Chinese Reds Reject India's Plan for Truce in Korea War
The article reports that Chinese forces and North Korean authorities balk at India’s truce proposal in Korea. It notes UN options, shifts in Soviet plans, and expectations around the UN assembly timing. Observers see Russia pushing to reopen Korea discussions after Eisenhower’s inauguration. The incoming U.S. president’s Korea program is welcomed by free world diplomats.
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India
Korea
V. A. Zorin
Russia
Eisenhower
New York
U. N
Skies Clear Jets Appear as Air Battles Rage Over Korea
In Northwest Korea on Monday the Communist Air Force engaged in air battles with Allied Sabres. Two MiGs were damaged and the rest retreated toward Manchuria. Ground fighting persisted at Triangle Hill and Sniper Ridge with nighttime counterattacks restoring positions.
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Seoul
Korea
Air Force
Manchurian
Shooting Star
Chungwa
Poots
Triangle Hill
Sniper Ridge
Kumhwa
Gold Mine Flood Traps 49 Filipinos
A wall of water flooded a gold mine shaft 400 feet deep 125 miles southeast of Manila trapping 49 workers feared dead while 20 others were rescued. Marsman and Company spokesman said officials see little chance of survival as an underground river flood caused the disaster, the worst Philippine mine accident on record.
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Manila
Manila Montay
Marsman and Company
United Parcale
Carmarche
Notre Province
Luzon
J. W. Stapler
Marsman
Philippines
Retired Boone Miner Panko Burtyk Dies at 74
Panko Burtyk a retired coal miner died Sunday at his Boone County home aged 74. A service will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday at the home of Mrs. Marchesky with Fr. Joseph Norton officiating. Burial follows at Madison Memorial Park. The body will be taken from Hunter and Hunter Mortuary to Ms. Marchesky’s home on Tuesday at 2 p.m.
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Jeffrey
Des
Spsciall
Panko Burtyk
Boone County
Wwitman Marchesky
Joseph Norton
Madison Memorial Park
Hunter and Hunter Mortuary
Madison
U N guards quell breakout of POW civilians on Koje
Civilians in six compounds at Koje staged forbidden drills, joined three ranks on a terrace, and hurled rocks. Guards fired as the Reds moved in waves. Ninety wounded were evacuated to Koje camp hospital and thirty seven to an aid station at Chogu. Many sought return to Communist control after an armistice, with 83,000 of 170,000 POWs signaling preference.
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U. N
Koje
Chogu
Dillon Curtis E. Dies at Washington Street Home
Curtis Edward Jack Dillon owner of the Dillon Welding Shop on Central Avenue died at his Washington Street West residence at 2 15 p m after an extended illness He was 59 and born March 11 1893 He was a member of Florida Street Church of God and Knights of Pythias Lodge 19 Surviving are his wife Ethel M Grass Dillon mother Mary P Dillon of Chesapeake Ohio three sisters Owen Hutchinson Chesapeake Eva Dillon Huntington and Alice Skinner Lakeland Florida one brother Hugh Dillon Chesapeake The service will be at 2 p m tomorrow at Bartlett Mortuary chapel Rev Albert Donaldson officiating with burial in Grandview Cemetery Dunbar
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Curtis Edward
Jack) Dillon
Dillon
Central Av
Washington St. W
Mr. Dillon
Meiner
Florida St. Church of God
Knights of_Pythias Lodge
Ethel M. Grass Dillon
Mary P Dillon
Chesapeake, O
Owen Hutchinson
Chesapeake
Alice Skinner
Lakeland
Fla
Eva Dillon
Huntington
Hugh Dillon
Chesaneske
Bartlett Mortuary
Albert Donaldson
Grandview Cemetery
Dunbar
United States authorizes 90 million dollar tank order
The United States, citing renewed fears of a possible Russian invasion in Europe, announced a 90 million dollar order under the Mutual Security Program for Centurion tanks, spare parts and ammunition from Britain. The 50 ton tanks, now used by British forces in Korea, are slated to go to the Netherlands and Denmark for NATO use.
