Loveless case proceeds as testimony ends after 17 witnesses
State witnesses described planning and execution of a Logan County robbery plot led by Loveless and partners. Puckett testified about two failed trips to Logan to steal from Nelson Beatty and about Beatty’s death in a gunfight during a break‑in. Hicks denied involvement, saying his role was limited to being asked about a possible payoff. Court adjourned for a night session after Savage questioned Ford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Board of Control
Orel Skeen
Andrews
Pauley
Savage
Loveless
Puckett
Logan County
James
State Supreme Court
Patterson
Logan
Nelson Beatty
United Mine Workers
Deskins Addition
Beatty
Hicks
Ford
Fords
C. C. Chambers
Revolt Slashes Banana Exports in Wheeling Area
A Wheeling News-Register survey finds Guatemala's revolution halting banana shipments to the Ohio Valley by up to 50 percent. Jebbia Metz Co. reports weekly carloads down from 4–5 to 2–3, while Salena Bros. sees a 33 percent drop and Moundsville imports nearly stopped. Robrecht Co. notes minimal impact for now. Exports expected to rebound 10 to 12 days after fighting ends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wheeling
Guatemala
Ohio Valley
Wheeling News - Register
Stephen Jebbia
Jebbia- Metz Co
Jebbia
Moundsville
Honduras
Pacific Islands
James Purpera
Salena Bros
C. A. Robrecht Co
Mgr
Joe Klug
Canada
Robrecht
Weather Synopsis Across States Mixed With Heat and Clouds
The report notes Saturday conditions across regions with high temperatures around 92 and hot, humid air in parts. Virginia and Maryland show mostly fair to partly cloudy skies, while Ohio anticipates hot, humid weather with a chance of thunder showers. Western Pennsylvania begins with similar heat and partial cloud cover.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlton Solaray
Maryland
Virgininia
Ohio
Pennsylvania
Weather Summary For The Nation Readable Fragments
Partly cloudy and warm with scattered showers. Friday and Saturday forecast mostly sunny and hot. Wind at times from the west southwest up to high speeds. Temperatures, humidity, and timing shown in readable fragments without clear dates or locations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Terneesee
Caturany
Felday
Rebels Press Toward Capital As Guatemalan Crisis Deepens
Rebels claim control of key border towns and march on Guatemala City as international debate stalls. U N Security Council delays action awaiting OAS, while US veto blocks stronger measures. Rebel broadcasts say government troops desert and capital residents are warned of air strikes amid reports of armed labor groups and a medical corps forming in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Castillo Armas
Arbenz
General Confederation of Labor
Tom Gerber
Boston
Tapachula
Guatemala
Four Are Held in Tax Fixing
A Brooklyn federal indictment charges 14 persons with conspiring to silence witnesses and block investigations into tax scandals. Defendants allegedly handled bribes totaling at least 160000 dollars to fix cases, targeting Pattulio Mades Inc and Gotham Beef Co. officials named as conspirators.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Danial A. Bolich
Internal Revenue Bureau
Henry
Grunewald
Washington
Brooklyn Federal Grand Jury
House Ways and Means
O'Hara
Internal Revenue
New York
Pattulio Mades, Inc
Gotham Beef Co
Caransniratars
Vote Termed Reaffirmation Of Doctrine In Western Hemisphere
The Senate discussed reaffirming the Caracas declaration of March 13, 1954 to back the Organization of American States against interference by the international Communist movement. Johnson’s wording was altered to omit direct action language, and the amended resolution passed to focus on OAS actions rather than a direct invitation to U.N. or Soviet restrictions. In a related case, four defendants connected to a tax and interagency corruption probe pleaded innocent in federal court. bail set at 5000 each, trial scheduled for Aug 20.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sen
Mansfield
D-Mont
Congress
United States
Caracas
Western Hemisphere
Organization of American States
United Nations Security Council
Samueljj
Schopick
Irving Davis
Organization of American Aews
New York
Max Halperin
Tee
Milton Hoffman
Johnson
Edward A. Conger
O'Hare
Bureau of Internal Revenue
Flood Waters Drop in Iowa Vigil Is Kept
Des Moines sees ongoing vigilance along levees as Des Moines River crests at 30.3 feet then falls two feet, with seepage, cracks, log jams, and undermining threats still feared. City Manager Leonard G. Howell warns against letting up though flood danger eases. Raccoon River rises to about 16 1/2 feet and clocks in near the 1947 record. Full flood accounting will take weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Des Moines
