West Virginia Turnpike Commission post fills by appointment
Charles S. Lewis Jr is named by Gov. William Marland to fill an unexpired term on the West Virginia Turnpike Commission ending July 1, 1959. The appointment follows Senate rejections of two prior nominees and a Supreme Court test over the governor’s authority. Lewis, 38, of Beckley, holds multiple local business and civic roles and is active in Air Force Reserve.
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Lewis Chevrolet Co
Beckley
Hall Chevrolet Inc
Sophia
Princeton Industrial Savings and Loan Co
Beckley Chamber of Commerce
Black Knight County Club
West Virginia
Air Force Reserve
Richmond
Raleigh County
C. S. Lewis
Wickham Ave
Nancy Pat Hamilton
Oak Hill
Virginia St
A Beckleyan
West Virginia Turnpike Commission
Senate
Charles S. Lewis, Jr
S. Lewis Jr
William €. Marland
Marland
James M. Dono
Charleston
Charles L. Williams
William W. Barron
Elkins
Williams
Man
House of Delegates
Logan County
Four Airmen Freed From China Land in Hawaii Reunion
Four U S fighter pilots held in Chinese captivity for over two years were en route to Hawaii to reunite with relatives. Capt. Harold Fischer Jr Lt Lyle Cameron Lt Col Edwin Heller and Lt Roland Parks were released near Hong Kong and flown to Hickam Air Force Base after crossing from North Korea era. The men were captured 1952 53 and convicted by a Peiping military court for intruding into Manchuria. The return included nine relatives and a news conference planned with no strings attached.
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Honolulu
U.S
Hawaii
Hong Kong
China
Harold Fischer Jr
Swea City
Iowa
Lyle Cameron
Lincoln
Neb
Edwin Heller
Wynnewood
Roland W. Parks
Omaha
Air Force
Douglas MacArthur
Bataan
Guam
Andersen Air Force Base
Wake
Hickam
Manchuria
Peiping Radio
North Korea
U N Optimistic About Release Of Other Airmen
Dag Hammarskjold pressed through diplomatic channels at the United Nations to free 11 American airmen held by Red China after yesterday's release of four. He conveyed the plea to Premier Chou En-lai and spoke with delegates as optimism grew that more prisoners would soon be freed. A plan to announce wider releases at the Asian-African conference in Indonesia in April was reportedly adjusted after a chartered plane crash.
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United Nations
N.Y.P
Dag Hammarskjold
U.S
Hammarskjold
Chou En-lai
U.N
Chou
Indonesia
Red China
Peiping
United States
China
Washington
Formosa
Brock Funeral Slated Thursday
Funeral services are set for 2 p.m. Thursday at Glen Morgan Union Church for William Christopher Brock 79 of Glen Morgan who died Tuesday night in a local hospital. A retired Mead Johnson employee, he was born January 7 1876 in Henderson Kentucky and lived in Glen Morgan 14 years. Survivors include wife Effie Lilly Brock two sons Raborn Louisville and Olin Evansville one daughter Eloise Jones Evansville one brother George Brock Henderson two sisters Ada Brock Henderson and Elizabeth Hoskins Texas two grandchildren. Officiating will be Rev Charles E Walker and Rev Everett Shafer. Burial at Tom Lilly Cemetery Flat Top. Body remains at Quesenberry and Webb Funeral Home until one hour before services.
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Glen Morgan Union Church
William Christopher Brock
Glen Morgan
Glen Morgan Baptist Church
Mead Johnson Co
Evansville
Ind
Henderson
Effie Lilly Brock
Raborn
Louisville
Olin
Eloise Jones
George Brock
Ada Brock
Elizabeth Hoskins
Tex
Charles E. Walker
Everett Shafer
Doctor's Son Injured In Beckley Road Mishap
Stephen Vermillion, 16, son of Dr and Mrs T A Vermillion of Beckley, was treated at Beckley Hospital around 10 p m Tuesday for slight cuts and bruises to his right arm and shoulder after a car ran off Grandview Road near the state park and overturned. Three other occupants escaped injury. The vehicle was heavily damaged and state police had no report of the accident.
