Boy of 15 Guilty Of Killing Three
Thomas Dewey Cameron Jr a 15 year old mountain boy pled guilty and was sentenced to life imprisonment for the May slayings of Huntly Virginia merchants Edward Johnson Sallie Johnson and their daughter Ethel 15 to fund a bicycle redemption. Doctors testified he had the intellect of a 10 or 11 year old yet the court found legal responsibility and imposed life.
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Associated Press
Washington
Thomas Dewey Cameron, Jr
Huntly
J. R. H. Alexander
Cameron
Fritz Kreisler Returns for Carnegie Hall Comeback
Fritz Kreisler resumes public appearance after a trucking accident threatened his 54 year career. A hinterland concert drew 3,000 fans who applauded through a full program until the stage darkened after his second encore. The performance demonstrated continued tonal fullness and precision.
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Albany
Fritz Kreisler
New York City
Kreisler
Philadelphia
Hospital testimony on Cameron mental status in Culpeper case
At a Marion Virginia hospital Cameron was observed from July 23, 1941 to January 13, 1942. He was deemed sane but intellectually retarded by four to five years. Testifying: Dr E W Brown coroner James Lillard Sheriff and state police sergeant. Lillard said Cameron sought money to redeem a bicycle from his grandfather Williams and thought a post office store could yield funds. Blue said Cameron led officers to money near his home and $19.90 was found.
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Marion
Cameron
E. W. Brown
Rappahannock County
James M. Lillard
C. W. Blue
State Police
Lillard
Herbert Williams
Blue
Culpeper State
Blanket sale offers warm woolen blankets at reduced prices
A local ad promotes large assortments of blankets in various qualities and colors. Prices drop from 8.98 and 5.98 to 7.98 and 4.98 respectively, with a 20 percent saving on cleared broken assortments.
Court Laments Death of Bibb
A court resolution paying tribute to late Senator T. E. Bibb was read in open court by Circuit Clerk Van Hunter during a recess of a Raleigh County criminal court session. The resolution praised Bibb as a model of fidelity and integrity and ordered a copy for his family on January 28, 1942.
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T. E. Bibb
van Hunter
State Senate of
West Virginia
Raleigh County
Senator Bibb
Bibb
Clay S. Crouse
Criminal
Shower Hosted for Mrs. Bryant Burton by Burton Daughters
Mrs Bryant Burton, soon to move to Affinity, was guest of honor at a household shower by her daughters Misses Kathleen and Rhody Burton. Prizes awarded to several guests and a salad course served to many attendees. Gifts sent by others unable to attend were noted.
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Bryant Burton
Affinity
Kathleen
Rhody Burton
R. L. Davis
G. L. Brogan
Charles Tolbert
Arthur Byce
Bessie Garbett
R. L. Snider
Frank Winner
James Green
Arthur Bryce
Helen Maxey
Reba Grass
E. R. Garbett
Ruth Adkins
Manuel Blanco
Norvell Cook
Charles K. Tolbert
Burton
Williams Stover Wedding Held at Beckley Home
Miss Velma Lorene Williams wed Claude Stover in a ceremony at 11 o clock on January 24 at the home of Rev. A E O Dell in Beckley. The couple is the daughter of Mr and Mrs George Williams of Artie and Claude Stover is the son of Mrs Ruthe Stover of Artie.
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George Williams
Artie
Velma Lorene Williams
Claude Stover
Ruthe Stover
A. E. O'Dell
Gasoline and cut coal in four weeks crisis noted
The statement blames new York regulations for a four week supply squeeze, saying gasoline and coal cuts stem from unnecessary and arbitrary rules. The critic warns of broad shortages and calls for policy relief to prevent further hardship.
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New York
New
Roberts Slams American Smugness Over Pearl Harbor Crisis
Philadelphia. Associate Justice Owen J. Roberts told United Charities workers he distrusts the nation’s smug sense of safety amid Pearl Harbor dangers. He urged more sacrifice for democracy, saying the country must do more than boast about planes and power.
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Associated Press
Philadelphia
Owen J. Roberts
Supreme Court
United States
Roberts
Pearl Harbor
United Charities’ Workers
World War II strategic debate on Malaya fortress role
Prewar dispatches discussed Maginot Line style defenses along the Malaya peninsula and the risk of aerial assault. Meanwhile Japanese forces press a two-pronged drive into Dutch Borneo threatening Pontianak and Java as Batavia reports fuel a major offensive. The U S Constitution and Elizabethan carriage terms noted in separate items.
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Malaya Peninsula
Singapore Island
Singapore
Japan
Dutch West Borneo
Pontianak
Sarawak
China Sea
Java Sea
Batavia
Dutch Indies
Pemangkat
Kuchin
Associated Press
Borneo
Macassar Strait
Java
Kuching
England coal receiving ports regulations discussed
The Secretary said the regulations developed locally and he did not believe the navy knew about them. He expressed confidence that the condition would be rectified.
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England
West Virginia likely to underuse January tire quota
West Virginia may not use its full January tire and tube quota as stated by State Defense Coordinator Carl G. Bachmann. January allocations were 1,049 tires and 876 tubes for passenger vehicles and motorcycles, with February lower for passenger items and higher for truck tires and tubes. first exact counts arrive next month from county rationing boards.
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Virginia
Office of State Defense
Carl G. Bachmann
West Virginia
Accused Man Trial Testimony Details Murder Plot
Witnesses described a strained marriage and threats by Dennis Fox during a sensational trial. Margaret Massey testified about fear of Fox and his past boasts of violence while prosecutors pressed her on the danger he posed and the rumors surrounding the case.
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Charlie
Dennis
Cabin Creek
Margaret
Ragland
Kathleen Fox
Ted Fox
Margaret Massey
Crouse
T. E. Bibb
Baer
Fox
Prices rise in Virginia with widespread gains
Unofficial Virginia price data show increases above the national average across 20 towns. Potatoes jumped 1182 percent in retail cost, while canned fruits and vegetables rose 13.9 percent and shortening 11.4. Eggs fell 7.2 percent, fresh fruits held steady, and Elkins saw a one percent decline while Moorefield stayed the same. Romney reported a seven percent overall cost advance.
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Romney
Elkins
Moorefield
Navy in Need zula four men enlist in Navy yesterday
Chief Petty Officer John Anthony Jr in charge of the local naval recruiting station said four men were accepted as applicants for enlistment in the navy yesterday. They are J P Stewart Oceana W E Arnold Kopperston T L Garrett Mr Hope and J S Smith New.
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Eccles
Jess L. Moore
Pemberton
Moore
Hawaii
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James Lusher, Jr
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Stone Carpenter
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L. McKinney
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Raleigh County Criminal Court
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