Beckley Jury Deliberates in 25000 Damages Suit
Beckley circuit court jury deliberated for hours without verdict in the 25000 damage suit of Van Inter, Beckley circuit clerk, against Beckley Newspaper Corp. Lawyers sparred over access to the praecipe book listing suits and accused the other side of censorship and arrogance while Charles Hodel testified about reporters’ access to records.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beckley
Aaleigh County Circuit Court
van Inter
Beckley Newspaper Corp
Hunter
New York Times
Charleston Daily Ail
Charleston Gazette
Newspaper Corporation
State Supreme Court
Hunters
Prascipe
Charles Hodel
Corporation
Harrison County
Yamashita Testimony Details Escape and Defense
Col Harry E Clarke questioned Yamashita about saving an American airman during the battle of Luzon. The defendant described sending Capt Shaw and two officers with the captive to American lines and receiving a letter from the 32d Division. He denied saying Manila would be an open city to dishonor Japanese arms and explained why POWs were sent to Japan despite the blockade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fare Ti Inalion
Harry E. Clarke
Yamashita
Luzon
Shaw
Sea Yamashita
32D
Manila
Jose Laurel
Philippines
Japan
Japan Holds Pact Asia War Drift Across China Front
Jap troops renewed pressure against a U S position in China claiming two American built P-51 Mustangs with unknown insignia strafed villagers en route to a Hopei fair on November 24, killing or wounding 62. Yeh Chien ying accused U S interference in disarming Japan and warned that American elements fear Chinese democracy enough to risk war. Yeh would welcome Gen Marshall if he visits but waits to judge his political views.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Veid
United States
China
Hopei Province
Iq ‘Yenan
Yeh Chien-ying
Yeh
Gen
Marshall
U. S
Hurley Questions Continued U S Aid to China
At the White House President Truman worked on instructions for Marshall and conferred with Gen. Joseph W. Stilwell and former ambassador Clarence E. Gauss over American support to the Nationalist government in China.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
China
White House
Truman
Marshall
Joseph W. Stilwell
U. S
Chiang
Clarence E. Gauss
Marriage Applications From Marmet to Charleston Area
Marriage applications list several entries including Arl J Taylor 28 Marmet and Helen Gertrude Stewart 28 Charleston 201 Tad Street. Dean Edward Hudnal 25 Charleston and Gertrude Nina Johna gon 19 Charleston. Henry B Burgess 39 Charleston area and Virgie Mars 40 Rural Free Delivery box 592 Charleton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arl J. Taylor
Marmet
Helen Gertrude Stewart
Tad St
Charleston
Dean Edward Hudnal
Gertrude Nina Johnagon
Corkie
Henry B. Burgess
Virgie Mars
Charleton
Witness Fingers Declares Memory Restored in Trial
The court hears Adolf Hess defend his conduct with a shouted declaration about memory loss as tactical, admitting responsibility while stressing capabilities. Gen Lahousen links German staff to eastern front atrocities, naming Canaris and others in plots to influence political leaders and counter Hitler’s brutal orders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence
Hess
Lahousen
Adm
Wilhelm Canaris
Hitler
Canaris
Keitel
Weygend
Giraud
Joachim
Hess Testimony Details Nazi Prison Abuse and Hess Mental State
The German high command faced accusations of knowing about prisoner maltreatment. Lahousen linked Soviet camp deaths to Wehrmacht oversight while noting killings tied to Himmler’s SS and SD. Maj. Kelley described Hess as hysterical, amnesic by design, and potentially conscious of malignity toward Jackson. A British prosecutor questioned Hess’s reliability, while Hess’s attorney expressed shock at his client’s actions and mental fitness concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ted
Hess
England
Ketley
Robert H. Jackson
Jackson
Gunther von Bohrscheidt
Hass
von Rohrscheidt
Court injunction challenged by union over Huntington plant
The injunction sought to bar intimidation and interference with officers and employees and to protect access to the Huntington plant. The company posted a $5 000 bond. Respondents include William Blizzard E E Hollyfield William Edwards Jr J C dotinson and 14 other Local 13984 officers. The union argues the move aims to break the strike and contest federal law. INCOG filed the petition. a formal union answer was set. The union notes alleged damages and claims the state court lacks jurisdiction. The company contends damages exist and cites the Smith Connally act. The union calls the injunction an overreach and historic tool. The company has a $190 000 damage suit in federal court for plant damages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Page St
Huntington
William Blizzard
UMW Dist
E. E. Hollyfield
William Edwards
