Mollohan Files for Democratic Governor Nomination
West Virginia congressman Robert Mollohan filed for the Democratic gubernatorial nomination. He becomes the second Democrat to submit after Joe Burdett, former State Board of Control president. The filing arrival was delayed by weekend closure. Ferguson of Wayne is expected to announce soon as another administration-favored candidate.
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Charleston
Robert Mollohan
Secretary of State
Gay
Joe FP. Burdett
State Board of Control
Mollohan
Fairmont
Ast
House of Representatives
Burdett
Milton 3. Ferguson
Wayne
Marland
Poisal and others file for state races in Charleston
James W. Poisal of Hedgesville filed with the secretary of state to seek the Republican nomination for Congress in the 2nd District. H. William Largent, Morgantown city attorney, entered the race for the State Republican Executive Committee from the 8th Senatorial District. Two Charleston attorneys, Philip H. Hill and Robert H. C. Kay, filed as delegates to the Republican National Convention from the 6th Congressional District.
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Charleston
James W. Poisal
Hedgesville
Berkeley County
Secretary of State
Poisal
Harley Q. Staggers
Keyser
H. William Largent
Morganiownity
Republican Executive Committee
Hth
Ke &Th
Philip H. Hill
Dwight D. Eisen- Hower
Robert H.C. Kay
Loveless Receives Life Sentence After Third Conviction
Logan Circuit Judge C.4 Chambers overruled a defense motion to set aside Melvin Loveless’s third conviction and sentenced the former Charleston Hotel owner to life in prison. Loveless protested innocence, saying he is not guilty, and asked to be moved to Moundsville Prison while defense counsel sought mercy. The 1953 Deskins robbery and murder of housekeeper Sarah Reed led to death-penalty verdicts previously reversed on appeal.
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Logan
Melvin Loveless
Charleston
Loveless
State Penitentiary
Moundsville
D. Jackson Savage
Sarah’ Reed
Deskins Addition
West Virginia Records Worst December Traffic Fatalities
December brought the state's worst traffic toll in 14 years, with 53 deaths noted as a New Year weekend total. Lt. Beryl Langford and State Police officials cite December 1955 as a grim month, though yearly fatality averages remain around 573 over two decades. officials urge continued caution and cooperation to improve road safety in 1956.
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Charleston
West Virginia
Beryl Langford
State Police Accident Prevention Bureau
Langford
R. W. Boyles
Kefauver to Enter Florida Primary
Senator Kefauver announced at a Jacksonville press conference that he would enter Florida’s Democratic presidential primary this year to challenge Adlai Stevenson who already planned to compete in the race.
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Jacksonville
Fin
Fries Kefauver
Florida
Adlai Stevenson
Chronic Troublemakers Blamed After State Pen Riot
A riot at the Moundsville State Penitentiary broke out in the South Hall injuring no one seriously. Warden party of eight guards faced inmates armed with maces and improvised weapons. Deputy Warden Ira Conner and Asst. Deputy Warden Roy Adkins ordered a rough, six-man rescue. About 20 to 25 inmates labeled chronic troublemakers will face disciplinary action and potential separate confinement.
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Moundsville
Orel J. Skeen
Hieves
South Hall
Kirk
Land
Skeen
Penitent
Marshall County
Iteast
Ira Conner
Roy Adkins
Burdell Kirkland
Adkins
Tom Poldetco
Noah Gilkerson
Glen Dale
Gay Criner
James Bolton
Robert Crain
Bolton
Drain
Ra Coiner
Shean
Gnadauht San
Poldelco
Gilbertson
Criner
Afhcials Skeen
Bor
Conner
Wasi
New Year's Fatalities Top State's Yale Toll
West Virginia reports nine New Year's holiday traffic and related deaths, with four highway fatalities. Names include David Bailes of Summersville and Russell Platt of Marion Ohio, among others in Nicholas, Calhoun, Ritchie, Mingo, Doddridge, Monongalia, Kanawha counties.
