Tralee Whitaker couple to face judge on March 31
Othc Whit taker and wife were arrested after their ten children suffered frost bite gangrene and housing neglect. Their 13 year old James, just home from hospital, stood barefoot as officials toured the mountain home. Authorities noted absent heat and sanitation as the couple awaits disposition before Judge D. M. Easley.
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By_ Register
Mullens
R. M. Stovall
Othc’. Whittaker
D. M. Easley
Stovall
Tralee Mountain
Whittaker
Ben Murphree
Beckley
James
Taylor-Dearing
Reeders
Marie
Tlallowe’en
Elmore
Virginian Railway
Whittakers
Josephine Damewood
Red Cross
John Whitt
Bill
O. E. Whittaker
Yacht tragedy hints at pre explosion deaths
A fragmentary account suggests a head injury caused by a ball peen hammer and two people may have died before a yacht explosion. The text also references a mink coat heiress denying involvement in her parents' death amid marriage tensions with Gollum and notes regional names tied to Mexico City’s Aztec heritage.
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Buddy
Musick
R. R. Hodgkinson
Newport Beach
Overells
Gollum
Secret Diplomatic Documents and Acheson Position
The article notes Secretary Acheson facing a choice between publishing secret diplomatic papers or avoiding opposition from committee members. The documents reportedly cover Greece and Turkey economics and a Dardanelles survey, touching on Russia’s aims in the region and potential concessions in Mediterranean strategy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acheson
Greece
Turkey
Dardanelles
Russia
Soviet Union
Mediterranean
W. E. Cash To Be Interred Sunday
Funeral services for W. E. Cash 52 of 208 French Street will be held at 2 30 p m Sunday at the First Christian Church with Rev A H Wilson officiating. Masons meet at the Masonic Hall at 1 30 p m Sunday for a special service. Interment will be at Sunset Memorial Park. He died at his home Thursday morning at 9.
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W. E. Cash
French Street
First Christian Church
A. H. Wilson
Masonic Lodge
Cash
Masonic Hall
Sunset Memorial Park
GM Union Demands Early Talks on Veterans Retirement Plan
The union urges General Motors to start discussions promptly on retirement benefits for veterans returning from service. Reuther criticized GM for not cooperating with the union in a joint study of the retirement program, while detailing the new plan emphasis on extra vacation time.
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Reuther
G.M
U.A.W
Methodists Plan Beckley District Youth Rally
A Beckley District Methodist Youth Fellowship rally is set for Friday April 11 at the Methodist Temple. About eighty three youths attended with Beaver Community Church leading with 23 delegates followed by Sprague 20 Blue Jay 10 First Methodist 7 Long Branch 7 Mabscott 4 and St Marys 3. Guests included Dr Glenn W Stewart Rev R 5 McClung Rev W B Pack and Rev D R Career. Earl Snead was the guest speaker with devotions led by Elizabeth Ann Bartlett. Eber Deem Roush presided over the business session.
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Beckley
Methodist Youth Fellowship
Methodist Temple
Beaver Community Church
Sprague
Blue Jay
First Methodist
Long Branch
Mabscott
St. Mary’s
Glenn W. Stewart
R. 5. McClung
W. B. Pack
D. R. Career
Earl Snead
Elizabeth Ann Bartlett
Eber Deem Roush
Tax Cut Provisions Adjust 20 Percent Brackets and Exemptions
The proposal details a 20 percent tax cut for incomes between 1395 and 302000, with a 10.5 cut above 302000. A flat 57 cut applies to incomes 1000 to 1395 to avoid sharp jumps. Beneficiaries may total about 31 million. An extra 500 exemption for those over 65 would be limited by a choice between this exemption and other present-law exemptions.
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Knutson
Russian extortion case questioned by witness statements
A commission enforcement agent named Harlan O'Brien faces questions in a hearing over an attempted extortion case. The witness claims the suspect only followed orders, with statements attributed to O'Brien about what he was told by others. Bond set at $500 awaiting further action.
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O’brien
Harlan O'Brien
Commission
Church Circles Schedule Talks on India at Hirst Church
Circle No 1 met at the Hirst Christian Church with 16 members. Speakers included Mrs J T Hollands worth on Walking In India Mrs R E Murray on Improvements in India and Mrs J Givens on Government in India. Miss Doreas Ogden led the group and two new members joined. Refreshments were served by Mrs Sharp and Mrs Howard Phipps. Circle No 6 met with Mrs Eugene Harvey in junior circle activities.
