Rock
Carter
Odd Fellows Lodge
Joe Ssss
Laura B. Carter
T. W. On
Beck Memorial Panera
Neices
Millard Hamm Dies After Long Illness At 68
Millard Arthur Hamm 68 died at his home 1104 View Avenue after an eight year illness. Born April 1 1878 in Ashe County North Carolina he lived in Bluefield for twenty years. Survived by wife Annis Adams of Ashe County and children James Garland Frank Charles Clifford William Luther Mrs Bessie Lambert Arthur Jr in U S Army Camp Crowder Missouri. two brothers Joshua Felix Hamm two sisters Cynttha Honton Nora Price sixteen grandchildren and one great granddaughter. Funeral arrangements incomplete at this time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Millard Arthur Hamm
View Avenue
Iu i Il
Mr. Hamm
Ashe County
N. C
Johnny
Theda Price Hamm
Bluefield
Annis Adams
James Garland
Frank
Charles
Clifford
William
Luther
Bessie Lambert
Arthur, Jr
U. S. Army
Camp Crowder
Joshua
Felix Hamm
Cynttha Oonton
Tenn
Nora Price
Accused Officers Arrive In Paris for Court Martial
Col J W Durant and WAC captain Kathleen Nash Durant arrive in Paris by C 54 from the United States en route to Frankfurt for a court martial over the Hesse crown jewels theft. They are guarded at Orly tonight and prepare to depart for Frankfurt. Maj David F Watson remains in custody in Frankfurt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
J. W. Durant
WAC
Kathleen B. Nash Durant
United States
Frankfurt
Germany
Orly Airfield
Durants
David F. Watson
Burlingame
Calif
Washington
War Department
Glenn V. Brumbaugh
Army
John Scherer
Allendale Road
Baltimore
WACM
Virginia Cody
Box 96
Olympia
Wash
Alton C. Miller
Allentown
Provost Marshal's
Ralph W. Pierce
Minnesota Avenue
Washington, D. C
Provost Marshal’s Office
Elizabeth de Vi
Worden St
Grand Rapids
Mich
Military Police Corps
Second Service Command
GM Club Screens Doc tor in Industry on Industrial Medicine
The GM Club meeting at the Virginian hotel featured a motion picture Doc tor in Industry about the growth of industrial medicine. Bluefield members and Dr. C. M. Nurses Association officials attended with dignitaries from the Bluefield Sanitarium and Motors Acceptance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
GM. Club
Motors
Bluefield
Virginian Hotel
B. Gibbs
Wade We St. Clair
Blands Buchanan
Ythe
Smythe
West Virginia
Virginia
Injury Fatal To Motorist
Funeral arrangements are in progress for Frank Bayer 40 of Williamson who died yesterday at 7 30 am at Bluefield sanitarium from internal injuries after a 1939 Chevrolet truck left an embankment near Boissevain early Sunday morning He was brought to the hospital about 8 am He is survived by his wife the former Billie Shaw of Switchback and his parents Mr and Mrs EF M Bayer of Williamson and siblings Mrs C L Gray Mrs Andy Rutter Los Angeles Calif Mrs H C Roach Covington Ky Evelyn Bayer Fred Bayer at home and David Bayer Bartley
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Bayer
Williamson
Bluefield Sanitarium
Boissevain
Bayer
Billie Shaw
EF. M. Bayer
Wiliamson
C. L. Gray
Andy Rutter
Los Angeles
Calif
H. C. Roach
Covington
Evelyn
Fred Bayer
David Bayer
Simmons Man Suffered Stab Wound. Suspect Sought
A Simmons man named Martin was stabbed eight times and hospitalized after the assault. Elbert Graves of Simmons is sought in connection with the stabbing, according to Sheriff Perry L. Dye. Graves is being pursued as the investigation continues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin
Sailor Simmons
Bluefield Sanitarium
Elbert Graves
Simmons
Perry L. Dye
Charted
Wytheville Livestock Prices With Weight Class Detail
Report from Wytheville shows a total of 1 800 head lambs with prices listed by weight and grade. Lambs include 784 choice at 98b 17.10 610 good 90 lb 15.30 220 medium 84 lb 13.75 18 common 68 lb 9.00 and slaughter sheep at 8.50 common and medium 4.00 7.50. Cattle prices range across various weights and grades with ranges noted. Hogs include packing sows with ceiling prices.
