Amnesty Rumored For All Filipinos In Laurel Case
Manila reports say amnesty for puppet president Jose Laurel and his Japanese occupation cabinet along with about 5000 collaborators will be recommended to President Osmeña. The People’s Court has tried 100 cases in 14 months, with only one major conviction, while Laural era officials and aides remain bail-bound amid ongoing prosecution delays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manila
Jove P. Laurel
Kianne A. Eote
Philippinas
Laurel
Roxas
Roman Ozada
Sach
Tussag
Laurel Whee
Deei
Coll
Claro M. Recito
Antonio de Las Alas
People’s Court
Teofilo Sison
Supreme Court
Lorenzo Inada
Philippines
Supreme Court to hear coal strip-mining and airport funds cases
The court docket includes a dispute over a coal owners right to strip mine lands without surface owners consent and a plan to force State Auditor Sims to release a $20,000 airport development appropriation. The cases, set for January, involve constitutional limits on state funds aiding municipalities and a challenger to land title and redemption rules in delinquent coal lands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ndpany
Supreme Court
Edgar B. Sims
State Board of Aeronautics
Sims
Matey
Board of Aeronautics
Kanawha
Harrison
Ohio
Roane
Wood
Princeton
Fairmont
Beckley
Hummngton
Morgantown
Martinstate
Braxton
Jake Fisher
Fisher
Attorney General's Office
Brooke County Circuit Court
West Virginia-Pittsburgh Coal Co
Dgsinst Labelle Strong
Mayor bars snake-handling sect from town services
Pax December 28. The "Jesus Only" snake-handling sect must reuse church services in Fayette county town after tomorrow by order of Mayor B E Woolwine. He allowed one service tomorrow but future gatherings are barred pending possible town council action. Another service is planned Sunday night in nearby Oak Hill.
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Pax
Thes
Jesus
Fayette County
B. E. Woolwine
Wosilwine
Counenl
Oak Hill
Blast Destroys Grain Elevator in Minneapolis Cups
A massive explosion at the Brooks Elevator Corp in Minneapolis destroyed the one block square C elevator, wrecking rye, corn and barley. The blast, likely a dust explosion from friction, sent flames 25 feet high and collapsed the roof, though thirteen workers escaped unharmed. Part of the building was owned by the Mankato Brewery Co affiliate.
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Minneapolis
Dec
Brooks Elevator Corp
Mankato Lorie. Brewing Co
The
Elevator Corporation
DeGaulle Refuses Political Contest
Gen Charles DeGaulle announced he will not seek the presidency of the French Fourth Republic. He said he would not preside impotently over an impotent government and urged retirement. The presidency is to be chosen January 16 by parliament at Versailles.
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Faris
Charles DeGaulle
France
Napoleon
Versailles
Popular Republican Movement
DeGaulle
de Saulle
14 Hurt As Trains Collide In North Carolina
RALEIGH N C Dec 28 At Yeast 14 persons were injured none head on collision of Radway passenger train at Auburs eight today The two trains collided as they were slowing to a stop Conductor L B Creech of the passenger train No 14 bound from Greensboro to Goldsboro estimated they were car ped fire tracks None of the 48 freight cars left the tracks but two of 10 gasoline tank cars jammed and Sere dineid not ignite The engineer of the freight train was J 2 Beal of Greensboro whose son Joe Beal was fireman on the passenger train Young Bear received cuts but his father was un injured
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Raleigh
N. C
Yeast 14
Radway
Auburs
L B Creech
Greensboro
Goldsboro
J. 2. Beal
Whoseon
Joe Beal
Young Bear
WVU President to Advise on Atomic Energy Commission
Morgantown December 28 President Irvin Stewart of West Virginia University said he would spend next Thursday and Friday in Washington as a consultant to the U S Atomic Energy Commission. He said the university is not equipped or staffed for atomic research work at present.
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Morgantown
Irvin Stewart
West Virginia University
Washington
U.S. Atomic Energy Commission
Stewart
National Defense Research Council
Office of Scientific Research
Williamson Shootings Fatal to 2 Persons
Williamson police report two people killed in shootings. Vernon Elkins, 21, was slain. Esther Stevenson, 49, identified as his neighbor’s wife, was wounded. Chester Elkins, 23, held for investigation as Chester Elkins is linked to the case. Broaddus Stevenson, 65, charged with murder for fatally shooting his wife on Williamson Street after she allegedly attacked him with a razor.
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Williamson
Robert Clifton
Vernon Elkins
Esther Stevenson
Elkins
J. C. Wolfaré
John Keesee
William Seaco
Chester Elkins
Sesca
Qifton
Broaddus Stevenson
Williamson Street
Razor
West Virginia Sheriff's Assoc to Elect Officers Tomorrow
Sheriff D J Parl Brawley announced that the West Virginia Sheriff's Association will meet in Kanawha County courthouse at 10:2 m tomorrow to elect officers for 1948 with Beswing as president of the organization.