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Stephen Vermillion
T. A. ‘Vermillion
Beckley
Beckley Hospital
Vermillion
Grandview Road
State Park
Nationalist press rips U S after airmen release
Formosa propaganda denounces the United States for freeing four American airmen as a bid to appease Reds. Hsin Sheng Pao calls it sugar coated poison while Central Daily News says no real reduction in tension and warns Taipei will not sit at the table without its consent. Kung Sun Pao blasts US indecisive policy and warns of alliance betrayals and atomic war jeopardy.
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Taipei
Formosa
United Gates
Kung Sun Pao
Formosan Interests
America
United States
Government Pressing For Others Release
Washington leaders say the government continues pressing for release of more Americans imprisoned by the Chinese Communists after expressing satisfaction that four U S airmen have been freed. Martin Mass and Senate Minority Leader Knowland met with President Eisenhower and newsmen following the weekly Republican leaders meeting.
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Washington
House
Martin Mass
Eisenhower
Martin
Senate
Knowland
Calif
U.S
108 Mile Pipeline For Coal Contracted
Pittsburgh plans a 108 mile coal pipeline from Ohio to Cleveland area to move about 18 million tons over 15 years. Pittsburgh Consolidation Coal Co and Cleveland Electric Illuminating Co will supply coal. construction to begin soon with cost estimated at 8 to 10 million dollars. Railroads cooperate to serve Georgetown mine and pipeline system.
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Pittsburgh
Ohio
Cleveland
Pittsburgh Consolidation Coal Co
Cleveland Electric Illuminating Co
Georgetown
Eastlake
George H. Love
Pittsburgh Consolidation
Pennsylvania Rail Road
New York Central
New York, Chicago and St. Louis Railroad
Memorial Day Toll Sets New Traffic Accident Record
Memorial Day weekend deaths rise with 369 traffic fatalities, 131 drownings, and 92 miscellaneous accidents, according to Associated Press tallies. The traffic toll surpasses the 363 record from 1952, and the overall toll reaches a new high of 396, up from last year’s 362 and 93 and 8.
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Associated Press
Inas
Mediators State Talks With Bus Officials, Drivers
Federal mediators Joseph Wright and Harry Young scheduled separate talks with Atlantic Greyhound officials and AFL Motor Coach Employes union members as an eight week bus drivers strike nears its end. Wright said meetings aim to acquaint Young with each side views while seeking common ground for future sessions. Union says Engle refused to negotiate though ready at any time.
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Charleston
Atlantic Greyhound
Joseph Wright
Harry Young
Harrisburg
Greyhound
AFL Motor Coach Employes Union
Wright
Young
George S. Engle
Oliver
Engle
University Grid Organizer Dies at West Virginia
Morgantown report confirms the death of William C. Meyer known as the father of intercollegiate athletics at West Virginia University. He would have turned 87 on June 23. As a student he organized WVU’s first football team, scheduled the initial game, and arranged the setup. The 1891 opener saw WVU lose 72 to 0 to Washington and Jefferson on an improvised field in south Morgantown.
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Morgantown
William C
Billy) Meyer
West Virginia University
Meyer
Mountaineer
West Virginia
Washington and Jefferson
State's Outlook Brightens for West Virginia Economy
The West Virginia State Chamber of Commerce reports a brighter economy after four months, with unemployment compensation down and production, trade and finance up. Coal production rose 36.3 percent vs 1954, while gas, electric power, manufactured goods, bank checking activity and retail sales also showed modest gains.
