Dulles Rules Out Settlement With Red China Without Pledges
Secretary of State Dulles said the status of Formosa and nearby islands is non negotiable and the United States will not negotiate under threat. He urged Red China to renounce force, stressing SEA Treaty ties and Atlantic Alliance will not be abandoned. Geneva talks could lead to broader talks, but no concession without a firm pledge.
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Formosa
Quemoy
Matsu Islands
Dulles
United States
Southeast Asia Treaty Organization
Indochina
Red China
Atlantic Alliance
Washington
China
South China Sea
Inessmen
Peiping
America
Red
U.S
State Dulles
Wang
Mrs. Patteson Dies at Mt Hope Home
Mrs. Patteson wife of Okey L. Patteson former WV Governor died at Mount Hope home. She was born 1902 in Hardy County and survived by husband two daughters and her father. She served as West Virginia's first lady from 1949 to 1953 and held a pilot license. Funeral arrangements are at Lindamood Funeral Home Mount Hope.
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Lee Hawse Patteson
Okey L. Patteson
West Virginia Turnpike
West Virginia
Mount Hope
G. G. Hodges
Needmore
Hardy County
George W. Hawee
Fanny Hawse
William Miller
Charleston
Ann Hughes Patteson
Patteson
Clarence W. Meadows
Beckley
Governor’s
Reed
Lindamood Funeral Home
Poison Ivy Vaccine Shows Success at University of Pennsylvania
University of Pennsylvania researchers report successful tests of a new poison ivy vaccine. Dr. Donald M. Pillsbury notes reduced sensitivity in all volunteers with about six intramuscular injections. The vaccine uses pentadec Catechol, a catechol derivative, and durability of desensitization remains to be determined.
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Philadelphia
University of Pennsylvania
Donald M. Pillsbury
University
Medical School
Pillsbury
Dr. Pillsbury
Beckleyan Kin Die In Texas Accident
Four members of Mrs. Edna Selvy Eskdale family were killed in a Texas car crash this past weekend. Two sons-in-law and two Eskdale grandchildren died. Mr and Mrs Smith left Beckley for Eskdale to meet the bodies arriving by train.
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Edna Selvy
Eskdale
W. J. Smith
Beckley
Texas
Two Parole Violators Await Trip to Prison
Two Logan County men Kyle Cline and Donald Ferrell were held at Raleigh County Jail at 10 20 a m pending return to the State Penitentiary Huttonsville for parole violations. They await transport to the prison.
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Logan County
Raleigh
Huttonsville
Kyle Cline
Donald Ferrell
Tito Calls Eisenhower Peace Idealizer
London Belgrade radio quoted Marshal Tito praising President Eisenhower as sincerely devoted to peace. Tito, in a July 25 interview with visiting Americans led by Huntley Dupre, said Eisenhower’s aerial inspection plan shows genuine intent, but the proposals cannot be realized soon due to wider international issues.
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London
Belgrade
Marshal Tito
Eisenhower
Tito
Yugoslavia
Huntley Dupre
McAlister College
St. Paul, Minn
Eienhower
America
Soviet Union
Beaver Accident Basis for Suit
Joe Salango of Beckley filed a $1,000 suit in Raleigh County Circuit Court against James H. Spangler of Beaver. Salango says Janet Spangler, James's daughter, drove a pickup involved in an accident on U S Route 19 21 near Beaver on June 13 1955, causing $1,000 damage to Salango's vehicle.
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Raleigh County
Joe Salango
Beckley
James H. Spangler
Beaver
Salango
Janet Spangler
Ms Leah Tony Trail Vacation Card From Jail Staff
Raleigh County Criminal Court reporter and probation officer Leah Tony Trail on five week vacation sent a postal card to Raleigh County Jail staff. The card depicted a photo of Alcatraz Prison in California.
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Leah Tony Trail
Raleigh County
Alcatraz Prison
California
Woman in bold bathing suit ensemble disrupts Main St traffic
A fiftyish woman caused a stir on Main Street wearing a halter top bathing suit with a long skirt and spike heels. Onlookers watched as she paused near storefronts, drawing attention from pedestrians and motorists alike as officers arrived to monitor the scene.
