Mason exhibit marks George Mason's rights declaration
The National Colonial Dames of America in West Virginia open an exhibit marking the 18th anniversary of George Mason's rights declaration. The display centers on Mason's Gunston Hall words that inspired the federal Bill of Rights and references his 1787 Constitutional Convention presence and his stance on slavery.
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Slab Fork Coal Plans Fifty Year Birthday Program
Slab Fork Coal Co near Beckley will celebrate its 50th anniversary with a Saturday program for stockholders and employees. President Austin Caperton notes charter dated March 9, 1907 and first coal carload on November. The event includes speeches and acts as capstone to a half century of output totaling about 19 million tons. Current annual capacity aims for one million tons with reserves for 90 more years. A Cincinnati underwriter will address a dinner at the Charleston Life Underwriters Association followed by a Kanawha County club cocktail reception.
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Confidential staff to fight extradition in California charges
Robert Harrison publisher of Confidential magazine and five associates surrendered to District Attorney Frank Hogan and will contest extradition to California where they face criminal libel and related charges. Bail set at 2,500 each. six defendants include editor Albert Govoni and others.
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Mid Atlantic Apprenticeship and Training Conference Planned
About 900 representatives of management labor vocational education and government expected at Wheeling for the first annual Middle Atlantic States Apprenticeship and Training Conference. Chairman Harry V. Yahn says July 16 to 19 at the McClure Hotel will feature addresses by industrial leaders trade panels sectional meetings training exhibits a banquet dance and a women’s program.
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