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Charleston
West Virginia
State Chamber of Commerce
Chamber
Wholesale Gas Rate Hike Requested by Tennessee Gas
Tennessee Gas Transmission Co of Houston asked the Power Commission for an $8.616 million annual wholesale rate increase covering 70 customers across 12 states. Filed Nov. 3, 1954, the higher rates have been in effect since Dec. 15, with refunds due if disapproved. States involved include Connecticut Kentucky Louisiana Massachusetts Mississippi New Hampshire New York Ohio Pennsylvania Rhode Island Tennessee and West Virginia. No decision date given by Examiner Joseph Zwerdling.
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Washington
Tennessee Gas Transmission Co
Houston
Tex
The
Power Commission
Tennessee Gas
Connecticut
Kentucky
Louisiana
Massachusetts
Mississippi
New Hampshire
New York
Ohio
Pennsylvania
Rhode Island
Tennessee
West Virginia
Joseph Zwerdling
Makes It Worthwhile Geiger Counter Vacation Item
A downtown Kansas City clothing store promotes a new travel item for vacationers a Geiger counter. The item targets travelers seeking radiation monitoring on trips.
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Kansas City
CIO United Auto Workers extend Ford contract deadline
DETROIT The CIO United Auto Workers Union today extended its contract with Ford Motor Co from midnight to night to next Monday morning to provide more time for further negotiations.
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Detroit
CIO
United Auto Workers Union
Ford Motor Co
Local Conditions key as Southerners read school ruling
ATLANTA GA The Supreme Court ordered desegregation in public schools but warned that local conditions should be considered. Georgia Alabama and Virginia leaders weigh delays while NAACP officials urge prompt movement to nonsegregated education. Florida and Tennessee reactions vary as governors and legislators respond.
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U.S. Supreme Court
Yesterda
Georgia
Committee On
Supreme Court
Virginia
NAACP
Beckleyan Takes Own Life: Rites To be Held Friday
Wilbur B. Spangler aged 67 of Maplewood Lane died in Raleigh General Hospital at 8:05 a m today from a self inflicted pistol wound. Beckley Police ruled death by own action after a 5 50 a m call from boarding house owner Mrs Nancy Mulford. He is survived by a daughter Mrs Lloyd Chambers Whitesville a son Harold Mexico four brothers and two sisters. Funeral set for 2 p m Friday at Quesenberry and Webb Funeral Home Chapel with Rev Charles E Walker officiating burial in Sunset Memorial Park.
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Wilbur B. Spangler
Maplewood Lane
Raleigh General Hospital
Beckley
Nancy Mulford
Spangler
Monroe County
Rufus
Rhonda Spangler
Lloyd Chambers
Whitesville
Harold
Mexico
Maron
Fred
Clarence
Hubert
Peterstown
Kate Lilly
Beckiey
Lula Simms
Kentucky
Quesenberry and Webb Funeral Home
Charles E. Walker
Sunset Memorial Park
Sill in Effect Desegregation Policy in Raleigh County
Raleigh County School Superintendent D W Bryson stated the boards segregation policy announced April 26 remains in effect. The policy says desegregation should follow the Supreme Court method and will not occur in the 1955 56 term. A study committee will continue gathering data and report when called.
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Raleigh County
D. W. Bryson
Board of Education
Raleigh County Citizens Committee
Supreme Court of
Patriotism Personified Birthday Notices in Concord
O. M. Cranford and his daughter Polly celebrate a patriotic birthday on July 4. Another daughter Annie Crawford Stephans marks hers June 14 Flag Day. Cranford's son Jack was born May 30, Memorial Day, in Concord, linking family dates to national observances.
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Concord
N.C
O. M. Cranford
Polly
Annie Crawford Stephans
Cranford
Jack
Eden Calls Cabinet To Consider Strikes
Prime Minister Eden convened his first Cabinet meeting since the May 26 election to discuss the crippling railway strike along with other matters. Londoners faced a disrupted day as free lift campaigns grew, while the Jockey Club weighed delaying races to ease traffic. Dock workers and army drivers added to the nationwide strike impact, with education authorities authorized to shorten school hours where traffic risk was high.
