Gadd Bites Oil Imports Flood Threat to Miners Jobs
Cyrus H. Gadd, Republican congressional candidate, denounces the escape clause and peril provisions of the reciprocal trade program as a snare. He accuses Democratic leaders of backing Truman Acheson Pendugas policy and warns oil imports at about one million barrels daily will destroy coal and railroad jobs unless action is taken. He argues delays in tariff studies and action leave miners to endure reduced workweeks.
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Congress
Cyrus H. Gadd
West Virginia
Washington
Truman-Acheson-Pendergas
Theople
Tariff Commission
Tariff Commi
West Virginia Fifth District Rally Attacks Gadd Record
A speech denounces New Deal era policies blamed for coal industry woes in West Virginia. Speaker vows Cyrus Gadd will not be a rubber stamp and urges voters to elect a free, unbossed congressman. The partisan clash frames the election as a referendum on the Truman Acheson Pendergast machine.
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Suort
Westirginia
Cyrus Gadd
West Virginia
Washington
J. Hallanan
Twin City council officers to aid new Bluefield U A M council
State officers and a degree team of Twin City Council No. 149 will travel to War, West Virginia, to perform institution ceremonies and degree work for a new council. They will meet at the council hall here at 11 a.m. for the trip.
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JR. Ouam
Twin City Council No. 149
Order of United American Mechanics
Bluefield
War
W. Va
Council
Rites for James A Dye Planned at Mt Zion Baptist
Obituary notes the funeral for James Allen Dye of 204 Fairfax street scheduled Sunday at Mt Zion Baptist church with burial at Oak Grove cemetery. Pallbearers from VFW Post 8517 and family flower bearers. Surviving wife Virginia and eight children. Also mentions related services for James Hardy and Annie Woodson and community notices for local Homemakers Council and Refuge Church of Christ programs.
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James Allen Dye
Fairfax Street
Bluefield Sanitarium
Mt. Zion Baptist Church
Artie Mitchell
Blake's Chapel
Alexander Gregory
Mt. Zion Church
Oak Grove
VFW
U. S. Army
Korea
Carrie Hall
Eliza Gayden
Great Falls
Linkford-Richardson
James Hardy
Louise McGue
Bailey Street
Church of God In Christ
J. E. Gibson
Oak Grove Cemetery
Hardy
Miller Hardy
Lewis Harry
Princeton
Harry
James A. Abshire
Bluefield
W. M. Abshire
James B. Harry
el Paso
Texas
Pete Bailey
George Abshire
Weantchea
Wash
N. A Abshire
Waynesboro
J. W. Abshire
Kokomo
Ind
Greenview Methodist Church
Green Valley
Joe Young
Nida
Seaver Mortuary
Walker Street
Puzzle Answers From Yesterday Revealed In Crossword Clues
A corrected list provides solutions to the previous puzzle entries including references to the Turkish regiment, the American humorist, and various noun and verb clues such as poison arrow, fixed star, to drill, in favor of, deceived, body of water, preposition, tattered cloth, Babylonian god, Mexican Indian, occupy, cut of meat, to rent, a cherry color, emit an odor, rodent, king of beasts, compact heap, merry, to cut, military lights out, Athena appellation, wheel for chair leg, primeval deity, fish, paid notice, fondle, under age, positive poles, to wither, girl’s nickname, wife of Geraint, alleged electric force, sire, lie, number, to stroke lightly, man’s name, river island, looked at malignly, inquires, quiet Russian ruler, showers, perceives by sensation, kind of boat, theme, fruit of blackthorn, Anglo Saxon slave.
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Geraint
Industrial leaders push coal output and education drive
Government officials promote expanded coal use and summer stockpiling to meet rising energy demand. Speakers discuss coal preparation, cleaning methods, and silica risks while noting railcar shortages may extend peak movement into summer and fall.
Wooten Heads Princeton Lions
New officers were installed by the Princeton Lions club at the annual Ladies Night banquet at the Pinnacle restaurant Bluefield. J. E. Wooten was named president for 1951 52 succeeding Stuart Fanning. Other officers named include Lois Delp Earl Hadden Charles Ketron Cornell Pugh Phil Frye Jim Belcher and Charles Spangler.
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Princeton Lions Club
Pinnacle
Bluefield
J. E. Wooten
Stuart Fanning
Lois Delp
Earl Hadden
Charles E. Ketron
Cornell B. Pugh
Phil H. Frye
Jim Belcher
Charles W. Spangler
Fred Buxton
C. L Helmick
Frank Claytor
John Carstarphen
John Arstarphen
Elks Club
Sam Evans
Oris Barton
Edward Rule
Bill Simpkins
W. S. Herring
Pete Cook
Bluefield Lions Club
Princeton Club
Big Buchanan Fet Promises Full Attendance
More than 200 guests are expected for the twelfth annual all day Stag party of the Buchanan county chamber of commerce at the Dis mal River Country club eight miles above Grundy Virginia. The event runs from 10 a.m. with luncheon, then golf horseshoes Shuffleboard and other activities. A country dinner of ham fried chicken and trimmings starts at 5 30 p.m. Do J Carlton president of the Buchanan Chamber of Commerce leads the party committee.