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The
Hirst Christian Church
J.T. Hollandsworth
India
R. E. Murray
J . Givens
Inia
Doreas Ogden
Susan Thomas
Dora Thomas
Miss Ogden
J. JA. Sharp
Sharp
Howard Phipps
Eugene Scott
Juniet
Eugene Harvey
Woman Dorothy Moore Dies at Pemberton Home
Dorothy Moore of Pemberton died at her residence Thursday afternoon. A North Carolina native, she had lived in Pemberton 25 years. Survived by husband William Moore. three sons Herman Smith Beckley Oakley Smith Mac Arthur Otis Smith Pemberton. four daughters Edith Smith Pemberton Gladys Smith Detroit Janet Smith Pemberton and Jean Moore Pemberton. Body remains at Caffee Funeral Home until funeral arrangements are made.
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Dorothy Moore
Pemberton
North @ar
Coal wage talks mix regional planners and unions
Francis avu says northern and western operators cannot fit southern ones and wages may be similar. He adds bargaining with Mr. Lewis should consider the public welfare and competitive fuel prices. He warns coal prices out of line with gas hydro and wood risk miner idleness.
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Francis Avu
Lewis
Ejectment Suit Still Undecided in Circuit Court
Judge Ben H. Ashworth continued the ejectment action of N.C. Knapp and others against Versal Quintler to the next term to allow a survey of land on Crab Orchard Creek by civil engineer Paul Fergiey. The case includes a demurrer overruled and a general issue plea. Concurrently James Sparks must appear March 27 to show cause why he should not be held in contempt for $255 arrears, and divorce-related orders fix support, attorney fees, and restraining provisions.
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N.C
James Sparks
Irene Sparks
Lillie Madaline Farish
Paul Farish
Ashworth
Erskine Miller
Ann Miller
U S dairy cows mainly kept in small herds
Report shows over 87 percent of U S dairy cows are kept in herds of 10 or fewer, highlighting a prevalence of small herd farming across the industry.
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U. S
Russia Retreats On World Economic Bodies Debate
The article notes Russia's reluctance to join major bodies such as the IBRD IMF FAO ICAO and to participate in preliminary work for a world trade organization. It contrasts U S leadership and funding, and mentions Moscow's shift toward supporting regional commissions for Europe and Asia with cautious optimism about greater U N engagement.
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Russia
International Bank For Reconstruction and Development
International Monetary Fund
The
Food and Agricultural Organizations
International Civil Aviation Organization
World Trade Organization
United States
Europe
Asia
Far East
U.N
Ohio Senator backs Lilienthal confirmation despite criticisms
The Ohio Senator who chairs the Republican Policy Committee argued that recent events prompting President Truman to seek aid for Turkey and Greece have not aided Lilienthal in his Senate confirmation fight. Senator McKellar of Tennessee accused Lilienthal of Communist infiltration during his Atomic Committee tenure, but the vote stood 8 to 1 in support of the nomination.
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Ohio
Republican Policy Committee
Truman
Turkey
Greece
Lilienthal
McKellar
Tenn
Atomic Committee
Budget shifts expand cancer research and state aid
The document details a $17,328,200 grant to the National Cancer Institute, up $6,000,000 over estimates to boost state aid and research. Labor Department shares total $30,042,000, down $12,714,500 from budget figures and $22,816,091 from allotments. Included are $71,728,000 for state employment offices and $2,080,000 for conciliation service, with a $598,100 drop from the request and a rent line at $61,122,420, plus a budget cut of $132,932 from current funds.
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National Cancer Institute
Labor Department
Conciliation Service
Federal Security Agency
Four Felons Sentenced and Moved to Penitentiary
Four men from Raleigh County were transported to the state penitentiary at Moundsville after being sentenced in criminal court. William Jack Beckelheimer Ruben Light and Dave Walton received from one to ten years for grand larceny Clyde Whitt drew two to ten years for auto theft.
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Raleigh
State
Moundsville
William Jack Beckelheimer
Ruben Light
Dave Walton
Clyde Whitt
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R. G. Bennett Jr
Virginia Railroad
W. R. Laxton
Weeming County
Department of Public Assistance
Paul Goode
Hammer
Mexico City
Tenochtitlan
Methodist Fellowship
Bkc
Poe
del Monte
Stokelys Catsup
Nam Dle
Stokelys
Big Me
Koppers
Indiana
Palmolive
Nestués
Stag
Saks Credit Jewelers
Tony's Super Market
Skelton
W. VA
Maxwell House
Great Northerns
VEAL
Bbc
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