J. C. Dotinson
INCOG
UMW
Huntington District
Proposals Pick Up Pace as Unions Seek Wage Hikes
Leaders of major unions agreed on a wage scale needing ratification by members. About 100000 CIO United Electrical Workers ballots nationwide on whether to strike for 25 cents an hour. A week earlier nearly 700000 CIO United Steel Workers voted to quit unless gains secured. An AFL Federal Labor union strike at Simmons Co in Kenosha Wisconsin ended with a 3 cent hourly raise and workers returning to the job.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
CIO United Passinghouse
NLRB
CIO United Steel Workers
AFL
Simmons Co
Kenosha
Wis
Birth Announcements For Five Families
Birth notices announce a daughter for Harold Wentz and spouse Roy at McMillan hospital on Nov 30 in Roy. A daughter is listed for Charles Hudnall at Furey on Nov 30, with McMillan noted. A daughter for Frank Vanscoy with date Nov 30 at Mr State Memorial Hospital. A son for James Hoyt French at Dunbar on Nov 30 in Mr State Memorial. A daughter for Steward Darnole on Nov 30 at Mlb State Memorial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Wentz
Roy
McMillan Hoenttal
Charles Hudnall
Furey
McMillan
Frank Vanscoy
James Hoyt French
Dunber
State Memorial
Steward Darnole
Mlb
Obituary notices and services listed for numerous residents
A long obituary list details funeral services for multiple Charleston area residents. Entries include COLEMAN, Mrs. Fannie Byrd. COLEMAN, George Washington. COLEMONS, George Washington. BIXOGN, Mrs. Arvilla H.. POTSON, Leonard. TRAIN, Lee Sneade. LOGUE, Teyle Boone. RICKER, Mrs. Sars h France. DKOVERD, Perry. TER RY, George Jr.. WATERS, John. Phyllis Evelyn daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Denver Wilson. YOUNG, Mrs. Rachel P.. also references to burial places, officiants, and funeral homes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WihLsdy
Phyllis Evelyn
Denver Wilson
Elkview
Charleston
Russa
Anna Mae
Doris
Paxton
Fred Wilson
Frame
Reid
Albert Miers
Mortuery
Marion Wil Officiale
Burini
Paxton Cemetery
Judge Drane, Former Martinsburg Judge, Dead in Arlington
Former Circuit Judge Robert McVeigh Drane who led the 21st circuit of Grant Mineral and Thicket counties from 1935 to 1944 was found dead in his Arlington apartment. About 60 he died in his sleep after two years of ill health, having lived in Piedmont for 56 years and serving as Piedmont mayor in several terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martinsburg
Robert McVeigh Drane
Grant, Mineral and Thicket Counties
Arlington
Drane
Piedmont
Cumberland
Claims Department of the Veterans Bureau
Dranne
Enlive
Frederick
Piedmeant
Woe
A. J. Valentine
Earnest A. Lee
Keyser
West Virginia officers promoted to captain by War Dept
The War Department announced three West Virginia officers promoted from first lieutenant to captain. The group includes Army nurse Ray Gordon Baker, Hendricks, George Wayne Bone of Moundsville, and Huby Grace in Bradley Spencer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
West Virginia
War Department
Ray Gordon Baker
Hendricks
George Wayne Bone
Moundsville
Huby Grace
Bradley
Spencer
M M Morrow Dies in Miami After Heart Attack
Donald M. McMorrow, 37, an Appalachian Electric Power Co. employee and Charleston figure, died of a heart attack Thursday in Miami, Florida, where he had recently gone. A World War II Engineer Corps lieutenant, he served 24 overseas months. Survived by his mother Lydia McMearrow, sister Mrs. Joe McKee of Charleston, and brothers Hugh of Washington, D. C., and J. M. of Wichita, the body to be brought to Bart Jett mortuary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. M'Morrow
Donald M. McMorrow
Appalachian Electric Power Co
Charleston
Miami
Fla
MceMorrow
Engineer Corps of
Army
First Presbyterian Church
Charleston Lodge No. 202
BPOE
Lydia McMearrow
Joe McKee
Hugh
Washington, D. C
J. M
Wichita
Has
Bart- Jett Mortuary
Iran Trouble continued from Pore 1 with Russian note dispute
Iran issue deepens as Ambassador Ala releases his translation of a Russian note after consulting State Department officials. Ala accuses Russia of trying to shift blame, while Moscow denies Soviet nationals’ involvement. Iran says Russian authorities halted government troops and fendarmies en route to northern Iran to prevent bloodshed, while the note warns of a possible Russian military buildup to restore tranquility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeft
McDermott
Ala
Lou Henderson
State Department
Russia
Azerbaijan
Iran
Raleigh Man Held After Killing of Son-in-law
Con servator Walter Hupp said Horace Mills ages 45 formerly of Pemberton was arrested for the fatal shotgun shooting of Clarence Miller Jr 26 at the victim’s Winding Gulf home early today. State Police Cpl. Scalise noted no motive and Mills offered no reason as his daughter Texas Miller summoned help.