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Buchanan County Chamber of Commerce
Dismal River Country Club
Grundy
Do. J. Carlton
Buchanan Chamber of Commerce
Miner Hart Howard Belcher Injured in No 33 Mine Incident
Hart Howard Belcher, 42, of North Tazewell Virginia, a coal loader for Pocahontas Fuel Co., was hurt in a state fall at the No 33 mine in Bishop. He was under X ray examination at Bluefield Sanitarium for back and right foot injuries.
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Howard Belcher
North Tazewell
Pocahontas Fuel Co
Bishop
Bluefield Sanitarium
Foremen urged to unleash nation’s hidden productive power
In a round-table on mining progress, speakers including Crittenton stressed foremen must unlock the manpower reserve by ensuring workers lead richer, happier lives. Gerald Von Stroh led Mining Development updates from Huntington. A J Alexander and Charles W Connor presented on roof bolting safety and defense fuel priorities. The women’s program featured a Pocahontas Mine tour. Saturday sessions planned with Diesel Locomotives safety and Piggyback Conveyor advances discussed by industry leaders.
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Atom
Crittenton
America
Gerald von Stroh
Huntington
von Stroh
Bituminous Coal Research
West Virginia
A. J. Alexander
West Virginia Department of Mines
Charleston
Charles W. Connor
Defense Solid Puels Administration
Washington, D. C
A. J. Walker
Slab Ford Coal Company
Slab Fork
H. A. Quenon
Eastern Gas and Puels Associates
Beckley
R. H. Magee
National Mine Service Co
A. B. Crichton, Jr
Johnstown Coal and Coke Company
Johnstown Pa
James Westfield
District VII
Pittsburegs
Deaths And Funerals In Bluefield Area Highlights
Obituary notices from Bluefield and surrounding areas report the deaths of Mrs. Jessie Hiltzheimer former Bluefield telephone chief operator dies in Jeffersonville Hospital Tazewell Va. Also listed are Mollie Cline Lambert Helen Scott Sanford Pvt Glen E Boothe Ramona Shupe Riggins and Pfc William Walls with details on funerals and surviving relatives and service arrangements.
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Jessie Hiltzheimer
Tazewell
Bluefield Telephone Company
Jeffersonville Hospital
Charles G Hiltzheimer
Hiltzheimer
Bluefield Company
Tazewell Telephone Exchange
Princeton
Jessie Rider
Wytheville
Alton B. Dean
Chester
Jessie Moorefield
William Craig
Philadelphia
Tazewell Presbyterian Church
W. W. Arrowood
Pulaski, Va
R. L. Gillespie
G. R. Gish
C. P. Gillespie
John W. Gillespie
Houston St. Clair
Jeff Higginbotham
H. H. Duncan
Greever Funeral Home
Richard Lambert
Mollie Cline Lambert
Panther
Harve Cline
McDowell County
George Sanford
M. F. Bevins
Frederick Street
Sanford
Helen Scott
Winter Scott
Bluefield
Portsmouth
Ohio
Corning Hospital
Ark
Glen E. Boothe
Berkley Boothe
Cedar Bluff
H. B. Hampton
Ously
Joe Cochran
Cliffield
Clayburn
John Cochran
Maxwell
Sarah Earls
Hurst-Scott Funeral Home
Richlands
Princeton Man Drowning Victim Identified
A Princeton man and a Gallipolis girl died when they fell from a motorboat on the Ohio River six miles south of Gallipolis Ohio yesterday. The victims were identified as Mark White about 38 and Dorotha Melton about 23 a Gallipolis doctor’s receptionist. Sheriff George Ehman said the bodies were recovered immediately.
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Gallipolis
Princeton
W. Va
Ohio River
Here
Mark White
Dorotha Melton
George Ehman
Senate tax bill details fuel rate changes in 1951 52
The document outlines tax changes: individuals pay $832 in 1951 and $900 in 1952 under current rates plus a percentage rise. corporate rate on the first $25,000 income up from 25 to 30 percent. income above $25,000 taxed at 52 percent combined. excess profits tax rate increases to 62 percent. It notes Virginia and West Virginia House votes on a $7.2 billion tax bill, 233 to 160, with listed Democratic supporters.
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Washington
Virginia
West Virginia
House
Abbitt
Burton
Fugate
Gary
Hardy
Harrison
Robeson
Smith
Stanley
Bailey
Burnside
Hedrick
Ramsay
Staggers
Red Planes Press New Attacks Near Seoul
Allied and Communist forces clash over a 50 mile arc north of Seoul as a new Red air raider strikes a frontline tack. MiG-15s clash with F-86s near the Manchurian border, with both sides suffering aircraft losses over five days. A Red bombing raid hits Seoul airport and a convoy, raising fears of a broader July offensive.
