Coal cabinet forms to avert crisis in Britain
Reports say the nine member coal cabinet led by Prime Minister Attlee and Cripps will coordinate daily actions to curb fuel shortages amid a looming coal and peat supply crisis. The group backs urgent production shifts and mass conservation, with penalties for noncompliance and exemptions for medical staff.
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Northern Ireland
Comerce
Urs
Sean Lemass
Industry and Commerce
Dall
Parliament
Downing Street
Coal Cabinet
Attlee
Lord Beaver‘brook
Daily Express
Coalabinet
Stafford Cripps
Board ‘Trade
Fuel and Power
Emanuel Shinwell
Ugh Dalton
Chequer
George Barnes
Trans‘port
Lord Hyndley
National Coal Card
Ates
Harold Hobson
Central Electrity Board
James Milne
Railways Executive Committee
Mutual cooperative military arrangements discussed
Text outlines encouragement of standard arms and equipment training methods and new developments. It notes mutual availability of military and naval capabilities and emphasizes cooperative arrangements that could affect each nation’s control over its territory.
Gruner case delay signals longer appeal process
The Privy Council review is expected to drag on for months as authorities describe the case as protracted. Gruner, initially set to hang last month for waid on a police station, did not sign the appeal himself. his uncle Frank Gruner, said to be a Florida resident, requested lawyers act on his behalf. In Rockview, Mrs. by O. Bailey visits her mother Mrs. Minva Cook at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Virgil A. Cook.
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The
Privy Council
Gruner
Bineville
By O. Bailey
Minva Cook
Virgil A. Cook
Rockview
Buckley’s CANADIOL Mixture Featured At Watkins Drug Store
A historical ad promotes Buckley’s CANADIOL Mixture described as a cough expectorant. The copy markets quick relief for persistent throat irritations and chest congestion, claiming soothing action and easier coughing. Watkins Drug Store appears in the insert.
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Loro Bolle
Buckley
Gat Flucktey
Ledoy
Watkins Drug Store
Mt Hope Group Plans Cancer Drive With Scout Help
Mt Hope Junior Women's Club met at the Lions Club house for a regular session. They viewed a film titled The Prevention of Cancer and arranged a cancer drive aided by Scout Troop 91. Social hour followed hosted by Mrs. Robert Jeter with help from Mrs. Fred Christian and others.
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Y Hegwowr Stall
Margaret Hall
Nora Peters
Bill Callaway
Jack Callaway
Wm. Jennings
Nancy Hisey
Bill Martin
Bernard Dixon
Nora Vickers
Sam McIntire
P. H. Garrett
Cecil Shelor
Charlotte Shawyer
Patsy Mann
Evelyn Duncan
Virginia Duckworth
Poland pushes resettlement to secure western lands
The Polish government plans large scale movement of Poles from displaced camps in Germany and France. Most of the 1,000,000 expected returnees will settle in western cities, with about 400,000 in villages. Poland aims to fund Western development through the danina narodowy tax to fuel a three year plan for economic stability by 1949.
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Poland
Gomulka
Germany
France
Europe
Oder
Neissa
Boleslaw Bierut
Dead crewmen named from Port Angeles in crash report
The list of fatalities includes Lieut. Comdr. John Macintosh, Lieut. (jg) Ralph FE. Osterberg, Aviation Chief Machinists Mate Roy Mason, and Aviation Radioman 1-C Ruffin E. Crosby, all of Port Angeles, Wash. Also noted were a Lynchburg, Virginia passenger and others suffering shock and exposure.
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John Macintosh
Ralph FE. Osterberg
Aviation
Roy Mason
Aviation Radioman
Ruffin E. Crosby
Port Angeles
Wash
Virginia and West Virginia Budget Figures and Welch Fatality
A report lists Virginia state figures totaling 731 million 502 thousand and West Virginia totals 189 million 78 thousand for two fiscal categories with accompanying sub totals. In Welch, James Turner 22 and Kimball Negra were found dead beside a highway at Bottom Creek with state police stating a vehicle likely struck them.
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WELCH
Associated Press
James Turner
Kimball Negra
Koppers
Bottom Creek
Republicans promise tax cuts and spending curbs in 1948 push
In Toledo Bricker forecasts two thirds of purchases paid by foreign nations with Americans covering the rest from travel. Dewey and Reece urge fiscal restraint and liberty safeguards as 1948 GOP contenders stump in Albany County and Huntington while criticizing Truman's budget and pledging tax relief.
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United States
Bricker
Toledo
Republican Congress
Thomas E. Dewey
New York
Albany County
Republican Committee
Hantol
Deeds Recorded In Pineville Wyoming County Transfers Noted
Five land transfer deeds were filed with the county clerk in Pineville Wyoming County. Stephen Agee and Lessie Agee receive ten acres in Slab Fork district. George P. Alderson and wife transfer lots 197 and 198 in Valley Springs Addition to H C Ford. A Smiley and wife transfer lots 5 and 7 in A Smiley Subdivision to Mullens Town.
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Register
Pineville
Wyoming County
Stephen Agee
Lessie Lee Agee
Slab Fork
George P. Alderson
H.c.ford
Valley Springs
A. Smiley
Lorenzo
Arose
Mullens
Beckleyans To Visit Young People's Group
Beckley area residents will visit the Young People of St Stephen's Episcopal Church Beckley Sunday at 6 p m for a meeting with St Andrew's Episcopal Young People's group. The Rev A B Jones rector of St Stephen's will conduct worship at 8 p m
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Register
Mullens
St. Andrew’s
Rhodell Veteran Begins On The Job Training
Arthur Johns of Rhodell starts work at Noce Tire Shop on Guyandotte Avenue as an apprentice re-capper and vulcanizing repairman taking advantage of his G I rights for on the job training.
