East Beckleyan Rescues 8 From Burning Plane Navy Award
East Beckley resident Florence M Schwartz received a Navy and Marine Corps Medal for heroic conduct at Washington National Airport on August 19, 1946. She and five companions freed three US Army Corps men and aided eight passengers after a B 25 overshot a runway and burned amid a storm. The citation notes 300 yards of sprinting, water-filled ditches, and hazardous rescue work under threat of explosion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Robert Schwartz
Florence M. Schwartz
Great Per- Beckley
Navy and
Marine
Washington National
Corp
United States Naval
James Forresta
Tto
Schwartz
X ray Exposures Pose Potential Genetic Dangers
Dr. Cook warns x ray exposure may harm human genes and cause cumulative radiation effects. Government studies at Oak Ridge explore biological implications while experts like Dr. Muller cite risks of large doses producing monstrous traits across generations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cook
Oak Ridge
Tenn
DR. Cook
Herman J. ‘Muller
University of Indiana
Hiroshima
Nagasaki
Attorney General Faces Bank Shortage Probe
The House handed Attorney General Tom Clark a $125 563 73 shortage found in the congressional bank. An audit by Comptroller General Warren traced missing funds to Romney checks and unbanked drafts. Speaker Martin said Clark will refer the matter to proper officials for possible recovery and action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
House
Tom Clark
Congressional “Bank
Kenneth Romey
Clark
Martin
Justice Department
Sergeant At Arms
Lindsay C. Warren
Romney
A. McKenzie
Huntington National Bank
Columbus
Ohio
J. H. Smithwick
Congress
Simon Released In 10000 Bond In Ballot Theft Case
James Edward Simon a Negro janitor indicted for participating in theft of ballots from the Court House is released on a 10000 bond awaiting trial. State Supreme Court refused to reduce bond to 2500. John R. Smith and Ash Mankin posted 10090 property bond. Trial set for next Monday. Simon previously signed a statement implicating Thornhill and Lilly but now retracts.
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James Edward Simon
Court House
State Supreme Court
Simon
W. A. Thornhill
Henry Lilly
John R. Smith
Ash Mankin
Raleigh
Thornhill
Lilly
Don’t Neglect Slipping False Teeth
Slipping false teeth are a common embarrassment and hinder daily activities. FASTEETH powder is marketed as a non acid alka line to sprinkle on plates, helping teeth set firmly with no pasty taste or feeling, available at drug stores.
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East Beckleyan
Navy
The
Robert C. Cook
Journal of Heredity
5&5 Tire Service, Inc
Third Ave
Howard Camp
Cohen Drug Coq
Chase and
Sanborne
Turnip Greens
Crab Orchard Road
Alec
Golden Apples
Starks Delicious
U. S
G David
U. S, Apples
Gwinn
Feld
Dsi
Atic
Pete Lett
KORD
Benrus
Elgin
Longines
Bulova
MIDO
West Virginia
Kredit Jewelers
Kredt
Neville St
Beckley Theatre
Beckley
J Ewe
Hotel Hill
Oak Hill
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