East Park Miner First Patient Admitted to Memorial Hospital
A 6 year old East Park miner Saunders and several others were among the first patients admitted to Beckley Memorial Hospital at 9:05 a.m. for asthma and mild TB. The hospital, part of a 10-center chain by the Miners Hospital Association, opened with 207 beds and 335 staff. The first admissions included Saunders, his granddaughter Sharon Wardrup, Mike Campbell, William Ward, Walter Johnson, and others referred by Dr. Garrett and local doctors.
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Beckley Memorial Hospital
Teddy
Ossie Saunders
Eighth St
Fast Park
Saunders
Ruth
T. F. Garrett
Skelton
East Park
Miner
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New River Co
Stamford No
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Hosa
Mike Campbell
Beckly
New River Coal Co
Sprague
W. J. Edmund
Quesenberry and Webb Funeral Home
William. .Wardrup
Garrett
Wardrup
Sharon Kay Wardrup
Dorothy Wardrup
Sharon
Miners Hospital Association
UMWA
Beckley Memorial
Foul Weather Closes Roads and Delays Flights in West Virginia
Snow and freezing drizzle swept West Virginia with up to four inches in Morgantown and lighter amounts elsewhere. The Weather Bureau warned of continuing storms for two days, with snow ending today and a mix of rain and snow flurries later, as roads froze and flights faced cancellations and closures across Huntington and Charleston areas.
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Associated Press
West Virginia
Weather Bureau
Morgantown
Summersville
Huntington
Flat Top
Charleston
Parkersburg
Weather Closes Schools In Panhandle Counties
Berkeley and Jefferson counties halted classes due to wintry conditions with about an inch of snow. Roads were mostly passable as temperatures hovered near freezing with sleet and freezing rain in spots. Extended forecast calls for near normal temperatures with rain midweek and snow flurries by Thursday.
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Panhandle Counties
Martinsburg
W. Va
Berkeley
Jefferson Counties
Appalachian
W.va
West Virginia
Forth
Beckley
Amy
Florida crops wrecked by deep cold wave across coast
Florida vegetable growers tally millions in losses as record lows sweep from Lake Okeechobee to the Keys. John Campbell reports 30 to 40 percent of tender crops damaged, with Palm Beach and Citrus counties seeing extensive harm. Mounts calls the scene worst in 90 years.
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Miami
Fla. U
Florida
Glovercoats
Lake Okeachobee
Florida Keys
John Campbell
Dade
Lesi
Palm Beach
A. Mounts
Mounts
Citrus
Surpluses Prompt Benson to Press Soil Bank Plan
Secretary Benson warned mountainous surpluses threaten American farmers and urged Congress to adopt the soil bank proposal as a temporary measure to divert land from production, reduce surplus stocks, and stabilize farm prices. He cited wartime incentives and market limits, aiming to widen markets and support farm incomes.
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Congress
Benson
American National Cattlemen
Trent pushes state funding hike for teacher retirement benefits
West Virginia educator Trent urged the Legislature to fund full costs of increased retirement benefits for public school teachers. He seeks abolishing a 1 percent fee used to defray half the cost and calls for a $40 monthly salary raise for degreed teachers, estimated at 4.4 million dollars yearly for 12,390 teachers.
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Charleston
Sunt
W. W. Trent
Trent
West Virginia
College Overhaul Plan Studied by State Committee
West Virginia lawmakers examined a proposed overhaul of higher education at a joint study committee meeting led by Dr. John E. Brewton. The plan suggests creating a single Board of Higher Education to govern all state colleges and West Virginia University.
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Charleston
West
John E. Brewton
George Peabody College
Board of Higher Education
West Virginia University
Virginia Voters Back Tuition Plan Amid School Segregation Debate
U Governor Thomas B. Stanley prepared to seek legislature backing for his education program after voters approved a constitutional convention call. The measure would allow state funds for private nonsectarian school tuition grants for students whose families choose not to attend integrated schools, in a 2 to 1 endorsement.
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Richmond
Thomas B. Stanley
Virginia
General Assembly
State of the Commonwealth
Raleigh Port Closed by Weather in County Air Disruption
Weather forces Raleigh County airport closure halting air traffic. Piedmont Airline officials report no flights today. State Road Commission notes all main roads open at noon with cinder crews keeping five roads passable.
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State Road Commission
Preston County
Princeton
Charleston
Piedmont Airlines
TriState
Huntington
Kanawha
Raleigh County
Piedmont
County resources and taxes spur public improvement plan
An Raleigh County editorial argues that local taxes could fund better schools, libraries, parks, roads, and a civic auditorium with minimal out-of-pocket cost to residents. It notes much wealth is held outside the county and urges residents to support future special levies without fear of tax increases.
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Raleigh
Raleigh County
Veterans bonus filings rise after deadline moved
Charleston reports 1,882 additional claims after extending the filing deadline to December 31. Chief Robert Moran notes about $745,000 paid in 18 months, with 447 irregular claims still pending final documents and evidence.
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Charleston
Robert Moran
Vet Ig Affairs Department
Moran
Rezoning Considered for Corner Scott Ave Beckley
Beckley City Council will hear a Planning and Zoning Commission recommendation to approve rezoning of a lot at Scott Ave and South Kanawha St for a filling station with a map showing distances to the Methodist Temple and Beckley College. The session includes fiscal and street reports.
