Women seek 30000 damages for refinery explosion injuries
Two women sue Elk Refining for 30000 each over burns from gasoline vapor that exploded in a rest room at Lewis Terminal. Kathleen Combs and Marie Stout claim permanent facial hands and leg scars. Combs also eyes. Four suits total seek 10000 in two cases and 15000 in two others, returnable January rules.
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James Robert Combs
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Two Carloads From Maine and Vermont Bring Christmas Trees
About 4 000 Christmas trees have been imported into Beckley for this season, with prices from 75 cents to 4 dollars and an average around 2.50. Maine and Vermont shipments were Norwegian spruce, while trucked trees came mainly from the Carolinas and Virginia. The piece notes the popularity and economic impact of Christmas trees locally and historically.
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White Potato Prices To Remain Suspended Across District
The local war price and rationing board announced prices for white potatoes will stay suspended through March 6 unless a sharp rise occurs. Prices were initially suspended on September 14 with the crop outlook noted.
Frederick Smetana Self Taught Through Age Twenty
Bohemian composer Frederick Smetana developed his musical base largely on self study until reaching age twenty, shaping his early style before formal training.
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Frederick Smetana
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