Raleigh County Third Coldest Spot in Nation
Raleigh County posted the nation’s third coldest reading as temperatures plunged below zero at Glade Creek dam. Beckley rose from four below to 24 above, while the night’s low reached eight below at Glade Creek. State roads stayed icy in patches and a new Cameron water supply was brought online. Violent deaths during the holidays touched many West Virginia families with several fatal accidents and shootings reported across Raleigh County and neighboring areas.
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West Virginia Christmas weekend frost tightens with subzero readings
Mercury climbs and frost tightens across West Virginia for the second straight night. Readings at 7:30 AM show Wheeling 12 below, Huntington 9, Parkersburg 12, Morgantown 10, Martinsburg 2, Elkins 2, Logan 5 above, with Martinsburg and Flat Top reporting snow on the ground and a two inch cover in the Eastern Panhandle. Meteorologist Leroy Stone predicts temperatures in the low twenties tonight, followed by milder skies, increasing clouds, and light rain or snow in the southwest tomorrow as highways stay clear after prior snowfall.
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Frigid weekend across nation with scattered snow and frost
Coldest air lingered over the northern Rockies and Pacific Northwest as a dust storm raged in parts of southern California. Lakeport remained cut off by snow blocked highways while cities from Pembina to Charleston posted subnormal readings. Some improvement appeared in the Great Lakes and Central Plains as skies cleared in many areas.
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Welles Hurt In Snow Field Near Maryland Estate
Former Undersecretary Sumner Welles lay unconscious in a snow flecked farm field near Oxon Hill Maryland for hours and faced possible amputation as doctors described his condition as serious. Police sought to interview him and determine how he ended up outside in 15 degree weather.
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Weather forecast update for the region
The report notes not very cold conditions with fair skies turning cloudy tonight and into Tuesday. Tuesday brings considerable cloudiness and slight warmth, with light rain or snow in the southwest. Beckley official temps show yesterday's high and last night's low. precipitation 24 hours ending today at 10 a.m. was none. Greenbrier and New Belle Point areas were high and nearly clear.
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151 Persons Arrested In Huntington Raids
Fifty people charged with operating or loitering in disorderly houses were to be arraigned in police court in Huntington after yesterday raids by 25 city police. Seventeen men in state police raids were to appear before Justice W. P. Rasnick at Russell Creek for operating gaming devices in Huntington establishments.
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Death Toll for Christmas Weekend Tops 395 From Traffic and Fires
The Christmas weekend death toll reached 395 with 276 traffic fatalities, 119 from miscellaneous accidents. Fires killed at least 37, including families in New Brunswick New Jersey Barre Massachusetts Terre Haute Indiana and others. Temperature drops caused three more deaths in Maryland and Tennessee. States tallied across the nation include California 37 Mississippi 1 Ohio 23 Texas 15 and New York 11 among others.
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Ohio Valley Industrial Boom Seen as Expansion Nears
Wheeling reports a strong outlook for a major industrial expansion in the Ohio Valley with several firms planning new plants and expansions. Projects booked include two fabricating plants at Weirton a fabricating and experimental plant at Martins Ferry an extension of the Pennsylvania Railroad and two coal washing plants. Wyandotte Chemical plans a site at Nilles for a possible plant and Moundsville Chamber seeks to attract a chemical plant nearby.
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Beckleyans Waive On Theft Charge
Three Beckleyans waived preliminary hearing on breaking and entering Griffiths Service Station at the junction of U S 1921 and State Route 3 on December 21. Walter Farley 29 Joann E Waugh about 40 were released on bond and Bill F Meadows 25 remanded to Raleigh County Jail. State police said four automobile tires and about 35 dollars in merchandise were taken. tires found hidden in woods off Old Eccles Road.
Reds Blast All Peace Hopes in China Warfare
Reds broadcast a list of war criminals to be punished by a peoples court headed by Chiang Kai-shek and top leaders. Officials fear the Communist move closes the door on peace negotiations as troops converge on Nanking and Shanghai. Observers think the Reds aim to eliminate the National government and seize control. Fighting intensifies along the Wuhu River front with Kaoyu sees further clashes near Nanking.
