Oak Hill World War II Veteran Dies in Car Crash
Charles Ernest Fields 21 of Oak Hill died Wednesday after a car crash on Route 1921. A World War II Marine and Purple Heart recipient born in Texas on July 19 1925, he is survived by wife Ruth, mother Mrs J H Halteman, two brothers and two sisters. Funeral at Tyree Chapel with burial in Fayetteville Cemetery. Wills W Harmon of Alley was in the other vehicle and moved to Laird Memorial Hospital from the local hospital.
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Nes
Oak Hill
Charles Ernest Fields
Fields
Oak Aart
Marine Corps
South Pacific
Lancaster
Texas
Ruth Fields
J. H. Halteman
Dallas
Robert
Carse¢ana
Frank
Ida
Venna
Seana
Tyree Funeral Home
Gilmer H. Cross
Buriz
Fayetteville
Grace Hamey
Ford
Wills W. Harmon
Alley
State Road Commission
Laird Memorial Hospital
Montgomery
Boston Leader Heads Chamber Convention Before Delegates
Jackson of Boston serves as head of the chamber before 2,000 delegates at the 35th annual convention.
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Jackson
Boston
Striking U S Workers Widens With 25000 Idle Across Plants
The union faces a broad walkout as 25000 idle workers split between Inland Steel at Indiana Harbor and fabrication plants across Pennsylvania West Virginia New Jersey and Ohio. About 12000 protested at the Inland Steel site over missing contracts and retroactive pay while 13000 demonstrated at other fabrication plants due to stalled negotiations or wage concession disputes. Some plants had signed contracts with small raises. Separately Chicago clothing executive Ted S Decker plans a men s sock factory in Beckley and Beckley Industrial Corp seeks $150000 in subscriptions. a chamber committee urges new subscriptions as meetings proceed.
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Baslet Steel
Inland Steel Corporation
Indiana Harbor
Ind
Pennsylvania
West Virginia
New Jersey
Ohio
Ted S. Decker
Chicago
Beckley
Crewe C. Maples
Chamber of Commerce
Beckley Industrial Corporation
Housing policy provisions on leases and construction waivers
The text lists policy items including a 10 for a two year lease if the tenant agrees, exemptions from ceilings for new houses and recently vacant units, removal of government priority controls on materials under the Veterans Housing Act with a permit for amusement or recreation buildings, and retention of veterans preferences to buy or rent new homes with government mortgage insurance covering up to 901 percent of value.
Mexican President Aleman Heads City Hall and Park Honors Tour
A Mexican delegation led by President Aleman visits New York City. They tour City Hall with Mayor O Dwyer, receive a wreath at Washington Arch, visit Columbia University for an honorary degree, and stop at Central Park to lay a Bolivar statue wreath before a West Point visit.
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Wall Street
City Hall
O'Dwyer
Aleman
City Council
Broadway
Washington Arch
Fifth Avenue
Columbia University
Central Park
Low Memorial Library
Frank D. Fackenthal
Aleutian
Waldorf-Astoria
Alemanz
Simon 1 Bolivar
West Point
Military Academy
Hudson River
State Mine Law Raises Inspectors Minimum Salary
The department chief announced July 1 salary increases for state mine inspectors from 3000 to 3600 dollars as a new minimum under the 1947 legislature. The act also sets maximums from 3900 to 4000 dollars and requires six years experience and practical mining knowledge including ventilation drainage and gases.
Child Penelope Sims Noted In Hospital Census
Penelope Sims rests in her crib with occasional coos and a frightened cry. Her condition remains listed as good in the hospital census.
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Penelope
Sims
Arab higher committee offered chance to appear
A discussion on inviting the Arab higher committee to participate was raised, exploring whether they should be given an opportunity to present their perspective. The proposal aims to broaden representation and enhance dialogue on ongoing issues.
Taft weighs stance on anti injunction act amendment
Michigan senator colleagues say Taft opposes a move to junk the Norris La Guardia Act. He remains undecided on empowering district attorneys to seek injunctions and may accept the bill as written with National Labor Relations Board enforcement. He seeks a provision allowing private employers damages from jurisdictional strikes or secondary boycotts. The injunction amendment is sponsored by Ball Byrd Donnell and George.
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Michigan
Norris-La Guardia
Taft
U. S
National Labor Relations Board
Ohioan
Ball
Mich
Byrd
Donnnell
George
D.,ga
Bolt of Lightning Damages Residence and Apartment
A bolt during the season's first electrical storm yesterday damaged the home of D. J. Harless at 14 Reservoir Road. A yard tree shattered and electrical connections burned but caused no fire. Most damage occurred in the apartment rented to Mr. and Mrs. A. D. Smithson. Nails pasted over were forced through paper. Mrs. Harless, the sole occupant, was uninjured.
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D. J. Harless
Reservoir Road
A. D. Smithson
Governor weighs role in labor disputes and arbitration hint
The governor says he will work for peace in labor management matters but will not intervene directly. A local note reports Layland society events and relatives visiting Layland residents.
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Gieske
Baltimore livestock market reports mixed cattle and hog prices
Cattle receipts 100 with light slaughter run and generally steady slaughter classes. Steers 23.50 to 24.75 per cwt, few at 25.00. heifers scarce 19.50 to 22.50. cows 13.30 to 16.50. bulls 16.00 to 22.00. Hogs active but prices down about 50 cents. weights 1100 pounds and under 21.00 to 22.50. sows 17.25 to 19.50. Spring lambs active and steady. small lot good and choice lambs 29.00. Public notice appears about personal debts. statement by Tony Tilocci disclaims responsibility.
