Grand jury actions in fatal home shooting case
The Charleston Gazette reports that John Doe been held for grand jury action in connection with the fatal shooting of his wife Janet Louise, 31, at their home last Saturday night. Joe Roberts, 55, also of Nato mine, was held to the grand jury as a material witness. W. C. Pope, 41, also of Natomine, was not held and is being treated at Kanawha Valley Hospital for a fractured jaw and head injuries. The piece notes the first military unit known as the Rangers served under Robert Hanets in the Frenchy and Indian War.
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Charleston -Gazette
Janet Louise
Joe Roberts
Natomine
Smith
W. C. Pope
Kanawha Valley Hospital
Additional Mine Safeguards Urged in West Virginia
Federal mine inspectors urged stricter enforcement of safety rules at three West Virginia mines with a total workforce of 343. Stamford No 8 coal mine employed 160 workers, producing about 630 tons daily, with calls to replace broken supports and ensure clear haulways. Loup Creek No 1 employed 121, producing 600 tons daily, urged ventilation, gas testing monthly, water use, and dust control. Loup Creek No 2, with 62 workers and 540 tons daily, faced recommendations for better air and rock support, monthly gas tests, and banning underground smoking.
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Washington
West Virginia
C.H. Dodge
Stamford No
Loup Creek No
Page Mining Co
Page
Fayette County
F. J. Furn
Furn
Loup Creek No. 2
No. 2
Eclipses Planned for 1945 by Northwestern Astronomer
Evanston reports two solar and two lunar eclipses in 1945, double 1944’s count, though five total will be visible in the United States. Solar on July 9 and lunar on December 8 will be seen nationwide, with Illinois residents possibly catching the moon during a solar event at 7 08 p m. EWT.
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Evanston
Oliver 4. Lee
Dearborn Observatory
Northwestern University
United States
Lee
Ilinols
Mail Believed Stolen In Warfront Heist At Nantes
U S army probes theft tied to warfront black market after finding 28 pouches and 50 sacks of malt and other government property in an abandoned army truck at a civilian home in Nantes. Authorities say a missing driver was found injured in a civilian hospital. role in the theft unclear.
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U. S. Army
Nantes
Three Charleston Residents Held for Grand Jury on Larceny
Three Charleston residents pleaded not guilty and were held for grand jury action in municipal court and committed to the county fair in default of $1,000 bond each. Roy Morris, 41, of 326 Laidley Street, charged with larceny of $1,285 cash and a $32 check from Anna A. Thompson of 1039 Grant Street. Steve Minter, 27, and Gladys Childers, 37, of 509 Fry Street, allegedly assaulted Ernestine Thompson of 509 Fry Street.
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Charleston
Roy
Ired Morris
Laidley St
Anna A. Thompson
Grant St
Ernestine Thompson
Fry St
Steve Minter
Gladys Childers
Lve
Fullerton to Speak at Charleston Club Luncheon
West Virginia AP bureau chief Max Fullerton will address the Charleston Exchange Club at a luncheon tomorrow in the Daniel Boone Hotel. His topic is International Freedom of the Press as a Guide to World Peace.
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