Vogue promotes certified Frigid Pur Vaults in Bluefield
The Vogue advertises its certified Frigid Pur Vaults for fur storage in Bluefield. Officials M. M. King and W. M. L. Carper announce the service and invite patrons to use the vaults for secure storage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vogue
Bluefield
City board weighs paving Lyn dale and Clark street portions
The city board approves adding Lyn dale to the No 2 paving project while considering removing Clark street due to owners’ petition and high costs. A motor cycle police presence is urged to curb speeding and a break in at Tavern alleys prompts talk of better patrol protection. Building permits and land sale plans are discussed alongside taxi rate reviews.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. C. Tanner
Tanner
Lyndale
T. L. Brown
Clark Street
Clark
R. A. Sisson
O. 8
White
College Avenue
Law Commerce
West
Shrewsbury Cab Company
L. G. Scott
Bluefield Cab Companies
Bluefield-Princeton Road
G. C. Dillon
Greenbrier Street
Bethel A. M. E. Cchurch
Bland Street
Nelson Dodson
Brown Street
Tazewell
Julia Ann Howard
Vine Street
William P. Jackson
W. C. Brooks
Essex Street
Barnes Crockett
Wythe Avenue
Irven Everett
Payne Street
Harold F. Porterfield
Giles Street
Escaped Convicts Remain At Large In Virginia
Five convicts escaped from a prison bus in Virginia on Sunday and remained at large after a guard was knocked unconscious and his weapon taken. Claude Pike 29 Norton and Kenneth Wyatt 19 each face five year sentences for house breaking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ham
Steele
Claude Pike
Norton
Kenneth Wyatt
W. H. Miller
Trusty
Bread Shortage Forces Restaurants To Cut Servings
The bread supply crisis hits restaurants as loaves grow scarce and servings shrink to one slice per customer. Shortening is nearly depleted while lard is unavailable, prompting hot biscuits in some eateries and a 50 percent capacity outlook for the year due to ongoing shortages and price controls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williamson
Pikeville Flour
Bluefield
Aoney
Court actions and probation rulings in McKnight Richmond Childers case
The U S court opened with probation actions for McKnight Richmond and Childers. Peake of Gary remains probated for three years after a motor vehicle theft charge. Dr Howard Cain of Petersburg and George Norman Lee of Welch had probation continued, while William Wayne Smith of Kimball faced a $500 fine and 30 days for probation violation. Isiah King of Youngstown was fined $250 for labor dispute violations at Carter Coal. Judge Ben Moore urged the grand jury and referenced evolving justice and international tension, with court reconvening at 19 o clock and a venire to report June 24.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McKnight
Richmond
Childers
Peake
Gary
Howard Cain
Petersburg
Charleston
George Norman Lee
Welch
William Wayne Smith
Kimball
Millpoint
Carter Coal Company
Isiah King
Youngstown
Ohio
Coalwood
Ben Moore
King
United Nations Organization
Grand Court
Arab league warns on Palestine unrest spreading
The Arab league in a Saturday briefing to the American minister Azzam Pasha warned that terrorist acts and arms money could provoke Arabs in Palestine to arm themselves. The league Secretary Abdel Rahman Azzam Pasha presented the views, with fears the Palestine disturbances might spread to the seven Arab league states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
League
U. S
Palestine
Abdel Rahman Azzam Pasha
Arab League
Welch News Carrier Awarded Verdict In Suit
A McDowell circuit court jury returned a verdict for the defendant Norfolk and Western Railway Co in a damage suit. Ian Merkin of St De Haga claimed injuries from a suitcase falling on train No 15 July but alleged the company failed to stop for medical aid and he said he was not hurt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McDowell
Norfolk and Western Railway Company
Ian Merkin
St. De = Haga
Selectees Leave For Pre-Induction Exams At Fort Columbus
