Magistrate Wilson Taken by Death Rites Thursday
William B. Wilson center district magistrate and Wyoming County resident of 25 years died at 11 a.m. after heart attacks. Funeral at Pineville Methodist Church at 2 p.m. with Rev. McNutt and Rev. Harford officiating. Burial at Beaver Cemetery with Masonic graveside rites. Survived by widow Margaret Elizabeth McCoy, son William Preston Wilson, daughters Margaret Elizabeth and Klara Mae Wilson, brother Harry Preston Wilson. Wilson was a Presbyterian deacon and Pineville Masonic Lodge 138 member. body to be moved to home after 7 p.m. today.
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Wyoming County
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Balteysville
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Highland County
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Janie Jones Wilson
West Virginia
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Mingo
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Nicholas County
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Harry Preston Wilson
Nashville
Tenn
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Demo Labor Bill Said Inadequate
The United States Chamber of Commerce called the administration labor bill completely inadequate and unfair. The Senate Labor Committee prepared for a showdown on a Republican plan to extend public hearings two weeks beyond the current deadline as a two Democrat one Republican subcommittee worked to hear about 30 more witnesses. Senator Morse proposed the two week extension and reported a complete stalemate.
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Washington
United States Chamber of Commerce Today
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Air Force Plans Ten More Stratojets
The Air Force orders a B-47 stratojet bomber with 25 percent more powerful engines and improved equipment. The existing two 62-ton planes set a fastest cross country flight time, but not an official record, while pilots Maj. Russell E. Schleeh and Ma. Joseph Howell tested the aircraft at Wright Field Dayton.
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Borden
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Dayton
Senate Ponders Delay On Medical School Bill
Charleston report says a Senate committee has the measure to defer action on a four year medical and dental school and hospital project proposed by the State Medical Association. Debate over site location burst at a joint committee hearing as the plan faces further study and possible transfer to a joint Senate House panel.
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Schools donate to March of Dimes total $4,061.50, Beckley lead
Raleigh County superintendent announced the March of Dimes drive raised $4,061.50 from schools with Beckley Junior High contributing $497.35 and Mubscott Elementary close behind. First total from 24 schools was $1,482.18, plus an additional $2,579.30. List includes many district schools and small gifts to reach the total.
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Bids Sought for Fayetteville School Additions
Bids will be advertised for Fayetteville Falls View and East End Qak Hil Elementary Schools and opened at 2 30 p m March 8 at the board of education office in Fayetteville. Bids cover four eight 10 and two room units. The total bid and funds determine which unit will be installed.
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Meade Remains Seriously Ill at Raleigh General Hospital
Al Meade, local businessman and president of Dry Hill Road, continues seriously ill in Raleigh General Hospital. The status update notes his ongoing condition and hospital admission, reflecting community concern for his health.
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Fayette Teachers Take Leaves and Resign at Board Meeting
Fayetteville officials report teacher Patricia Perry of Oak Hill High School was granted a leave for the rest of the year while Barbara Musgrave Wilson also of Oak Hill High School resigned. Clemmie Yon of Fayetteville named caretaker for the board of education building and grounds, succeeding the late W. C. Settle.
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Oak Bill
Fayette County
Harmco Youth Held for Theft
Mullens West Virginia Harmco 12 year old Negro boy admitted stealing a 100 round bag of potatoes from a box car behind Bluefield Produce and Provision Company. Police chief Werxtell W Cook took him into custody after a tip and found part of the bag on his bicycle. The case was referred to juvenile authorities. The article notes the boy claimed the box car door was open. Also mentions Elmer Dale Shaffer stable race at Hialeah this winter, composed entirely of fillies.
Bust figures spark partisan clash on economic outlook
Washington lawmakers debate economist Keyserling's warning of a possible 500 billion cost from another depression while Republicans deride it as a push for a managed economy. Keyserling testifies before the Senate House Economic Committee as Truman's plan calls for tax, Social Security, and export price controls. Congress extends authority to ration scarce steel until Sept. 30.
