Truck Taxi Crash Injures Four In Mitchell Heights Area
Western state police report a collision last night near Mitchell Heights seven miles northwest of Charleston. Dre Togan driver of a taxi and Omhar Barker of Chapmansville were in fair condition with injuries. Two other passengers, Bin Croce and Dernia Stalknes, sustained minor injuries. No charges filed at this time.
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Togan
Dre
BUPA
Omhar Barker
Chapmansville
Logan County
Logan Heepitel
Mitchell Heights
Here
bin Croce
Chapmsnaville
Barker
Dernia Stalknes
Ramage
Boone County
Whe
Tks
New Unity Seen As Britons Halt Atomic Pile
Washington report discusses a possible revival of a British Canadian atomic energy partnership halted after WWII. It notes potential sharing of atomic secrets and joint research, with officials weighing risks and timelines as U S policy and law constrain cooperation.
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Washington
Dac
Seine
Senate-touse Atomic Enrgy
Waldal Bo
Vitfet Opeioe Cangultanen
Watt Congress
Theca Cray Eeninletts
United States
Iraq
Congo
Britain
Woman Producer Granted Divorce From Nelson
Carson City report states Miss View Thy, a producer noted for college studies, obtained a divorce from Ralph W. Nelson before District Judge Clark A. Cate. The case involved prior collaborations and travel in different states as the divorce proceeded.
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Carson City
New Fire
Lechey
Ralph W. Nelson
Clark A. Cate
Colueghor Stredies
Collaryty
Ose
Ceidetas
Sar
Nelson
Hacimala
Wien
Miss van Opeth
Deere
Nelson Wall
Penitentiary Escapee Trapped in Maryland
Reported escapee tracked toward the Potomac and the Maryland state line after a breakout from a West Virginia penitentiary. Authorities say a man crossed the river area and was pursued by state police with air and river surveillance ongoing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Penitentiary
Maryland
Strarromond
Mel
Eet
Titemac
West
Virginia
Death of Stanley Cox prompts state legal and real estate notes
An attorney Stanley Cox died today after a heart attack linking him to Monongalia County bar activity and Republican politics. Survived by widow and three children, he had large local real estate holdings. The State Armory Board invited bids for repairs and alterations to the Armory as part of a major project.
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NTGWN
Dee
Stanley BH
Cox
Fener
Enemanlia Couuty
Armory
State Armory Board
Chaves Ro Ene
Trial details on Burdette second degree murder case
Testimony centers on whether Burdette and Painter killed O'Brien during a drunken confrontation in Charleston. Prosecution seeks murder charges while defense argues lack of premeditation. expert witness Dr. Newman discusses cause of death and brain injury. Family members testify to O'Brien’s background as the trial spans several days.
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Seonsimmed
Acim
Lane Andy
Burdette
O'Britn
Salisbury
O'Brien
calleNsus
Orion
Belleren
Dus
Rittal Tahetal
Oplanj Hyde
Eretin Af
Taylor
Tendecy
Painur
Styas O'Brien
Kore
Bunyan Newnan
Vevien
Brien
al Maya
Newman
Uva
Wiberg
Wien
Hal
Elaine
Vink O'Brien
Nena Orion
Duanar
James O'Brien
Kafer
Janes O'Brien
Mra. O'Brien
Charleston
O Brien
Veterans At Foreign Wars
Kanawha Blvd
O' Brien
Yeager to Speak at Charleston Ceremony Pilots, chorus join parade
Page 1 reports in Charleston that a civilian aviation event will feature Yeager speaking with Commission Chairman John Phillips Mayor Andrews and armed forces personnel in attendance. The Charleston High School hand will perform at McFarland St quarters before a parade to the ceremony site with special vocal group selections by the Charleston High School chorus. Lt Leonard T Thors of One Charleston Army Recruiting Station will pilot the National Guard plane carrying petals for the ceremonial toss. A separate page 1 item quotes local critic Singleton demanding action against railroad crossing blockages and promising court action if delays continue after fatal incidents.
