Broken Spur Mine Conflict Amid Rancher Tensions
In a West Texas setting, Rob and Christie clash with Wayne Cameron over Broken Spur land rights. Larrabee warns of legal holes as cattlemen push to claim fences and resources. Christie reads the political stakes while the trio confronts the threat of upheaval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rob
Sandy
Larrabee
Christie
Jughead
Bure
Texas
Wayne Cameron
Rial
Wayne
Alt
Joe Larssmile
Borgnine Wins New York Critics Best Actor Award
Hollywood brief notes Ernest Borgnine reacts with humility after winning the New York critics best actor honor for Fatso in From Here to Eternity era. He reflects on rising from struggling actor to star alongside Alec Guinness and James Dean while living quietly with his wife and daughter in a valley home purchased for 23 500.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Ernie
Fatso
Fromer
Michigan
Hollywood
Marty
Alec Guinness
James Cagney
Frank Sinatra
James Dean
Academy
Return of a disputed portrait sparks a Texas ranch tale
In a mixed Dayton era scene two families contend over a wedding portrait as William Gene Shelton waives contest to a divorce sought by Peg and asks the chancery court to compel a half share of a welding picture. Rob Mallory, a once celebrated cavalry officer turned Texas rancher, faces turmoil while Jared Larrabee and Christie debate how to survive threats from neighbors and shifting power. The long narrative moves from court records in Beckley West Virginia to discussions of land deeds and a prominent inheritance dispute that echoes frontier justice.
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Little Rock
Ark
William Gene Shelton
Peg
Ay Lou
Chancery
Nevada
Texas
Southwest
Rob Mallory
West Virginia
Circuit Court
Raleigh County
Pss
MW. Powers
H. B. Powers
H. B. Walters
S. J. Word
Dba
Beckley Loan Company
John Edward Raykovich
Blanche Raykovich
Raleigh
Beckley
Van_ Hunter
Levtists
Nationalist Red Duel Continues Near Quemoy and Matsu
The Nationalists and Communists traded heavy artillery near the Quemoy and Matsu islands as top U.S. officials arrive in Taipei. Air Secretary Donald A. Quarles and Joint Chiefs chairman Arthur W. Radford joined routine talks with President Chiang Kai-shek amid intensifying shelling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taipei
Formsa
Quemoy Island
U.S
Donald A. Quarles
Accn
Arthur W. Radford
Joint of Staff
Defense Ministry
Quemoy
Matsu Islands
Litle
Chiang Kai-shek
Kenova Motel Robbery Shocks Town With Masked Bandits
In Kenova West Virginia two men wearing Halloween masks robbed motel operator Rose Porter and her companion Arlie Wheeler of about 400 dollars. They were bound and gagged in Porter’s apartment after answering a doorbell at the tourist court near the drive-in restaurant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenova
W. Va
Joseph Schrule
Rose Porter
Arlie Wheeler
Ashland
Wheeler
Installment Plan For Eisenhower Dinner Tickets
Republican leaders plan a salute to Eisenhower dinner priced at $100 per plate. To boost attendance after Christmas and tax season, tickets will be sold with $25 down and $25 monthly installments.
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Kansas City
Eisenhower
Kodak finishing 4 hour service and sale notices
Beckley advertising shuffled listings for fixing and selling home goods. King Photo Supply offers 4 hour finishing service at 529 Neville Street and dial 4271. West Furniture Co advertises a console Sheraton TV priced 300 dollars, for 750 cash. Mutual of Omaha lists 2309 Combs Street with dial 8704.
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Aleigh and Mercer Co
Epling
Campbell
Dial
W. E. Harvey
Harold Williams
Ainting
Nterior
Henry Jones
Neville
Marguerite’s
Rt Thompson's
James
A Kinzer
Beckley
Main Street
B. E. Silverman
Tlgh County Bank
KODAK
King Photo Supply
Neville Street
Sheraton TV
West Furniture Co
Fayette St
Mutual of Omaha
Combs St
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King Features Synchtau
Hollywood News
Bob Thomas Hollywood
Ernest Borgnine
Jared
Cameron
Broken Sour
Mallory
Larrabeé
Nester
Liutenant
Robert Mallory
U. S. Cavalry
Eskimo Coleman
Ophelia Coleman
van Hunter
Joy A. Cunningham
R.R. Funeral Directors Ambulance
Douglas T. Bryant
MGR
South Oakwood Aveeckley
James C. Griffith
Quesenberry & Webb Funeral Home, Inc
Vance Drive
Amos E. Quesenberry
Rose & Quesenberry Funeral Home Ambulance Service
Neville St. Dial
Charine Monica Davis
VFW Council
Marilyn Monroe
Hollywrood
20Th Century-Fox
Marilyn Monroe Productions, Inc
Mega Years
International
R. C. Egnor
Crab Orchard
Oak Hill
Logan
Prince Street
South Kanawha
Harper and Man
Otany
Carlson
Sweeney
Crescent Road
Means Lumber CO
Sion St. i “Diol
Post-Herald and Raleigh Register
Post-Herald
Raleigh Register
Noma
Seekley
Televison - Radio
GEQ
Sparks
S P.m
Ashworth
Prince Lovitz Television
Dilly
Wright
Erskinf
Distinctie
South
Kanawha Dia Avon Cosmetics
Jennings St
A . Dial
Mutual of
Omaha
Venetian Blind Cleaners
Lewis Transfer & Storage
United van Lines
Peerless
Peerlessing Company
Cr Eee
San Diego
California
Nationwide
Cyril Lilly
Yidway
Brooklandville
Nick
Raymond's
Goodie
Leslie JE. _ Bragg
Coal City
Fuller Slush Company
Brontgomery
Day
King Coa
East Rainelle
East Rainele
Berkley
Hinton
Welch
Oceana
Sophia
Mullens
Buck
Jnthly Payments
ING Wsk
Amt
Sim
Beckley Insulation Co
Fan Tal
W. B. Jones
Roy A. Jones
R L
J. H. Stinson
East Beckley Dial
Manchester
Bragg School
Richmond
G. H. Zarten
Tattle
Fred Mann
J. E. Daniel
Glen Daniel
Bud Lovell
Crvice
Prince
North Kanawha_ St. ATTENTION
Troy Martin
W.va
Myers
J. L. Mis
Finn
Henry Conway Hardware
call _Wilson
Kanawha Street
Modern Furniture Co
Landers Upholstery, Inc
Uncle Ben's Loan Co
Bens Army Store
Nevite Ba
Miss Mia
M. W. Powers
Neville St
Zenith
White Cross Pharmacy
Wallein
J. W. Huddle
Clyde St
Henry “Onway Hardware
Nash Campbell
Remington
Laus & Page CO
McCreery St
Acme Market
Valley Dr
Custom
C.escese Eens
Montgomery Ward
People’s Finance Co
Prince — Dial
New City
Hope
Maxwell & Keyser Plumbing & Heating
Plumbing Supplies & Repairs
Prince St. Diol
J. J. Lamb & Son
Pumbing & Heating
Bervice
Pela
Pepe 395
3Rd Ave
NEW Goodyear
Beckley Tire & Rubber Company
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