Leonard G. Howell
25 Coal Cars Derail in Bluefield Yard
In Bluefield on June 25 a string of 40 Norfolk and Western coal cars derailed while rolling downgrade in the east end yards near the city limits. About a dozen cars were crumpled, others tipped, blocking parts of the yard though the main line remained open. N and W officials expect tracks cleared within 24 hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bluefield
Norfolk and Western Railway
Trial details reveal Loveless robbery plot and hotel sightings
Witnesses including Eugene Sherman and Albert Puckett testified Loveless planned the $600 robbery. Alladine Sherman placed Sherman at Loveless’s hotel April 28 1953, Barbara Harris described encounters with Sherman Ford Jones and Puckett April 28–29, and Ford testified the group traveled from Charleston to Logan where Mrs Reed was shot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gnu Wid
Eugene Sherman
Jamez Jones
Albert Puckett
Loveless
Isee
Barbara Harris
Ford
Sherman
Miss Harris
Jones
Puckett
Charleston
Logan
Reed
Weather forecast for New England to Plains today
The forecast calls for hot weather in much of New England and the Middle Atlantic, with increased showers and thunderstorms across the Rock ies region and the northeast under a weak front. Kansas and Missouri expect the hottest day in the nation, reaching about 100 degrees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New England
Middle Atlantic States
Ohio Valley
Plains
Rockies
Kansas
Missouri
Press Assn Contest Honors Local Papers and Photographers
The Charleston Gazette recognizes Harry Thurney and other editors in multiple categories. Awards include best local column by Dick Leonard and sport, feature, and page makeup prizes for papers such as Piedmont Herald, Buckhannon Record, and Spencer Times-Record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corner
Charleston Gazette
Harry Thurney
Dick Leonard
Parkersburg News
Terry Turner
Adrian Gwin
Stuckhannon Record
Wetzel Republican
Kanawha Valley Leader
Nitra
Spencer Times- Record
Piedmont Herald
Buckhannon Record
Spencer Times-Records
Richwood News-Leader
Spot News
Howard Hiner
John Griffin
Spencer Times-Record
Adam Kelly
Weitzel Republican
James Comstock
Richwood News- Leader
Nitro
Charles Atkins
Richard Ralston
Spencer
Gazette and Daily Mail Shine in Journalism Contests
The Charleston Gazette and Charleston Daily Mail dominated the West Virginia Press Association and Associated Press journalism contests. Gazette totals include 11 firsts and 10 thirds with multiple honorable mentions, while Daily Mail earned seven firsts, seven seconds, and seven thirds plus honors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston Gazette
Charleston Daily Mail
W. Va. Press Association
Associated Press
Gazette
Daily Mail
AP Contest Winners Highlight West Virginia Journalism
West Virginia journalism awards are listed with second and third place and honorable mentions in AP news writing, features, public service, sports, editorials, and page one makeup. Judges include O W Riegel Frank E Noel and Robert F Kriesche. notable entries include Them Reckless Lees and Safe Driving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wheeling Intelligencer
Parkersburg News
Charleston
Fiinnae
O. W. Riegel
Lee Memorial Foundation
Washington and Lee University
Frank E
Pappy) Noel
Robert F. Kriesche
Baltimore Sun
Kriesche
Kniesche
West Virginia
John G. Morgan
Gazette
Don Seagle
Tom Gummings
Honorable Menton
George Holbrook
Mail
Skip Johnson
Deer
Frank A. Knight
Syd Barksdale
Sunset News
Hugh Ike Shott
Hoffmann
Charleston Gazette
Dallas C. Higbee
Raleigh Register
C. J. McQuade
Farl Benton
Daily Mail
Lois Amick
The
E. T. DuMetz
Betty
DuMetz
Benton
Hancel E. Eption
Huntington Publishing Co
Lew Raines
Eplion
Raines
Hawes
Woman, 90, Loses Her Last $700 in Ocean
In San Diego a 90-year-old woman named Ellen Tracy told officers she wandered near Mission Beach for three days after a purse containing $700 was washed away by a wave. She was found sleeping in an empty cabana and survived with no money after the flood of misfortune.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Diego
Calif
Ellen Tracy
Detroit
Mich
Jeff
Mission Beach
Tracy
Soil Conservation Unit Names Area Chief Winners List
The complete list of winners in the election will be held July 6 in various categories. District to choose a district supervisor. the Capitol Soil Conservation unit to name an area chief. board names include Norman W. Laughlin in Spencer and Zelda R. Yates in Kanawha Valley Leader.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Capitol Soil Conservation Petition
