Scrap Paper Drive Totals About 40 Tons in Pineville
In Pineville Wyoming County students gathered roughly 40 tons of scrap paper in a county wide drive. Officials praised pupils teachers and cooperating citizens for sorting bundling and delivering the paper to mills and shipping points. Proceeds from sale to Arps Junk Co go to support schools involved.
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Pineville
Wyoming County
Covington
Virginia
C., W. Shuttlebarger
John $ Lambert
State Road Commission
Wyoming Lumber and Supply Company
Goode Transfer Company
G. F. Davis
Nash Bailey
C. W. Shufflebarger
Mullens
B. C. Daniels
C. A. Blankenship
James &. Stone
Theodore Bailey
Woodrow Harper
Murray Morgan
Paul Goode
Dewey Lambert
Vaughn Stewart
L. P. Ingram
Monk Collins
Geo. M. Nolley
Chas. V. Stewart
Earl McGraw
C. L. Cook
Herbert W Cook
Paul Fitch
John Laxton
Lily Lester
Jesse Cline
Onnie Short
Arps Junk Company
Davy
West Virginia
Seaman Dexer E. Goad Visits Mullens
Dexter E. Goad seaman second class stationed at the Naval Training Station Sampson New York visited his brother W G Goad of Mullens this week. He was accompanied by his wife.
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Forward S. McCreary
U.S. M.C
Parris Island
South Carolina
McCreary
Marine Corps
Pearl Harbor
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Mullens City Council Plans Garbage Collection Initiative
Mullens chamber of commerce heard that final plans for a city garbage collection program will be drafted at the next city council meeting. A committee was named to discuss widening Mullens streets, and an underpass at Maben was reported as suitably altered for traffic. Members present included Hash, Fowlkes, Lampfon, Daniels, Gravely, Ory, Moler, Doss, Arnold, Grove, and McNutt. Blackshear spoke after the session.
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Mullens
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Co. V. Feller
Maben
J. F. Orr
J. R James
FE. E. Lampton
Paul Dr Blacks Shear
B. T Hash
W. P. Fowlkes
E. KE. Lampfon
D. K. Daniels
G. F. Arnold
W. Doss
J. S. Gravely
J. FE. Ory
D. Grove Moler
Harry McNutt
Rotarians Hear Worrell On Siamese Twins
Grover C. Worrell spoke at a Rotary luncheon in Friendship Hall Methodist Church about the life of Siamese twins and their friendship with the shin skipper that brought them to the United States. Attendees included Carl F. Clifford Chas S Stump R W Kirby H F P Hartley J E Orr and others.
Shipman Heads Home From Pineville Weekend Visit
West Virginia conservation director Jack K. Shipman is spending the weekend at his Pineville home and plans to return to Charleston tomorrow morning. He attended an Out-of-Doors Writers' Association meeting in Columbus, Ohio, and a related conservation conference to learn insights not on the program.
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West Virginia Conservation Commission
Charleston
Shipman
Writers’ Association
Columbus
Ohio
Road Suits Are Ordered Continued In Pineville
In Pineville several condemnation proceedings by the state road commission against Hatfield Brooks Whitfield and others were continued to the April 10 circuit court session. Also Felix Philyou was acquitted of motor truck theft from Joe Garcia. Citizenship papers were granted to two individuals. A name change moved Ivan Patarich from Januy Patarics. Landon Cox visited from Great Lakes before returning to duty. C M Wikel resigns and joins Pine Chevrolet as bookkeeper. Slavery emancipations noted for New Hampshire in 1783.
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Pineville
State Road Commission
Wo Frank Hatfield
Vida J. West
Romar Brooks
Eppy Hatfield
Donald J. Morgan
Felix Philyou
Joe Garcia
Januy Patarics
Ivan Patarich
Dr Doff Daniel Leaves Eccles
Dr Doff Daniel, long time physician at Eccles and son of Dr George P Daniel, leaves the Crab Orchard Improvement Company and opens an office in Beckley around March 1. He trained at Jefferson Medical College and Hospital, Philadelphia, finishing in 1921 and serving as intern there for two years. His brother Dr Boss P Daniel and family in Beckley noted his moves.
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Allied air units press 1944 German bombing campaign
Allied air forces unleashed a massive strike against Germany as the United States and Britain augmented raids in Europe. More than 1,200 heavy bombers and up to 7,100 fighters spearheaded attacks on Augsburg and other targets, with Augsburg’s Messerchmitt plant and Diesel engine works a noted objective.
