Marshall College President Receives West Virginia Humanities Award
Dr Stewart H Smith president of Marshall College Huntington named recipient of the West Virginia Council of Bnai Brith humanities award The plaque and 100 cash prize go to the recipient who furthers cross cultural ties The 1947 48 awardee list includes Dr Irvin Stewart Senator Harley Kilgore and Herman Gieske The two day Beckley convention features Shimshon Arad embassy official and installation of officers for the coming year
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Stewart H. Smith
Marshall College
Huntington
West Virginia
West
Dr. Smith
York County
New York
Marshall
Smith
Boy Scouts of America
Council
St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church
Rotary Club
Community Chest
State Conference of Education
White House
North Central Association of Cal- Arts
Columbia Unileges
New York City
State Defense Council
the Red Cross
Syracuse University
N. Y
Gettysburg College
State Council
Beckley
Shimshon Arad
Fayette Grand Jury Indictments Voided
The Fayette Circuit Court voided all indictments from the January 1957 term upon prosecuting attorney motion. Most criminal cases and thefts were continued. bonds remain in effect. Reasons cited include an overdue grand jury list and a special commissioner appointment. petit jurors are dismissed until Wednesday for trial of J Mack Linkenhofer.
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Vaaayruveville
Fayette
Charles L. Garvin Jr
J. Zane Summerfield
Levy
Glen Nicholas
W. H. Haynes
Tully
J. Mack Linkenhofer
Seven Die In West Virginia Accidents Over Weekend
The Associated Press reports at least seven people were killed in West Virginia traffic and other mishaps over Saturday and Sunday. Victims include 33 year old Dunbar resident Janis Williams who drowned in the Kanawha River when a boat capsized, and 60 year old Alderson man Clarence Kenny struck while hitchhiking on West Virginia 3. Other deaths involve Harry Morris of Hancock Maryland in a racing crash on West Virginia 9 near Berkeley Springs, Cubie Bryant of Verdunville in a three car crash on U S 119 near Logan, James Murray 6 from Point Pleasant hit by a State Treasurer Orel Skeen’s car driven by George Reynolds, James Vickers 30 of Poe in a crash on West Virginia 39 near Summerville, and Orville Dodd 42 of Elkview who died when his car slipped off a bumper jack while he worked beneath it.
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Sartie
Associated Press
West Virginia
Dunbarman
Janis Williams
Kanawhan River
South Charleston
Charles Schmidt
Williams
Clarence Mason Kenny
Alderson
W.va
Kenny
Harry S Morris
Hancock
W. Va
Berkeley Springs
Cubie Bryant
Verdunville
Logan County
U.S. 119
Logan
James Murray
Point Pleasant
Orel J. Skeen
R.L. Jiiden
George David Reynolds
Ripley
James Vickers
Poe
Nicholas County
Summerville
Orville E. Dodd
Elkview
Jaycees Elect Officers at Today’s Meeting
The Junior Chamber of Commerce will vote on officers including President Emile Hodel and Alvin Rohrer, Vice Presidents Dick Booth and Don Wise, second vice president Bill Sutphin and Leon Carper, Secretary Don Larrick and Paul Pauley, Treasurer Floyd Sayre Jr. and George Massing. Eight board seats will be filled by candidates Alan Susman Eddie Withrow Ted Waronski Joe Perdue Bill Shupert Lyle Loflin Truman Sayre Bob McLean Bill Hurst Bill Goldsmith Bill Duprie Lonnie Sweeney Melvin Tolle Miskel Eller John Ashworth and Gene Riffe.
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Chamber of Commerce
Emile Hodel
Alvin Rohrer
Dick Booth
Don Wise
Bill Sutphin
Leon Carper
Don Larrick
Paul Pauley
Floyd Sayre Jr
George Massing
Board of Directors
Alan Susman
Eddie Withrow
Ted Waronski
Joe Perdue
Bill Shupert
Lyle Loflin
Truman Sayre
Bob McLean
Bill Hurst
Bill Goldsmith
Bill Duprie
Lonnie Sweeney
Melvin Tolle
Miskel Eller
John Ashworth
iGene Riffe
Church Supports Tiz Jones Plea
Clarence Tigi J Jones a Nazarene evangelist convicted of grand larceny in Monroe County Circuit Court Union last Tuesday has church support for a pending appeal. Dr Edward C Oney state superintendent said the church will back him and use church funds to hire additional lawyers. Jones is working temporarily as a used car salesman while awaiting the appeal.
