Landis Testifies On LaGuardia DC-4 Crash Probe
James M. Landis, chairman of the Civil Aeronautics Board, testifies before a Senate Interstate Commerce Aviation subcommittee in Washington about the DC-4 crash at LaGuardia New York. He says Captain Benton Baldwin ignored a control tower suggestion to switch runways due to wind shift.
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Senate Interstate Commerce Aviation
Washington
James M. Landis
Civil Aeronautics Board
LaGuardia
New York
Benton Baldwin
Last Ride Proves Fatal Seaplane Crash in Pittsburgh
A light seaplane attempting takeoff on the Ohio River crashed into a northside residence, killing pilot William G. Check, 30, his wife Naomi, 20, and Jack Kubanec, with four homes burned. Check and Kubanec were partners at a Conneaut Lake seaplane base and were in Pittsburgh on business. The crash followed Check's joking remark about the ride being the last one.
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Ohio River
Buck
Pennsylvania
Avenue
Page Street
Builcne
William G. Check
Naomi
Crayton
Jack Kubancek
Squirrel Hill
Conpeaut Lake
Pittsburgh
Check
Openings for child welfare workers in Charleston announced
Merit openings for child welfare and social workers in the Department of Public Assistance were announced by Supervisor T. H. Coates of the State Merit System council. Applications will be received until July 5. In Wayne Indiana, James T. Neumann 39 of Fort Wayne agreed to waive extradition and return to Bluefield West Virginia for questioning in the May 28 death of Judy Walker a 26 year old waitress, police announced.
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Charleston
Department of Public Assistance
T. H. Coates
State Merit System Council
Wayne
Ind
James T. Neumann
Fort Wayne
T Bluefield
W. Va
Judy Walker
Alfred Figel
Mine death at Beckley in Raleigh Wyom ing Coal case
A mine mishap at Beckley caused the death of Russell Payne age 44 of Survival. He was the mine foreman for Raleigh Wyom ing Coal Mining company at Bethany. The incident occurred June 6. Local details of the accident are reported in the note.
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Beckley
Russell Payne
Raleigh Wyoming Coal Mining Company
Telephone Pioneers Set 14th Annual Meeting in West Virginia
West Virginia Chapter No.42 of the Telephone Pioneers of America will hold its 14th annual meeting Saturday at Jackson's Mill. President Horace A. Pierce of Charleston says an executive meeting and general business session are planned for Saturday morning, with the annual banquet for members and their families at 12 30 pm.
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West Virginia
The
Telephone Pioneers of America
Jackson's ‘Mill
Horace A. Pierce
Charleston
Charleston Plans Police and Fire Force Increases
Charleston Mayor Carl Andrews announced that both departments will reach full operating strength after July 1. Police forces will grow by about 16 to 15 men, while the fire department will gain at least 11 and possibly 12 firefighters, funded by available money.
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Charleston
Carl Andrews
Andrews
Fourth Circuit affirms tax deficiency judgment against Adamston Flat Glass
The Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed a government judgment for 2552 dollars and 80 cents on an income tax deficiency claim. The case concerns the reorganization of the old Clarksburg Glass Company and the Adamston Flat Glass Company of Clarksburg.
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Richmond
Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals
Adamston Flat Glass Company
Clarksburg
Clarksburg Glass Company
Remedy claims for rheumatism arthritis and sciatica
An advertised medical remedy promises relief from rheumatism arthritis and sciatica with a single trip and overnight accommodations. It notes disabled persons may send a friend and mentions a Fayette Street Uniontown Pennsylvania address with daily hours 10 to 8 and Sunday 10 to 5.
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Fayette St. Oy Sentior High School
Uniontown
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Florlux
L. D. Delaney
Lincoln
Lilienthal
U.N
U. S. Atomic Energy Commission
David E. Lilienthal
Lake Success
N. C
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Australia
U. N. Atomic Energy Commission
Frederick H. Osborn
U. S
Commission
International
Telephone Pioneers
United Mine Workers
Henry F. Warden
Eft
American Coal Co
John O'Leary
Pasca
Wolfe's Tire Shop
Main St
Grafton
Our
Grafton Priré
the Sentinel
the Colonial Studios
Hamric Motor CO
Walnut ST
BUICK
GMC
Iceberg
Nabisco
A&p
California
Arizona
Stoke's Sweet Potatoes
Phillips Pork & Beans
Phillip's
Ann Page
Eastern Shore
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Marvel
Lona
Doz
Ajax
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White House
Sunnyfield
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America
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