Heaberlin Denies Knowledge Of Being Replaced
Beckley based state compensation commissioner Charles J L Heaberlin says he has received no official notice of a successor. An Associated Press report from Charleston claimed a replacement would be named by Governor Meadows by April 1. Heaberlin, a Republican, was appointed in 1941 for a term ending May 31 1947 and previously served in 1927 1929 and 1937 1939 under prior governors.
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Beckley
Charles JL. Heaberlin
Associated Press
Charleston
Statehouse
Charles L. Heaberlin
Meadows
Heaberlin
Neely
Howard M. Gore
Chandler urges realism before V-E Day celebrations
Senator A B Chandler of Kentucky pressed the administration to show realism before curbing home front enthusiasm on and after V E Day. He argued laws and regulations won t stop Americans from celebrating a war won and noted many will seek rest or a drink, while production will resume after relaxation. J A Krug of the W P B said the White House considers declaring V E Day a holiday or keeping workers on the job.
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Washington
A. B
Happy” Chandler
D.-Ky
Congress
Germany
W.P.B
J. A. Krug
White House
Fruit Growers Fear Damage From Warm Early Spring
Martinsburg Eastern Panhandle orchardists warn that unusually warm weather has advanced fruit tree buds, risking extensive damage if a sharp cold spell arrives. Buds are well developed and sap is rising, threatening earlier blooms for apples peaches cherries and other fruit unless a chilling period returns.
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Associated Press
Martinsburg—Feastern Panhandle
West Virginians see warm spell with below normal rainfall
Parkersburg area reports a preview of summer as the U S Weather Bureau notes the average state temperature 11 degrees above normal at 54.3 with highs reaching 88 in Elwood and 86 in Fairmont while lows hit 23 in Grafton and 25 in Mannington. Precipitation averaged 0.24 inch, 0.73 inch below normal, Parsons recording the week’s highest rainfall at 0.43 inch and Huntington the lowest at 0.02 inch.
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Parkersburg
West
Parsons
Huntington
Fire Ravages Beaver Family Home
A five room frame house near the planing mill in Beaver occupied by Mr and Mrs E D Nichols and two children was destroyed by fire late yesterday afternoon. Damages are estimated between 1500 and 2000 dollars. Fire Chief W H Weidensall said the blaze began about 410 p m in the middle room and spread rapidly, preventing any salvage of furniture or belongings. The owner is Grover Hedrick of Beckley.
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E. D. Nichols
Beaver
W. H. Weidensall
Grover Hedrick
Beckley
Nichols
Mrs Joe Louis Seeks Divorce in Chicago Suit
Mrs Marva Trotter Barrow, 27, sues Sgt Joe Louis Barrow, 30, heavyweight champion, in Chicago Superior Court alleging desertion. She seeks custody of their daughter Jacqueline, 2, notes a prior divorce filing in 1941 and a reconciliation earlier. Louis, inducted Jan 14 1942, was stationed at Camp Shank New York.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Marva Trotter Barrow
Joe Louis Barrow
Louis
King
Jacqueline
Max Baer
Camp Shank
N. Y
Negro Woman Posts Bond In Maiming Case
Dorothy Moorehead of Lester posted 500 bond to appear for trial after being charged with maiming Angeline Moss. She was released from Raleigh County Jail after the warrant was issued by Magistrate Oley Mills and served by Constable Clyde McDowell. The warrant lists the charge as felony maiming. Moss obtained the warrant and the arrest occurred Tuesday.
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Dorothy Moorehead
Lester Negro
Raleigh
Angeline Moss
Negro
Lester
Oley Mills
Clyde McDowell
Ohio Rises Again as Flood Expected to Miss
Weatherman Leroy Stone at the Chesapeake Ohio weather station predicted the Ohio River would rise today and tomorrow due to heavy rains but would not reach flood stage. He forecast a 38 to 39 foot level, with flood mark at 50 feet. The storm ended with snow and a freeze, ending a brief unseasonable heat wave.
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Associated Press
Huntington
Ohio River
Leroy Stone
Chesapeake, O
Stone
Lego Soldier Wounded in European War Zone
Pfc. William P. Nelson, son of Charley Nelson of Lego, has been wounded while serving with the army in the European theater, the War Department announces.
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LEGO
William P. Nelson
Charley Nelson
War Department
Probe Death Of four Schoolboys By Hand Grenades
Macon Georgia coroner's jury to probe the deaths of four boys in an explosion and to consider reports that students traded grenades in classrooms. Superintendent Smith said Fort Hawkins boys brought grenades to school for candy, denied rolling them down aisles. One grenade exploded near Joe FE. Brown Junior High students in Atlanta. no injuries. Eight year old Jimmy Avery, survivor, recounted how a hammering of an unexposed rifle grenade led to the blast. his father Anderson Avery spoke to investigators.
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Associated Press
Macon
Macon Telegraph
Mark A. Smith
Ft. Hawkins
Camp Wheeler
Lester H. Chapman
Atlanta
Here
Joe FE. Brown
Jimmy Avery
Sole Sur
Vivor
Chapman
Anderson Avery
Avery
Jimmy
Gen Arnold Returns To Desk After Illness
Gen H H Arnold, chief of the army air forces, returned to his desk at air force headquarters in Washington after more than a month in Florida. The rest was ordered by Maj.
Civic Groups Sponsor Old Clothes Drive in Beckley
Beckley civic clubs led by Lions Rotary and Kiwanis plan an April drive to send old usable clothing to devastated lands in Europe. A. A. Tieche called the meeting Monday night at the Beckley hotel. E. T. Stromp was named drive chairman with city collections and school houses in outlying areas. A quota of five pounds per person was set.
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Beckley
Europe
Lions
Rotary
Kiwanis
Beckley Hotel
A. A. Tieche
E. T. Stromp
General Grant Air Surgeon Dies After Illness
Gen. David N. W. Grant, air surgeon, dies following illness once linked to overwork.
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David N. W. Grant
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