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Charleston
Clarence Tigi J Jones
Nazarene
Monroe County
Union
Edward C. Oney
Jones
Alderson Lumber
Oney
Nazarene Church
Syith
Senator Reports Public In Favor Of Spending Cuts
Senator Goldwater says he has received a tremendously favorable public response to his demand for deep cuts in Eisenhower’s budget. Democrats and Republicans watch the reaction as possible signs of rising support for economy moves. Senators Byrd and Bridges predict Congress will sustain a major portion of House cuts and hear from people eager to save money while preserving funded projects.
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Washington
Goldwater
R-Ariz
Congress
Eisenhower
Senate
Byrd
D-Va
Bridges
R-Nh
House
Nasser Faces Uphill Fight After Jordan Coup
After King Hussein’s coup in Jordan, Nasser’s bid to lead the Arab front falters. Egypt Syria Jordan Saudi Arabia and Yemen form a pro-Egypt bloc but Eisenhower Doctrine pressure and Hussein’s victory threaten Nasser’s influence. If defeated he may be finished as an international force.
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Egypt
Nasser
Hussein
Jordan
Syria
Saudi Arabia
Yemen
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Arab Legion
Cairo
Eisenhower
Middle East
United States
Saud
America
Lebanon
Iraq
Libya
Tunisia
Suleiman Nabulsi
Wasser
Blake Named West Virginia Adjutant General In Charleston
Blake of Lewisburg sworn in as West Virginia Adjutant General with brigadier general rank. Gov. Underwood and Col. Damwood pinned on Blake’s stars. New armories planned in Moundsville Beckley and Richwood with 16 more under bonds. Watt Miller to remain as assistant adjutant general. Julia Fletcher to stay on staff.
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Charleston
William E., Blake
Lewisburg
West Virginia
Blake
Charles R. Fox
D. Pitt O'Brien
Underwood
C. C. Damwood
Col. Damwond
National Guard
Roncéverte
Moundsville
Beckley
Richwood
Geo. Fox
Maj
Watt Jam Miller
Miller
Adjutant General's Office
Julia Fletcher
Fletcher
Jack
Break-In Investigated At Sophia Liquor Store
Police investigate a break-in at the Sophia Liquor Store between 8:20 p m Saturday and 8 a m today. Merchandise was stolen with no cash missing. entrance was gained by breaking a rear window, and inventory will determine the total loss.
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Sophia
Sophia Liquor
Meador ordered to appear in City Police Court tonight
Wendell H. Meador of Shady Spring has been ordered to appear in City Police Court tonight to answer speeding charges. He was arrested by Beckley Police at 8:20 p.m. Sunday on Ridge Ave.
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Wendell H. Meador
Shady Spring
Beckley
Ridge Ave
Two District Spelling Bees Decide Richmond Champion
Spellers from Richmond High School Auditorium compete today to qualify for the Raleigh County Spelling Bee in Beckley April 24 25. Winners include Ruby Kincaid Alice Faye Bennett Judith Phanley and Russell Kelly with finals scheduled May 9 10 in Beckley.
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Richmond
Richmond High School
Raleigh County
Beckley
Phanley
Ruby
Kincaid Alice Faye Bennett
Judith Phanley
Russel Kelly
Noah Crotty
Elimi Russell
Ernest Kelly
Abra
Tri-County
Ham
Fays
Jette
Raleigh
Wyoming
Stoco High
Savannah Jane Boyd
Samuels
Freel Boyd
Meadows
Fayetteville
Recreation Advisory Group To Meet Tuesday
Beckley’s Recreation Advisory Committee will hold a regular session at 7 30 p m Tuesday with chairman William Watts reporting. A public hearing before the Planning and Zoning Commission is set for April 22 at 1 a m in City Hall. An application by Paul C Burdette for waiving yard requirements is on the agenda.