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Planning and Zoning Commission
Scott Ave
Kanawha St
Beckley City
Hal Scott
Methodist Temple
Beckley College
R. H. Boyce
Becksley Citadel
Emery J. Smith
Warren Thornhill
Ili
South Oakwood Ave
Bernard Martin
Wood St
McLean
Beckley
Lilly seeks beaver county commissioner post
Andy J. Lilly of Shady Spring seeks the Raleigh County commissioner seat in the upcoming election to complete the term of James J. Shrewsbury. Lilly, a Democrat, is a retired hardware dealer and longtime local leader. He represents Shady Spring District and is active in Flat Top Lake, Beaver Lions Club, and Beaver Baptist Church. Ferguson files for governor in May 8 primary. Holmes runs Rep for Agriculture. other certificates filed for party posts.
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Andy J. Lilly
Beaver
Mem
Raleigh
Lilly
James J
Shrewsbury
Crow
Yater
William T
Ellen Lilly
Shady Spring
Winnie Farley
Flat Top Lake Association
Beaver Lions Club
Beaver Bapttist Church
E. van Dorsey
H. G. Farmer
Trap Hill
Charleston
Milton J. Ferguson
Wayne
Marland
Ferguson
Nicholas M. Homes
Morgantown
Holmes
W. B. Rhodes
Spencer
Edgar M. Tulwiler
Mt. Hope
Hallie Martin Cobb
Hinton
Frank L. Perry
Huntington
C. S. Kittinger
Sanitary Landfill Plan Favored by County Court
The Raleigh County Court endorsed a plan for scattered sanitary landfills across the county. A subcommittee will survey sites, report back, and Ward Shackelford and Snuffer were named to pursue recommendations. Long noted SRC cooperation and maintenance ideas to control costs. Also approved were L. F. Smith as Trap Hill District constable and a travel voucher for Deputy Freddie Thorne of $3.50 for a Fayetteville trip on Dec 21.
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Raleigh
Forestry Commission
C. T. Shackelford
Rural Development Council
John Ic. Ward
S. A. Ford
J. C. Long
Princeton
Charles Hodel
Willmer Snuffer
Ward
Shackelford
Snuffer J
Long
SRC
L. F. Smith
Trap Hill
H. B. McGhee
Eccles
Freddie Thorne
Fayetteville
Professor's Suits Settled Out of Court
Former economics professor Stephen P. Toadville, who filed two lawsuits against Davis and Elkins College seeking 150000 dollars, has had both cases settled out of court. The college announced the settlements, citing mutual satisfaction.
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Elkens
Stephen P. Toadville
Davis and Elkins College
D. and
David K. Allen
Farmer Re-Elected County Court Head
H. G. Farmer of Raleigh County was re elected to a fourth consecutive term as president of the Raleigh County Court. He has served 14 years as county commissioner and eight as president. He previously held roles as sheriff and was recommended by E. Van Dorsey and A. J. Lilly.
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Raleigh
H. G. Farmer
Bolt
Farmer
W. G. Farmer
E. van Dorsey
A. J. Lilly
Harmony Meet Between Farm Officials Postponed
A weather delayed the harmony meeting between the West Virginia Farm Bureau and Agriculture Commissioner J. T. Johnson. Flights and travel hazards forced cancellation of the 10 a m session. a tentative gathering is planned for early next week.
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Charleston
West Virginia
Farm Bureau
Agriculture
J. T. Johnson
Johnson
A-Powered Ship Bill Offered by Van Zandt
Rep Van Zandt proposes an atomic driven exhibit ship to tour the world and demonstrate the peaceful uses of the atom, a project revived by President Eisenhower last Thursday. The proposal aims to showcase atomic power and promote global understanding.
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van Zandt
Washington
R-Pa
Eisenhower
Ex-GOP Seeks JP Office as Democrat
Circuit Clerk records show T E Bazzarre of Route 2 Becktrae filed on the Democratic ticket for town magistrate. He had previously registered as Republican in 1954 and switched to Democrat on November 13, 1954. Also filing today were H J Oram former Lester mayor seeking county executive committee seat.
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T E. Bazzarre
Route 2
Beck
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T.H. Wills
Beaver
Bazzarre
Shady Spring
H. J. Oram
Lester
Overhead Lighting For Mines Approved
Secretary McKay announced standards permitting overhead lighting in underground coal mines, a move to improve illumination and safety beyond battery powered lamps. The plan requires sturdy, fire resistant equipment and applies to newborn to age fourteen and expectant mothers through the health department program.
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Washington
Secretary of the Interior
McKay
Bureau of Mines
Health Department
British Troops Sent to Cyprus in Middle East Warning
London announces a precautionary increase in troops at Cyprus to protect British subjects in the Middle East if needed. The government cites disturbed conditions and will augment forces at the commander in chief's disposal for Usearva protection.
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London
Britain
Mediterranean
Cyprus
Middle East
Usearva
Years From Today Plan For Schools Ten Years Ahead
Community drive cites White House Conference on Education warning that schools will face millions more pupils. Citizens urged to join conferences to plan a decade ahead and ensure quality education for children. For a free booklet, write Better Schools at 2 Best 45th St New York 36 NY.
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White House
45Th St
New York
N. Y
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Crab Orchard
East Park Miner
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