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London
Eden
Cyril Aylott
Jockey Club
Hull
Thames
Newcastle
David Eccles
Senate Passes Postal Workers Pay Hike Amid Eisenhower Backing
The Senate approved a substitute postal pay bill by a unanimous 78-0 vote, raising average salaries for about 500,000 workers by eight percent after confirming it would be acceptable to President Eisenhower. The measure heads to the House for committee review.
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Washington
Senate
Eisenhower
House
Post Office and Civil Service Committee
Sen
Knowl
R-Calif
Suit Follows Wreck In Raleigh County Case
A $1,000 suit was filed in the Raleigh County Circuit Clerk's office Tuesday by Beckley plaintiff against Foster Thompson infant Loren P. Savage William Patrick and Mack Maples. The action stems from an automobile accident with details not fully available.
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Raleigh County
Mack Maples
Beckley
Foster Thompson
Mills St
Loren P. Savage
Woodlawn Ave
William Patrick
Glen Rogers
Four Die In Plane Crash Near Uniontown Pa
Four men returning from the Indianapolis Memorial Day auto race died when a single engine Cessna crashed on a mountain near Uniontown Pennsylvania. The victims were residents of the area and the crash occurred on a southwestern Pennsylvania slope. Emergency crews reported the mishap and investigators began examining the wreckage and gathering details.
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Uniontown
Pennsylvania
Lions Bid Set for Beckley State Convention in 1956
Beckley Lions Club plans to host the West Virginia State Convention in Beckley in 1956 after inviting other clubs at a Tuesday meeting. The last state gathering here was in 1939, with major facility and restaurant developments noted since then. Attending Beckley will be 118 members and several couples listed by name.
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Beckley Lions
Clarksburg
Beckley
Beckley Club
Ray Light
South America
A. Ray Tucker
M. V. McCollum
Crewe Maples
D. O. Means
Jay Woods
C. G. Peregoy
A. A. Ross
Wayne Reynnolds
Kermit A. Locke
R. Hart
Ollie W. Brown
C. D. Munson
Cecil Cook
Paul Vennari
Price Calfee Jr
Russell Parsons
Congress Leaders Cue Wage Hike and Aid Shifts
Rep Bailey predicts House Labor Committee will back raising the federal minimum wage from 75 cents to at least 1 dollar per hour as hearings begin on Eisenhower's request to lift it to 90 cents. Sen Potter argues aid should be loans, seeking to require 165 million dollars in direct aid be loaned. Senate approves limiting debate on the 34 billion dollar aid program, with passage seen soon.
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Washington
Bailey
D-Wva
House Labor Committee
Eisenhower
Sen. Potter
R-Mich
United States
Senate
State Court Appeal Over Mason County Dismissal
Five citizens appealed a Mason County Circuit Court decision dismissing a suit to remove three county commissioners led by Ivan R. Bush. The suit, filed by David O Neal, Guy B Ray, John Osher, Rolfe Lee and Dan Jarrell, accused mishandling of county funds. special judge Pennybacker had dismissed for lack of proof.
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Charleston
Mason County
Ivan R. Bush
Supreme Court
David O'Neal
Guy B. Ray
John Osher
Rolfe Lee
Dan Jarrell
Darsel E. Wedge
J. F. Wheaton
Bush
Wedge
Wheaton
E. B. Pennybacker
Kentucky Man Jailed For In Law Murder
Paris Kentucky a 40 year old farmer said it had to be done sometime and Might as well have done it now after Sheriff John Neal jailed Obie Hatton on a murder charge in the death of Curtis Shelton about 60 who worked on Hattons farm Shelton was shot multiple times in the chest with a .44 caliber pistol and found across an iron bedrail Officers quoted Hatton saying Shelton had attacked him repeatedly and last night approached him with a bed rail saying I am going to fix you this time.
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Paris
John Neal
Obie Hatton
Curtis Shelton
Hatton
Shelton
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