Labor Spending On Elections Heads For Record
Labor unions brace for a record election push after the Supreme Court postponed a ruling on use of dues for political activity. AFL CIO and union leaders foresee expenditures surpassing 1956 levels as COPE funds and Teamsters campaigns gear up for the 1960 elections with fears for the GOP and Nixon.
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Labor
Washington
Nana
U.S. Supreme Court
Nixon
White House
High Tribunal
Afl-Cio
Teamsters Union
Railroad Brotherhoods
Supreme Court Associates
Congress
Committee On Political Education
COPE
Teamster
James R. Hoffa
Divorce action and public sale notices in Mercer County
In Mercer County Circuit Court on June 6 1960 Annie Screex seeks absolute divorce from Alvin Warren Puckett who is non resident and must appear within one month to protect his interest. A separate sale notice states Capital Finance Corp will auction a bedroom set refrigerator and heater on July 8 1960 at Johnny's Used Furniture in Princeton West Virginia after a default on a September 12 1956 contract.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Virginia
Circuit Court
Alvin Warren Puckett
Mercer County
New Bluefield
Inceton Road
Operty
Capital Finance Corporation
Mercer Street
Princeton
H. R. Jennings
Freight Agent Cites Merger Benefit to Bluefield Lions Club
Lawrence Helm, retiring N and W division freight agent after 43 years, told Bluefield Lions Club the proposed N and W Nickel Plate merger will aid Bluefield by expanding coal markets and increasing traffic. Helms also noted the merger's regional economic upside. An Eagle Scout award for 13 year old Petie Magann was presented, with his father John having won the same award in 1935. Guests included D E Templeton and Doug Crickmer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence Helm
N&w
Bluefield Lions Club
Nickel Plate
Bluefield
Paul Carriker
Helm
Petie Magann
Petie
John
Lions’s Club
Charlie Joyce
D. E. Templeton
Huntington
Doug Crickmer
Pocahontas Land Corp
Truman backs restored foreign aid and urges full funding
Former President Truman urged the Senate Appropriations Committee to restore House cuts and support the president's foreign aid budget. He stressed restoring the $3.5845 billion appropriation for the year and opposed restrictions on aid, while a citizens group called for a $2 billion reduction.
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Washington
Harry Sr. Truman
Senate
House
Citizens Foreign Aid Committee
Walter Harnischfeger
Milwaukee
Wis
Eisenhower
Senate Appropriations Committee
Carl Hayden
D-Ariz
Truman
William H. Draper
U.S
Seven Hurt as Auto Hits Wall in Greensburg
An auto swerved off the Lincoln Highway in Greensburg and crashed into a service station then caught fire. Seven people were injured including three firefighters. Driver Daniel Haines, 22, suffered a broken leg and lacerations while two passengers Jamie Hayden, 20, and her infant Thorrias sustained broken legs and a fractured pelvis. A bystander was hurt aiding firefighters.
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Greensburg
Lincoln Highway
Daniel Haines
Jeannette
Haines
Edward Hutchinson
Jamie Hayden
Thorrias
Sam Houston Memorized Iliad in Boyhood
Sam Houston, first president of the Republic of Texas, learned most of his early lessons by memorizing a translation of Homer's Iliad, which served as his only book.
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Sam Houston
Republic of Texas
Korean Army Warned Of Political Tangle
Gen. Carter Magruder, the U N commander in Korea, told graduates of the South Korean defense college that the Korean people want to decide major questions by the polls since the ouster of ex President Syngman Rhee. He warned the military to stay out of politics and not influence elections or seize power.
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Seoul
South Korea
America
Korea
Carter Magruder
U. N
South Korean Defense College
Syngman Rhee
Japanese Prince Hiro Goes Through Ritual
In Tokyo four month old Prince Hiro has undergone the ohashizome ceremony, a time honored court ritual introducing chop sticks. The rite marks his first steps toward feeding like a proper Oriental and hints at future imperial duties.