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Raleigh
Beckley
Woy
Walter Hupp
Horace Mills
Pemberton
Clarence Miller
Winding Gulf
Hupp
Miller
A. Scalise
Mills
Texas Miller
Women Voters League Plans West Virginia Tax Study Meetings
The Charleston League of Women Voters sponsors a series studying West Virginia tax structure, starting Wednesday at 7:30 a.m. at the YWCA. Agnes Crabtree of Stonewall Jackson High School is chairwoman. All interested women are invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women Voters’ League
Charleston League of Women Voters
West Virginia
WCA
Agnes Crabtree
Stonewall Jackson High School
West Coast Receives 313 889 Servicemen in November
San Francisco announces that 313 889 servicemen and civilians landed at west coast ports in November, including 14 932 expected to arrive today. The total covers soldiers sailors marines coast guardsmen and civilians arriving at western sea frontier headquarters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
West Coast
Western Sea Frontier
Huntington to Build 3.3 Million Theater in Downtown
The Greater Huntington Theater Corp plans a 3.3 million dollar theater at the site of the union bus terminal in downtown Huntington. Construction is to start February 1 when bus lines vacate the building. Atlantic Greyhound officials expect a terminal to start next spring in the downtown business district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huntington
Greater Huntington Theater Corp
Union
Atlantic Greyhound
Community club and charity gatherings in Charleston area
A schedule of local club activities includes a YWCA program for pre school children led by Mrs Hester Coleman Miss Joyce Craft and Miss Sara McConnell at 10 am Wednesday. Charleston Auxiliary Patriotic Service club planned to join the Victory parade and Christmas charitable events at Newton D Baker hospital and the Veterans hospital. A Gay Nineties Revue practice is set for Dec 9 at the Eagles club. Mayor Dawson spoke to Women of the Moose and five new members were initiated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
YWCA
Hester Coleman
Joyce Craft
Sara McConnell
Charleston
Auxiliary Patriotic Service Club
New Hall
Virginia St
Newton D. Baker Hospital
Veterans’ Hospital
Hartington
Order of Eagles Club
Dawson
Women of the Moose
Virginia St. Wern
Ursula Bowyer
Carl Gurley
Frank Schipper
Lawrence Kce
O. J. Cassity
C. Preston Cruey
Columbus
Singers League Meets in West Virginia District
The West Virginia Singers League district No 1 holds an all day convention starting at 11 p.m. tomorrow at the First Baptist church in Longmaere. District spans Kanawha Fayette Putnam Cuball Boone Summers and Greenbrier counties with host pastor C E Phillips and presiding Henry Car ger Handley.
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Singers League
West Virginia
First Baptist Church
Longmaere
Kanawha
Fayette
Putnam
Cuball
Boone, Summers
Greenbrier
C. E. Phillips
Henry Carger
Handley
Dr Henry P Blake Dies at St Albans
Dr Henry P Blake longtime physician of Buffalo dies after brief illness at his St Albans home. A graduate of the College of Bethlehem Surgeons at Ballimnyore he practiced in Buffalo, led local banking and farming efforts, and served as a Masonic leader. Surviving: wife Hettie Eastham, son Thomas H Blake, daughter Vivian B Thomas, brother C W Blake, four grandchildren and one great grandchild. Funeral arrangements set with Raynes mortuary Buffalo. burial Nash Cemetery with Masonic rites.
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College of Beeerrace Surgeons
Ballimnyore
Buffalo
Orgaans
Ene Bank
Buffalo Lodge
Grand Lodge of
West Virginia
Blake
Hettie Eastham
Thomas H. Blake
St. Albans
Vivian B. Thomas
C. W. Blake
Nash Cemetery
Kanawha Valley Lodge No. 36
Pearl Harbor prelude years before attack described in testimony
Miles and Gesell recounts of war plans division messages to Hawaii and Marshall indicating practical stalemate with Japan, possible hostilities, and push for reconnaissance. Testimony notes limited air recon, belief that only a broad long range effort could deter surprise attack, and that far eastern staff rated war risk higher than Miles personally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gerow
War Plans Division
Japan
United States
Miles
Hawaii
War Department
Short
Marshall
Livison
Navy Reurad
Gesell
Army
Gagell
Pearl Harbor
Military Intelligence Division
Honolulu
Dry Creek Methodist Church Women elect officers and plan events
Mrs Opal Bradford was reelected president of the Women's Society of Christian Service at the Dry Creek Methodist church. Officers include Mrs George Aliff vice president and Mrs Earl Underwood secretary. A Christmas party is set for December 20 at Mrs Dewey O'Dells home. Marmet Youth Fellowship conferences run Monday and Tuesday with Buckhannon Methodist Conference Youth director A Argyle Knight in charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Opal Bradford
Women's Society of Christian Service
Dry Creek Methodist
Will Guy
Mt. Viewhill
George Aliff
Earl Underwood
Dewey O'Dell
Lois Tabor
H. M. Botley
Jack Lemons
Rhoda Vealey
Bradford
Marmet
Argyle Knight
Buckhannon
Methodist Conference
Peerless quartet to sing at Oak Hill Gospel
The Peerless quartet of Huntingston will perform at 7 36 p m tomorrow at the Oak Hill Gospel sanctuary with Mr and Mrs J D Robinson in charge His Rose Helen Scott serves as president of the church league
