Rail service spared as mine traffic cited in 1948 order
Sontioned from ware one tween Richwood and Laurel Creek in Nicholas county. The discontinuance involves three trains each way daily ex cept it. New coal mines opened the B. and O's Gauley river branch in 1944 brought about establishment of the passenger service. Commission denied permission to discontinue the trains in an order of June 7, 1948, saying runs were essential to the operation of the mines. The commission also set next Friday for a hearing on a proposed merger between the Berkeley Springs Water company and Mountain State Water company. Mountain State would take over Berkeley Springs, which runs the water system in that city, with Buckhannon, Kingwood and Philippi as its service areas.
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Laurel Creek
Nicholas County
Gauley River
Public Service Commission
Berkeley Springs Water Company
Mountain State Water Company
Mountain State Company
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Berkeley Springs Company
Heat Wave Claims Nine in Washington and Racks Up Death Toll
The ongoing heat wave across the eastern and southern U S pushed temperatures into the 90s and 100s, with nine deaths in Washington and five in Pennsylvania. About 23,000 federal and D C employees sent home early as the heat persisted for the 11th day. New York City logged a 95.2 degree reading, its second-highest for July 28, while cities from Boston to Philadelphia reported record heat and related fatalities.
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Washington
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Albany
Johnson testifies on Arms Program with European chiefs
The president abroad to discuss the Arms Program and defense plans with European military chiefs. Johnson reinforced the administration’s assurance that no additional American troops will be sent to Europe as part of the Arms Aid program.
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Johnson
Europe
Parrish Agency Listing for West Side Warehouses
Four metal warehouses and railroad siding at Handley's crossing on West Side. A 14 acre lot with water on premises. Valuable siding and storage with highway access. Buildings in excellent condition. Price $3000 with small down payment.
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Handley’s Crossing
West Side
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