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Beckley
William Watts
Planning and Zoning Commission
Paul C. Burdette
Glean Ave
Areas Have Helped Themselves, U S Chamber Says
The U S Chamber testified that localized areas with unemployment around 12 percent have improved without federal aid. Spokesman Robert P Lee cited 16 regions led by private development efforts, while Thomas Kennedy urged limited unemployment benefits and national fuel policies. Areas listed include Anniston Florence Sheffield New Bedford Utica Rome Erie Kittanning Ford City Philadelphia Knox ville Burlington Covington Clifton Forge Bluefield Huntington Ashland.
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Senate Banking
Robert P. Lee
Connecticut Development Commission
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U.S
Spe
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New England
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Ala
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Mass
Canada
Marquette
Mich
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Utica
Rome
WN. Y
Erie
Indiana
County School Chief's Staff May Be Increased
The Raleigh County Board of Education may hire a fifth assistant for the superintendent of schools as part of a major reorganization. Current contracts expire in late May and D. W. Bryson and three assistants may not receive new terms, while John B. Elliott is expected to remain as the fourth assistant.
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Raleigh County Board of Education
D. W. Bryson
John B. Elliott
Welch Man Transferred for Charleston Hearing
Francisco Ramos Laurence Welch was moved from Raleigh County Jail at 8 a.m. by U.S. Deputy Marshal Morris B. Imboden to appear before Federal Court Judge Ben Moore in Charleston.
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Francisco Ramos Laurence
Welch
Raleigh
U.S
Morris B. Imboden
Ben Moore
Charleston
French Writer Francoise Sagan Seriously Hurt In Wreck
Paris reports say Francoise Sagan, the French novelist of Bonjour Tristesse, was badly hurt when her British racing car overturned on a clear road. Doctors report no surgical complications and she showed signs of recovery though head injury details remain uncertain. An Aston Martin and two male and one female passenger were involved. one pistol and holster theft was also reported in Beckley.
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Paris
Francoise Sagan
Imbodenatin
Miss Sagan
Liquor Stores to Close Three Hours on Good Friday
Harold Hedrick, manager of the Prince Street Liquor Store, said Beckley will close two stores from noon to 3 p m Friday in observance of Good Friday. Hedrick noted receipt of a letter from the State Liquor Commission stating the closure.
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Harold Hedrick
Prince St
Beckley
Hedrick
State Liquor Commission
Pro Western Leader Named Jordan Premier Amid Cabinet Crisis
Hussein Fakhri Khalidi, a pro Western politician, was named Jordan's new premier as King Hussein resolves a six day cabinet crisis. The seven member cabinet includes Suleiman Nabutsi of the National Socialist party and five independents. Tension over pro Egyptian influence in the army and politics persisted despite exile of the army chief of staff.
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Amman
Hussein Fakhri Khalidi
Jordan
Hussein
Suleiman Nabutsi
National Socialist Party
Aoe
Damascus
Jordan Army
Bahjat Talhouni
Khalidi
National Socialist
Juvenile to Pruntytown Industrial School for Boys
A 14 year old Princewick juvenile will be moved from Raleigh County Jail to the Industrial School for Boys at Pruntytown on Tuesday. Arrested April 4 by State Police on auto larceny and several breaking and entering counts, he will stay until age 21 unless released for good behavior. He is accused of taking a caliber rifle from Coal City Supply Co and a .22 rifle from Coal City Lumber and Supply Co. He has previously been in JuvenileBeauuet as a runaway.
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Princewick
Raleigh County
Industrial School For
Pruntytown
Industrial School
Coal City Supply Co
Coal City Lumber and Supply Co
Magnificent Structure Stands on Herods Jerusalem Site
The article previews five pieces on infamous places in Palestine noting a majestic current building atop the historic spot where Jesus astonished doctors in Jerusalem nearly two millennia ago. Today's story continues on page 2.
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Herod
Jerusalem
Jesus
Palestine
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