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Main St
Bish Canterbury Rites Wednesday For Beckley Leader
Funeral services for A K Bish Canterbury 54 prominent Beckley businessman will be held at 2 p m Wednesday at his Woodlawn Avenue home following a heart attack Monday night Burial will be in Sunset Memorial Park mausoleum Survivors include wife Mae Chilson Canterbury two daughters Mrs Harry Patterson and Mrs Robert Sheffler two sons Dick and Kirk one brother Ira A Canterbury and two sisters Mrs Ashley Gholson and Mrs Charles Gregory Canterbury formerly chaired West Virginia Liquor Control Commission and was senatorial district Democratic committeeman His career spanned Wilkes Insurance Mountain Motors Inc Sophia Loan Co Raleigh County Bank and Keyser Funeral Home belonging to clubs including the Black Knight Beckley Elks Moose Rotary and a Shriner He lived in Beckley since the early 1920s and died at his residence after a heart condition.
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A. K “Bish
Canterbury
Beckley
Woodlawn Ave
West Virginia Liquor Control Commission
Linden
Ala
Ira Isaac Canterbury
Mamie Rogers Canterbury
State Liquor
Wilkes Insurance Agency
Beckley Insurance Agency
Mountain Motors, Inc
Sophia Loan Co
Raleigh County Bank
Keyser Funeral Home
Black Knight Country Club
Beckley Elks Lodge
Beckley Moose Lodge
Chamber of Commerce
Knights Templar
Beckley Rotary Club
St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church
Mae Chilson Canterbury
Ernest Chilson
Raleigh County
Harry Patterson
Robert Sheffler
Roanoke
Kirk
Ira A. Canterbury
Retired Banker L D Zinn Dies At 78 In Clarksburg
L D Zinn, 78, retired banking official and longtime assistant cashier at Kanawha Union Bank, died in a Clarksburg hospital after a three year illness. He also served as superintendent of the First Methodist Church Sunday School since 1906. He retired in 1952. Survived by wife, a son Dr Lynwood Zinn of Clarksburg, two brothers Dr Waitman Zinn of Baltimore and Hubert Zinn of Troy Gilmer County, and three sisters. Funeral services and burial will be held Thursday from the First Methodist Church.
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Glenville
W.va
L. D. Zinn
Clarksburg
Zinn
Kanawha Union Bank
First Methodist Church
Lynwood Zinn
Waitman Zinn
Baltimore
Hubert Zinn
Troy
Gilmer County
Raleigh County Goes To The Dogs For Life Magazine Feature
Raleigh County gains nationwide attention as Life Magazine plans photo and story coverage of a successful dog roundup and licensing effort. Sheriff Ward notes few stray dogs remain, crediting numerous clinics at post offices and collaborative work with the county court deputies postal staff and The Register for a highly efficient campaign.
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Life Magazine
Raleigh
Life
Beckley
John Ward
Ward
Register
Oak Hill Panel To Hear Charges On Police Dissension
Oak Hill prepares for an open meeting to discuss allegations of corruption within the police force as patrolman Delbert M. Elam resigns in protest. His resignation accuses a corrupt force run by unprincipled masters and promises further discussion at the council meeting.
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Oak Hill
RNS
Delbert M. Elam
Elam
Minden
Oak Hill Council
Jack Long
Bell Lines
Arleston
Mississippi's Election Today
Mississippi voters cast ballots in a Democratic primary for a new governor. Five candidates promise to maintain segregation despite a Supreme Court ruling. a runoff is set for August 23 with no candidate likely to secure a majority. Negro voters are largely sidelined, with white councils limiting participation.
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Jackson
Miss
Mississippi
U.S. Supreme Court
White Citizens Councils
Beckley Market Sees Busy Day With 11 Buyers
Eleven buyers and seven producers traded at the Beckley Farmers Market today. O C Hutchison, the manager, reported increased activity. Wholesale prices included apples 1.25 to 1.50, beans 1.50 to 1.75, onions 2.00 to 2.50, potatoes 1.50 to 1.75, cucumbers 2.50, cabbage 3 per 100 pounds, squash 6 per 100 pounds, beets 2.00 to 2.50, and corn 35 to 50 cents per dozen.
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Beckley
O. C. Hutchison
Preparations Made to Receive Released Airmen
Hong Kong prepared to receive 11 American airmen freed after more than two years in Communist China. Two U S Air Force C54 transports were ordered to Hong Kong to bring the fliers home. They will undergo medical checks at Fanling before a news conference and travel to Honolulu with possible stops at Guam or Wake.
