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Newspaper
Charleston Gazette
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1952
Page
8
Spoukane report says William G. Crowley was acquitted last month of stealing a car but today received a three year sentence for stealing a truck. U S Attorney Harvey Erickson noted Crowley, 30, admitted taking the vehicle in Coeur d Alene Idaho to drive to Spokane for his first trial.
The West Virginia Supreme Court will review a ruling prohibiting diesel powered mine locomotives. Pong Creek Pocahontas and National Mine Service appealed Kanawha Circuit Court’s decision that a state law bans all diesel power in mines. The case argues safety aims justify a nuanced approach to diesel use.
Eight Democrats cast West Virginia's electoral votes for Governor Adlai E. Stevenson and Senator John J. Sparkman in a ceremony at Gov. Patteson's office. Delegation members included Joe L. Smith, Fannie Field, Walter V. Ross, and others as they prepared for the joint congressional session. Stevenson carried WV by 453,578 to 419,970 in the popular vote.
West Virginia Water Service Co. faces a PSC contest as St. Albans seeks to condemn its water system claiming pollution and better service. The company argues the city did not accept $900,000, failed a public hearing, and a higher award would derail the plan. Other residents have not yet filed statements.
A series of property transfers are recorded, detailing parcels in Elk Dist Vaughan Corp to Anns Lee Cunningham, Forest Hills Odessa, Be Sandy Dist, and Spring Hill areas. Transfers include lots in Weese Addn, Muangada, Park ind Adda, River awn Addn, Edgewood Terrace, London Dist, and Shrewsbury. Included are guardian and corporate transfers, with multiple parties such as Otis Jones Jr, Eugene Acree, Dorothy Baws, Hena Frame, Eva Crist, and Dillard Pauley. Also notes Holmes and Canterbury and Great Manha Petroleum ventures. A culinary note adds a sweet topping tip for baking.
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