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Hiro
Tokyo
South Korea Allows Photographs At Polling Stations
Seoul South Korea AP reports a new election law will let poll watchers photograph proceedings at polling stations in future elections. The measure aims to prevent ballot box stuffing and related irregularities.
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Seoul
South Korea
Divorce actions filed in Mercer County Circuit Court
West Virginia court notices reveal two cases in Mercer County. Delmar Weeks Stilwell seeks divorce from Mary Ellen Stilwell, she is a non resident and must appear within one month. John Brooks seeks absolute divorce from Fannie Adkins Brooks, she also is a non resident and must appear within one month.
Local Classifieds Highlight Auctions and Services in Bluefield Area
Auction notices for June 25 at Bluewell Auction House and weekly Friday Saturday sales at Farmers Market Bluewell. Many ads offer furniture tools household items free estimates roofing flooring and septic service. Employment notices include salesmen office clerk and travel jobs with specific contact numbers.
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Bluewell Auction House
Farmers Market
J. O. Mitchell, Jr
Peterstown
W. Va
Rita
Bluewell
West Va
Help Wanted Ad Seeks Men for Telegraph Box Listings
Classified notice seeks men aged 21 to 50 in Tazewell Giles Bland and Buchanan counties for immediate work in a box advertisement. Promises earnings over 125 dollars weekly, requires marriage, a cat, neatness and honesty. Also seeks a married man 26 to 40 with car and five years sales or accounting experience in Bluefield area to apply with complete references.
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Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Bluefield
Daily Telegraph
Tazewell
Giles
Bland
Buchanan County
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Carolus Pichel
Idlewild
Holland
Pichel
Davy
Mona
Reggy
Patricia
Ellen
Willem
Peggie
Maudi
Carolus Jr
Liane
Robert
Jack
Los Angeles
Southern Railway System
Georgia
Railway Labor Political League
Supreme Court
ULS. Atty
William P. Rogers
Justice Department
L. T. Reynolds
Harold F. Porterfield
Lions Club
ILIAD
Commerce Street
Jim Brewster
Jim
Whis Radio
County of
Mercer
Delmar Weeks Stilwell
Mary Ellen Stilwell
Mary Ellen Stiwell
State of
West Virgina
Cacut
Roscoe H. Pendleton
Fannie Adkins Brooks
John Brooks
Circuit Court of
John R. McGhee
Coles
Bob Dishman
Bluefield Tazewell Road
Va. Va
Notary Republic
P. B. Perdue
Glen En Lyn
Montgomery Wards
Bluefield Avenue
Taylor
Princeton Avenue
Mercer Construction Co
Eagle-Picher
Ray Miller
Princeon
Jack Harris
Eouestete
Thornhill Tinning Plumbing Co
Sears
Bird
Williamson
General Giant
Twin City Heating Co
Penepeenienestheniannnenee
Popes
Wysor Electric Company
Taylor's Furniture Shop
Ramsey Paint Co
Bluefield Princeton
Jefferson
Mar
Pontiac
City
Faulkner
Matt
National Concern
Falls Mills
Virginia
R&r Grill
Avon
Bostick Avenue
Beckley
Goodyear Service
North Street
B. H. Carman
Skyland Motel
Mike Juba
Me Side
Florida
Matz Hotel
Lynns Drive Inn
Nientenage
Wesley Diltare
Wri Bon Agency
Neville “Street
Beckey
Pulaski
Claytor Lake
Pulaski Corporation
Abbotts
Twin Brook
Oakvale Road
Hopkins
Star Loan Co
Capital Nance Corp
Virginia Avenue
P.O
Frank Alvis
Rt. 20
Guy Stike
Coopers
Hampshire
Narrows
Park
Bailey
J. E. Durham
Leatherwood Dairy Farm
John Patterson
Goodwill
Abingdon
Carl Owens
Peoples Loan CO
Pets
Mercer St
Ness
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