Polio Fund Receives Boost in Raleigh County
After a slow start the Raleigh County March of Dimes campaign gains momentum with 95 contributions as of today. Donations include Acme Construction Co. 18 dollars, Appalachian Electric Power Co. 66 dollars, and a Coffee Day total of 354.60 dollars. Other donors listed are Nick’s Diner Pagoda Smokehouse G C Murphy Store and The Club with small amounts.
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G. C. Murphy
Hearing Set on Institute Plant Sale to Goodrich Galt
Senate hearing opens February 1 on the proposed sale of the government idle synthetic rubber plant at Institute West Virginia to Goodrich Galt Chemicals De Sen Fullbright said he asked Attorney General Brownell and FTC Chairman Gwynne to testify. Fulbright filed a resolution to block the sale noting the disposal could hinder a free competitive synthetic rubber industry. The sale becomes final unless disapproved by Congress within 30 days after the disposal commission recommendation dated January 12. Byrd doubted House action on disapproval and suggested opponents seek a record on Goodrich Gulf commitments to supply rubber to smaller firms.
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Senate
Federal Disposal Commission
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Goodrich Gulf
Five Sabre Jets Crash In Far East. Pilots Escape Unhurt
Five U.S. Sabre jets crashed near Okinawa after running out of fuel during a training flight. One pilot parachuted to safety. four returned to Okinawa. The mishap, costing about two million dollars, left pilots uninjured though one suffered minor scratches during takeoff.
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Chicago
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Flossmoor, Ml
Five Aspirants Fail Examinations For City Police
Beckley’s Police Civil Service Commission reports all five applicants for the police vacancy failed to pass the exam. A new testing date will be set later, as the department struggles with low salaries and overtime coverage for the vacancy after Tom Cumben’s December resignation. Regular officers are working overtime to cover days off until three passing names are available.
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Beckleyan Seeks Convention Post
Beckleyan Ted Black of Welch seeks the Democratic nomination to the State Senate from the 6th district which combines Mingo and McDowell counties. Others filing include Republican and Democratic nominees and committee members from multiple districts.
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Black
Welch
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McDowell
Sen
Mitchell
Greta Karickhoff
Spencer
Myrtle S. Sewers
Morgantown
John H. Bowling
White Sulphur Springs
Hikth
Integration total drops as student leaves Beckley Junior High
The number of Negroes enrolled in previously all white schools this semester fell by one after a girl who transferred to Beckley Junior High on Monday did not return to classes on Wednesday or Thursday and returned to Marvin Reaves Elementary. The count for the county now reflects this change.
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West Virginia Weather Forecast for Weekend Snow Likely
The West Virginia forecast calls for a cloudy weekend with snow or sleet beginning in the west and south on Saturday. Lows around 15 degrees tonight, 10 to 15 in the mountains. Temperatures to average 34 degrees below normal through Feb 1 with scattered snow totaling a fraction of an inch Saturday night, Sunday, and Tuesday.
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Beckley
City Meters Bring In 709.81 This Week in Beckley
City Recorder reports receipts from Beckley meters total 709.81 for the week ending today. Street meters contributed 486.10 while parking lot meters added 223.71 in the same period.
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City Recorder
Ohio Driver Jailed After WV Turnpike Arrest
David Edwards of Oak Hill was jailed in Raleigh County at 11:30 a.m. today on a driving while intoxicated charge after state police arrested him on the West Virginia Turnpike.
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Jailed for Car Theft in Raleigh County
Arthur E. Firewater of Grandview was jailed at 10:30 a.m. today in Raleigh County Jail on a warrant for unlawful stealing of an automobile. The warrant was issued by Magistrate J. E. Mays of Beaver. Firewater was arrested by Beckley James Crawford of Cranberry and faces arraignment Tuesday before Magistrate J. P. Mead. Crawford was released on a $500 appearance bond after being taken into custody. The warrant stemmed from a complaint by Crawford's wife Rosemary.
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J. E. Mays
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Beckley
James Crawford
Cranberry
J. P. Mead
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Crawford
Meadows
Mays
Rosemary
Bulganin Proposes US Soviet Friendship Treaty
Soviet Premier Bulganin sends a letter to President Eisenhower proposing a US Soviet friendship treaty to promote world peace. US officials view the move as propaganda but study it seriously while warning against raising false hopes of security.