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Sheriffe’ Assoc
West Virginia
Record Building Boom Predicted for Charleston 1947
A survey of Charleston architects, builders, and realtors predicts a record building boom in 1947 if material costs and labor ease. Plans include a 10 story Peoples Store, Kroger's water house and bakery, airport terminal, Chesapeake & Potomac extension, and Sears Roebuck department store, with numerous homes and alterations pending.
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Edith Leslie Graham
Charleston
Peoples Store
Lee and
Dickinson Sts
Kroger Grocery and Baking Co
Chesapeake & Potomac Telephone Co
Lee St
Thomas Field and Co
Virginia St
Sears Roebuck & Co
Cass Gilbert, Jr
Capitol
Washington St
Duffy and
Oney
Discovery of Cortes Casket Fuels Old Mexico Controversy
The discovery in Mexico City of Cortes bones hidden since colonial times reignites debate over his legacy. Scholars note Cortes burned ships, conquered Aztecs, ruled with wealth and ruthlessness, while Mexican nationalists question his place in history. The casket reveals a panel and skull once housed at Hospital de Jesus, sparking renewed discussion among pro Spanish and nationalist factions.
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New York
Mexico
Vera City
Cruz
Montezuma
Cortes
Cuba
Otumba
Cartes
Symeretsy
Mexico City
Spain
Rendant
Hospital de Jesus
New World
Ueber
Hair Snipper Targets Washington Girls on Trolley
Plainclothes officers hunted a “Jack-the-Snipper” feared to cut hair of three Washington girls on city streetcars. Victims Diana Sklarsky twelve Jean Thompson ten and Janice Rome eighteen reported hair shortened up to nine inches and described the suspect as tall dark hatless about twenty five, wearing a blue white checked jacket. Capital Transit workers aided the search as police warned the man may be a dangerous sex maniac.
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Washinwavay
Washington
Harvey Callahan
Winfred Overholaer
St. Elizabeth’s Hospital
Diana Sklarsky
Jean Thompson
Janice Rame
Miss Thompson
Mist Thompson
Wiss Sklarsky
Rome
Pennsylvania Av
Capital Transit Co
Uniform Chief Phar Mate Spradling Arrives In San Diego
In Uniform Chief Phar. Mate R. R. Spradling stationed aboard the USS Herbert J. Thomas arrived in San Diego Saturday after a 13 month tour of Japan, China and Korea. He will arrive here in January to visit his wife who resides on Columbia Av and his parents Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Spradling of Bridge St.
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R. R. Spradling
Herbert J. Thomas
San Diego
Cal
Japan
China
Korea
Big Wife
Columnia Av
Mr. and
Mere W. W. Spradling
Bridge St
Raleigh Man Shoots Wife Kills Self
BECKLEY Dec 28 State Trooper C C McGraw reported Strailey Richmond 31 shot at and apparently wounded his estranged wife in a domestic quarrel then killed himself Witnesses said Mrs Richmond mother of four children ran to a neighbor’s house fleeing as Richmond fired three times He waited outside braced and tripped the trigger with a stick near the Richmond home at the junction of Summers Mercer and Raleigh counties
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Beckley
C. C. McGraw
Strailey Richmond
Zanes Richmond
Beckley Hospital
McGraw
Richmond
Summers
Mercer
Rateleh
Himeel
Donations Reach $30,463 for Memorial Hospital Fund
Gifts totaling 30463 were received at Memorial Hospital Building Fund campaign HQs last week. Major contribution of 11450 came from Arthur M ih president of Atlantic Greyhound Corp. plus 5000 from his firm. Other gifts include 1000 from Bernard Jacobson general manager of Ohio Apex Co Nitro 1400 from Ohio Apex Co 1500 from Ideal Furniture Co 2500 from a Charleston resident anonymity 60 from C E B Caper Putnam County prosecuting attorney and 8563 in numerous small gifts. White Gift cards remain available in local banks for those who have not donated.
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Memorial Hospital Building Fund Campaigns
Arthur M.ih
Atantic Greyhound Corp
H. L. Snyder
Bernard Jacobson
Ohio Apex Co
Nitro
Ideal Furniture Co
Charleston
C. EB. Caper
Putnam County
Snydee
Korean Unity Hurdled by Cold War Powers Tug
Washington sources say U S and Soviet pressure over Korea has stalled any quick unification. Officials warned supplies and rehabilitation in the American zone are critical to avoid a long occupation. The Dalien incident and Dairen tensions underscore rising Far East friction as diplomats seek shifts in port control and civilian administration.
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Washington
Dec
State Department
United States
Russia
Korea
NBC
Edwin M. Martin
Far East
Dalien
China
Amercan
Dairen
Bicycle Lizards Beat Flying Elephants
Brisbane report notes a comical desert lizard known as the bicycle lizard inhabits Queensland plains. It runs on hind legs and balances like a cyclist. It absorbs dew through its skin to endure long dry periods.
