Raleigh County among nations coldest on Christmas eve
Frigid Raleigh County reported the nation’s third coldest reading at Glade Creek dam with subzero depths overnight and a morning rise from seven below to near freezing. Officials warned roads iced in patches as patterns of extreme cold and violent holiday deaths were logged across West Virginia during the Christmas weekend.
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Beckley Water Company
Beckley
Flat Top
Wyoming
Washington State
Water Company
State Road Commission
W. M. Reeser
Amere Gas Utilities Corporation
Cameron
Associated Press
Charleston
West Virginia
Billy Grace
Bluefield
Frosty Christmas weekend grips West Virginia towns
Winter cold returned last night with near to sub zero readings across West Virginia. Towns reported lows from two to seventeen degrees, with Martinsburg and Flat Top noting snow on the ground. A forecast called for rising temperatures and clear skies today, then increasing clouds tonight with light rain or snow in the southwest tomorrow. Highways were mostly clear after the prior snowfall, according to the Road Commission.
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Associated Press
Nature
West, Virginia
Wheelinglow
Huntington
Charleston Mine
Parkersburg
Morgantown
Petersburg
Martinsburg
Elkins
A . Logan
Flat Top
Handle City
Leroy Stone
Huntington Weather Bureau
Road Commission
Cold wave subsides as readings rise in parts of nation
The frigid weekend blast eases across much of the country. Subnormal temperatures linger in the Middle Atlantic and Ohio Valley while the Great Lakes and Central Plains see warming. The coldest air remains in the northern Rockies and Pacific Northwest with a dust storm lingering in parts of southern California.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Middle Atlantic
Ohio Valley
Great Lakes Region
Central Plains
Rockies
Pacific Northwest
California
Snowbound Bay Area and City Cut Off by Snow
Coldest San Francisco and bay area drenched by bitter chill as northern state regions dig out from heavy snowfall. City of Assport remains isolated by snow blocked highways. Low readings across multiple towns include Pembina North Carolina 1 and Elmira New York 4, Spokane Washington 3, and San Francisco 46.
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Bay Area
Asseport
Pembina
N. C
Willmar
Effingham
Quincy
Springfield
Binghamton
Elmira
Richmond
Harrisburg
Pulaski
Charleston
S. C
Raleigh
Columbia
S.C
Miami
Fla
Big Piney
Wyo
Ellenburg
Wash
Spokane
Bishop
Calif
Sumner Welles May Lose Fingers and Toes
Former undersecretary of state Sumner Welles was found unconscious in a Maryland field. He remained in serious condition with severe exposure and shock as doctors weighed possible amputation of fingers or toes. Welles, 36, had been walking late at night, possibly after a heart ailment flare.
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Washington
Sumner Welles
Maryland
Welles
Wan
George R. Huff
Oxon Hill
Arnold Welles
New York
Laurence Duggan
Duggan
State Department
Huffman
Prince Georges County
Virginia Weather Report Predicts Warmer Day
The forecast notes not very cold conditions with fair to increasing cloudiness through the day. By nightfall and into Tuesday, expect considerable cloudiness and light rain or snow in the southwest region.
Fifty One Arrested In Huntington Raids Report
The Associated Press tallies 51 people arrested in two raids by Greenbrier and New River authorities in Huntington. Most face charges related to operating gaming devices in local establishments. 17 men from raids last Thursday were slated to appear før arraignment in Russell Creek Justice court.</S>
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Beckley
Huntington
Aden
Justice of the Peace
W. P. Rasnick
Russell Creek
Union Leaders Press Non Communist Taft Hartley Extensions
The International Ladies Garment Workers Union executive board endorsed a substitute for the Taft Hartley law requiring financial affidavits, favoring reports from both employers and employees. President David Dubinsky said the union supports non Communist affidavits and wants expanded coverage. The board also approved a $250,000 donation to United Jewish Appeal for Palestine rehabilitation and a $500,000 six month loan, with the meeting continuing in Miami Beach.
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Associated Press
Miami Beach
Fla
International Ladies Garment Workers’ Union
David Dubinsky
Dubinsky
Iunion
United Jewish Appeal For Palestine
Christmas Weekend Toll Tops 377 Deaths in Traffic and Fires
The Christmas weekend death toll rose to 377 from traffic and miscellaneous accidents. Traffic fatalities reached 267, with fires claiming at least 32 lives. Notable disasters included multiple family fires in New Brunswick, Barre, Terre Haute, and Philadelphia, plus several auto and freezing deaths across several states. A state-by-state tally lists totals from Alabama to Wyoming, with District of Columbia noted among the figures.