West Virginia Visor
F. E. Phillips
Nitro
Big Chimney
Norman W. Laughlin
Spencer
Thelpines Record
May Rose Board of Supervisors
imes-Record
Adam R. Kelly
Wetzel Republic
Charleston
Chesa
Potomac
Prince- Co
Vice
Press- Ton Observer
Buckdent of the Telephone Pioneers
Apnon
Spencer of America
Zimes Record
Wetzel
Lawson
West Virginia
Telephone
Richwood News Leader
Pioneers of America
Zelda R. Yates
Kanawha
Valley Leader
Princeton Observer
Telephone Pioneers
Buckhannon Record
America
Norman Laughlin
Dustry
United States
Wetzel Republican
Mary Canada
Lou Parker
Piedmont Herald
Area Woman Arrested After Stolen Goods Found
Mary Fowler 41 was arrested after county officials found nearly 150 dollars worth of stolen goods during a search of an Up ton Creek home linked to a February robbery at the C. EB. Mallory residence. Bond set at 1000. Preliminary hearing scheduled July 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Upton Creek
C. EB. Mallory
Mary Fowler
Kanawha
Don Hager
Mallory
Hager
Press calls for open hearings on legislature coverage
The Read Commission is urged to investigate secrecy and press access. Briefings by presiding officers after secret sessions have frustrated editors. A resolution recommends opening standing committee meetings to news media and urges greater coverage. AP also memorializes Hugh Ike Shott of Bluefield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House of Delegates
Senate
Thei
Hugh Ike Shott
Bluefield
Wlll
Shott
lTelegraph
Bluefield Sun
Ses News
Radio
WHIS
U. S
House of Representatives
Patent Advisors Sought In Civil Service Exam
The state AP editors report a Civil Service exam for patent advisor roles in radio and electronics at Ft Monmouth. Positions pay from 4,000 to 7,040 dollars yearly. Frank A. Knight of the Charleston Gazette received inscribed cuff links from Vint Jennings for his AP board director election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State AP
Frank A. Knight
Charleston Gazette
Assn
Vint Jennings
Charleston Daily Mail
State Association
Charles Young
Beckley
Board of Examiners
Signal Corps Center
Ft. Monmouth
Obituaries for MORDETTE Cook ONBAR SMITH from West Virginia area
Everettis C Mordette 73 of Dunbar died in Hinton after a long illness. Retired railroad engineer survived by wife Ethel daughter and son, siblings and five grandchildren. Service 2 p.m. tomorrow Barnette mortuary Hinton with burial Highlawn Memorial Park Oak Hill. James Madison Cook 78 of Sophia died at daughter’s home Raleigh County. Service 2 p.m. Sunday Mt. Pleasant Pink's Grove Monroe County. Burial Link's Grove Ma sonic rites by lodge members. Survived by wife Gladys five sons and a daughter. Innex E Onbar service 2 p.m. Sunday Shrewsbury Church of God burial Montgomery Memorial Park Cook mortuary Cedar Grove. Body to home at noon. Buford Edwin Smith 34 formerly Whitesville Boont County died Thursday in Chicago. Survived by wife Bybil parents siblings and brothers. Body to Armstrong mortuary Whitesville.
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Mordette
Everettis C
17Th St. Dunbar
Hinton
Burdette
Ethel
John PB. Tosh
Dunbar
Orral
South Charleston
Guy
Ansted
Barnette Mortuary
Highlawn Memorial Park
Oak Hill
Cook
Smother
Gladys LsRue
Chicago
Lawrence
Covington
Leonard
Lowell
Edward
Farm City
My Berry
Osk Hill
Wineld
Innex
Shrewsbury Church of God
Winston Haris
Migomery Memorial Park
Cedar Grove
Smith
Buford Edwin
Whitesville
Boont County
Bybil
R. L. Smith
Ashford
Clarabelle Reuliner
Pennsylvania
Arlege Miller
Robert
Detroit
Mich
Carl
Armstrong
Boundary Dispute Ends With Hung Jury After Deliberations
In a boundary dispute case in Circuit Court, jurors deliberated about six hours yesterday without reaching a verdict. The trial involved Thomas and David Holt and other parties, with evidence from engineers and witnesses. A memorial service and burial details followed, as the court proceedings continued for the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sandra K
Theodore Warner
Meadowbrook
Charleston Memorial Hospital
Thomas
David
Ally Homer A. Holt
Charleston G. Anderson
Walter
Sis
Conville Rad
Marvin Tucker
Lisgonville RG
Long-Johnson-Fishes
Jimmeland
Bridge Road
Stewart
P L Austin Dies Retired Foreman at Johns Manville