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peerless
Huntingston
Oak Hill Gospel Tadernactie
J. D. Robinson
Rose Helen Scott
Ichurch League
Scientist Warns on Atomic Bomb Power and Global Risk
Langmuir and Sen. Hickenlooper clash over the scale of bomb destruction and the need for international inspection. Langmuir warns a worldwide ban is possible but slow, while warning that a single attack could wipe major cities like Washington and New York. He estimates 10,000 A bombs could devastate the U.S. population, and a century of growth suggests atomic weapons will grow far more powerful.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
New York
Chicago
Pittsburgh
Langmuir
United States
Destruc
Sen
Johnson
Brawley Appeals Continued in Writ of Error
In a memorandum the defense contends the sheriff’s punishment is exceedingly mild given his official role. It faulted the sheriff for punishing a private citizen who challenged him by acting beyond law and oath. The Kanawha county jury is praised for upholding standards and expressing disapproval of public officer conduct.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brawley
Kanawha
Jap Premier Blames Propaganda for Food Shortages
Allied investigators report malnutrition and starvation are confined to indigent groups, not the entire Japanese population. Some Japs receive 1200 calories daily under rationing, often supplemented by black market and homegrown food. Pearl Harbor notes relaxed movement restrictions for Japanese whaling vessels to ease food and fuel shortages in the Benin island area south of Japan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Japan
Pearl Harbor
Pacific Fleet
Benin
Joseph Dodd Dies After Army Service Return
Joseph Dodd, recently back from overseas Army service to resume his art instructor post at Bluefield State College, died yesterday of a heart ailment. A Parkersburg resident and West Virginia State College alumnus, he earned a Yale University art school medal for excellence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Dodd
Bluefield
Army
Bluefield State College
Dodd
Parkersburg
West Virginia State College
Institute
Yale University
Huntington Induction Center Closes After War Service
Huntington closes its induction center known as WCMI radio center after processing thousands of draftees for Army Navy Marine Corps and Coast Guard since 1942. The station will be returned to Asheland Broadcasting Co under December lease terms. Capt Philip K Winslow will supervise final clearance with a skeleton staff for about a week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huntington
Huntington Armed Forces
Army
Navy
Marine Corps
Coast Guard
Wcmi Radio Center
Asheland Broadcasting Co
U. S. Engineers Real Estate Division
Columbus
Ohio
Philip K. Winslow
Wedding Ends in Auto Crash in Pineville
A Pineville wedding at the Independent Herald office ended with an auto accident. Damon Cook, his bride Betty Ann Preston, and attendants were in a car that skidded and struck four parked cars in East Pineville. Bride Mrs Cook and best man Harlass Lester sustained minor injuries. Sheriff Paul Goode reported the ceremony was led by Charles Damron in the newspaper office with staff present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pineville
Independent Herald
Paul Goode
Goode
Damon Cook
Mullens
Betty Ann Preston
Herndon
East Pineville
Death of Lois Bowling After Iron Lung Following Whooping Cough
Lois Gray Bowling, is the daughter of Mr and Mrs P B Bowling of Black Lick died in Memorial hospital Princeton after seven weeks of whooping cough. She was placed in Princeton's community owned iron lung earlier to try to save her life and died yesterday in an unconscious condition.
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Bies
Princeton
Lois Gray Bowling
Cave
P B. Bowling
Black Lick
Iron Lung
Memorial Hospital
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Russel T. Howe
Cincinnati
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GMC
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Okey Webb
Dunn Cemetery
B. C. Hooper Mortuary of
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Coleman
Fannie Byrd
Sentz St
Amson
Edward Jd. Coleman
Elgabeth Perkins
Helen Green
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Spring Hill
Campbell Ma
Bixogn
Arvilla H
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Bownemount
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Mtarl Beach
Tom Feed
Snodgrass Moartuary
Lee Sneade
Perine Mortuary Chapel
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H. E. Young
Buslal
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Tamorrow
Harden & Harden
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Donnally St
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Cunningham Merceuary
Drane Tes
Pacific
Henry P. Blake
Henry
Poindexter Blake
M County
Sen. Hickenlooper
R.ia
Marin
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Huntington Induction — Center
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JUR
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TL & FP
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Annaud Room
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Jeral Dentistry
Vilian Proastice
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Suniy AY
Linion Missio Tabernacle
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