Army Prisoner Captured After Highway Chase
Walter Henry Gage a 26 year old escapee from Pine Knob Army detention camp was captured after a high speed chase through Bluefield streets and along U S 19 21 north to Princeton He was held in the Mercer County jail at Princeton for military authorities after a car crash near Crumpecker Mountain no injuries were reported and troopers credited Virginia West Virginia and Mercer County officers with the arrest
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Register
Princeton
Walter Henry Gage
Pine Knob
Mercer County
Thorugh
Bluefield
U. S. 19-21
M. B. Yoak
E. D. Buzzie
Virginia Line
Virginia Highway
Yoak
West Virginia
Richlands
Crumpecker Mountain
Bazzie
Gage
House Bill Seeks Alimony Paid by At Fault Wife
Charleston debate centers on a divorce bill that would require the wife at fault to pay alimony and court costs and contribute to child support if financially able. Current law allows costs to be set by court but typically does not award alimony to the husband. The discussion also covers a proposed separate Department of Motor Vehicles to take duties from the State Road Commission with a $6,000 salary commissioner.
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Associated Press
Charleston
House of Delegates
Burnside
Harrison
Department of Motor Vehicles
State Road Commission
Raleigh
Ballard
Monroe
Bean
Hardy and Hannig
Ohio
Road Commission
Chamber To Name One More Officer Tonight
Beckley Chamber of Commerce directors meet at 7 30 tonight in the Memorial building to choose a treasurer to succeed B M Weaver and a national counsellor. Owen Rickard says the counsellor will liaison with the U S Chamber of Commerce in New York and Atlanta as part of the local chamber's education proposals.
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Beckley Chamber of Commerce
Memorial Building
Owen Rickard
B. M. Weaver
U. S
Conert
New York
Atlanta
Railroad Man Regains Voice After 36 Years
Al Burk an 82 year old former CL and W railroad engineer in Belmont County Ohio suddenly spoke after 36 years of silence telling reporters how he regained his voice following a heart attack. He recalled his 1911 accident when a stalled locomotive on a steep grade caused exhaust to suffocate him and paralyze his vocal cords. He sought many specialists who gave no cure.
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Associated Press
Bridgeport
al Burk
Belmont County
Burk
Baltimore & Ohio
Flushing
Ohio
Dawson Aims for Re election If Republicans Back Candidacy
Charleston mayor D Boone Dawson said in a radio address he would seek re election only if the Republican Party favored his bid. He is completing his 12th year as Charleston’s chief executive.
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Dawson
Associated Press
Charleston
D. Boone Dawson
Republican Party
WCFC Delayed By Equipment In Beckley
WCFC Beckley postpones return to air due to electrical equipment delays. Manager J Hodel says the 245 foot Reservoir Hill tower will boost power to 1500 watts, with service expected around March 1 after transformer arrival from northern Ohio and power company installation.
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Beckley
EB. J. Hodel
WCFC
Reservoir Hill
Appalachian
Ohio
Hode
Ex-Beckley Fire Chief Lester Policeman Named Lester Police Chief
Wiedensall, former Beckley fire chief, takes over as Lester police chief after 14 years in fire service and a November 1945 resignation. Mayor Smith disclosed the appointment. The change follows Bernard Martin’s prior replacement.
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Beckley
Lester
H. Wiedensall
W. T. Smith
Wiedensall
Bernard Martin
Barbers and beauticians license exams set for Wheeling
State health commissioner Dr. N H Dyer said about 175 applications were received for the first 1947 barbers and beauticians license examinations. Tests will be held in Wheeling from April 7 to 10. Use of liquified petroleum gas as a long haul truck fuel is rising.
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Associated Press
Charleston
N. H. Dyer
Wheeling
Church Launches Fund Campaign for St Marys Church
Women members of St Marys Methodist Episcopal Church in East Beckley have launched a door to door fundraising drive to rebuild after a recent fire destroyed the building and new furnishings. Insurance will not cover the losses, prompting the appeal for public support.
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St. Mary's Methodists Episcopal Church
East Beckley
False Teeth Pasteeth Promise Comfort and Grip
An ad touts FASTEETH a non acid powder to keep denture plates firm and comfortable. It claims no gummy taste and no souring, while reducing plate odor. Available at drug stores.
Community drives fund rebuilding via donations and socials
Donations of any size are solicited and prospective donors are asked to call 4396 or 4238 for solicitors. Several church groups plan social functions soon to raise funds for the rebuilding effort.
Be Quick To Treat Bronchitis Ad
Be quick to treat bronchitis and bronchial coughs with Creomulsion. The ad claims it goes to the seat of the trouble, loosens phlegm, soothes inflamed membranes, and contains beech wood creosote with no narcotics. If unsatisfied, money back guarantee.
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Ady
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Rickard
State Education Association
Glenville
Raymond McCutcheon
Torch
A. W. Berry
McCutcheon
Gilmer
Cohen
Chuck Roa
Weiners Cottage
Ham
PSE
BUY ON Credit
Hassock
Chicago
Harry Paynter
Cornelius J. Boldt
Fata
Amvets
Clarksburg
Richard D. Marks
The
Fairmont
Marks
Washington
Murphy’s Store
Murphy CO
Beckley, W. Va
Department Stores
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