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London
United States
Britain
NATO
Korea
Netherlands
Denmark
U. S
Trusted Envoy Continue Report on Davies Loyalty
The board cleared John Paton Davies Jr of disloyalty claims while a review found reasonable doubt about Vincent’s loyalty. Davies refused to explain why he recommended CIA employment for six alleged Communists, with testimony from Kennan and Bedell Smith cited in the proceedings.
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State Department
John Paton Davies, Jr
Davies
Germany
Central Intelligence Agency
Hirai Bingham
Connecticut
Vincent
United States
Tangier
Walter Bedell Smith
CIA
Moscow
George Kennan
Davies Deis Hall
Senate
McCartan
Internal Security Subcommittee
Mrs Daisy F Melton Dies at Home in City
Mrs Daisy F Melton age 72 of 2104 Seventh Avenue died at her home yesterday. Survived by husband James C Melton, one brother J E Akers of Charleston, three sisters Deltha Lanham Betha Sandt of Charleston and Hazel White of Frederick Maryland. Body at Cunningham Memorial.
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Daisy F. Melton
City
James C. Melton
J. E. Akers
Charleston
Deltha Lanham
Betha Sandt
Hazel White
Frederick
Cunningham Mar Mary
Slaying Suspect Held After Spokane Arrest
Stoner remained in safe keeping after arrest in Spokane and transfer here yesterday. Brown and Joe Tenner of San Francisco were held on conspiracy to commit murder. Prosecutor Lynch said Stener admitted knocking down Mrs. Brown on a promise of $5,000, but received only about $1,000 due to a bungled attack.
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Stoner
Spokane
Brown
Joe Tenner
San Francisco
City Prison
Lynchsaid Stener
Earl Russel Visits Registry Office in Blue Overcoat
A man named Earl Russel arrives at the registry office shortly before 3 p.m. in a taxicab wearing a blue overcoat and muffler. He is hatless with white hair and, though slight, he moves quickly up to the second floor to meet Registrar Stanley Marsh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hegistrar Stanley Marsh
Daniel Boone Boy Scouts To Hold Church Meeting
The Daniel Boone district Boy Scouts of America will meet at 7 30 p m today at Christ Methodist Church. District chairman Dr LeRoy S Montique says Frank Frazier assistant state forest protector of the Conservation Commission will be the principal speaker.
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Daniel Boone Boy Scouts
Daniel Boone
Boy Scouts of America
Christ
Methodist Church
LeRoy S. Montique
Frank Frazier
the Conservation Commission
Weather Across the Nation for Tuesday December 14 1869
The Weather service reports temperatures and rainfall for the 24 hours ending 8 p.m. in major cities across the nation. Fair and warmer conditions noted in Charleston and several western regions. milder afternoons forecast for towns including Boston Cincinnati Los Angeles Louisville and New Orleans with varying highs and partial cloud cover in West Virginia and Kentucky.
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Washington
Hee
BMS Bureau
Charleston
Lowe
West Virginia
Atlante
Afverwooi
Boston
Denver
Jacksonvilla
Los Angeles
Louisville
Kentucky
Memphis
Bhame
Paul Na
WSW
New Orleans
New Fork
S.m
Lewis Jarrell 86 Dies at Twilight Home
Lewis Jarrell a lifelong Boone County resident and retired minister died Sunday morning at his Twilight residence after a long illness. Survived by his wife Mary one son Sullivan Jarrell of New Straitsville four daughters Oma Ferrell Florence Williams Nancy Richmond and Holly Henderson all of Twilight one brother Tolbert Jerrell of Uniteda two sisters Roma Vance of Wharton and Lottie Workman of Foster 23 grandchildren 33 great grandchildren and one great great grandchild. Service will be at 2 p m Wednesday at the Twilight Church of Christ with Rev W E Ross officiating Burial will follow in Jarrell Cemetery under Hunter and Hunter mortuary Madison. The body will be taken from the home one hour before service.