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Baltimore
USDA
Calvas
Deaths Underwood and McCain Obituaries
Obituaries note John Beckley Underwood age 4 of Mabscott died April 30 with services at Oak Grove Church May 4 and burial in Oak Grove cemetery. Grandsons pallbearers and granddaughters flowerbearers. Mary Agnes McCain of Beckley died in Raleigh General Hospital. Funeral May 2 at the home of Mr and Mrs Everette Price with burial in Copper Hill Virginia. Surviving relatives listed. services by Armstead Funeral Home.
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Underwood Underwood
John Beckley
Mabscott
Keyser Funeral
Oak Grove
Rev. L. A. Garden
McCain McCain
Mary Agnes
Beckley
Raleigh General Hospital
Jehovah Witness
Everette Price
Hutchinson
Frank Mills
South Heber Street
Copper Hill
Virginia
Hirial
Lizabeth. Price
George Price
Richmond
Blanche Brown
Raleigh
Sarah Reynolds
Francis Kesster
Matintrope
Effie Hickman
Christiansburg
Virginia Price
Sapper Wi
Will. Price
Sprague
Owen Price
Allegheny
Armstead Funeral Home
BreathEasy remedy advertised with money back guarantee
An advertisement for a BreathEasy asthma and hay fever remedy claims scientific discovery value. It promises a money back guarantee and urges use as directed with a free demonstration. Also lists corporate address at Empire Building Pittsburgh PA and contact details.
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Breathess, Co
Empire Bidg
Pittsburgh
Second Ave
Gallipolis
Ohio
Mr. Murphy
Dial 3
Anessis
Dial
Nn Depot
Oakwood Ave
Andy
Sprague
di Dial
Daniels
Star Clothing
le South K
Pene
Park Avenue
Rahall
Oceana
Oceana Pig- Wiggly Store, Oceana. (Nted
James Dairy
Prosperity
Dial_ 6
Sam Black Methodist Church
B. C. Barnett
Clrtsville
W. Va
E. T Sheppard
Sinvot
Ling Heaith
Oak
Beckley
Gil
Téeeks Manufacturing Co
GMC
Felp
Counter Bel
Lesille
Beckley Feed & Supply CO
Rhodes
Beck
Lost items and local services appear in fragment
Fragmentary classified notices show a lost brown billfold with money and papers, a found dog Trixie a white hound with black spots, and several painting wallpapering decorating services listed with telephone numbers and addresses.
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John Hancock
Trixie
W. E. Harvey
Dial
Lee Foster & Redden Venetian Blind Co
Garfield St
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Mgr
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Mayo Lawsson
Woman’s Society of Christian Service
Register
C. W. Hughart
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Glen White Rd
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Covey
W. P. Riffe
Dia
Raleigh Register
Frida
Mandeville ‘Transfer & Storage Co
Blu
Lewis Transfer Company
Diat
Carolini Super Market
Sylvia Wickline
Old Eyeles Rd
Rt 1
Meadow Bridge
Seckley
R. D. Osborne
Rand Mill
Ronceverte Lumber Company
Ronceverte
Kelly
Nick Banko
North Beckley
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Springer
Fred Mann
Dry Hill Road
Diak
T. F. Whitlock
Ton
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Gray's
D. C. Holley
Walter A. Brewer
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Dal
Ross Stover
Carter St. Beckley
Bill James
Pelyly
Oddison Ave
Fuller Brush Products
A. M. Bess
Ant Street
Call Tek Manufactir _ity Company
Tlectrolux Vacuum Cleaners
R. M. Wabbell
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Kaenawna St
Lilly’s
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Sears Monument Company
Beckie
Fred Davis
Palace St
Sostay Hope Road
Snow Thornton Florists
Prince Street
C. Ray Perdue
New River Company
Wo Va
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Vita Var
Perdue
East Main St
Xray Perdue
Eens
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Cole
Law
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William
Gunter
Johnstown Road
Singer Sewing Machine Co
Beckley Radio
Mplete
General Electric Appliance
Lcan Furniture Co
D. Haynes
Anplinries
Lawe Mowers
Gunter's Electric & Machine Shop
Lincoln St
Johnstown Rd
Baker Radio & Elec Lic
South Kanawha
Electric Singer
L. E. Wright
IORGE
Norge
Lowe Brothers Electric Co
Scott's Music Service
Barwood St
Plumbing Servic A. B. Pettry
Calloway Heights
North Kanawha St
Williamsb. Jones
Pemberton
W.va
Mullens
Lisad H. McKinney
Stephenson
Compton Construction Company
Amigo
AAA
Foster Hardware, Inc
Main St
Eagle Nest Baby
Beckley Ice & Feed Co
Prince St. Dia
Radio
John W. Eye
DAN
Eagles Club
AbraHam Brothers Orchestra
Meckley Hotel
Quality Lumber & Supply Co
City Ave
Lee
Seales
Eli § Harris
Second St. Dial
WW. Va
Harvey Manufacturing Co
Beaver
Foley Brothers
North Oakwood Ava
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