Eisenhower cites lead in hydrogen bomb race and politics
President Eisenhower said Western nations hold a great lead in hydrogen and atomic weapon development and would not speculate on how long it may last. He dismissed questions on re election, Nixon’s remarks, Zhukov invitation, and a possible 1956 convention attendance, while noting tax cuts oppose Senate plan and ruling out sending surplus wheat to Russia.
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Washington
Eisenhower
Russia
Churchill
United States
Soviet Union
Sen. Goldwater
Rariz
Nixon
San Francisco
Zhukov
Marshall Georgi Zhukov
Senate Finance Committee
AFL
CIO
Neely to Initiate Legislation Restricting Foreign Oil Import
Neely and 13 senators will offer an amendment to the reciprocal trades extension bill to curb foreign oil. The plan would cap total oil imports at 10 percent of domestic demand, applying to residual fuel oil for each quarter of the prior year.
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Neely
Washington
Sen. Neely
Wva
House
Senate Finance Committee
Senate
Burglary at Crab Orchard Water Co. office yields little loss
The Crab Orchard Water Co. office was burglarized Tuesday night but an inspection today found little money missing. Weather reports list temperatures for Beckley Oak Hill and Tobgy areas with highs in the 60s and 50s. River stages near Bellepoint and Greenbrier show readings well above normal with muddy conditions at Bluestone Reservoir.
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Crab Orchard Water Co
Beckley
Bellepoint
Greenbrier
Bluestone Reservoir
NCA Calls for Stand Against Rail Rates
The National Coal Association urged a nationwide stand against proposed bituminous coal freight rate increases. At a Chicago hearing March 10, the committee sent F F Estes and Dr Ford K Edwards to present a statement urging rates to be kept at or reduced to a level enabling coal production and railroad transport of bituminous coal in competition with substitutes. Producers from all regions backed the move, after Commerce Committee review.
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Washington
National Coal Association
Committee On Interstate and Foreign Commerce
Chicago
F. F. Estes
NCA Transportation Department
Ford K. Edwards
NCA Bureau of Coal Economics
United States
Commerce Committee
NCA
Ed Ecelbarger Dies of Cancer in Pineville
Edward Harland Ecelbarger 51 died at 5 40 p m Tuesday at his home from cancer. A 1927 arrival with Huffman Drilling Co he later served as Pineville State Liquor Store clerk before illness. Born July 12 1903 Winslow Pa he was survived by wife Ethel Cook and brother Levi. Funeral at Pineville Methodist Church Thursday burial Sunset Memorial Park Beckley Masons to conduct graveside rites.
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Virginian Railroad
Elmore
Princeton
Jack
Mary Penturff
Gracie Jane
Harold, Mullens
Boilermakers and Blacksmiths
Wyoming Funeral Home
Pineville
RNS
Edward Harland Ecelbarger
Wyoming County
Huffman Drilling Co
Winslow
William and
Anna Ecelbarger
Pine
Robertson and Foglesong
Ecelbarger
Juveniles Sentenced to Pruntytown Industrial School
Three juvenile boys including two Princewick brothers were ordered committed to the State Industrial School for Boys Pruntytown after trial today before Juvenile Court Judge Harry L McCreery. The two brothers aged 15 and 13 and a 15 year old Tommy Creek boy were sentenced to Pruntytown after trial on two counts.
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Princewick Brothers
State Industrial School For Boys
Pruntytown
Harry L. McCreery
Tommy Creek
World news roundup from London to Washington
London reports Prime Minister Church ill and backing atomic race claims in Commons. Vatican marks Pope Pius XII double anniversary. Cambodia's King Sihanouk abdicates per French agency. In Gaza protests erupt after clashes with Israeli and Egyptian troops. Senator McCarty denounces Army handling of security cases at Fort Monmouth radar lab.
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London
Moscow Radio
Churchill
House of Commons
Washington
Sen. McCarty
R-Wis
Ft. Monmouth
N. J
Delegates to Vote on Axle Miles Tax and Licenses
In Charleston the Senate faces a pivotal test on a governor backed axle mile tax for commercial trucks with rates from 2 to 20 cents per mile and an expansion to include trucks on highways under construction. Also up for Senate passage is a liquor license bill tightening agent licensing for wineries and distilleries, barring officials and relatives from holding liquor accounts.
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Senate
Charleston
Marland
del. Davis
D-Kanawha
Liquor Control Commission
House
Property Appraisal Assessment Bill To Determine School Aid
In Charleston a Senate bill to improve property appraisal for state school aid was introduced by Sen. Martin. The plan shifts annual county surveys to the legislative auditor, moves toward a 50 percent ratio of assessed to actual value for non public utility property, and requests up to 200000 dollars for the auditor with ongoing 100000 yearly in later years. The bill aims for an initial appraisal by Jan 1 1956 and requires a two thirds vote to advance. A separate house resolution seeks a 1956 constitutional amendment to bar a state income tax while federal remains.
