Burglary Spree Targets 11 Businesses Along Route 19
Police report thieves entered eleven businesses from Shady Spring to Beckley and Beaver, stealing about 40 cents. Cars and drug store windows were damaged at Mays Cut-Rate Drug Store in Beaver. no merchandise missing. James Bucy, owner of the taxi firm, says they damaged doors but may have missed some items while the investigation continues.
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Keystone
Ander
Ant
Shady Spring
Beckley
Mays
Beaver and Beaver Taxi Company
James Bucy
Hungnam Beachhead Under Fierce Red Assault
U S battleship Missouri arrived offshore adding to naval firepower as 25 000 Chinese pressed Hungnam beachhead with 75 000 more in hills nearby. Maj Gen Edward Almond said artillery concentrate hits were cracking the assault while Third Division troops repelled dawn and dusk charges along the seashore.
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Tokyo
Associated Press
Field Artillery
United Nations
Hung- Nam
Korea
U.S
Missouri
U. S
10Th Corps
Edward M. Almond
Hungnam Port
Reds
Hamhung
Hungnam
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White
MacArthur
U. S. Third Infantry Division
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Leaders press for peaceful end to tension amid Allied talks
The article reports high level officials urging restraint as Allied powers seek a path to a unified approach with West Germany. It notes speculation over demands to deter German rearmament and the risk of stiff measures if Germany objects. West German Socialist Leader Kurt Schumacher warns of a national move against rearmament unless Allied plans are accepted.
Democrats React To Acheson Aid Amid GOP Pressure
Democratic leaders face mixed public reaction as they defend Secretary of State Dean Acheson amid Republican calls for his replacement. Reports from Washington suggest crumbling GOP support, while talks of a Truman reconciling reshuffle include McGrath, Clifford, and a possible cabinet change.
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Sec
Acheson
Associated Press
NENA
Uoon American
Sy Acheson
Tromin
St . Acheson
Republic
Senate
House
Can
Truman
Ho Acheson
Fred Winsme
McGrath
Clark Clifford
Prix
Reign
Brussels
Senate acts on swift passage of profits tax measure
Washington reports Senate leaders push to debate and vote on a profits tax bill amid amendments. Senate Finance Committee schedules a quick vote, proposing boosts to corporate rates and surtaxes to fund defense, with resultant revenue projections and related foreign aid measures.
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Washington —Senate
Semite Finance Committee
Senate
Congress
Tue Tan Messare
House
Yugoslavia
Akaephat
Red Jet Downed in Battle With Top U.S. Planes
In Northwest Korea near Sinutju an air battle saw four North American F-86 Sabres overpower three Soviet Mig-15s. Stockton pilot Lit, Cel, Bruce H. Hinton claimed a Mig while Col. John C. Hills praised the Sabre as the fastest jet, with a record speed cited and cheers from the base crew.
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U.S
Associated Press
Airbus
Korea
America
Sinutju
Manchurian
Bruce H. Hinton
Stockton
Calif
Grap
Col
John C
Newscastl del
Hills
N.yast
U.S. Air Force
Hinton
Weather and Court Notes for Virginia County
Weather brief for Virginia counties reports clearing skies and colder air with normal conditions at Bluestone Reservoir and Greenbrier. Court notes reference May term end, yesterday’s county readings, and a disturbance near Bellepoint with a creek bed incident and a halted bus rest.
Battle scales and guerrilla actions in Korea near Hungnam
About 930 Reds were killed Sunday near Hungnam as Marine and Navy air and naval gunfire hit within a 60 mile radius. The beachhead approaches were shelled by St Paul and Rochester, with destroyers adding five inch bombardment. MacArthur warned of intensified guerrilla activity and coordinated raids. Guerrillas were reported near Yongchon and Kapyong as B 2s and fleet jets bombed Communist cities before snow interrupted operations.
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Marine
Navy
Hungnam
U. S
St. Paul
Rochester
Eighth Army
MacArthur
Red Army
Moscow
Yong-chon
Seoul
Kapyong
Chunchon
Ichon
Hundreds Dead in India Village Amid Chanber Ruling Fire
Reports from New Delhi state that hundreds of bodies lie on roads in Orissa as villagers flee a blaze and amid chaos among seekers of a disputed herbal cure. Nepal Baba linked to the vigil as authorities probe the spread.
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New Delhi
Orissa
Nepal
Raleigh Bar Seeks Single Judicial Circuit Status
Members of the Raleigh County Bar Association moved to make Raleigh a single judicial circuit by severing Boone County from the existing Tenth Circuit. The group, at its annual meeting, approved the resolution amid discussion of one-county circuits and county population disparities.