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Twilight
Lewis Jarrell
Wharton
Charleston
Magee Johuabt
Vicrieson
Cora Crews
Hernshaw
Servy Tee
Mount Vernon Baptist Church
Lester Godber
Valley View Cemetery
Allen Mortuary
DS. Watson Alexander
Ansted
Gareyac. Com! Co
Carre
Cashion Buds
Orval Mathes
Neanie Nutter
Larre Ruffner
Eva Ruffner
Royce Walter
Ansted Hoplise Church
Guy Vaughan
George Pauley
Burint
Westlake Cemetery
St Absved
B. GC
Obituary notices batch from Smith Creek and nearby areas
Obituaries report multiple deaths in West Virginia towns including Cam den-Clark area and Parkersburg. Individuals named: Marie, Anna P., and Mr. Brooks among others, with survivors listed. services set at Beech Grove Methodist Church, Mount Vernon Baptist Church, and First Baptist Church. Burial plans in Valley View and Westlake cemeteries under Allen mortuary and related funeral homes.
Far East Air Force WAS and Marmet Church Leader Dies
Mrs. Orpie Naomi Hartman of Marmet died Sunday after a brief illness at Shadeston General. A Marmet Baptist Church member and primary superintendent, she leaves Curtis Neal. daughter Mrs. Elton Burford of Marmet. son Richard Neal of Charleston. parents Rev. and Mrs. John Hartman of Marmet. sisters Mrs. Clarence Colemen and Mrs. Relgh Wise. and brother Luther Hartman. Funeral at Marmet Baptist Church with burial in Marmet Cemetery. Also noted are obituaries of Mr. Petry of Frenter and Mrs. Lilly M-a Rutherford of White Sulphur Springs, plus a report on Eisenhower’s statements and Air Force outlook in the Far East.
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Orpie Naomi Hartman
Marenst
Shadeston General
Marmet Baptist Chutch
Ness
Curtis Neal
Elton Burford
Marmet
Richard Neal
Charleston
John &, Hartman
Clarence Colemen
Relgh Wise
South Charleston
Luther Herdman
Servier
P.m
Marmet Baptist Church
Samuel Hill
Stinset Memorial
Snod- Eas
Marmet Methodist Gardens
E Hasman
Crowder
Marmet Cemetery
Igof Lodge
Petry
Frenter
Charleston General Hospital
In & Covington, Va
Eisenhower
Oilers
Eores
Newton, Roane
Oes Ue
Depue Hospital
Weyland
Spencer Pies
Gretz Jones
Newton Baptist Gerald
Fenen
Far East
Burlas
Vandenberg
Clover Cemetery
Air Force
Ko- Shewody
Lea
Manchuria
Korea
Yalu
Japan
Okinawa
Shanghai
Ching
Jin Korea
Mark W. Clark
St Albans Extends Bond Contracts for Water System
At a special meeting the St Albans City Council renewed three bond contracts to fund the purchase of a West Virginia Water Service Co branch. The city offers 900000 to buy the system by bond issue, extending contracts to June 30, 1858. If not renewed, the agreements would have expired December 30. St Albans may seek condemnation, the company protests, and views are before the Public Service Commission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Albans
West Virginia Water Service Co
Public Service Commission
Adkins 69 Dies in Monroe County
Owen Howard Adkins aged 69, of Monroe County, died after a long illness. Born July 5, 1883 in Raymond City, he was the son of Leonard and Jennie Adkins. Survived by sister Mrs Carrie E B Weares, sister Mrs Helen Wilkinson of Charleston, and brother Jesse Adkins of Bay Pines Veterans Hospital, Florida. Body at Wilson Mortuary.
