Three Missing as Logan Flood Worsens in Weather Crisis
Logan flood emergencies persist as the Guyan River breaches homes and three people vanish including Elizabeth Jones 25 and Jimmy Barr with son James Barr Jr. National Guard troops aid evacuations at Logan Armory while roads and utilities buckle under rising waters across Logan Mingo and adjacent areas.
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Logan
Guyan
Logan County
National Guard
Elizabeth Jones
Jimmy Barr
James Barr Jr
Barrs
Lorado
Jones
Mingo County
Close Vote Forecast In House Over Income Tax Bill
Charleston reports a close vote expected in the House on the administration plan requiring a state income tax for individuals and corporations. A rival bill would raise the tax on auto purchases and shift liquor licensing rules face further Senate action amid broader revenue measures and administrative cutbacks.
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Charleston
Organized Labor Opposes State Sales Tax Rise in West Virginia
Charleston report shows organized labor denouncing a House Finance Committee hearing on a bill moving the sales tax 2 to 3 percent and repealing the penny-a-bottle soft drink levy. CIO United Mine Workers AFL and railroad brotherhoods praised no speakers for the measure while Frank L. Fernbach of Washington said nearly 200000 workers oppose the tax hike and favor admin income tax plans to balance the tax system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston
Organized Labor
House Finance Committee
Senate
CIO
United Mine Workers, Afl
Railroad Brotherhoods
West Virginia
Frank L. Fernbach
Washington, D.C
Fernbach
Labor
NCA Sets Nuclear Power Costs Against Coal Figure
Brice O'Brien of the National Coal Association told Congress that subsidizing commercial atomic plants is poor policy as nuclear power may cost 4 to 7 mills per kilowatt hour if reactors reach full potential, while modern coal plants can produce electricity at about 3 mills per kilowatt hour. Accompanied by Ford K. Edwards, he argued breeders, capital cost cuts, and operational fixes are needed before nuclear power reaches projected prices.
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Washington
National Coal Association
Congress
Brice O’brien
Ford K. Edwards
Department of Coal Economics
O’brien
The
Atomic Energy Commission
Churchill says US can deliver hydrogen bomb on hours notice
Presstime reports in London that Prime Minister Churchill stated the United States is the only nation capable of a full scale hydrogen bomb attack on a few hours notice. Washington coverage notes Congress approved a 50 percent pay raise for members, reaching 22500 dollars. Dulles assured Diem of strong Manila Pact backing if South Vietnam is attacked. Harvey Matusow invoked the Fifth Amendment in a Texas labor probe. Egypt reports the fiercest Israeli border attack since 1949.
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London
Churchill
United States
Saigon
Viet Nam
U. S
Dulles
Ngo Dinh Diem
South Viet Nam
Washington
Harvey Matusow
Texas
Witnesses Back West Virginia Right to Work Bill
The House Labor and Industry Committee heard witnesses urging passage of a right to work bill. Sponsor Del Liley said the measure would bar closed shops and protect workers regardless of union membership, while proponents like C. H. Fields and Charles E. Hodges supported the bill as pro business and pro employment, with farm bureau councils largely in favor. No opposition appeared.
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Charleston
House Labor and Industry Committee
West Virginia
Del
John Liley
Dgreenbrier
C. H. Fields
West Virginia Farm Bureau
Charles E. Hodges
Charleston Chamber of Commerce
State Chamber of Commerce
Lile
Hodges
Farm Bureau Councils
Amere Gas Granted Rate Increase Today
The Public Service Commission approved a rate increase for Amere Gas Utilities Co. raising annual revenue by 108000 dollars. Meter readings after February 28 will reflect higher bills in Beckley Mullens areas with new tiered rates and a $1.30 minimum bill. Two divorces were granted in Raleigh County Circuit Court with custody to the mother in one case. Brady Adkins vs Grigas continued. Whitesell vs Adkins non suit. Goldsmith vs Terminix dismissed.
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Raleigh
Georgia Mae Richmond
James A. Richmond
Violet Marine Ward
Harley A. Ward
Brady Adkins
Pete Grigas
H. L. Whitesell Jr
Leonard Adkins
Amere Gas Utilities Co
Public Service Commission
Beckley
Mullens
Prisoner Held On Break In Entering Charges
Boyd Irvin and Glen Morgan were returned to Raleigh County Jail Monday night pending trial on two counts of breaking and entering. They were brought back from Akron Ohio on a capias issued by Raleigh County Criminal Court.
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Boyd Irvin
Glen Morgan
Raleigh County
Akron
Raleigh County Criminal Court
Legislature Today: tax bills and liquor licensing on deck
The House and Senate meet at 2 p m with house-passage votes planned on an income tax bill and a tax shift on autos. Senate bills at passage include a reciprocity measure for attorneys and a licensing bill for liquor agents, plus a bid to license officials or relatives. Yesterday the House unanimously passed a pari mutual betting tax increase from 3 to 4 percent and sent it to the governor. the Senate approved a bill to abolish the Bureau of Negro Welfare and sent it to the House.
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House
Marland
Chamber
Senate
Liquor Control Commission
Senate Finance Committee
Bean
Jackson
D-Logan
John F. Fox
Moundsville
Nitro
Bureau of Negro Welfare
Senate House Conference Committee
Associated Press
West Virginia
Governor
Tri County Weather: Highways Now Waterways In WV
Heavy rains flooded creeks and rivers across Raleigh Wyoming and Fayette counties in southern West Virginia. Roads were water covered and holes widened on scarred highways while buses and travel faced delays. Some towns like Jonben reported 34 year flood levels. Local officials noted open roads, slides removed, and bus service adjusted with cautious early dismissals possible if conditions worsen.