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Register
Mullens
Arthur Johns
Maude Johns
Rhodell
Noce
Guyandotte Avenue
Johns
Membership Drive Planned by Auxiliary at Amelia Unit
Mt Hope receives notice that the American Legion Amelia unit will meet at Keston Hall Thursday at 7:30 p.m. Mrs. Samuel Rudin, president, announces plans to increase membership among veterans families and boost social activities. Committees will be named and a benefit bridge party is planned.
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Pebmeter
MT. Hope
The
American Legion
Amelia
Keston Hall
Samuel Rudin
Rudin
Mullens Woman's Club schedules Monday meeting
Mullens Woman's Club called for Monday evening at 7 30 in Mullens High School by club president Mrs C V Stewart. A previously cancelled meeting from last Thursday is noted in the brief report.
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Mullens Woman's Club
Mullens
Mullens Woman’s Club
Mullens High School
C. V. Stewart
Chamber proposes broad tax base to fund education in West Virginia
The State Chamber of Commerce urged the Finance Committee to expand the gross sales tax base to raise about 1 050 000. They called for reducing the discount, expanding exemptions, and taxing services to cover agriculture and other areas. They also suggested eliminating exemptions and extending coverage to boost revenue, with further gains from tobacco and liquor taxes and related items. The chamber argued private business management could save funds for schools without new taxes. Two bills were sent to Governor Meadows for signing: a women's prison at Pence Springs and hospital licensing under health department to secure federal funds for construction.
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State Chamber of Commerce
Finance Committee
Chamber
Meadows
Pence Springs
Health Department
Air power cited as key to US security by Symington
In remarks to the Baltimore Engineers Club W Stuart Symington assistant secretary of war for air warned that cutting the military budget would undermine national security. He argued air forces and their support services would bear the impact and urged preserving air power as essential to deterring threats.
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Baltimore Engineers Club
W. Stuart Symington
Engagement Of Pax Girl Is Announced
The engagement of Jane Boggs daughter of Mr and Mrs W Boggs of Baltimore to Abinar Wiley son of Mr and Mrs R R Wiley of Baltimore is announced. The couple plans to marry on March 15. The groom is a U S Army veteran with 31 months of European service.
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Register
Pax
Jane
W. Boggs
Baltimore
Abinar Wiley
R. R. Wiley
U. S. Army
Prospective Eagles to Convene Tonight in Oak Hill
E F Palmer in Oak Hill says another Fraternal Order of Eagles meet will be held at 7 tonight in the Hotels Hill building. Thirty five attended the initial gathering. Roy Sexton served as temporary secretary. A committee will be chosen to organize the new club, officers named, and meeting rooms selected.
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Register State
Oak Hill
E. F. Palmer
Order of Eagles
Hotels Hill
Palmer
Roy Sexton Para Ame
Oak Hill Women Host Valentine Day Fete at City Hall
Oak Hill Senior Women's Club held a St. Valentine party at City Hall after a Tuesday meeting. Hostesses were Mrs. John Hair and Mrs. Hattie Biggs. The club voted to aid two needy Oak Hill families and a nominating committee was named. Members present included Mrs. Ollie Blake, Mrs. Don Fazio, Mrs. Lundy O'Dell, Mrs. Anna Fields, and others. In Columbus, Detective Sgt. John Redmond said William H Milan, 54, recaptured after escaping Moundsville prison in 1945, with Mrs. Elizabeth Carroll, 38, charged with aiding a fugitive.
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Register
Oak .Hill
City Hall
Oak Hill
John Hair
Hattie Biggs
Wanda Farrish
Lundy O'Dell
Harry Katsuriis
Ollie Blake
Don Fazio
Anna Fields
O. D. Phillips
Harry Katsuris
Nora Adkins
Associated Press
Columbus
John Redmond
William H.milan
Moundsville
Elizabeth Carrol
Lj Justice
Eastern Star Degree Granted to Mrs Hood at Winolia 59
Mrs Catherine Hood received the degree of the Order at the Winolia Chapter No 59 OES meeting. The Worthy Matron reported on Rainbow progress while Past Worthy Patron W H Lindamood and dignitaries were welcomed. Hall decor by Frances Burrus Eva Cope and Gertrude Williams. social hour and refreshments followed.
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Ay Register
Hope
Catherine Hood
Winolia
O.E.S
Christine Bargendahl
W. H. Lindamood
Valentine
Francis Burrus
Eva Cope
Gertrude Williams
Agnes Hunter
Visit Relatives by Negister Stalt Weiler in Pineville
Mr and Mrs Charley Samples travel to Pittsburgh to visit kin for the rest of the week. They will be joined by Miss Dymple Ball and by Mr and Mrs Zed C Ball of Pine Money for a mission circle fundraiser. The Baptist Home Mission Circle plans its February meeting at Mrs C D Keaton's home.
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Hegister
Pineville
Women's Missionary of the Baptist Church
W. F. Rose
Harry L. Stevens
Negistér Stalt Weiler
Charley Samples
Pittsburgh
Pennsylvania
Iwaty
Dymple Ball
Zed C. Ball
Missionville
Circle Treasury
Register
Layland
Baptist Home Mission Circle I
C. D. Keaton
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Truman
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G.I. Rights
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Roy Shanklin
Radford
Harold Pryor
Deckley
Cohen
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Pax Girl
Doan
Wilson & Co
George Rector
Riehl
Lydia E. Pinkham
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