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Yeager
Nior
Fran Tay- Chee
Pealton
Ou Tong
Charleston J
Commission
John Phillips
Andrews
Armed Forces
Wil Atten
Charleston High School
Handa
Capt
Yoauper
McFarland St
L15
Membe Charleston High School
National Guard
Leonard T Thor Zs
Charleston Army
Lraity
Singleton
Area Yield Data From First Five Months Reveals Tax Dip
Revenue figures show a decline for the LPAG48 fiscal period with a total drop of about 1.73 million from lower coat producing sectors while the year to date balance remains favorable. An offset comes from a roughly 24.5 thousand rise in another category and a four month positive balance prior to October.
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SHAM
Judy
British Envoys Report Yugoslav Credit Request In London Talks
Two British envoys in Belgrade reported Yugoslavia sought about 14 million pounds in British commercial credits while Britain pressed for a smaller 4 million pounds ceiling due to economic strain. The talks followed a five year trade deal proposal.
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London
Belgrade
Yugoslavia
Break Announced on Five Day Week for Coal Firms
Announcement outlines a settlement among marginal producers and major operators led by Mr Lewis to standardize a five day work week for certain coal firms while others keep a three day schedule. A three member board of trustees will oversee welfare and retirement funds as part of the pact set to start January 1 and end September 1, 1951 with 30 days notice possible by either side.
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Lewuxa
Moody
Miss Rothe
Board of
Robert R. Young
Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad
Anc
UMW
Young
Lew
Daly
Core Trust
Permenerat
Lewis
Theoard
Josephine Roene
Monard W. Showalter
Monongahela
Rail Harimant
River Coal
W. Va
Permis
Corp
Two U S servicemen missing after training flight near China
Ward Believed two service members failed to return from a training flight on Oct 19 and are detained near Tsingtao China. Names cited include Marion Set, Elmer C Bonde, and Bevy Chief Kam, with report noting their detention. Long Beach California based shipping reps for the Economic Cooperation Administration held in Communist North Korea after their ship was seized Sept 2.
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Hoomnme
Ide
Tsingtao
China
Maring Set
Elmer C. Bonde
Bevy Chiet Kam
Smith
Long Beach
Cal Twe
The
Economic Cooperation Administration
North Korea
Battle of Discs Nears Peace as RCA Gives In
New York December 6 The phonograph industry moves toward harmony as RCA Victor plans multi speed record players to handle 33 1 3 and 78 rpm discs. Columbia records has already introduced long playing 88 1 4s and other firms offer three speed players on one turntable. RCA will add two speed tables and separate changers for 38 and 43 discs, aligning with rivals’ innovations.
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New York
RGA
Victor Uksas Teastind
Soar
RCA Victor
Columbia Rerards, Inc
Hng Tt
Death of Baby Said To McDowell Woman
A 22 year old former McDowell County school teacher is free on 87 500 bond awaiting grand jury action on a murder charge in the death of her newborn. Alice Kastanus Reynolds was arrested after hospital discharge where the baby was born at home without a physician. Prosecutor declined to state cause of death. the girl, married in Oklahoma last January to Clyde Reynolds, returned to McDowell County in May and waived preliminary hearing at War Magistrate James Brown.
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Welgh
McDowell County
Aay
Alice Kastanus Reynolds
Jack Marinari
Oklahoma
Clyde Reynolds
Caretta
James Brown
U S Kiwanis Head Warns On Communism
J Hugh Jackson Kiwanis International urged Southern West Virginia members that communism is a grave threat in the United States. He cited 74 000 carded Communists and 20 million in Russian camps, urging education of communities and support for Hoover Commission reforms.
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Kiwanis International
J. Hugh Jackson
West Virginia
Kiwanis District
Emmette A. Mann
Jackson
Charleston
Daniel Boone
United States
Jis
Kiwanis International Pr
Kiwanis
Chile
U. S
Canada
U.S
Kiwanis P
Hoover Commission
Gmie
Bridges Defense Move Is Blocked in Perjury Case
In San Francisco on December 6, prosecutors blocked the defense’s attempt to discredit a government witness in the Harry Bridges perjury case. Judge George Maris urged jurors to ignore character attacks as the trial details debates over Bridges’ 1940s naturalization and alleged Communist ties.
