Break-Ins and Theft Plague Bluefield Over Weekend
Police headquarter reports show three business break-ins and one theft in Bluefield. J H Sawyers reports theft of three washing machines from his shop at Spruce and Highland and a coffee vending machine cash. A break-in at the Greek Orthodox Church on Scott and Commerce leaves behind a $90 coffee urn, religious photos, and drink machine funds. Malice Pruitt reports tire and wheel stolen from a parked auto on Lewis Street.
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Bluefield
J. H. Sawyers
Bluefield Avenue
Spruce and Highland
Greek Orthodox Church
Scott and Commerce
Christ
Malice Pruitt
Lewis Street
Caustic Soda Plant Underway in Puerto Rico
In Ponce Puerto Rico work has started on a locally financed 23 million dollar plant to produce caustic soda and chlorine.
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Puerto Rico
Ponce, Puerto Rico
Hodges Calls for Faster U S Growth to Cut Unemployment
New York AP Luther Hodges warned that without a higher growth rate the United States could face millions more unemployed. He said growth must rise from about 2 percent to 3 or 4 percent to reduce jobless numbers, with 4 percent seen as an acceptable planning level for several years. The May unemployment figure stood at 4.8 million, 6.9 percent overall. Hodges did not favor an immediate tax cut but left open the possibility for next year if economic momentum continues.
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New York
U.S
Luther H. Hodges
Hodges
Congress
Barron urges Civitan to stay abreast of changing times
West Virginia Governor W W Barron told Civitan delegates at the International Convention that the club must adapt as times change. He warned that better medical and national services could alter Civitan programs, urging vigilance to keep the organization relevant.
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Toronto
Ont
W. W. Barron
West Virginia
Civitans
Times
Barron
Civitan Clubs
Heath
Pian
All too often a taxpayer feels like his brother's keeper
A reflective line notes the burden on taxpayers who shoulder shared responsibilities and questions collective duty. The statement implies testing fiscal fairness and community accountability in public finance.
Parkersburg to interview candidates for council vacancy
AP dispatch reports May or Dean Jackson and two city officials will interview applicants Monday to fill the vacancy from the resignation of Councilman Glenn O Evans who served as superintendent of streets parks and public improvements. Jackson also sought the resignation of Councilman R W Carr who has been ill and staying with his daughter in Texas.
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Parkersburg
Dean Jackson
Corncilman
Glenn O. Evans
Evans
Jackson
R. W. Carr
Texas
Beaver feet adapted for swimming with webbed hind toes
The beaver has small front feet and large hind feet with skin webs between the toes. The webbing enables effective swimming and remarkable aquatic movement.
Senate aging panel reports slow gain in medical care aid
A Senate report notes only 10 000 aged people were added to medical care rolls in the first six months of the program. Surveyed across 50 states and four territories the study shows 25 states expect to use federal funds this year. The MAA program provides direct treasury funded aid to states expanding elderly medical care. Seven state MAA programs served 27 000 individuals during the October May period.
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Washington
Senate
Congress
Special
Senate Committee On Aging
Pat McNamara
D-Mich
Department of Health, Education and Welfare
Robert S. Kerr- D
Okla
Rap
Wilbur Mills
Dark
Treasury
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Bluefield, VA
Bermudas & Shorts
Parcells
Fisher
Trenton
Se Regis
Bob Pins
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Wehon Acocernrin
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Tam
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Gale
Stor
Mckeson
TIS
St Regis _ CUN GLASSES
Loz
Guy’s
Boat Neck
VA. Ave
IRCA
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Iphilco
Motorola
Zenith
Central TV
Sales & Service
Television
Bluefield, Virginia
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