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House Finance Committee
Senate
Dels. Booth
D-Fayette
Curtis
D-Brooke
Charleston
Sen
Martin
Berkeley
State Board of School Finance
House Divided Over Special License Plate Numbers
In Charleston the House approved a bill altering license plate numbering to favor delegates over senators, shifting the sequence to grant delegates most numbers while reserving top spots for state leaders. The Senate, unlikely to concur, faces a back-and-forth over the amended plan and its implications.
Lawmakers Fail To Pass West Virginia Income Tax Plan
In Charleston the House defeated the administration income tax bill by 52 to 45. Forty three Democrats and two Republicans supported the measure, while 31 Democrats and 21 Republicans opposed. Absentees included Democrats Barber and Lee and Republican Holder iv.
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House of Delegates
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Barnes
Booth
Bower
Calhoun
Wyoming
Bowles
Burke
Clark
Combs
Cruikshank
Curtis
Drewry
England
Fantasia
Floyd
Gilmore
Hammon
Holdsworth
Keister
Kelly
Lilly
Lloyd
Loop
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Mills
Morrison
Parker
Pastilong
Richardson
McDowell
Sapp
Saunders
Seanes
Schuebach
Shafer
Smith
Barbour
Putnam
Stalnaker
Thompson
Lincoln
Tucker
Vennari
Walker
Williams
Flannery
Kesser
Welch
Barber and Lee
Holderiv
What Lent Means to Me Observance and benefits discussed
An Ebenezer Baptist Church writer argues Lent offers two key values spiritual and therapeutic. It strengthens faith through participation and provides health benefits by reducing stress, promoting rest, abstinence, and reflection on blessings, urging rigorous observance of Lent's final ten days.
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Ebenezer Baptist Church
W. C. Reid
Stratton High School
Church St
Beckley
East Park
Christ
Congress Highlights and Health Proposals From The Senate
Senate Finance Committee opens hearings on a House foreign trade bill to extend the Reciprocal Trade Law for three years and permit a 15 percent tariff cut. Tax reform foes push a $20 tax cut, while Harvey Matusow faces continued questioning on perjury claims. Hobby backs Eisenhower health proposals to expand private health insurance benefits.
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Washington
Senate Finance Committee
Eisenhower
Administration
Senate
Finance Committee
Matusow
Senate Internal Security Subcommittee
Harvey Matusow
Hobby
House Commerce Committee
Pioneer Enterprises License Revoked by SEC
The Securities and Exchange Commission revoked the license of Pioneer Enterprises Inc of Washington DC to operate as a broker or dealer in corporate securities. The action cites fraudulent misrepresentations in selling its own stock and indebtedness beyond permitted limits. The firm formerly listed Bluefield West Virginia as its main office with branches in Virginia and West Virginia.
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Washington
Securities and Exchange Commission Today
Pioneer Enterprises, Inc
Washington, D. C
SEC
Pioneer
Bluefield
W. Va
Virginia
West Virginia
Legislature Today Highlights Key Tax and Licensing Proposals
Both houses convene at 2 p.m. House considers passage of an administration tax on commercial trucks and a teacher salary increase at amendment stage. Senate moves to license liquor agents while excluding state officials and relatives from licensing. Yesterday, House defeated an administration income tax bill 52 to 45 and sent a motor vehicle tax extension to the Roads Committee.
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Senate
Marland
Flannery
Bowles
Loop
D-Kanawha
West Virginia Education Assn
House Rules
Rules
del. Brotherton
Dhanawha
Roads Committee
Associated Press
Governor's Aunt Dies in Ill. Heart Attack Claims Aged Relative
Governor Marland left by train from Charleston to Sparrowland, Illinois, where his aunt Mrs. Ralph Christman, sister of his father John W. Marland, died of a heart attack last night. Funeral plans were not yet set and no return date was given.
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Charleston
Gov
Marland
Sparland
Ill
John W. Marland
Ralph Christman
Staggers Vows WV VA Hospitals Won't Close
Congressman Staggers says leaders assured no veterans hospitals in West Virginia will be closed. He and WV delegation oppose closures though Hoover Commission proposed studying cuts. Martinsburg hospital not on closing list. Beckley and Clarksburg facilities flagged as potential targets. Reps Bailey and Byrd also oppose closures in their districts.
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Washington
Staggers
D-W Va
West Virginia
Hoover Commission
Veterans Administration
Flood Waters Recede Relief Needs Set at 30000 in Logan
Flooded southern West Virginia towns begin cleanup as the Big Sandy and Ohio rivers ease. Red Cross estimates 30000 needed for Logan area relief, while a Vl supermarket loss looms at 45000. Schools reopen in Logan and Mingo counties with Matewan excluded.
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Huntington
West Virginia
Weather Bureau
Big Sandy River
Ohio
Ohio River
Pt. Pleasant
Portsmouth
Huda Vance
Huft Creek
Logan County
Spanishburg
Guyan
Red Cross
G. A. McCormick
Klis
Man
West Logan
Logan Armory
Appalachian Electric Power Co
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