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Logan
Fort Gay
Wayne
Action County
Big Sandy River
West
Tri-County
West Virginia
Raleigh
Wyoming
Fayette
Raleigh County
Jonben
Beckley
Beckley Veterans Administration Hospital
Oak Hill
Greenbrier
New River
Bluestone
Sullivan
Jeff Spangler
McAlpin
Consolidated Bus Co
Varney Lilly
Consolidated
Mullens
Stone Coal
Main Gulf
Greyhound Bus Lines
Spanishburg
U. S. 21
Eugene Hancock
Beckley Terminal
Greyhound
Edwight
Hancock
McDowell
Leslie P. Mullens
Imann
Amere
W. P. Ross
Fayette County
Cotton Hill
Layland
State Road Commission
Allen Junction
Wyco
Wyoming County
SRC
Rhodell
Church of God
Lacy A. Meadows
Mabscott
Whitestick Road
Montgomery Ward
Ellet Wiseman
Sophia
Soak Creek
New Heights
D. B. Winfrey
Helen
Tams Mountain
Lester
Glen P. Daniel
Tornado Hits Two Ohio Cities and Woman Killed
A tornado tore through Youngstown on the East Side early today killing a 43 year old housewife Mary Fallett and injuring six others. Five basements were swept from their foundations, three more homes damaged, and damage likely over 100000 dollars. Also struck Troy causing about 100000 dollars in damage with no injuries. Winds also knocked out lights and shattered windows in Pittsburgh.
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Youngstown
Ohio
Mary Fallett
Andrew
Billy Conklin
Kenneth
Conklin
Troy
Pittsburgh
Bread price rises by one cent in Beckley area
A one cent loaf price increase took effect Monday in Beckley area bakeries. Local bakers cited higher material costs as the reason for the bread price rise.
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Beckley
Destruction Viewed by Court at Raleigh County Courthouse
The Raleigh County Court admonished users of courtrooms for damaging furniture and equipment. Justice leaders H. G. Farmer E. Van Dorsey and A. J. Lilly inspected the criminal courtroom and noted broken glass table tops and marked benches. A glass table top will cost about 15 to 20 dollars to replace. The court urged taxpayers to respect public property.
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Raleigh County Court
H. G. Farmer
E. van Dorsey
A. J. Lilly
State Court Reverses Fayette Verdict Indictment Dismissed
The West Virginia Supreme Court unanimously reversed Fayette County convict Joe Allen McGraw for grand larceny after an improper indictment change. The court found substituting George L. Brown for Sam Brown altered the property description, creating a distinct offense, and directed dismissal and dismissal of further prosecution.
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Charleston
Supreme Court
Fayette County
Joe Allen McGraw
McGraw
State
Sam Brown
Brown
George L. Brown
Frank C. Haymond
High Water Slams West Virginia Roads
Charleston The Road Commission reports widespread flood damage closing all primary and secondary highways in Mingo and Logan counties. Roads fully closed include Sec 19 at Barboursville and US 52 at Eco. Multiple routes affected by slides or partial closures cover counties from Wayne to Mercer and Wyoming.
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West Virginia
Kentucky
Road Commission
Charleston
Logan
Mingo
Adjutant General's Office
Mercer County
W. R. Cooke
Hamlin
Madison
Appalachian Electric Power Co
The
Bureau of Highway Information
Barboursville
W.va
Merricks Creek
Huntington
West Hamlin
U.S
Eco
Wayne County
Fort Gay
Wallace
Spanishburg
Matoaka
St. Marys
Cotton Hill
Lashmeet
Eckman
Wilco
English
Edwight
W. Va
McCreery
Allen Junction
Wyoming County
Virginia and West Virginia Weather Outlook
The region can expect showers and thunderstorms this afternoon with partly cloudy skies and a cooling trend tonight lows 38 to 42. Wednesday brings more clouds and cooler temperatures with rain possible by evening. Temperatures will run 2 to 6 degrees above normal over the next five days, with a cooler midweek and a warmer weekend then rain chances Saturday totaling about half an inch. River stages around the area are elevated with Greenbrier and Bluestone reservoirs muddy and well above normal.
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Virginia
Kentucky
Weather Bureau
Guyandotte River
Ohio
West Virginia
Fire Hits Oak Hill Atlantic and Pacific Store
An estimated $20,000 blaze at the Atlantic and Pacific Tea Company store on Main St in Oak Hill was brought under control after a 3.5 hour battle by volunteer firefighters. The fire began about 2 a.m from a short circuit likely at a time clock or cash register and spread to food goods. damages include $1,500 to repair the storefront and $2,600 for two cash registers. Fourteen firefighters fought the blaze, and insurance adjusters will estimate further damage after inspection today.
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Oak Hill
RNS
Atlantic and Pacific Tea Company
Main St
Arthur Akers
Akers
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Huntington Weather Bureau
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Portsmouth
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Gyandotte River
Pikeville
Levisa Fork
Paintsville
Kermit
Tug Fork
Guyan River
Big Sandy
193Rd Engineering Co
Williamson
Williamson Daily News
NCA
Cairo
Egypt
Palestine
Amere Gas
Hurricane Branch
Glade Creek
Beckley Water Co
Richmond District
Haymond
Virginia Weather
Thun
OCR
Cnentren
Bellepoint
Bluestone Reservoir
Pete
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