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Tokyo
Seoul
Manchurian
Reds
Red
Pyongyan
Weetee Field
Korea
Walton Avenue Boy Wins Bicycle Parade Prize
Robert Sadler of 304 Walton Ave took first prize for the best decorated bicycle in the Bowen Field safety parade. Second went to Sylvester Keily of 328 Lawson St and third to Dickie Bond of 1134 Princeton Ave. Runner-up was Jimmy Bowman of 109 Ramsey St. Prizes included a bicycle, merchandise valued at 15 to 20 dollars, and 10 to 15 dollars in merchandise, all from Montgomery Ward.
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Robert Sadler
Walton Ave
Bowen Field
Mortgomery Ward
Chamber of Commerce
Sylvester Keily
Lawson St
Dickie Bond
Princeton Ave
Jimmy Bowman
Ramsey St
Montgomery Ward
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Gadd
Hallanan
Bluefield Stadium
Erma Kasey
H. L. Kasey
Dott
Nancy Haynes
Matoaka
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Bluefield Kiwanians
Patsy Jones
Arista
Patti Porter
Lashmeet
Colored News
James A. Dye
Mt. Moriah Baptist Church
Maybeury
Jake Dillard
Spray
N. C
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Bassett
Mr. Winters
Jenkin Jones
Boston Ward
Lugo
Annie Woodson
Henry Dews
Homemakers Council
Mercer County Homemakers Council
Homemakers
First Baptist
Giotto
Mary Davis
Ethel Parker
Hazel Erwin
Lillie Keen
Charity William
Webster
Amanda Anderson
S. A. Simms
Louise Wilson
A. L. Younger
Mary F. Kernan
Refuge Church OF Christ
North Mercer Street
Robert Bell
Pocahontas Echoes
Willie H. Johnson
A. H. Callahan
Melvin H. Stone
James Doby
John Caldwell
Bluefield, W. VA
Insurance Agency
Federal ST
Connor
Interior
Chapman
Conner
Harry Quenon
Byron Bird
Jeffrey Company
Columbus
W. V. McCulloch
Roberts and Schaefer Company
Chicago
William F. Eckert
Picklands-Mather Company
Wooten
Princeton Lions
Buchanan Fet
Hart
Arthur B. Noel
Wagner-Hawkins
W. T. Noel
United States Navy
Riggins Rites
Ramona Shupe Riggins
Thomas Dale
Tennessee
Bluewell Methodist Church
Sgt
T. E. Riggins
Clayton Sweet
Pas
Tor
Mary Burke
Robert L. Bayliss
Henry W. Woody
Richmond
W. T. Hancock
Mayor Apartments
William Walls
William McKinley Walls
Avondale
St. Paul's Episcopal Church
Shortridge
Iager
Norfolk and Western
Fanning Funeral Home
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Walls
35Th Infantry
Japan
Young Walls
St. Paul’s Church
Warren A. Seager
Seager
Saeger High School
Herbert Walls
Yukon
Guy and
Irvin
Mary Pruitt
Kississimee
Fla
Clarence Steele
Bradshaw
Arthur Patton
Betty Canellas
Garland
Wanda Schnares
San Francisco
Beatrice Cooper
Katherine
Jo Ann Walls
Resthaven Cemetery
Elizabeth Ann Pruett
Thomas E. Pruett
Hagerstown
Washington Hospital
A. K. Coffman Funer
William Norment
Robert B. Davis
Fields
Wheeling
Robert Benjamin Davis
R. J Shrader
Duhling
Mr. Davis
Redwood
Alice Riddle Davis
John Robert Davis
U. S. Navy
Elizabeth
Nancy
Porter
Emmanuel Davis
Duhring
Andrew
Radford
Charles Davis
Coaldale
Elizabeth Caldwell
Ithaca
N. Y
Hallie Gill
Greenwood Cemetery
James W. Cochran
Jones Chapel
James William Cochran
W. E. Mustard
Holland Hale
Clinch Valley Memorial Cemetery
Robert Johnson
Earl Blankenship
Dick Cooley
Fred Steele
Dick Steele
Mose Stevenson
Thurman Jones
D. D. Staley
Marion
C. C. Frazier
Nannie Frazier
J. Tyler Frazier
Chilhowie
Bland Street Methodist Church
Mr. Staley
J. Stuart Staley
India
Frazier
The
First Church of the Nazarene
Vacation Bible School
Irene Norris
Paul Fitch
S. S
Senate
Walton Avenue Boy
St. Joseph
Avore
Atlantic
New Bedford
Mass
Boston, Mass
Salem, Mass
Portland, Me
Rockland, Me
Chicago, Il
Detroit, Mich
Cleveland, Ohio
Cincinnati, Ohio
Richmond, Va
Norfolk, Va
Baltimore, Md
New Bedford, Mess
Pocahontas Fuel Company
ONE Broadway
New York City
Maytag Wasker
Shaffer Maytag CO
Bland ST
South Bluefield
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