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San Francisco
Harry Bridges
James MacInnis
Henry Scheimipf
Australia
Bridges
CTO
Tateenahinnal Dongsheremens and
F. Dosenh
Donohue
Naturalision Records
Ant Sehninil
Schrinini
Lehrinptshore
Faty
Sueh
Roosevelt
Retired Boone County Farmer John Chambers Dies at 84
John Chambers 84 longtime Boone County farmer and pioneer family member died at home in Link Creek near Danville. Survived by four sons Wardley Harvey Sid Carfux and Nate Lewis a daughter a brother and a sister with 22 grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. Services set for 1 p.m. tomorrow at Lick Creek Methodist Church with Rev. Ed Thomas officiating. Burial in Chambers cemetery conducted by Hunter and Hunter mortuary of Madison.
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John ‘Chambers
Boone County
Link Creek
Danville
Wardley
Blue Creek
Harvey
Panther
Sid
Carfux
Sharples
Nate Lewis
E. EB. Chambers
Belle Thomp
Lick Creek
Methodist Church
All Lick Creek
Ed Thomas
Chambers Cemetery
Hunter & Hunter Mortuary of
Madison
Prize Bonanza Promises Big Weekend Giveaways
A long list of donated prizes including a washing machine from Gond Rider Jackson valued 119.95 a Eureka cleaner from Stones Cornett Electric Co. 77 50 a Victor ironer from Allegheny Name Appliances 82 90 an Admiral TV from BR MH Kyle Co 179 595 with antenna by Electronic Specialty Co 612 Park Ave 7 a Capital Airlines round trip for two to New York 128 34 and a three day hotel stay Belmont Plaza with all meals plus tickets to New York shows.
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ABC
New York City
Capital Airlines
Probers Delve Into 1943 44 Atomic Material Shipments
The investigation centers on alleged secret papers or materials sent to Russia via Great Falls in 1943 44. State Department officials named X and Y were discussed though publication was discouraged by the un American Activities Committee.
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McFarland
Jordans
Wallace
Hopkins
Jordan
State Department
Russia
Great Falls
un-American Activities ‘Committee
Woodf
Letephone
Georgia
Nne
Lewis Wood
Atomic Project
Jordan Sat
Vresdent Trutan
Congress Frony Auiens
Christmas Cheer kettles bring civic groups together
Volunteers from the American Legion John Brawley Post 20 and women’s auxiliary oversee kettle duties from 1:30 to 3:80 p.m. as various civic groups join in the Christmas effort. Children will receive new toys with an average value of two dollars, and cards will inform parents of delivery dates. Additional groups will assist across multiple time slots on designated Saturdays, coordinating with local clubs and teachers.
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John Brawley
Ameren Legion
Bivan
Lion's Club
Jules Chastler
Commerce
A.m. Elke Club
A. mmm
Cauleston Dolls
Dee
M-Conties
Retakics Aseog
Charleston
Po- Hee
Kanawha
Women of the
Kiwan's Club
Army Mothers
Nu Phi Sorority
American Legion
Nave
Two Convicts Escape State Prison Mine
Two convicts escaped last night from the state penitentiary coal mine in Moundsville. Warder Orel J. Skeen said both men are serving one to 10 year terms for grand larceny. Identified as Eugene M Kann of Marion County and William M Hensley of Raleigh County.
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Moundsville
iTwo
State Penitentiary
Orel J. Skeen
Skeen
Eugene M. Kann
Marion County
William M. Hensley
Raleigh County
Blaik Re-elected President of Tennis Association
Earl Blaik, Army football coach, was reelected president of the Eastern Intercollegiate Tennis Association at the 50th ETAC meeting in New York. Other re-elections included R Kenneth Fairman of Princeton as basketball committee head and Robert Shipman of Yale as head of the swimming league.