Yesterday selectees from boards 1 and 2 departed for pre-induction examinations. From board 1: William Ford Capell James Anderson Eckman John Early Hairston Eckman Jesse Ben Hairston Vivian Andrew Lee Cunningham Welch. From board 2: Elbert Bragg McDowell Vernol William Carrington Kyle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Ford
Capell
James Anderson
Eckman
John Early Hairston
Jesse Ben Hairston
Vivian
Andrew Lee Cunningham
Welch
Elbert
Bragg
McDowell
Vernol Wil-Lam Carrington
Kyle
Naturalization Day Recognizes 20 New Citizens at Court
Twenty aliens appear at McDowell circuit court today for citizenship ceremonies. Before the oath, a program by the Col. Andrew chapter Daughters of the American Revolution is shown. Circuit A. Pe H. S. Card will speak, and P. B. McHugh of Cincinnati issued final approvals yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McDowell Circuit Court
Didates
Col
Andrew
Daughters of the
Circuit A. Pe H. S
P. B. McHugh
Cincinnati
Fugitive From State Penitentiary Arrested
Parris Bell known as Boogie Bell was arrested by Keystone Police Chief Harry Cyphers over the weekend. Bell is identified as a fugitive from the state penitentiary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parris Bell
Boogie Bell
Keystone
Harry Cyphers
State Penitentiary
Twenty-Eight Enroll In Mining Classes At Welch High
Twenty eight students enrolled in this week’s coal mining short course at Welch High School. Courses offered include mathematics mine gases haulage methods in mining safety lamps and gas testing. Mathematics methods of mining and safety lamps run all week while mine gases runs three days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Welch High School
Jolo Infant Dies In Welch Hospital
Harold T. Sparks eight month old son of Mr and Mrs William Sparks of Jolo died in a Welch hospital from tubercular meningitis. Survived by parents three brothers Harry Billy Gene and a sister Fay. Funeral at 2 pm from the home with Rev Taylor Blankenship officiating. Interment in family cemetery on Bradshaw Mountain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold T. Sparks
William Sparks
Jolo
Welch
Harry
Billy
Gene
Fay
Taylor Blankenship
Bradshaw Mountain
Deputy Sheriff Virgil Parks Resigns in Welch
Deputy Sheriff Virgil Buck Parks of Welch has resigned effective June 17 due to ill health. He had served as assistant jailer. Sheriff Russell Paynter said a successor would be named within a few days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virgil “Buck” Parks
Welch
Russell Paynter
Parks
Heriff Paynter
Saunders Renamed County Jail Physician
Dr. Ervine Saunders, superintendent of Welch Emergency Hospital, was named jail physician yesterday by the McDowell county court. He submitted the only bid of 3000 dollars for the year, 300 more than the current fiscal year, and he had the low bid a year ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ervine Saunders
Welch Emergency Hospital
McDowell County
Saunders
Jail Day Boosts Welch Arrests at McDowell County
Business was unusually good at the McDowell county jail Monday as liquor commission attendant charges surfaced. Twenty three arrests were made in Welch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McDowell County
Welch
Courthouse Offices To Be Closed June 20
McDowell County courthouse will close on June 20 for observance. Offices affected include sheriff, county clerk, circuit clerk and assessor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McDowell County
Two Damage Suits Filed in McDowell Circuit Court
Two damage suits filed in McDowell circuit court name the Norfolk and Western Railway as defendant. Arthur Asbury sues for 10000 dollars, Giuseppe Verdiglione sues for 1000 dollars. Bills of particulars had been filed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McDowell Circuit
Norfolk and Western Railway
Jim
Arthur Asbury
Norfolk and Western Railway Company
Guiseppe Verdiglione
Norfolk and Western Railways Company
Son Of Welch Woman Hurt In Mine Mishap
