Wreck Clears After 18 Hours on B&O Tracks
A passenger train named the National Jamra struck a 40 to 50 ton boulder 8 miles east of here near Cornwallis Allenie County. Engineer Joseph Riley and fireman Paul R. Hooten were killed. Four crewmen and a passenger injured. Mainline traffic rerouted through northern West Virginia until track rebuilt in 18 hours.
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Former mental in tent charged in murder case
Detectives in Charleston West Virginia reported no progress today in questioning a man described as a former mental inmate who said he murdered Mrs. Juliet Clark and then denied the claim.
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Funeral details for Paul R. Hooton not yet made
Richard Hooton age 33 of 202 Durbin Street died early Thursday near Cornwallis West Virginia in the wreck of the National Limited where he served as fireman He was born in Rowlesburg West Virginia in May 1928 son of Harry M and Lola Ruggles Hooton He is survived by his widow Rita Holoton and three children Michael Lee Lelia Ann and Pamela all at home and one brother Harry Junior Hooton of Grafton He was a fireman for B O Railroad in Grafton and a member of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen and Engineers Memorial City Post 3081 W F W Graf ton and the Methodist Church He was a World War I veteran Arrangements incomplete are in charge of Knotts Funeral Home
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West Virginia alumni weekend heads to commencement
Morgantown reports alumni from WVU pour into town for a long weekend of events before Monday’s commencement. General Curtis LeMay will address 1156 graduates at the field house at 10 a.m. Monday. His remarks will be broadcast on at least seven state radio stations. The Emeritus Club will induct about a dozen graduates from the class of 1906. An alumni day business meeting and separate group sessions follow, including a law alumni luncheon with Guy Farmer as speaker.
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Naval Academy Grad Poe Receives Ensign Rank at Annapolis
Benjamin L. Poe Jr son of Mr and Mrs B Lewin Poe of 345 W Main St Grafton West Virginia graduated from the Naval Academy Annapolis Class of 1956 during June Week ceremonies in Dahlgren Hall He earned a Bachelor of Science and was commissioned Ensign in the Navy He plans to report to Pensacola Fla Radford chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff urged graduates to “keep ready” and stay ready to serve amid an uneasy peace He noted the duty to live day by day for the nation's betterment and to preserve noble traditions without complacency
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Dealers Bill Approved in Washington on Franchises
Washington Judiciary Committee approved a bill to let automobile dealers sue manufacturers in federal courts when franchises are canceled. Newton Mississippi report says Town Marshall Ollie Prince captured a 14 year old burglar who returned to the scene for his shoes after the theft.
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Funeral Rites Held For Clarksburg Editor
Funeral services for Frank E. Carpenter 46 editor of the Clarksburg Telegram who died of a heart attack Tuesday were held there Thursday Burial followed in the Odd Fellows Cemetery at Salem Services were conducted by Rev Dr John E Hanifan pastor of the First Methodist Church of Clarksburg Carpenter was at work when the attack occurred
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WVU Opens Registers For Summer Term Students
West Virginia University begins summer term registration for about 2 200 students on June 6. The first term runs to July 17, with a second six week term ending August 17. A Western Europe cultural tour is planned June 12 to August 17, plus field courses in forestry at Camp Arthur Wood June 6 to August 11 and geology June 10 to July 21.
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Weirton Man Killed in Argument, Stabbing Fatal
Police said Jeter Vertion, 36, of 1064 Third Street Weirton was stabbed during an early today argument with his wife. He died from his wounds. Investigators were called to the scene and are reviewing leads.
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