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Owen Howard Adkins
Carrie EB. Weares
Rowan
Swest Springs
Monroe County
Adking
Raymond City
Putnam County
Leonard
Jennie Whittington Adkins
Helen Wilkinson
Charleston
Jesse Adkins
Bay Bines Veterans Hospital
St. Petersburg
Fla
Wilson Mortary
Reducing Europe’s Defenses to the Med for a War Plan
A reformulated strategy plans a Sixth Fleet backed Allied push from the Mediterranean to strike Europe’s soft underbelly. Greece and Turkey join NATO, Yugoslavia could align with the Allies, and the attack could move through the Balkans with potential bases in Red Hungary and Romania.
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Europe
Sixth Fleet
Mediterranean
Greece
Turkey
NATO
Yugoslavia
Russia
Balkans
Red Hungary
Homenis
Taft Opens Campaign Bid After Day of Talks with Meany
Taft, after a full day of office meetings, planned to seek publican senators while clashing with Welker over Bridges. He discussed Taft-Hartley Act revision with AFL President George Meany, who said they would continue talks in the coming session with possible labor legislation cooperation.
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Taft
AFL
George Meany
Welker
Bridges
Sen
Meany
Hel
Ohio
Death of Fairmont resident Carl Riggs noted in obituary
Carl Riggs dies after a life of public service in Fairmont and Charleston. He served as controller and purchasing head from 1933 to 1937, later managed the Fairmont office of the Bituminous Coal Association until 1941. Born September 1877 in Fairmont, he belonged to the Methodist Church, Knights of Pythias, and Loyal Order of Moose. Survived by wife Isa E Riggs and sons George Murray Riggs of Charleston and John Marshal Riggs of Fairmont, with several grandchildren and a great grandchild. He rests at Bartlett Mortuary, Charleston, with services set at RC Jones Mortuary, Fairmont.
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Riggs
Fairmont
Methodist Church
Knights of Pythias
Loyal Order of Moose
Isa
E. Riggs
George Murray. Riggs
Charleston
John Marshal Riggs
Evelyn Riggs Everstein
Hire
Bartlett Mortuary
RC. Jones Mortuary
Huntington Free of Arsonist Says State Fire Marshal
State Fire Marshal C A Raper doubts an arsonist is loose in Huntington after four major blazes since August. He discounted arson as the Dec 1 Miller Building fire cause and noted clothing store findings. He urged a stronger building code and better fire prevention to avoid further fires and losses totaling about 1.1 million dollars and 17 patients at Huntington State Hospital.
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Huntington
Der
C. A. Raper
Collins & Childers
Raper
Eve
Funtington
Buntington State Hospital
Clarksburg Man Killed in Mishap
In Clarksburg a 50 year old man, Albert Crumitt, was killed instantly when his head was caught between a sump truck bed and the body. Coroner Kenna Jackson ruled the death accidental and no inquest would be held. Crummit’s fellow worker, 12 year old Wilber Carter, lowered the bed without realizing Crummit was beneath it.
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Clarksburg
Albert Crumitt
Kenna Jackson
J Oxson
Crummit
Wilber Carter
Jackson
Mrs. Reeve Dies Resident of Ohio
Anna Belle Reeve 82 of Cleveland Ohio died early yesterday at her daughter’s home after illness during a visit to Mrs 2 G Heinz of 435 Forest Ave South Charleston She is survived by son Ralph W Reeve Cleveland and two grandchildren Funeral services at 8 with Rev W W Wilson officiating burial in Cleveland Cemetery Flowers requested
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Anna Belle Reeve
Cleveland
Cleveland Cemetery
WSB Wage Board Resumes Duty After Resignations
The wage board, formed by four public members, returned to operation after a one week halt caused by resignations of industry members in protest of President Truman's order overruling the board in the coal case. Putnam described current tense times as dangerous to Congress and the economy. Also noted the Supreme Court declined to intervene in Stanley Sydow's three year sentence for refusing induction, while DiSalle was moving toward Washington for talks with the President, with Putnam possibly replaced by DiSalle soon.