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Brisbane
Australia
Queensland
One Radio Per Village Tried Out in India
In India and several states the government provides a receiving set to a village to acquaint villagers with radio for education and amusement. An Inuit speaker delivers programs to listeners as they sit on their heels outside. In the U.S. Department of Agriculture tests chicken feathers as a potential new fiber source.
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India
Bombay
U.S. Department of Agri-culture
Good Samaritan Story Ends With Accidental Stabbing
A man identified as George Desiat from Manorville Long Island was stabbed in the back by a hitchhiker as they traveled near Sebastian Florida. The hitchhiker John Tresey of Brooklyn surrendered after seeking medical aid and offering a blood transfusion.
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Vero Beach
Fls
George Desiat
LB. Gsteen
Desiat
Manorville
Long Island
Tower
New Jersey
Sebastian
Dossat
Doesiat
John Tresey
Brooklyn
N.Y
Paoting Under Fierce Attack by Communists
Paoting, a key railway town on the Peiping Hankow line about 90 miles southwest of Peiping, faced a fierce new Communist assault. Government reports said the Communists captured Tung shihehian and encircled Peit ajan near Paoting, with Wangtu under continued pressure as guerrilla activity surged.
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Peiping
Bee
Paoting
Hankow
Tungshihehian
Peitajan
Wangtu
Changes to State Fire Laws Move to Legislature
State Fire Marshal Robert H. Kidd announced that amendments to bring state fire control laws up to date will be prepared in final form early next week for presentation to the legislature convening January 8. A subcommittee of city fire chiefs and inspectors worked with Kidd to draft proposals clarifying inspection procedures for state institutions and other public buildings.
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Robert H. Kidd
Kidd
Netherlands Minister To Spain Starts Home
MADRID December 10 A Netherlands minister to Spain P E Teppoléma left Madrid for San Sebastian aiming to cross into France by car tomorrow. The move follows UN calls for recall of chiefs of diplomatic missions in Spain. The British ambassador Sir Victor Mallet has returned to London. The Dutch stand leaves Turkey Dominican Republic and El Salvador as UN members with ministers plenipotentiary in Spain.
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Madhid
Dee
Uuten Legation
P. E. Teppoléma
Netherlands
Spain
Madrid
San Sebastian
France
United Nations General Assembly
U. N
Victor Mallet
London
Duke of Gallarati Scott
Barcelona
Moose Women Chapter 317 Meet Wednesday Evening
Charleston chapter 317 of the Women of the Moose convenes at 7 p m on Wednesday at the hall. Committees include Academy of Friendship publicity membership war relief Mooseheart library and Moosehaven. January birthday honorees will be celebrated with a party run by recreation. The YMCA began in Montreal and Boston in 1851 with 1244 US branches and 12 777 total members.
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Club News
Charleston
Women of the Moose
Academy of Friendship
Mooseheart
Library and
Moosehaver
Ymca North
RC Fund Drive To Be Organized
Meetings to plan Red Cross fund raising campaigns will be held in three West Virginia cities next month with representatives from 50 chapters attending. Sessions in Clarksburg January 7, Charleston January 8, and Bluefield January 10 will cover planning and operations of the annual drive. Eastern Area headquarters in Wheeling, led by Otte S. Lund, will supervise.
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West Virginia
Eter
Clarksburg
Charles~ton
Bluefield
Offe Cials
Red Cross
Otte S. Lund
Girect
Kenn +tucky
Marksburg
Y Harrison
Wheeling - Ohio
Fairemont
Marshall
Mononali
Barbour
Brooke
Doddridge
John Barton Payne
Lewis
Mannington i
North Hancock
Pleasants
Randolph
Ritchie
Taylor
Tucker
Tyler
Upshur
Wel
Weill Cove
Charleston
Huntington
Cabell
Kanawha
Clay
Wood
Boone
Braxton
Cale Knun
Fayette
Gilmer
Jackson
Lincoln
Mason
Montgomery
Nicholas
Putnam
Richwood
Roane
Wayne
Webster
Bulgaria Welcomes U N Inquiry Into Border Row
Sofia Bulgaria December 28 minister Dimo Krazaxov said the Bulgarian government welcomed the UN inquiry into the Greek Bulgarian border dispute and would provide full assistance to the mission. He added news correspondents would be allowed to accompany the commission and file dispatches from the border.
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Bulgaria
U. N
Sofia
Helgaria
Dimo Krazaxov
United Nations
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Chesapeake & Ohio Railroad Co
E. L. Worthington
Dawson
Boad
Morris Harvey College
E. R. Custer
ML Vernon Dairy
Municipal Stadium
Kanawha Blvd
Thomas Bros. Fidelity Storage Co
Capitol Auto Supply Co
Rose City
Hermanda
Veracruz
Seville
Monastery of
San Francisco
Jack-the-Snipper
U. S
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