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National Safety Council
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Barre
Mass
Terre Haute
Ind
Kansas City
Bessemer
Ala
Philadelphia
Falmouth
Maryland
Tennessee
Alabama
Arizona
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California
Coloado
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Florida
Georgia
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Alinais
Indiana
Iowa
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Louisiana
Maine
Massachusetts
Michigan
Minesota
Mississippi
Sourh
Montana
Nebraska U-T
Nevada
New Hampshire
Ohio Valley Industrial Boom Promises Major Expansion
Wheeling reports a planned industrial expansion with several new plants slated for the coming year. The push could add about 2,000 workers in the region, including two fabrication plants at Weirton and a fabrication and experimental plant at Martins Ferry, C. An extension of the Pennsylvania Railroad and two coal washing plants are also listed. Wyandotte Chemical has a site at Dilles on potential construction, while Monadsville Chamber of Commerce seeks a chemical firm to locate nearby.
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Wheeling
Ohio Valley
Weirton
Martins Ferry
Pennsylvania Railroad
Wyandotte Chemical Company
Dilles
Monadsville Chamber of Commerce
Wrecked Tanker Found 16 Saved by Coast Guard
ELIZABETH CITY N C The Coast Guard cutter Cherokee reported the stern of an Argentine merchant tanker was found close aboard at 8 a m The stern may hold seamen and determination was pending The stern was located 70 miles south southeast of the breakup position The Cherokee rescued 16 crewmen from the bow section of the vessel El Capitan after it broke up while under tow from Savannah to Baltimore
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Associated Presse
Elizabeth City
N. C
Coast Guard
Cherokee
Atlantic
el Capitan
Savannah
Ballimore
Reds Blast All Peace Hopes in China Warfare
The Communist radio lists war criminals led by Chiang Kai-shek Madame Chiang Sun Fo and top leaders, signaling a hard line against peace talks. Observers fear the Communists aim to eliminate the National government and seize control, while troops move toward the Nanking Shanghai area and along the Wuhu rail corridor.
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Associated Press
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China
Peoples Court
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Madame Chiang
Sun Fo
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Peoples
Communist High Command
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Wuhu River
Wuhu- Hweichow
Merce
Kaoyu
Too Many Rivals May Save GOP Post for Scott
Rep. D. Scott Jr. may keep the Republican national chairmanship as opponents mull a possible bid. A national committee meeting set for January 25 26 in Omaha will reveal backing from Gov. Dewey and potential rivals like Sen. Taft Harold Stassen and Ted Gamble of Portland who previously backed Stassen.
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Washington
D. Scott, Jr
Republican National
Eset
GOP
Scott
Philadelphia Union
Dewey
Senator Taft
Ohio
Harold E. Stassen
Stassen
Ted Gamble
Portland
Ore
Gamble
Owners Told to Clear Snow From Sidewalks
Beckley property owners were given hours to remove snow and ice from sidewalks by Mayor G. C. Hedrick who warned that the ordinance will be enforced and failure to heed creates a pedestrian hazard. Recorder William P. Laren said fines range from 1 to 25 dollars with each day of noncompliance constituting a separate offense.
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G. C. Hedrick
William P. Laren
Rites Set Today For Williams Baby
Infant daughter of Mr and Mrs Rebat D Williams of Prosperity died at birth Sunday at 3 p m in a local hospital. She is survived by her parents and grandparents Mrs Leota Williams and Mr and Mrs Enoch Nerkevitz of Prosperity. Funeral services set for 2 p m today at Sunset Memorial Park.
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Rebat D. Williams
Prosperity
Leota Williams
Enoch Nerkevitz
Sunset Memorial, Park
Wrecked Tanker El Capitan Crew Rescued In Coast Guard Action
In Norfolk Virginia the two remaining crew members of the Argentine tanker El Capitan were rescued and all personnel accounted for. The Cherokee located the severed stern section at 8:50 am and relayed its position to rescue crews. The Agassiz played a role in the operation and no seamen were removed from the stern by the Coast Guard cutter.
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Associated Press
Norfolk
Coast Guard
el Capitan
Cutcfer Agassiz
Tolay
Cherokee
Lillybrook Coal Boss William Hubbard Dies at 44
William Eli Hubbard 44 fireboss for Lillybrook Coal Company died at his Lillybrook home Christmas Day. Funeral services pending. Survived by widow Margaret Hubbard of Lillybrook, two daughters Betty Sue Beckley and Margaret Hubbard, one son Pvt. William E. Hubbard Jr. at Ft. Knox, three sisters Mrs. Ira White Ruth Hubbard of Roanoke and Mrs. Pearl Sarge, and two brothers Joseph of Kilsythe and Charles of San Bruno California.