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Raleigh County Bar Association
Raleigh
The
Bar Association
Boone County
Tenth Judicial Circuit
Ben i Ashworth
Beckley
Ohio
Cabell
West Virginia
Boone-Raleigh
Court To Review Bus Firm Case
The Supreme Court agreed to review a Marion Circuit Court ruling that City Lines of West Virginia is liable for Bert Pritchard injured when fleeing a bus and struck by another while crossing Fairmont street. The 1848 date and county context are noted with arguments over contributory negligence and independent third party action.
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Associated Press
Charleston
Supreme Court
City Lines of West Virginia, Inc
Marion
Bert Prit Ira
Pritenard
Fairmont Street
Oone
Pritchard
GM Freezes Sales of All New 1951 Chevrolet and Cadillacs
The Associated Press reports General Motors froze the sale of all new 1951 Chevrolet and Cadillac passenger cars. Dealers were told no Chevrolets or Cadillacs may be delivered or sold after today as stock remains company property until the corporation releases the cars. The order cites a pending examination of the Economic Stabilization Agency actions affecting car prices and wages.
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Associated Press
Detroit
General Motors Corporation
Chevrolet
Cadillac
Chevrolets
Cadiou
Economic Stabilization Agency
Fragmented News Briefs From Fairmont and Beyond
Brief notes report a fatal home fire near Se nes Cord and a shooting wound to Stacey in White Sulphur Springs. A derailment in New Martinsville blocked 4300 tons of coal on the B and O branch line, with crew clearing the tracks overnight. no injuries reported.
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Fairmont
Mer
Senes Cord
New Martinsville
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Mrs Mary Lilly Dies At Age 63
Mrs Mary Lilly, identified as E Lilly, dies at 63 after a brief illness. Funeral arrangements set for Rost Branch with services to be announced.
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Mary Lilly
E. Lilly
Mace
Rost
Court President Repiles To Mills
Court records show the president replying to Mills amid financial charges and department limits. The text references deputy actions and potential reductions in funds while noting ongoing legal proceedings and governance concerns.
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Mills
Edgewood Drive Man Injured in Accident
A man sustained injuries in an accident on Edgewood Drive. Police and emergency crews responded to the scene as investigators examined the area for causes and contributing factors.
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Edgewood Drive
Europe Can Be Aided by Strategic Air War
Fragmentary text discusses strategic air power in Europe and mentions individuals and locations in a garbled wartime context. The readable portions point to a discussion of Allied air operations and potential figures or sites like Vandenberg and Wien, without clear events or dates.
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Europe
Police hunt maniac in Philadelphia home area
Police pursue a described maniac after a late Saturday night incident in Philadelphia. Reports indicate a home invasion scare as officers search residential lines and investigate clues amid confusion and fear in the community.
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Philadelpina
Phulisdelphi
Gsuamean
Nile
Abe Bosch
Chaotic Yuletide on Korean Beachhead Amid Siege
A chaotic Christmas scene on a frontline beachhead shows Naval shells overhead and burning buildings as Chinese forces crouch nearby. The Northeast Korea Seventh Division faces a brutal end to year 1950 as ships and planes push into a battered coast.
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Korea
Gpx
Cease-Fire Offer Sent to Peiping
LAKE SUCCESS The U S Cease-Fire Committee announced it had offered to hold Korean peace talks with Chou Enlai in Peiping or another location. The cable was read by Lester B Pearson in the General Assembly’s political committee after consultations with Wu Jisiusehuan who said he had no authority to negotiate. No reply had been received from Peiping.
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Associated Press Lake
Peiping
Chow Enlai
Commisst
China
General Assembly
Lester BR. Pearson
Pearson
Peipingr
Chou
Wu Jisiusehuan
Hest
Unseasonable Cold Wave Spreads Across East
Unseasonably cold weather blankets the Eastern United States with temperatures dropping from the Atlantic seaboard to Florida. Jacksonville records a low of 42 as Atlanta and Birmingham reach 26 and nearby Charleston 30 while the midwest cold front pushes further south.
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Chicago
Jacksonville
Fla
Atlanta
Birmingham
Ala
Mercury
Charleston
D.C
Midwest
Gas Fumes Fatal To Truck Driver
A truck driver died from gas fumes while working on a roadside route near Lake City. Authorities, including Randyh County Coroner, identified the victim and are reporting the incident as a fatal accident with investigation ongoing.
Thieves Grab Safe and Cash Overnight Heist
Unknown suspects took a safe containing 3734 dollars in a quiet late night break in. Police are investigating the Midnight Street scene and reviewing surveillance for leads.
Casualties Mount In Latest Report
A new Defense release lists several service members reported missing in action or wounded. Among those named are Renny R. Stover of Colcord and Douzihas C. Farley of Photell, with families awaiting official confirmation of status. The report notes additional wounded personnel from various units and states nationwide.
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EL Stover
Colcord
The
of Defense
Douzihas C. Farley
Ale
Eldredge D
Photell
James Poianamoot
Dominick Fontana
Mt. Hope Army Mentes
Ring
Af Garde
Migjaha Clem
Odett Beas
McCax
Teaas Saury
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