Berlin The Russian switch in command stirs Western doubt
The appointment of Gen. Chuikov to replace Marshal Sokolovsky as military governor of the Soviet zone in Germany prompts conflicting Western speculation. Reports say the Russians may harden their stance, potentially lifting the Berlin blockade, while claims of rearmament and new defense lines north of Berlin surface from German press and a Tolstoyrat source. Western intelligence remains unable to confirm details.
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Mrs Giles Dies In Charleston Snow Hill woman dies in Charleston hospital
Mrs HE Giles of Snow Hill former Prosperity resident dies in a Charleston hospital after about a year illness. Survived by husband Harless Eugene Giles a Nitro-born father John A Biggs of Nitro three sisters and four brothers. Funeral tomorrow at 2 at Prosperity Baptist Church with Rev Harvey officiating.
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Madison
Overton
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Nitro
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Harvey
Scholastic Graduation Age Declared Normal
The education department says high schools are not graduating students younger. Last year 16 108 graduates were reported with 4 under 16, 1 160 between 16 and 17, 6 934 between 17 and 18, 1 511 between 18 and 19, 1 606 between 18 and 20 and 34 over 20. The study covered most graduates and found 49.2 percent at normal speed, 23.7 percent retarded, and most pupils progress normally without earlier graduation.
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13 State Hunt For Bank Theft Mastermind
A 13 state grand larceny warrant was issued for Richard H. Crowe 41 assistant manager at Nacional City Bank 195 Broadway New York as a vault containing 6060 090 in cash and bonds vanished Crowe disappeared after leaving a note saying he was bound for Buffalo and had not returned home since Sunday neighbors said the couple lived in an 11 room beachfront residence with three children police reported the vault was found open and empty when the branch opened for business and Crowe had not reported for work the bank loss included 19000 in cash and 390000 in bonds including negotiable securities
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Mrs Edmonds Dies at 36 in Beckley Residence
Mrs Josephine Cathelie Edmonds 36 of 415 City Avenue Beckley died at 12 19 am after a two year illness. Born Shiunston April 6 1912 she was daughter of the late Knight Gregory and James Martina. Survived by husband Fred Edmonds four sisters Mrs James At Harbor Jr Rhode Island Mrs Genevieve Extmonds Baltimore Mrs Gladys Lilly Beckley Mrs Rosa Lee Adams MacArthur one stepson Julius Carl Edmonds Kings Mountain NC and one stepdaughter Evelyn Murray Beckley. Body at Keyser Funeral Home pending arrangements. Associated Press report on defense unification under Secretary Johnson notes legal authority limits until Congress acts.
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Three Prosperity men plead guilty in copper theft case
In Raleigh County, Mathew Kopee, Jr., and Ehner Nagyes Meades with Kopee, Jr., brothers, pleaded guilty to grand larceny for stealing copper wire from Charleston Coal Company. James Caldwell pleaded guilty to carrying a gun. Judge Riffe to sentence later. Lewly Meadows maiming case continued. Four and three fourths billion pounds of fish are caught annually in the United States.
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Arbor Day Plantings Scrutinized In West Virginia Area
Arbor Day events announced for Beckley and Kingston Elementary School with 1000 trees from the state nursery to be planted by 4-H clubs and students. Governor Okey L. Patterson proclaims April 8 Arbor Day in West Virginia.
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Susan Reed Performs Folk Songs in Mullens Last Series Show
Miss Susan Reed the sole woman ballad singer on the concert stage presented a well received program of folk songs at Mullens High School as the final event of this year’s series. She accompanied herself on a zither Irish harp and an ever ovin, bought for seven dollars in New York. Her songs stayed in unusual modes but the audience warmed to her intimate stage presence. The encore crowd favorite was Danny Boy followed by Molly Malone Mother I Would Marry One Morning in May Venezuela Pm Sad and Fun Lonely Black Black Black Sweet Lulla From Beike Drill Yo Tarriers and Zebra Dun.
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Fairbanks Jr Knighted by British Empire
Douglas Fairbanks Jr received honorary Knight Commander of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire for Anglo American relations and CARE leadership. The 39 year old actor said he was speechless and plans to visit Buckingham Palace for the ceremony in late spring or summer. He also serves as vice president of the United Nations Association and has been active in civilian diplomatic missions since World War II.
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Hadassah Meeting At Beth El Temple Tonight
Mrs. Dave Abrams will speak on child welfare at the 8 o clock Hadassah meeting tonight at Beth El Temple. Participants include Mrs Will, Sam Binderman and Mrs Herbert Cohen. Hostesses are Mrs Charles Levine and Mrs Joe Heller.
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Orchid diversity exceeds forty species in some states
Reports indicate that more than 40 different orchid species grow in certain states. Botanists note the variety reflects diverse habitats and climate conditions supporting these plants.
Bluefield Man Dies In Stolen Car Wreck
Bluefield West Virginia man Richard N White 26 died at a hospital after a stolen car wreck four miles east of Pearisburg Virginia on Route 460. Bill Shirley 19 of Bluefield was seriously injured and unconscious. Police reported occupants included White Shirley Hise Francisco and Edward Gorman with unknown address.
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