West Virginian escapes Pike jail by feigned illness
In Pikeville Kentucky a 41-year-old West Virginian, Chester DeBord, held on a mortgage fraud charge, feigned illness to escape the Pike County jail. He complained of severe side pain, was taken to Methodist hospital, and reportedly bolted from a stretcher as hospital staff waited for an elevator.
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Pikeville
Pike County
Chester DeBord
John
DeBord
Methodist Hospital
Prisoner escape prompts wide search near Williamson
A prisoner described as DeHord or DeBord fled down a hill and vanished, eluding a dispatched guard. Jailer Justice reported the officer arrived after the escape. Bus station witnesses in Pikeville and Bent Mountain linked a man matching the description to a Williamson WV bus, as law enforcement widened searches from Red Creek Tucker County to area routes.
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Justice
Jom Owens
Union Bus Co
Pikeville
DeHord
Williamson
W. Va
Medley Pinson
Bent Mountain
DeBord
Red Creek
Tucker County
Coplon Admits Computa Frow Details in Trial
Miss Coplon faced questions about overnight stays in Baltimore and New York with men identified as Mr and Mrs Skepie and Shapiro. She acknowledged bringing a bag and spending nights with Shapiro and Gubitchev, denying some claims while admitting others. The testimony sparked renewed courtroom tension as Kelley pressed for clarity on relationships and conduct.
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Computa
Mise Coplon
Twan
Rime
Kelley
Miss Coplan
Valentine A. Guditchev
United Nations
Gubitchev
Gubrenev
Southern
Baltimore
Skepie
Keeley
Miss Coplon
Gubitchey
23 Shapiro
Join
Myr. Shapiro
Alt
New York
Shapiro
Miss Copton
Justice Department
Shell
Shri
Washington
Tris
Agath
FBT
Michael
Brooklyn
Srls Sb Saat
State Road Contracts Set For Surfacing
Road Commission awarded 23 road resurfacing projects funded by state fines with four bids on five construction jobs awaiting federal cost-share review. One additional state project linked to a federal aid effort remains under study amid unclear bidder names and figures.
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Selva
Veugin
Keeley Construction Co
Clarksburg
Nw Bridge
Oy A. B. Rtip
Hughes
Kanawich— Mills-Gorman-Moalliater
Guinnimont
Fayette County
Gower Hollowond
Baker's Fark Road
McDowel
Harry Hatfield and Co
Hetweltsville
Skygusy
U. & Gon Camilli
Barbour—Keeley Construction Co
Binta Rt
Helingtia
Breston County
Lewis—Feather Construction Co
Moragantown
Miller of
Can, Smaaty
Berlin
Modgeeville
Ae Wupshir—Feather Construction Co
Aevin
Middlebourne
Wick
Greenbrier
A. A
D. M. Mostic
Rupert
Upjown
Mercer—Brown and Wright
Princeton
Princvinn-to
Furmpkin
Strbction Co
Hansford
Ronnr
Hallocks
Tri-State Asphalt Corp
Smith Toad
Welle Ridge
ORB Ae - Ohig
Battle Ren Youd Wad McGrows Run
Marchall—Tsi-Siale Asphalt Cay
Khald
Low Misholus
Suttor, Co, Inc
Bedford
Vain
BAS
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Park Is Extended By Land Purchase Near Grandview
The Conservation Commission completed a 2 1/2 acre land purchase adjoining Grandview State Park near Beckley from Loup Creek Co for 29000. Director K F McClintic said negotiations spanned months and noted strip mining rights remain disputed. The overllow area and overlook damage cited as rationale against broader land clearances.
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the Conservation Commission
Grandview State Park
Beckiey
K .F. McClintic
Loup Creek Co
Milc
McClintic
Grandview
New River Gorge
Peaceful end to Marmet Chesapeake youth clash averted
Marmet Chief R L Innes aided by state police and deputies pacified about 78 youths bent on revenge after intercommunity clashes. Two days earlier Chesapeake youths beat Marmet boys, issuing ultimatums. A riot-gun free meeting in the mayor’s office led to a five member negotiating committee and a pledged return home after a half hour session.
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Maine
Marmet
Chesapeake
Ines
Land
Nationalists Bomb Shanghai Freighter Amid Coastal Blockade
Nationalists followed a 24 hour blockade of China's east coast with a bombing raid on Shanghai. A British freighter was damaged and beached as fighter-bombers prowled over the city. Four crewmen were wounded on one ship, and ships cancelled calls as the Yangtze river hub faced a near standstill.
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China
Shanghai
Shell Oil Co
Whangpoo River
J. E. Watson
Americas President Lines
General Gordon
Woo- Sung
Yangtze
Whanepod
Mong Kong
American President Line Jc
Ahate Isch
Charleston Driver Smacks Judge Car In Indy
A Charleston driver rear-ended the car carrying an Indianapolis municipal court judge last night. The judge was treated at a local hospital and released today. Police investigated the incident and described the collision as a nonfatal traffic accident with the judge staying with officials for observation.
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Charleston
Indianapolis
Ima
Enice
Doctor fined for illegal operation in municipal court
Dr Alfred Brady appeared before Judge Joseph Howard, fined $10 on an illegal operation charge. The report mentions eye care for factory workers and a chain of disjointed notes about dent, light, and money, with references to Lavaptte and scattered phrases.
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Alfred Brady
Joseph Howard
Clark
Scottes
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