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Argentina political shift sparks recognition questions
d Peron leads a change described as delegation of the presidential mandate while Farrell takes the presidency. Acting Secretary Edward R. Stettinius Jr. voiced U S concern as Washington monitors moves in Argentina. Officials fear those backing the government may block recognition debates even as a government change is debated.
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Tokyo Claims Scores Of Yank Planes In Pacific Raids
Tokyo radio reported no major battles but claimed that scores of American planes were shot down in sporadic raids Friday. The Associated Press notes Tokyo gave no details on Guam clashes and limited Pacific activity to this claim.
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City jail audit faults past fee scheme indicts jailer
An unresolved state audit accuses Beckley jailers of padding fines with a $1 daily jail fee and pocketing $1,004 in bond forfeitures. It notes records were destroyed or misposted, with $19,062.55 actually turned over from $524,001.29 collected. The report cites contrived bonds and releases by city officers, and assigns primary responsibility to the chief of police for collections.
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Beckley Post-Herald
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Minter City Again Fails to Publish Financial Statement
State Tax Commissioner Alderson criticizes Beckley for not publishing a sworn financial report covering the 1942-43 fiscal year. City officials say delays stem from awaiting the state auditor’s December arrival and note the usual practice of posting statements after the auditor’s report.
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West Virginia
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Beckley
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State Police Get License Numbers On Rubbish Dumpers
W C Romine state road commission maintenance supervisor said license numbers of trucks observed dumping tin cans and debris on Raleigh county highways were given to state police by passersby. Officers will warn offenders and proceed to prosecution if dumping recurs. Three crews have been removing piles along Harper road and Crab Orchard Glen White road, needing two more days to finish. The dump site included a drain clogged with cans and two truck loads found on Crab Orchard road. The Raleigh Register publicized the issue.
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Problems At Youth Center Will Be Discussed Today
A meeting of the Youth Center on Prince Street will discuss a membership card plan for youths to gain admission. Officials will decide on age limits and hours for younger children, with aim to resolve problems since the February 17 opening.
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Japan’s Island Campaigns Fail as U S Victory Grows
Admiral Nimtz reports 134 Japanese planes shot down at the Marianas with only six U S ships damaged. The Marianas toll adds to 201 planes destroyed at Truk over two days. At Eniwetok Japan faces stubborn ground losses as bodies fill the island after 32 hours of close combat. The shift in outlook suggests Japanese island garrisons face tougher resistance than before.
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The Volga Navigable Span Reaches Vast Length
The Volga, Europe's longest river, remains navigable for 1 800 miles, connecting major regions and supporting trade. The message notes the river's scale, highlighting its extensive inland waterway.
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German drive toward Bobruisk stalls near Pripet marshes
A World War II report notes German forces mounting counterattacks northwest of Regachev as the Red Army advances within 26 miles of Bobruisk. Moscow claims the Soviets gained momentum, pushing the enemy back across ground they had taken just weeks after the invasion began.
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Bureau Challenged Unswerved Meany and Thomas Comment
The bureau faced sharp criticism from Meany and Thomas as they challenged its study on wage index use. They argued labor members would doubt the data if fully aware of the evidence, defending the index as a rough national gauge of living costs while noting regional and family variations.
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New League Formed By The Associated Press
The formation of a new Mexican professional baseball league named the National League is announced with five franchises awarded and a sixth club planned in Durango Santa Rosalia. Present members are Torreon Saltillo Chihuahua Parral and Gomez Palacio. A Russia note mentions Kharkov with 134 schools for 925000 people before the war.
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Police Exams Set For March 8 Beckley Patrolman Test
Beckley civil service commission announced a patrolman examination set for Wednesday March 8 at 10 a.m. in city hall. Application blanks available from secretary C D Crawford Jr at the Beckley theater. Applicants must be under 36, city residents for at least three years, and pass a physical.
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Blevins Rites This Afternoon
Funeral services for Karl Blevins, 25, of Whitby, will be held at 2 p.m. at the Jonben church with Rev. M. D. Astridge of Allen Junction in charge. Pallbearers include Homer Ravideon Bud Black John Barbour Clifton Barbour Wayne Adkins and Willard Upehureh.
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