P L Lem Austin 75 of Winfield Road a former insulation foreman for Johns Manville died Thursday night at Thomas Memorial Hospital after a short illness. He lived in Putnam and Kanawha counties most of his life and belonged to Rehoboth Baptist Church Tackett's Creek. Survived by wife Mary Elia eight children nine grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Services set for 2 pm tomorrow at Rehoboth Baptist Church with Revs Reuel Miller and Don Wisman officiating burial in Teays Hill Cemetery conducted by Allen Caldorph mortuary. Body to be taken from the mortuary to the residence at noon today and returned to church one hour before service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. L
Lem) Austin
Winfield Rd
Johns Manville Co
Thomas 'Memorial Hospital
Putnam
Kanawha
Rehoboth
Stuart, Fla
Clarence Warner
St. Albans
Frank L. Payne
South Charleston
Mary Loftis
Frank Dillion
Rehoboth Baptist Church
Reuel Miller
Don Wisman
Teays Hill
Allen-Caldorph Mortuary
St .Albans
Child struck by car escapes serious injury
A six year old girl named Johanna Miller from Gamoca Fayette County narrowly escaped serious harm after being struck by a car near Brownwood around 2:30 am. She was treated for cuts and bruises at Gauley Bridge hospital and released. The driver Earl Brannon of Big Otter Clay County faced no charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brownwood
Fayette County
Johanna Miller
Gamoca
Gauley Bridge
Earl Brannon
Big Otter
Clay
County
Brannon
Chinese Navy Seizes Russian Tuapse in Kaohsiung Harbor
The Chinese Navy ordered the Tuapse to port at Kaohsiung and placed the ship at proper authority disposal. The Russian note claimed the vessel was seized by a destroyer type warship and demanded immediate return and punishment of American officials involved in the act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
China Petroleum Corp
Kaohsiung
Presbyterians to Hear Missionary Executive Dr Bradley
Dr S Hugh Bradley field secretary of world missions for the Presbyterian Church in the United States will speak at the morning worship service tomorrow at Bream Memorial Presbyterian Church He recently returned from the Orient and will report conditions as he saw them there in relation to the Christian Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. Hugh Bradley
World Missions
Presbyterian Church
United States
Ami
Bream Memorial Presbyterian Church
Bradley
Oriert
I am not a gentleman Soviet delegate objects at U.N.
In the Security Council Soviet Delegate Semyon Tsarapkin interrupts U. S. Chairman Henry Cabot Lodge Jr to insist on being called the representative of the Soviet Union. He says I am not a gentleman. Lodge replies the two are not necessarily mutually exclusive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Nations
N.Y
Security Council
Semyon K. Tsarapkin
U. S
Henry Cabot Lodge Jr
Council
Tsarapkin
Sis
Soviet Union
Lodge
Reform urged for West Virginia constitution by WVU professor
WVU professor Dr Sturm urged a constitutional reform movement calling for a citizens committee of outstanding state residents. He argued for a constitutional convention, backed by the state chamber of commerce and labor, with strong political leadership from both parties to educate the public about the issues. He cited vested interests and conservatism as obstacles and spoke to 30 public accountants at their annual meeting at the Daniel Boone Hotel, with officers for 1954 55 to be chosen today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sturm
WVU
State Chamber of Commerce
Labor
West Virginia
Joe DR. Sturm
State Association
Daniel Boone Hotel
Leaders Discuss IndoChina Peace In White House Talk
In a 24 hour White House session on the presidents second floor Churchill Eden and Eisenhower weighed a non aggression pact with the Reds. Eisenhower opposed the plan and urged a united front with anti Communist nations in Asia though Britain signaled a possible delay until Indochina talks advance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White House
Churchill
Anthony Eden
Eisenhower
Indochina
Reds
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Triangle District
U. N. Security Council
Brazil
Colombia
Turkey
China
Britain
France
Chiquimula
Zacapa
Gualan
Gaye
Charles J. Hurst
Beckley Raleigh-Register
Robert Willis
Jerry Gould
Charles Connor
Tom Cummings
Harry G. Hoffmann
Charles R. Armentrout
W. EB. Chilton WI
Earle Benton
Audrey W. Riffe
Beckley Raleigh
Charleston Gazezette
Ches
Herber Hawes
Earl Benton
Lucius Tracy
Werton
Ling
F. Dent
Sheling
Vinson
Buster Crabtree
Jo Ann Herring
Huntington Herald- Dispatch
A. L. Hardman
J. D. Maurice
Rex
Woodford
Charleston Press Club
Joe Rimkus
Rinso Black
Harriet Allen
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Rimkus
General
Bob Mellace
Melvin Loveless Story
Marland
Lewis Story
Frank K. Green
Bill Elliott
Bluefield Sunset News
Reckless Lees
Mary Chilton Chapman
Rogerius
Connor
Soil Conservation Unit
Meyer
P. L. Austin
U.N
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