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Lillybrook Coal Company
Lillybrook
Margaret Hubbard
Betty
Probers Seek Missing Couriers In Communist Ring
Congressional spy investigators seek two or more couriers for Communist espionage rings. The House Un-American Activities Committee plans to pursue leads in the new session, with Elizabeth Bentley and Whittaker as key figures to question. Mundt cites circumstantial evidence pointing to existing couriers and ongoing Communist presence in government.
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Associated Press
Washington
Congressional
Congress
House Un-American Activities Committee
Elizabeth T. Bentley
Rep. I Mundt
R-Sd
Miss Bentley
Whittaker
Chambers Mab
Redg
FBI
Mundt
West Virginia Briefs Highlight Odd Injuries and Local News
West Virginia briefs report Charles Hawkins of Peltus injuring his eye after a turkey wing strikes him during a Christmas dinner. Charleston notes a gas main break reducing stove and furnace pressure citywide, with United Fuel Gas keeping propane service intact. Almira S. Abbot of Fayetteville earns a Doctor of Law from the University of Chicago. Laura Briges, former head of Fairmont State College art dept, dies in Big Rapids Michigan. Natrium mound relics moved for Pittsburgh Plate Glass plant expansion. Route 16 near Clay to Gauley Bridge may close to clear a slide, traffic continues. Fire damages Moundsville Journal building but stops short of the offices. containment in about one hour.
Operation Ice Cap Storm Slows Carrier On Rescue Mission
The Saipan, en route from Norfolk to Greenland for a 14-airman rescue mission, faced 100 mph winds and seasleaving conditions slowing to 10 knots. Captain Kane ordered speed reductions as five helicopters and two bombers held position on the hangar deck.
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Greenland
Air Force
Saipan
Norfolk
Steve
Joseph L. Kane
Kane
Cape Race
Tennessee Fires In Fire Curbing Contest
In the 26th annual fire prevention week contest two Tennessee cities Oak Ridge and Memphis finished first and second with Oak Ridge taking the top spot for a second year. Chicago placed third while Memphis trailed. Other rated communities included New Jersey’s Etsy City Louisville Fort Collins Hartford Los Alamos Anderson Fort Wayne Portland Providence North Richland Seattle Atlantis Nayton Fayetteville Staten Island Norfolk Stevens Point and Parkersburg in varying positions.
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New York
Tennessee
Oak Ridge
Memphis
Chicago
Etsy City
N. J
Louisville
Fort Collins
Colo
Hartford
Los Alamos
N. M
Anderson
iInd
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Desert Warfare Expands to Full Negev Battle
AP reports the second battle of the Negev escalates into full scale fighting in southern desert. A news blackout grips Israel while UN observers in Palestine accuse Israel of breaking the Holy Land truce by attacking Egyptian forces in the Negev. Ralph Bunche as acting UN mediator signs a lengthy report to the Security Council.
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Negev
Associated ‘Press
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Palestine
Holy Land
Negev Desert
U. N. Security Council
Ralph J. Bunche
U. N
Palenine
Egyptians in armistice talks push or fight
In Cairo, Egyptian Communications Minister Dessouki Abaza Pasha said the clash had widened into a general fight along an arc inside Israeli territory from Rafa toward Gaza. He cited a "good" military position despite an official news shutdown and reported ongoing land and air combat with unclear gains, losses, and initial actors.
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Cairo
Dessouki Abaza Pasha
Egypt
Egylet
Rafa Frontier Base
Gaza
Jeither
Wheeler Infant Dies in Hospital
The infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Carl W. Wheeler of Beckley died at birth at 3 p.m. Sunday in a local hospital. Services will be held at 3 p.m. today at Callée Cemetery near Mount Tabor.
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Carl W. Wheeler
Beckley
Callée
Mount Tabor
Yuletide Tragedy: Santa Missing as Family Dies in Cabin
In Big Bear California a doctor, his 10 year old son Jerry, eight year old Judy, and his 64 year old mother were found dead in a mountain cabin among Christmas decorations and unopened gifts. The physician’s wife and eldest child survived after awakening from a long coma. A table was set for Santa and a note to the children accompanied the scene. Initial autopsy found no poison. chemical analysis awaited to solve the mystery.
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Associated Press
BIG Bear
Calif
Santa Claus
Dr. Schnedorf
Santa Barba
Hils
Tommy
Judy
Josephine Schnedorf
River Forest
Jerry
Tom
Big Bear Lake
Sants Claae
C. S. Smail
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