Drunken driving blamed as highway death toll rises in West Virginia
A trailer truck overturned on Harper Road after carrying 18 000 pounds of freight. Police arrested the driver on drunken driving charges as state figures show 62 of 177 highway fatalities this year in West Virginia were linked to alcohol. The piece argues for tougher enforcement and harsher penalties to deter intoxicated driving.
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Harper Road
Raleigh
Company D
West Virginia
Department of Public Safety
State Police
Time To Get Tough In Speech On World War Risk
A public editorial urges hard policy to prevent another major war between Russia and the West. It argues Americans tire of conflict but warn against appeasement, says Russia and its allies gamble while recovering, and calls for backing Byrnes’s blunt stance in Paris defending smaller nations.
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Russia
United States
Britain
France
China
Byrnes
Paris
Poland
Raleigh County
Register
Pineville Growth Noted by Local Editor
Pineville editor Charlie Dameron notes Pineville Wyoming County's growing economy with new businesses and expanding housing. New wholesale and electrical operations, gas and cement firms, motor sales, and plans for a Daniels Building signal a thriving county seat.
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Pineville
Wyoming County
Charlie Dameron
Independent-Herald
Dameron
Crowley-Worrell
Bailey- Murphy
East Pineville
Eddyville
Crews
Minta Morgan
Williamson Supply Company
Wyoming Refrigeration and Electrical Company
Westinghouse
G. and H. Motor Maintenance and Supply Company
Wyoming Willis Motor Sales
Wyoming Lumber and Supply Company
Guyan Cement Products Company
Pizzino
Pineville Finance Company
E. M. Meek
Wo Shoe Shops
Gray-Bol Drilling Company
Pine Ville
Hope Natural Gas Company
Brooks Construction Company
Pine Chevrolet Company
Daniels
Main Street
Equal voices and United Nations reform debate
The speaker argues for majority rule in the United Nations and criticizes the veto power of the Big Five. He warns that the current setup allows Russia and its satellites to undermine action and urges strong U S backing to prevent a repeat of world war. If Russia exits, the U S should not remain a bystander.
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United Nations
Group of Nations
Latte
Poland
Tito
United States
League of Nations
Manchuria
Peace Parley Behind the Scenes in Dardanelles Clash
GLENN BABB notes that at the Paris Peace Conference a power struggle unfolds over the Dardanelles. The United States Britain and France back Turkey against Russia while seeking a revised straits regime within the UN framework and Montreux norms.
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Glenn Babb
Russia
Straits Question
Dardanelles
Middle East
Paris
United States
Turkey
Straits
Bosporus
Sea of
Marmara
Black Sea
Bulgaria
Romania
Britain
France
Montreux
Mediterranean
United Nations
Kremlin
Stalin
Pariss
Regional OPA to Tighten Meat Price Crackdown
Regional Director John F. Kessell announced the OPA will augment enforcement staff to prevent a meat price black market with price controls restored. He said the move will be very tough on meat price violators and does not expect a widespread black market resurgence.
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OPA
Associated Press
Cleveland
John F. Kessell
Kessell
Veterans guide on self employment and GI Bill options
Veterans ask about self employment readjustment benefits and the GI Bill. Officials advise visiting the USES and regional offices to verify eligibility and pursue both programs if applicable. The guide covers training on the job, loan guarantees, and discharge insignia procedures for Marines.
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New Orleans
T. R
Spokane
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Return of Amateur Investors May Shift Retail Patterns
Economists warn a postwar return of small investors to the stock market could divert savings from homes and autos, reshaping retail sales and distribution. They caution such money movement may boost profits quickly or lock funds in equities, affecting dealers, transport workers, and manufacturers.
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Joe
Joe Littleguy
Beckley Beckley area editorial supports Negro civil service police inclusion
A letter from Walter Thomas Snyder B B Hackley and William Eugene Bush praises the Raleigh Register editorial on appointing Negro police officers in Beckley and Raleigh County. It argues for civilian service roles for Black workers and notes support from local leaders and a citizen survey.
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Randolph Norton
Raleigh Register
Beckley
West Virginia
Raleigh County
Police
America
Walter Thomas Snyder
B. B. Hackley
William Eugene Bush
Nations Added To U N Roster By Security Council Report
The Associated Press notes Sweden Iceland and Afghanistan approved for U N membership after screening by the Security Council. The session also flags Albania Outer Mongolia Siam Portugal Ireland Transjordan and others facing resistance from various powers amid Palestine and Iraq oilfield tensions. A council member questions Transjordan’s bid as premature amid regional concerns. In Hollywood Miss Jacque Lee wins a radio contest and asks for her name to be written in the sky.
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Associated Press
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Sweden
Iceland
Afghanistan
United Nations
Security Council
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Russia
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Britain
Outer Mongolia
China
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France
Portugal
Ireland
Transjordan
Jerzy Michalowski
Poland
Trans- Jordan
Palestine
Iraq
Iran
Michalowski
Jordan
Hollywoodp
Calif
Hollywood
Jacque Lee
Melody Club Meeting With Rocky Alverson Sparks Hope
Greer Lawrence visits Rocky Alverson at the Riverside Arms to discuss a job at the Melody Club. Donald Chilton, Rocky’s ward, forms a courteous bond with Greer, while Rocky explains his plan to help her launch a singing career and keeps him steady with a blend of charm and business sense.
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Rocky Alverson
Rocky
Alverson
Greer
Donald Chilton
Donald
Greer Lawrence
Miss Lawrence
Donny
London
Melody Club
Buzzy
Bouquet found on post where Duce's body hung
A wreath of red and white dahlias was tied to the Milan gas station girder where Benito Mussolini's body dangled after his execution. A ribbon read To the Duce from his most faithful. Police arrested suspects and hunted a young woman believed to have bought the flowers.
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Associated Press
Rome
Milan
Benito Mussolini
Mussolini
Pavia
Prison camp to open for former dictator's prisoners
The Road Commission said it will open a camp for 250 inmates at an old holding site north of Milan. Inmates will work in stone quarries furnishing material for highways. The dictator's property is valued at around 700 million lire, with quarries producing rail and road material.
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PT Sncen
Iission
Milan
Industrial USO Drive Opens at Bluefield Exhibit
Thousands visit the Northern West Virginia terminal to view the revived Southern Appalachian Industrial Exhibit. State Director Charles Wood and R. E. Talbott lead the drive aiming for a nationwide goal of 19 million dollars as manufacturers showcase mining and industrial equipment in 200 booths. Attendance is expected to exceed 50 thousand over three days.
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Associated Press
Bluefield
Charleston
R. E. Talbott
West Virginia
United Service
Western Railway
Charles
Southern
Appalachian
Houseman Earlieer
Not Appreciated by Police Flowers Prompt Confusion
A Chicago police station received bouquets in weeks past. Sergeant Stevan Berkowitz caught a temporary patrolman stealing a bouquet and admitting he sent flowers to a young woman on his beat who always sent them back.
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Chicago
Desk Sergeani
Stevan Berkowitz
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