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New York
Earl]Blaik
Army
Princeton
R. Kenneth Fairman
Yale
Robert Shiphuth
South Malden Miner Injured in Mine Accident
A 44 year old South Malden miner named Robert Lana was injured at the Five Seam Cowl Ca mine in Marmet. He suffered a fractured right ankle after his foot was caught in a flywheel while operating a hoist. He was admitted to Boiarsky Memorial Hospital Jas night.
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South Malden
Cowl Ca
Marmet
Boiarsky Memorial Hospital
Jas
Robert Lana
Couple divorce ends 49 years of marriage in Chicago
Mrs. Jennie Belle Tigghes was granted a divorce from Nashton Hughes after 49 years of marriage and 14 children. Allegations of cruelty include three beatings in the past two years. Married July 7, 1909 in Glasgow Kentucky. Eleven of their 13 children living. Custody given of two youngest. alimony waived.
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Chicago
Jennie Belle Tigghes
Red forces near Yunnan as civil war signals shift in China
Dispatches report Communist forces advancing toward Yunnan province while Moa Tze tung calls troops to focus on agriculture and industry. Western observers note restlessness in Yunnan as Chiang Kai-shek faces pressure to hand over power to Li Tsung-jen and war acting president Li Tsung-ting amid international strain.
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Chengtu
Mohdey
Reds
Toyound Neikianag
Yang Sen
Suinin
Yang
Szechwan
Communist
Peiping
Red
Moa Tazeing
Moa
Yunnan
Chiang
Li Tsung Don
United States
Obituary notices from West Virginia area churches
A collection of obituaries for Akers Cromer Brown Gillilar Hoke Kennedy Bay and related families. The notices list survivors including spouses children siblings and in many cases churches and cemeteries with service times and burial arrangements at local churches and cemeteries in towns like Lewisburg West Virginia Dunbar and Charleston. The reports mention funeral homes including Dodd Mortuary Wallace Mortuary and Marden and Bison Mortuary and note burial in Carver Cemetery Taylor Cemetery Mountview Cemetery and others.
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Akers
Money
Hex Akers
Wip
Eri
Addision
Beathnrr
Paul Hang
Darel Ruggie Akers
Outsolk
Sists
Mex
Norma ‘Treadway
Mayottevile
Funle Akers
Summerice
Racine
Myrtle
Rosewic Bayius Gay
Winona
Hame
Togay
Fuvrlteville
Carver Cemetery
Dempsey
Dodd
Fuvetlevillin
Patrick Street Market Damaged by Early Evening Fire
A fire starting at 8 26 p m damaged the Patrick Street Market building contents by 900 dollars. Firefighters battled two hours as high winds caused fires at 1611 Bigley Avenue and LI Bride Lane. Officials found no damage at Oromen but noted wind spread.
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Mek St
Bigley Av
LI Bride Na
Hit Oromen
Damance
75 MPH Winds Strike City Area
High winds lashed the Kanaha Valley last night with gusts around 75 miles per hour causing limited damage in downtown areas. A private plane tethered at Kana failed to sustain extensive harm, while power lines and trees suffered minor impacts. Officials at Appalachian Fire and Power reported swift containment as winds eased and rain was forecast with cooler temperatures tonight.
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Kanaha J
Gharton
Ely
New York
Wana
Chelyan
Divorce Granted After Wife Cites Soup Discomfort
In a court hearing, Violet demands divorce citing persistent issues and a remark about soup. The husband admits a “main complaint” of lacking soup offerings, leading to the court granting the divorce.
Mrs Viola Campbell Dies at Riverview
Mrs Viola Campbell dies at Riverview home after illness. Survived by daughter Mrs Pearl McBride and several relatives. The family notes several siblings and grandchildren in Riverview area.