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House Votes Likely Tuesday on Four Tax Bills and Teachers Pay
West Virginia House nears passage votes on four tax measures and a 6.4 million dollar teacher salary increase. Senate action moves slowly with budget work and potential revisions to close a revenue gap before next week’s expected floor votes.
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State Hospital Chief Opposes Farm Purchase Near Ona
The Huntington State Hospital head urged that funds be used to improve patient care and diet rather than buying the Prichard School farm 17 miles away. Board President Donohoe said the $250,000 proposal was not a secret, and the farm could ease congestion by housing non custodial patients if purchased. Dr. Davis noted the hospital already operates a 600 acre Barboursville farm but cannot employ patients there, and highlighted ongoing needs including beds for 700 patients and a 1952 fire that killed 17.
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Tim Hollandsworth
William C. Marland
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Penitentiary
Hospital Official Stricken Thomas Allen Admitted for Observation
Beckley Memorial Hospital assistant administrator Thomas Allen was admitted as a patient around 10 15 a m for observation with no diagnosis yet. He lives at 114 Mankin Ave Beckley and was transported by Rose and Quosenberry ambulance to Abe hospital for initial care.
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Abe Hospital
Board backs Cabell farm buy as hospital needs debated
Charleston G The Board of Control said there is nothing mysterious about its plan to purchase a Cabell County farm near Ona for possible operation with Huntington State Hospital. The move aims to save money, with a request for 250000 noted, while Supt. Hiram W. Davis argues current needs like personnel and beds are higher priorities. Governor Marland and a State Senate group previously inspected the 387 acre site valued at over 347000, not including a 130000 gallon reservoir.
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Rent Paid by State Tangles Waggy in DPA Budget Hearing
West Virginia lawmakers question William Waggy over state rent for warehouse facilities in Dunbar. Waggy disclosed annual state payments totaling 10 800 with 5 100 from the DPA commodity distribution appropriation. He bought the property in 1950 for 25 000 and says improvements bring his investment to about 58 000.
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Demos Seek Positions On County Committee
Raleigh County Democrats announced candidates for the county committee as early as 19H. Atty Gen John G Fox recalled speaking with Waggey and two Raleigh County Dems about a May 8 primary filing. The tale includes Mrs Vona Belle Dempsey and Roscoe Plomiey with shifts noted in party roles and a Republican registrar involved in the administration.
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Raleigh County
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Wasileigh County
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Ley
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Rich
West Virginia Ohio Span Survey Pledged at Dinner
NEW MARTINSVILLE West Virginia will begin an immediate survey for a bridge linking here and the Ohio plant site of the Olin Mathiesen aluminum facility at a $9 million cost. Gov. Marland pledged action and cited industrial promise as Olin Mathieson officials urged cross river transportation.
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Mollet to Seek Cabinet Backing From Assembly
Paris Premier designate Guy Mollet and ally Pierre Mendes-France plan a Republican Front cabinet for National Assembly approval next week. The alliance, formed by Socialists and Radicals, won about 160 seats, short of a majority, with Mollet expected to win Communist support to form a minority government.
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Pierre Mendes
Mollet
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Employment Up Over Fifty Three Peak In West Virginia
West Virginia’s mid-December non-farm employment reached 457,100, the highest since December 1953, up 7.9 percent from November and 31,300 above a year ago. Coal mining rose to 70,800 with miners earning a record 104.25 dollars weekly, while manufacturing stalled with one month of decline.
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Wife Released as Father and Youngest Son Remain Hospitalized
The Jones family aftermath after a January 19 crash on the West Virginia Turnpike shows Mrs. Orva Jones set for release from Raleigh General Hospital while husband and 3-year-old Robert Eugene stay hospitalized in critical or fat factory condition. Chief Petty Officer Charles Daniel of Beckley Navy Recruiting Station notes the family has received Navy aid and care.
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Beckley
Orva Jones
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Jones
Robert Eugene
Condion
James Gerald
Patsy June
Panama Canal Zone
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