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Yale
West Virginia
David Bailes
Summersville
W.va
Nicholas County
Russell E. Platt
Marion
Ohio
Parkersburg-Belpre
William Paris McCown
Calhoun County
U. S. 50
Pennsboro
Ritchie County
James Hughes
Gallipolis
City Parking Lot Holds Its Own in Revenues
City records show the municipal lot generating about 285 weekly and bonds for its construction funded by meter collections. As of June 25 1954 first deposits and interest payments totaled 23578 95 with remaining balance near zero. last pathing bond payment was due July 1 1983.
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City Recorder's Office
Cleaning Progresses at Raleigh County Courthouse
Sheriff John C. Ward reports cleaning of every wall in the courthouse. Workers scrub and scrubbed surfaces while inmates assist with scrubbing and painting in the hallways, corridors, and jail areas as they progress through the cleanup effort.
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Raleigh County
John C. Ward
New Traffic Toll Record Set by Holiday Motorists
The Associated Press reports a three day New Year weekend saw 345 traffic deaths, part of a national toll that reached new highs for holiday periods. Fires and miscellaneous accidents pushed total fatalities to 485, with officials noting the rate was still well above safe levels.
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Associated Press
National Safety Council
Ned H. Dearborn
Dearborn
Bank Statements Due From West Virginia Banks
State banking commissioner Nellie Walker issued a call for statements of condition from 106 state banks and trust companies in West Virginia as of the close of business December 3. The notices stress timely filing and accuracy for regulatory review.
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Charleston
Nellie Walker
West Virginia
City Scene Reads Like Opening Day For Local Store
Fragmentary city scene shows a clerk and staff preparing for a first day of business for 186 followed by a lengthy heathiny scclci. The readable text hints at local commerce and early operations as the town eyes a fresh start.
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Bechbey
Arether
Yeoman Urges Wife to Forget Him After Fatal Beating
In Cleveland a Navy Yeoman William Miller 24 is jailed for the death of Carol Martin 21 whose body was found at an East Side ball park after a New Year’s Eve night with Miller. His wife Louise Miller 22 sobbed I can’t while urging insanity pleas and citing their baby as motive.
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W.va
Point Pleasant
French Burk
Dingess
Mingo County
Island Creek Coal Company
Holden
Logan County
Icie May Law
Beech Lick
Doddridge County
Violet Dorothy
Metheny
Morgantown
Michael Holley
Kenova
Harold Wayne
Skipper) Hall
Spring Fork
Kanawha County
Cleveland
Navy
William Miller
Miller
Louise Miller
Huntington
East Side
Quadruplet Boys Listed as Fair in Lancaster
In Lancaster, Norman C Hohenwarter, a 25 year old postal clerk, and his wife welcomed quadruplet boys born about four weeks early at Lancaster General Hospital. Named Norman Charles Carl Conrad John Philip and Mark Anthony they were reported in fair condition. The father, 23, said the birth boosts plans to raise a large family as the couple already has two sons Stephen and Donald.
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Lancaster
Norman C. Hohenwarter
Lancaster General Hospital
Norman Charles
Carl Conrad
John Philip
Mark Anthony
Grianed
Hohenwarters
Stephen
Donald
Beer Drinking Result in Fines
Magistrate J. E. Mays fined Katherine Calacino of Calacino's on U S Route 21 and Lola Hobbs of Kitty's Place on Skelton Road $23 plus 83 costs each for serving beer between midnight and 7 a.m. Christmas Day. Police found jukeboxes operating and beer being consumed when they entered the establishments early Christmas morning.
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Beckley
J. E. Mays
Katherine Calacino
Calacino’s
Lola Hobbs
Kitty
France Faces Shaky Coalition as Ex-Premiers Split Vote
With 300 of 514 seats counted in European France, Faure's center-right coalition leads around 193 seats, Mendes-France's leftist Republican Front about 156, Communists 151, and Poujadists 49 as gains reshape postwar coalitions. Poujade's tax revolt gains strong footing while Mendes-France awaits reaction to the split.