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Truman
Ebm
Putnam
Congress
Supreme Court
Stanley Dale Sydow
Marines Rule Wiretap Use in State Trials and Oil Probe
A Marine discusses legal limits on wiretap evidence used in state prosecutions while noting a federal grand jury in Washington can probe five major American oil companies for alleged cartel ties. He recalls frustration over delays and ongoing cases, urging focus on duty as he reflects on federal versus state authority and public commitment during wartime.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pane
Washington
New York
St. Louis
James J. Carroll
Benssy
Storm off Italian coast sinks midsea freighter crew listed
The stricken freighter Grommet Reefer, carrying turkeys, faced heavy seas off the Italian coast. Crates washed ashore as U S Navy reported intact power and cooling systems and salvor prospects. Army officials vowed Christmas meals for U S troops in Europe despite losses, with a long list of crew from multiple states identified as rescued or aboard.
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U. S
Italy
Austria
Navy
Maritime Commission
Washington
Army
U.S
Europe
Laukantas
John M. Lecatu
Tottenville
Staten Island
Joseph J. Simon
Arthur W. Whomuley
Philadelphia
Armando de Jesus
New York City
Warren G. Osler
Mechanicsburg
Hans C. Jensen
Earl F. Trendler
Hellaire
N. Y
Roland Pierce
Cranford
N. J
Arnold Caddick
George C. Jackson
Tampa
Fla
Gunnar P. Nielsen
Carpenter
Manuel Gomez
Seaman
Bernard P. Leszrynski
Danvers
Maes
Frederick Lind
RFD
Bound Brook
Anthony F. Patera
Panels Discuss Variety of Issues in Legislature
Three legislative committees met to discuss hunting licenses and state aid to schools. A joint session of the Interstate Corporation Commission and the joint committee on Government and Finance, led by Senate President W. Broughton Johnson and Speaker W. E. Flannery, considered amendments to the parole law and state budgeting. A forestry and observation committee, formed by the 1951 Legislature, aims to study the Conservation Commission's activities with a report due in the 1953 session.
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Interstate Corporation Commission
Joint
Committee On
Government and Finance
Senate
W. Broughton Johnson
W. E. Flannery
House of Delegates
Taois
Gonservation Commission
Activites
Mrs Holbrook Dies In Home At Elkridge
Mrs Elizabeth Holbrook 78 wife of the late Elijsh Rolkenok died at her Elkridge home after a long illness. Born September 7 1874 in Ashland Kentucky she is survived by two daughters Hazel Petry and Lovell Hagan of Hetzel four sons Thomas of Copperston Walter and Charles of Elkridge and Major William Holbrooks DSA Fort Leonard Wood Missouri two brothers Clem and Tom Boggs of Wheelersburg thirty five grandchildren and seven great grandchildren The body is at B C Hogerman mortuary in Montgomery Funeral arrangements are incomplete.
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Elkridge
Elizabeth Holbrook
Elijsh. Rolkenok
Ashland
Hazel Petry
Lovell Hagan
Hetzel
Thomas
Copperston
Walter
Charles
William Holbroos
DSA
Ft. Leonard Wood
Clem
Tom Boggs
Wheelersburg
B. C. Hooger Mortuary
Montgomery
Waterfront graft hearings touch Hoboken mayor and ILA figure
The Crime Commission probes waterfront rackets that drain billions in shipping losses. Hoboken mayor and AFL CIO ILA official De Sapio deny payoffs while Flavin faces perjury charges from a grand jury probe. Proskauer rebukes remarks as hearings move to New Jersey focusing on shakedown schemes and stevedoring firms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
AFL International Longshoremen's Assoc
New Jersey
ILA
de Sapio
Crime Commission
Joseph M. Proskauer
Hoboken
de Saple
Ignatius Wilkinson
de Sspio
Flario
Flavin
Police Hold Wife In Fayette Slaying
In Oak Hill West Virginia Mrs Lillian Lickliter was arrested for the fatal shooting of her husband Willian Frank Lickliter at their East Oak Hill home after an argument. She confessed by telephone requesting an ambulance and police report five shots from a .32 pistol hit the chest. She is detained in Fayette County Jail.