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Secret Vatican Session Planned
Vatican releases a letter from Pope Pius XII denouncing the arrest of Cardinal Mindszenty and says he will address a secret extraordinary consistory next Monday. The pontiff urged Hungarian Catholics to show courage as Vatican sources predict a strong public declaration on the Mindszenty trial.
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Dewey urges GOP to embrace social progress in 1950s
Charleston playwright dies in New York Hospital. Governor Dewey urged Republicans to become the party of social progress at a Lincoln Day dinner. He warned the party is split and urged a middle road toward 1950 and 1952, favoring private enterprise and liberal policies, while suggesting opponents leave the GOP. Senator Brewster called the speech fighting and hinted at another nomination.
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Maine
Mrs Chilton Agar A Novelists Editor Dies After Sentencing
New York Los Angeles novelist playwright and editor Mrs Eleanor Carroll Chillon Agar 51 died last night after being sentenced to 60 days in jail in Charleston W Va on a conspiracy to possess marijuana charge. She was born in Charleston and was the daughter of Sen William F Chilton Sr a Smith College graduate and editor of Freedom House. She wrote a produced play in New York and another staged in England.
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Gratitude Train gifts recount Franco American friendship марта
In Charleston West Virginia officials unpacked items from the Gratitude Train sent by France as thanks for 1947 Friendship Train aid. Hundreds of gifts arrived including a three foot marble statue of King Louis XV, a doll from an 11 year old girl, fragile textiles, ceramics, paintings, and a medieval armor suit still in its wooden box.
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Henry B. Kitts Dies in Bluefield at 88
Henry B. Kitts, 88, longtime weekly editor and 23 year justice of the peace in Bluefield, Princeton, and area, died after a long illness. Survived by two sons, a daughter, and 18 grandchildren. Also notes Cane Branch School water outage under Fayette County Board of Education inquiry.
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Hike in Disability Benefits Sought in Charleston
Charleston—Proposed administration bill seeks to raise maximum weekly disability payments under the Workmen's Compensation Act from 18 to 25 dollars. The measure, backed by chamber leaders, would expand compensable occupational diseases, boost benefits to widows and dependents, cap attorney fees, and extend temporary disability to three years for new cases after enactment.
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Associated Press
Charleston
West Virginia farmers see higher prices in 30 days
Prices received for their products by West Virginia farmers in the 30 day period ended January 15 averaged higher than the previous month. The rise offset declines in meats, eggs, and dairy. A public auction is set for March 2 at 10 a.m. at the Wyoming County Court House to sell property from the Matheny School site on State Route 10. The Board of Education reserves the right to accept or reject all bids for the vacated property after a new school building was constructed.
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West Virginia
Register
Mathney School
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Wyoming County Court House
West Virginia 33rd traffic fatality tallied in Mc Dowell County
Three year old Johnny Franklin Davis died on State Route 13, listed by the State Police Accident Prevention Bureau as West Virginia's 33rd traffic fatality of the year, compares to 22 at the same date in 1948. Farmers in WV OH KY cleared leaf at Huntington market, totaling 3,444,045.69 dollars, average 48.15 per 100 pounds, 7,153,000 pounds brought in over two months.
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McDowell County
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Ohio
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Mullens Patrolman McKinney Waives Hearing on Felony Charge
Mullens City Patrolman Luther McKinney waived preliminary hearing in Mullens court and is held to the grand jury under a $1,000 bond on a felonious assault charge. Eddie Lawson, Jr. alleged two assaults in Mullens vicinity, with authorities noting a prior fine paid by McKinney after a fight. An electrical outage delayed some proceedings until Mullens officials pursued bond. Santa Clara tops tallest players with Bob Sunderland at six four.
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Clyde Newsome
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Jo Hayden
McKinney
Yesternday
Land
Santa Clara
Bob Sunderland
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