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Paris
France
Edgar, Faure
Pierre Mendes
Faure
Poujade
Mendes-France
Republican Front
Abe
Gold Price Advances in French Market
Gold on the unofficial French market rose quickly after the election that strengthened extreme right and left wing forces in the National Assembly. The price move reflected broader franc weakness in recent weeks and unsettled foreign exchange rates.
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Parisp
National Assembly
Eiffel Tower Fire Briefly Threatens Paris Landmark
Fire broke out atop the Eiffel Tower early today in an electrical fault tied to a television cable. Firemen crawled to the top, one man cut above the wrists, fifteen firefighters reaching the upper floors before the elevator was restored. The blaze disrupted a government network broadcast of French election results, but the tower remained standing as shown on screen.
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Paris
Eiffel Tower
Fout
Violence erupts at Westinghouse plant in Ohio
Seven hurt and one dead in mass picketing at Westinghouse plant near Columbus. Police and deputies arrested about 70 at five gates on the west side. A man identified as Troy Tadlock, 34, Grove City, died possibly from a heart attack after being found unconscious at Gate No 1. Cars were damaged and stones thrown as Local 746 members clashed with officers before calmer by 9 a.m. The incident drew about 100 officers from city police and county sheriff's deputies.
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Columbus
Ohio
Levet
International Union of Electrical Workers
Cincinnati
Mansfield
Troy Tadlock
Grove City
Mt. Carmel Hospital
Drapes Held For Murder In Western Maryland stabbing
Baltimore report says two youths known as drapes Richard P. Westcott 16 and Charles Orem 17 faced murder charges for the stabbing death of Gaither Lee Fischbach Jr. a Western Maryland College freshman. Fischbach was attacked early Sunday after a New Year’s Eve party. Orem was arrested at home and Westcott after going to Southwestern Police Station.
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Baltimore
Western Maryland
Richard P. Westcott
Charles Orem
Gaither Lee Fischbach Jr
Rheda Fischbach
Orem
Westcow
Southwestern
DiSalle Enters Ohio Governorship Race Platform Echoes Lausche
In Toledo Ohio Democrat Michael V DiSalle former federal price stabilization director entered the race for Ohio governor pledging to continue Governor Frank Lausches policies.
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Toledo
Ohio
Michael V. DiSalle
Federal
Frank J. Lausiche
Kentucky police to test gasoline alcohol mix next month
Will submit volunteers to lab and driving tests to measure reaction to alcohol and its effect on driving. Robert F. Borkenstein leads the program at the Southern Police Institute with physicians and chemists assisting in a February seminar and a 10 day field experiment.
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Louisvelle
Southern Police Institute
Guin
Anca
Robert F. Borkenstein
Indiana State Police Laboratory
Farm Problems and Tax Breaks Loom in 1956 Session
The 8th Congress opens its second session amid focus on farm program tax cuts foreign aid and highway building. Democratic leaders push probes into government by big business while President Eisenhower recuperates in Florida and prepares to deliver the State of the Union. The session tests GOP and Democratic cooperation as elections loom with 1956 measures prioritizing farmers and economy.
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Washington
House
McCormack
Mass
Congress
Eisenhower
Key West
Fla
Capitol
Senate
Camacrats
White House
State of the ‘Union
Congressional
Candidates File for May Primary in West Virginia
A filing deadline set for February 4 looms as candidates rush to enter the May primary race. By noon eight individuals had filed intentions for offices including Raleigh County Circuit Clerk and the nonpartisan Board of Education, with positions open for sheriff, county clerk, prosecuting attorney, criminal court judge, magistrates, constables, assessor, county commissioner, county surveyor, four House of Delegates seats, and one State Senator in West Virginia.
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Sbi
Raleigh
Board of Education
House of Delegates
Weather Outlook for West Virginia and Ohio Valley
Partly cloudy and colder tonight and Wednesday. Five day temperatures near to below normal for the Ohio Valley with a chilly end to the week. Snow flurries are possible in extreme northern areas Wednesday and Thursday with light totals likely Friday. Northwest winds and typical winter conditions across Beckley and Blue Ridge areas.
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Ohio Valley
Virginia
Beckley Righ
Brilepoint
Greenbrier
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