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Dutch Sweep Indonesia Gains in Java Amid Guerrilla Claims
BATAVIA Java The Dutch report further gains in Java with mopping up operations around Soerakarta and Magelang. Two Dutch fighter planes reportedly crashed in central Java with no casualties. Dutch forces say they occupy Laboehan and Menes West Java Plosso East Java and Fort van der Cappellen Sumatra. A Hague spokesman claims Republican army flees to mountains lacking leadership food and popular support. Dutch sources report 30 Indonesian prisoners executed at Magelang and 32 had been arrested in a Communist rebellion. a police inspector said they did nothing against the Republic.
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Markets Steady In Final Week
The stock market opened the last trading week quietly with prices in a narrow range. Major groups such as autos, motors, and chemicals rose modestly while steels, retail and mail order issues, and airlines edged lower. Prices held to last week’s gains, keeping the market near its best levels in over a month.
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Russians seize six American soldiers on German border
In a patrol near Widdenhausen on the German border, six American soldiers from the 22nd Constabulary Squadron were seized by Russians. An accompanying German border policeman was also taken. The Russians promised their return tonight, but officials could not confirm gunfire or the capture details. Names were withheld pending release.
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Wrecked Tanker El Capitan Rescues Crew in Atlantic
In Norfolk Virginia the Coast Guard reported that two seamen from the severed stern of the Argentine tanker El Capitan were rescued by the Agassiz cut tier at 8 50 am EST. The Cherokee recovered the stern and also aided rescue efforts, locating the stern 70 miles south southeast of the break site while the bow section El Capitan was salvaged with 16 crew rescued.
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Rites Set Today for Prosperity Infant Williams
Infant daughter of Mr and Mrs Robert D Williams of Prosperity died at birth Sunday at 3 p m In a local hospital The child is survived by its parents and grandparents Mrs Leola Williams and Mr and Mrs Enoch Norkevitz all of Prosperity Funeral services will be held at 11 p m today at Sunset Memorial Park.
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Second Meeting Of Management And Labor Sought
Washington officials press for a new labor management conference despite 1945 failure. The Council of Economic Advisers says collective bargaining could foster labor peace and economic stability and outlines nonbinding standards to guide wage negotiations as a prelude to broader bargaining. The advisory report, by a trio led by Dr. Edwin G. Nourse, signals Truman’s looming economic message to Congress.
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West Virginia Briefs: Turkey Injury and Gas Main Break
Charleston reports a man in Pettus suffered an eye contusion after being struck by a turkey wing during a Christmas dinner attempt. A gas main break in Charleston caused reduced stove pressure citywide. United Fuel Gas kept service intact and repaired the line later. Almira S. Abbot of Fayetteville earned a Doctor of Law from the University of Chicago. Miss Lawra Briggs, longtime Fairmont State College art department head, died in Big Rapids, Michigan. In Natrium, four skeletons and artifacts from an Adena mound were moved as the site is leveled for plant expansion. State Route 16 near Clay to Gauley Bridge may close to blast a slide. A fire damaged the Moundsville Journal building but not the press, controlled in about an hour.
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Truman Returns to Work as State of Union Drafts Progress
President Truman travels from Independence to Washington to supervise the final drafting of his State of the Union message to Congress. Charles G. Ross and Matthew J. Connelly reopen the White House in Kansas City to handle documents and study topics for civil rights housing inflation and health programs.
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VA Estimates 108000 Veterans in Hospitals
The Veterans Administration estimates about 108,000 war veterans are in hospitals this holiday season. Of that total about 50,000 are long term patients who have been hospitalized a year or more. The agency’s chaplaincy service urges the public to visit veterans who are able to receive visitors.
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Farmer Wounded After Shooting State Policeman
Berkeley County farmer Harry Roach 39 was wounded critically after shooting Trooper Kenneth Fulk during a peace warrant raid. State Police Sgt. Murphy said Roach fired from a room. Fulk was hit in the jaw while Roach took cover in a shed and was later found unconscious.
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Owners Ordered to Clear Snow by City Ordinance
Becky property owners were told today to remove snow from sidewalks and be off by the mayor G. C. Hedrick who warned enforcement of the ordinance. The recorder William P. Laren noted the rule calls for a fine of 1 to 25 dollars for each day the snow remains, with each day a separate offense.
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Tragic Yuletide Deaths At Big Bear Cabin
AP reports a Christmas tragedy in Big Bear California where Dr G S Schnedorf aged 35 and two children plus his mother were found dead in a rented mountain cabin. Santa letters and a kitten and canary gift note lay nearby. Officials cite possible carbon monoxide poisoning while awaiting chemical analyses.
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