Robert Mitchell 28 son of Mrs Hattie Mitchell of Welch was seriously hurt in a mine accident at Semet Solvay Corp mines last Thursday. He suffered a broken pelvis and internal injuries and remained semi conscious in a Cauley Br Bridge area hospital yesterday. His father the late W C Mitchell was county jailer for years. The couple include former Miss Ruth t and three girls and a boy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Mitchell
Hattie Mitchell
Welch
Cauley Br Bridge
Mitchell
Semet Solvay Corp
w.c.Mitchell
P Py
Ruth T
Old Timers Night Observed By Welch Lions Club
Welch Lions Club will observe Old Timers Night this evening at 6 30 in the Appalachian cry room. It marks the fifth annual event honoring Welch residents age 50 or older who have lived here 30 years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Welch Lions Club
Appalachian
Welch
Shorty and Grandma Plan 100 Mile Jeep Ride in Huntington
Louisa Kentucky June 18 A New York club offer is refused as Delbert Sprouse and his 79 year old wife known as Grandma and her husband Shorty vow a 100 mile jeep ride to Huntington West Virginia. The couple married June 8 and now travel by jeep to a park amusement visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisa
New York
Delbert Sprouse
Huntington
W. Va
Sprouse
Gladys
Here
Battleship West Virginia Inactivated After Pearl Harbor Honor
The West Virginia, famed battleship rebuilt from Pearl Harbor ruins, was formally inactivated by June 18. Commander Richard B. Andrews of Santa Fe, N M, stated it was an honor to inactivate a ship with such a noble name and record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Virginia
Pearl Harbor
Cues States Navy
Richard 8. Andrews
Santa Fe
N. M
Chetnik Leader Pleads Guilty to Treason in War Trials
In a wartime court session June 18, Gen. Draj's aide Radic testified about collaboration with Ustachi forces. He admitted aiding the puppet Croatian troops to avoid danger, claiming Chetniks acted to gain time as the government wavered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Draj
Vranjesic
Vranjecis
Radic
Ed. Radic
Pee Vranjesic
Ustachi
Chetniks
Woman's Democratic Club Installs New Officers
Beaver Pond district holds June meeting at the Appalachian auditorium where Mrs. William McCla completed a presidency and presided over the flag salute. New officers elected include Mrs. C. N. Wilson as vice president Mrs. L. F. Adkins as secretary and Mrs. L. D. a treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman’s Democratic Club
Beaver Pond District
Appalachian Auditorium
William McCla
Royal Arch Masons Install Officers in City Ceremony
R. T. Bob Waters led Royal Arch Masons chapter 20 in a ceremony at the Masonic temple last night at 5 30. Officers named included Thompson treasurer D. Payne secretary Bond host Loyd principal sojourner Culled captain of the host Shumate grand master of the third veil Honts grand master of the second veil Elsner grand master of the first veil Wickham geadinel Dean chaplain Delis Tesse stewards. Retiring officers Saunders and Ben Williams were presented with watches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. T
Bob) Waters
Royal Arch Masons
Masonic Temple
Jompson
R. D. Payne
W. PF. Bond
J.M. Loyd
R. W. Culled
Royal Arch
T. H. Shumate
R. G. Honts
H. F. Elsner
N. F P. Wickham
G. E. Dean
J. B . Delis
IC. C. Tesse
Nc Ae
Mr. Saunders
Ben Williams
Antice
Virginia payroll gains exceed federal growth in late data
Virginia state payrolls grew nearly as fast as federal ones from 1924 to 1942, with a rise of about 278 percent versus 300 percent. Guffey cited Times Dispatch figures showing Virginia among the top states for payroll size, noting the state employed one person per 164 residents, well ahead of many larger states including Pennsylvania.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lond
Times-Dispatch
Virginia
Guffey
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Mary Grace Simpson
Detroit
GM Club
Wytheville Livestock
M. M. King
W. M. L. M. Carper
Secy
Wey
U. S. Court
Welch News
Fort Columbus
Welch Hospital
Dr. Saunders
Bikini
Woodrow Swancutt
Wisconsin Rapids, Wis
Bikini Atoll Lagoon
Shorty
And
Chetnik
Peery
Post Office
Welch, W. Va
U. 8
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