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Hong Kong
China
U.S. Air Force
Red China
United States
Peiping
U. S. Air Force
Fanling
Kai Tak
Honolulu
Guam
Wake
U. S
White House
James Hagerty
Washington
Far East
North Korea
John Knox Arnold Jr
Silver Spring
Air Force
John T. Downey
New Britain
Conn
Richard G. Fecteau
Lynn
Mass
Downey
Fecteau
Seoul
Tokyo
Wang Ping-nan
Geneva
No Frontier Between U S Canada Mountie Says
Ottawa says no frontier will be drawn between Canada and the United States in emergencies. The remark follows Rep. Mollohan's claim that the U S Border Patrol would recruit 8000 volunteers stockpile gear and ready roadblocks and bridge destruction on routes into Canada and Mexico.
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Ottawa
Royal Canadian Mounted Police
Canada
United States
Washington
Robert Mollohan
D-Wva
U.S
Border Patrol
Mexico
US China recess talks for 48 hours over civilians
In Geneva the United States and Red China recessed 48 hours after discussing the repatriation of about 40 American civilians. A. Alexis Johnson and Wang Ping‑nan led the talks, with no communique issued. A Hindu envoy Menon met Johnson briefly, signaling possible settlements and broader negotiations.
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Johnson
U.S
Czechoslovakia
China
Wang Ping-nan
Palace of Nations
Red China
Geneva
United States
Peiping
America
A. Alexis Johnson
Washington
Nationalists Refuse to Recognize Geneva Talks Decisions
The Legislative Yuan Foreign Affairs Committee declared Nationalist China would not recognize any decisions affecting its interests from U S talks with Red China at Geneva. The statement followed a closed session after Foreign Minister George Yeh reported background details.
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Taipei
Formosa
Legislative Yuan
Parliament
China
U. S
Red China
Geneva
George Yeh
Soda Pop Bottle Deposit Hikes Effective in Section Aug. 1
The wholesale price of soft drinks rises in Raleigh Fayette Wyoming Mercer Summers Greenbrier Monroe counties and parts of Virginia effective Aug. 1. A 10 cent wholesale bump to 1.06 per 24-bottle case is offset for retailers by a 1 cent per bottle tax at the source. Bottles deposits rise from 50 to cents, first increase in 40 years, as distributors cite higher production costs.
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West Virginia
Raleigh
Fayette
Wyoming
Mercer
Summers, Greenbrier
Monroe
Virginia
G. A. Mohler
Coca-Cola Bottling Works
Phil McDaniel
South Korea vows to regain control south of 38th Parallel
Seoul said it will restore authority over a strategic area south of the 38th Parallel occupied by Reds during armistice talks. It warned a full scale attack from the north is imminent and urged abolition of the Neutral Nations Supervisory Commission. The land includes Kaesong, the Ongjin Peninsula, and the Han River north bank.
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Seoul
38Th Parallel
United States
United Nations
ROK
Neutral Nations Supervisory Commission
John Foster Dulles
Roks
Kaesong
Ongjin Peninsula
Han River
Local Educator Objects to Flesch on Reading Series
C G Peregoy principal of Woodrow Wilson High Beckley challenges Rudolf Flesch in a three part Page 1 series beginning tomorrow in The Register. The educator objects to Why Johnny Cant Read and invites reader views on the topic.
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Johnny
Register
C. G. Peregoy
Woodrow Wilson High School
Beckley
Rudolf Flesch
The
Injured Man Gombus in Raleigh General Hospital Care
A man identified only as Gombus remained in the X ray department of Raleigh General Hospital today after a truck accident. Details of the crash or his condition were not available at press time.
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Gombus
Raleigh General Hospital
House passes housing bill Irks Eisenhower, hints at veto
The House approved a housing bill and sent it to President Eisenhower. GOP leaders signaled dissatisfaction with several provisions and suggested he may veto it or call a special session of Congress.
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Washington
House
Eisenhower
Congress
West Virginia Weather Forecast Extends Heat Wave
West Virginia through Sunday will see temperatures averaging three to six degrees above normal. Expect hot conditions overall with cooler spell Friday and Saturday. Isolated afternoon storms become more widespread Friday. rainfall totals around one quarter to one half inch. North and central areas near 74 to 75 for highs, with past readings showing 92 in Oak Hill and other readings around 70. Rivers at Bellepoint and local reservoirs remain below normal with clear conditions.
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WVA
West Virginia
Ivas Diaave de
Oak Hill
Bellepoint
Greenbrier
New
Bluestone Reservoir
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U. Alexis
Mrs. Okey Patteson
Poison Ivy Vaccine Works
Beckleyan
A. K. Canterbury
Fielding Wright
States Rights Party
Mary Cain
Paul Johnson
J. P. Coleman
Ross Barnett
Hugh White
Mountie
V. K. Krishna Menon
Menon
Poland
South Korea
Flesch
Virginia Weather
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