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Viola Campbell
Riverview
Viola
AMA Proposes stance on diabetes drugs and Coca Cola link
The document reports AMA statements condemning drug remedies while noting a Boston expert’s warning on diabetes and Coca Cola related effects. It mentions a campaign to fund a war chest and trustee objections over school safety and freedom concerns amid political debate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Baltimore
Coca-Cola
Unclear OCR Report Blurs Security Plane Ties
Fragmentary text cites a security officer and alleged plane handling issues. Mentions radar, radar out, C-47, Great Falls, Oklahoma City, and an unnamed official stating tensions involving Russia. Details are garbled with missing names and dates.
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Pace
Werea
Aineriont
Oklahoma
Civ
Great Falls
Jordan
Volynox
United States
Russia
Etic
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Dew
Belvidereitl
Wilelex
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Seconderen
Five En
Atty Stanley Cox
Canasla
McAdams II] Monument Co
BAIS
Nyc
Dallas
Rosemary Blankenship
Harald Blankenship
Blankenship
Iim Insurance Company
P. L. Bentley
Benley
Guy
Gary
G. W. Graham
Ward
RCA
Baby
McDowell
Rds
Belmont Plaza
Buddy
Alfred Hitchcock
Cecil DeMille
M—Cus
Capital Street
Blaik
Tennis Assoc
Yunan
Chin
Hong Kong
Yuki
Kunming
Brown
James O
Brows
Howe
Rengeverne
Eddy
Charen
Ronceverte
Rav. OG. A
Willa
Wallice
Wallace Morary
Dewisiune
Georgia Brown
Bravis
T Haltyrouine
Steler
Henaia Lew's
A. Ronenverth
Cromer
Arthur
Servics
Besbei Chureline Arthu
Rome
Durkin
Pacanonity
Aida
Ang Wallkee Mortierty
Giaren
Mary Ellen Cromer
Fame
Bley Arbogast
Inare
Bunkine Shegpard
Shirks Gurgane Mes
Terry
Marden and Bison Mortuary Chapel
Buca
Gulgud
Wenie
Anthony
Lav Eni
Asaford
Unter
Hunter Territary
Maylisan
Leanes
Nicholls County
Ron Atnis
Efe
Uroel Joseph EB
Ramoc
Irs
Mariarite Wiseiai
Hue Flart
Ramond
Tie Oldake
Charleston Bergice
Buriat
Taylor Cemenery
Simons Ruurtters
Rithwoort
Hoke
Harry FrankUu
St Winn
Jett Bragg
Buria
Montgomer
Moriis
Janes
Fred Coad
Gibson
Raymond Sintey
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Seamind
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Tay Gees
Midiana Slee
Pa Moenday
Sarvivdip
Tye
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Jerbane
Palerma
Flye
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le Adkins
Maan Dingess
Jenkins van
Kennedy
Albert Panter
Vestep Fine
Topmiray
Ube
Siendeerui
Thomas
Quek
Clendetin
Tin
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Georges Ciepk
al George's Brook
Shiver
Aga bEria
Charles Ho
Setin
Mra
Lancing Chelywn
Cy Rapilst
Chucely
Rae Bo Tooake
Cunningham Merty
Sams
Bevcher ‘Trail
Murrionig
Marte Teall
Basil Creek
Warden Ursa
Win Irene
Mre
Munms Peis
Chelpal
Dufia Brown
Pada
Martin Malep
Winitrede
Ve Aissers
Mee Lethal Merdun
Chelvan
Pricilla
Addo Hiisen
Martha Bradley
Peyandant
Fener Chapman
Tihsnapolls
Allen
Ind
Geo
Vine
Mes
Catherine
Ubed Manan
Ak Bownemant
Alea
Lotiterk
Howneyant
Wol
Chiaiesin
Landers
Rpo
Elon Tariol
Syvhil Lon Siemaa
Bownemont
Brather
Gaui
Ava
Aryneh
Pllam
Surhin Panets
Mondiy Na Huntin
Calaughter
Rette
Patrick St
Ama Levies
Sears Monument CO
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Charleston ,v
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