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Oak Hill
Lillian Lickliter
Willian Frank Lickliter
East Oak Hil
W. BM
Blue
Russian Accused (Continued From Page 1)
The United Nations reported that Skvortsov was fired after failing to return from home leave in Moscow. The Soviet delegation avoided public protest, unlike the 1949 Gubitschev case, and the U.N. withheld further correspondence to clarify its position. Secretary General Trygve Lie was to review the Communist issue, including the dismissal of 17 Americans, with James P. McGranery.
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U. N
U.N
Trygva Lie
U. S. Atty
James P. McGranery
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Boone Miner
U. N.command
Curtis FE. Dillon
Earl Russel
Pacific
Pacific States
Pacific Southwest
Apa
Cawignie Cate Thghies, Wiseaves
Marie
Anna P
Syyer
Ruane County
Camden-Clark
Tal
Parkersburg
Gurz
William
Ute Dughter
Berl Bates
Enstult
Eues
Heeshul
Herman
Detch
Hoyerd
Earl
Parkershut
Saran Fox
Ruger
Hardman-Conrad Mortuary
Spencer
Beech Grove Methodist Church
Compnell Mortuary
James Austin
Ben
Bream St
Pease
Sprint Cemeery
First Baptist Church
Resdenes
Seng, Mollis
Ripley
Anne
Emma Gibbs
Biint
Mich
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Istaliy
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Claris
Boal
Geen
de P.m
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Paulnt Cree
Coortunty
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Tartin
James We
Fyan Lomerrax
Bryer Mortuary
Filners
Rutherford
Dari J. Rutherford
Amarillo
Tex
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Fim
Shres
Gervice
Shank
Craig Eder
Wattecat
Rebekah Lodge
Activa Pallperters
Okey I
Nix Brother
Thom
Comfort
Walker
Eddie
Boomer
Laird Deemorial Hospital
Mt.Olive Baptist Church
Eddie Welker, Jr
USA
Merion Ashby
Belleville
Clara Walker
Alssami State College
Ann
Willie Walker
Gladex
Ala
Stemmie Welker
S Smithery
Aln
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Williams
Watson
Smith Creek
Stella Davia
Albans
Viky Moses
Enmoot
Tomurroy
Arnold Williams
Duslel
Wiliams
Altbeng
Far East Air Force
Adkins
Arl Riggs
Carl Riggs
WSB
Chakays
Tribunal Spikes
DiSalle
DiSalie
Themunications Commission
Om Psuse
Pre. Zaward Ryan
North Adams
Mase
Angel D. Valentine
Wiper
Brooklyn
Kace J. Scott
Brook
Ermate G. Rodriguez
Wilm M. Porterfield
Seamen
Albert Amabile
Vito J. Lucente
Jamaica
N. Vy
Fred Boston
Washington, D. C
Roman Fernandez
Cebuti
Edward Gregory
Cook
L Bronx
Joseph Tutwilier
Cook-Baker
Keezietown
Darrow Chase
Miami
Rogelio Colen
Laura Station
Yabucoa
P. R
Gene Cerge
Flushshing
John Pohrman
Frank R. Picasso
Flushing
Salvatore Sentinello
N.Y
Gaylord J. Bahan
Bronx
Howard L. Phillips
Max
New Hyde Park
Chew Thin
John H. Bowling
Dgreenbrier
Bowling
Fayette
Ufitlant
Ghanen
Disflath
Beckley TY
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