Two Land Tracts Sell For 13000 In Raleigh County
Dr J W Whitlock of Affinity and Leah M Blankenship a Beckley lumber dealer bought two land tracts in Raleigh and Wyoming counties near Ami s for about 13000, recorded in Raleigh County clerk's office. One tract borders the Byrd Prillerman school and Virginian Railway. the other lies beside the doctor's office and enters Wyoming County. They plan to divide into home lots with the school lot used for football by students and with a baseball diamond included.
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J. W. Whitlock
Affinity
Leah M. Blankenship
Beckley
Raleigh
Wyoming Counties
Amis
Byrd-Prillerman
Wyoming County
Robert H. McKinney
Emma B. Heaberlin
Thomas
Howard Heaberlin
North Oakwood Avenue
Garden Street
Hill Street
Orville J. Canaday
Jennings B. Shumate
Garfield
John H. Meadows
J. A. Elliott
Beaver Street
Lillybrook
Coal City
Slab Fork
J. O. Holliday
W. Hu
Holliday
Armour Jarret
J. W. Harper
North Beckley
Lucy E. Hawley
Hazel Horton
Kermit Horton
Surveyor Creek
Trap Hill
D. L. Stokes
Susie Stokes
John Massie
Beckley Court
City of
Collision between two planes on same heading shocks officials
Civil Aeronautics Board questioned the FAL crew in Washington after their landing noting it was the first accident between two aircraft moving in the same direction. The co pilot Eugene M Harvey said he did not know of the collision until touchdown and the hydraulic system was in doubt. Aberdeen field was clear and radio contact failed forcing a cautious landing. Norris landed safely.
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Civil Aeronautics Board
Washington
Universal
Eugene M. Harvey
Miami
O.K
Aberdeen Field
Norris
Labor reform proposals press for broad NLRA changes
A Chicago speaker outlines measures to curb unfair labor practices and violence in disputes. Proposals include banning mandatory arbitration in contracts, universal labor registrar and annual filings, and extending Petrillo act limits to all businesses. The plan creates an administrator for enforcement and preserves speech rights for employers.
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Smith
Pickering
Lea! Petrillo
UMW Negotiations Shuffle as Court Delay Looms
In the wake of a stalled national pact, UMW President Lewis delays talks pending Supreme Court ruling on his contempt appeal. Operators in northern and midwestern mines express willingness to meet but without rushing to formal contracts, while a Bluefield spokesman signals possible separate agreements if others sign first. Separately, the Huffman family moves into a new home in the Crowley-Worrell Addition.
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Steel Company
Lewis
Isonburg
Supreme Court
Unasol
UMW
Henry Warden
Bluefield
W. Va
Southern Group
Sister To Beckley Women Is Married
Announcement of the marriage of Alice Wilson of Peterstown to Clinton Eugene Raster of Walcourville Indiana. The bride, sister of Beckley women Mrs. Quesenberry Mrs. Devasher and Miss Sara Wilson, wed in Hagerstown Maryland on December 9. The groom works in Louisville Kentucky. They plan to move to North Carolina after Christmas.
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Alice Wilson
J. M. Wilson
Peterstown
Clinton Eugene Raster
Raster
Walcorville
Ind
Beckley
Robert Quesenberry
J. D. Devasher
Sara Wilson
Hagerstown
Peterstown High School
Virginia
Louisville
Raleigh County School Students Begin 12 Day Christmas Vacation
Raleigh County's 22,851 pupils start a 12 day Christmas holiday at the close of today’s session and will return January 2. The board of education offices will close Tuesday at noon and reopen Friday morning. offices also close January 1. Miss Mary Young employed temporarily pending board approval.
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Raleigh County
Board of Ducation
Mary Young
Clash Near Korean Premier Residence Sparks Fresh Tensions
Five hours after a street clash, Korean demonstrators with bamboo poles and placards lingered near the premier's residence while another crowd gathered at the Imperial Plaza where a mass meeting had been held. The melee marks renewed Korea Japan tensions following General MacArthur's May 5 warning to halt intimidation.
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Imperial Plaza
MacArthur
Security Council Debates Arms Reduction and Unanimity
British delegate Cadogan received new instructions to avoid actions that disrupt the united front of the five powers. General McNaughton of Canada opposes precipitate moves in the atomic question. The Soviet Union, after vetoing a U.S. probe, made concessions during the night’s discussions.
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Alexander’ Cadogan
Andrew G. L. McNaughton
Canada
Security Council
Soviet Union
Greeve
Just-Rite Furniture Company Leases Allen Building Storeroom
Furniture firm Rentes a storeroom in the Allen Building at North Kanawha and Prince Streets to Joseph Haddad and Max Melicher doing business as the Just-Rite Upholate Company. Lease runs forty years from June 5 at 259 dollars monthly, including basement access.
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N. A. Thabet
J. Bl. McCaruis Tave
Allen
North Kanawha and
Prince ‘Streets
Joseph Haddad
Max Melicher
Just-Rite Urate Company
Raleigh
Jease
Flessees
Wet Snow Closes Roads Across Western Panhandle
A winter storm left roads in slick, dangerous condition across the region. Snow and sleet blanketed several counties with two to four inches reported, and officials urged motorists to use caution. Crews worked to clear cinders and abrasive as weather persisted. Roads on U S Routes 50 and 220 were particularly hazardous with slick surfaces and falling moisture.
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Meargun
U. S
Fastern Panhandle
Elkens
Pehontas County
Lewisburg
Greenbruy
Princeton
Alarm Issued After Merck Worker Goes Missing in Virginia
The alert followed the disappearance of Wait who left Merck and Company’s Elkton streptomycin plant in Elkton Virginia and was last seen in Harrisonburg on Monday. He claimed ties to Russian employment and said he traveled between Rahway New Jersey and Elkton on confidential projects.
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Virginia
Wait
Merck and Company
Elkton
Harrisonburg
Rahway
Washington
Vietnamese Capital Tense as Troops Gather Around Hanoi
A dispatch reports unconfirmed evidence of 30,000 armed Viet Namese surrounding and threatening Hanoi. French authorities vow immediate action, with further details delayed. The capital held tense after reports of military concentrations and city center unrest.
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Moutsehen
Viet-Nam
Visit in Pineville by Torster Stath Weiter
Pineville note: Wilk and Wall of Anstedd visited Tuesday. They were joined by Pete Brags and had spent a few days at An sted.
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Pineville
Torster Stath Weiter
National committee adjourned sine die over opening talks
The article notes operators opposing immediate negotiations and reports that the national committee adjourned sine die after failing to reach unanimous agreement. Thurman aligned with a statement by Henry Warden, with Bhierela speaking for Southern operators.
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Naional Committee
Lawyer notes alimony dispute in Kern heir case
A reporter asked if the district attorney would challenge the couple living together. Hahn confirmed and said he was negotiating with Shaw's third wife Betty Kern, daughter of Jerome Kern, who receives $500 a month from Shaw, down from $2,000, and seeks a cash settlement for a possible remarriage.
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Hahn
Shaw
Betty
Romposer
Jerome Kern
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Edgar B. Rost
L. L. Wall
Mullens Hospital
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Taylor-Deaving Hospital
National Labor Relations Act
National Labor Relations Board
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Norris- LaGuardia
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Southern Association
Egiuuieie Msor
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Sterung
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the Quality Pastry
Altman’s Cash Feed
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