Courtroom Tensions Echo Klondike Echoes in Trial
Michael defends David Larkins as jurors from six bachelors to six married men show open bias. Darcy Fenner testifies with blunt facts while Carrie Walsh’s vivid recollections sway the panel. A tomato sung from the crowd, and David faces a grim outlook as the trial extends into a tense night. The prosecutor and judge press toward a verdict, with a likely five year sentence looming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael
David
Yankers
Skagway
Klondike
Louise
Carruthers
Causel
Darcy Fenner
Darcy
Mone
Larkins
Charlotte Linden
Charlotte
Lotty
David Larkins
Carrie Walsh
Carrie
Judge Yankers
Eben
Tim
Meg
Dan Farmer
Fenners
Baltimore Apples and Potatoes Price Report
Baltimore apples show mixed gains with Jersey and Virginia varieties up two percent and three and a quarter inch marks. Potatoes remain barely steady with US and Canadian Katahdins differing by region, quality, and sack size across Maine Pennsylvania Alabama Florida and more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Bu Bkts
Usls
Canada
Maine
Usis
Ala
Reds
Fla. Sebagoes
Poultry Market Reports From Harrisonburg and Moorefield Areas
Live poultry markets in Harrisonburg Virginia and Moorefield West Virginia held steady near last weekend with good demand. Farm prices through yesterday ended at 9 am with broilers 2 to 3 pounds around 20 cents per pound and heavy hens 22 to 24 cents. Turkey fryers around 30 cents with small types 29 to 30 cents. heavy hens and toms in 34 to 36 cent range. In South Branch Valley prices were firm with broilers 20 to 21 cents and light turkey breeders 31 and toms 26 cents. A regional auction showed live poultry auction prices about 20 cents with an average sale of 20.55 per head for 238,100 offered in 88 lots.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisonburg
Shenandoah Valley
Moorefield
W. Va
South Branch Valley Area
South Branch Area
Livestock prices at Baltimore market report
Livestock figures show cattle 175 head with no trading basis established, calves 150 with scattered good and prime veal at 25.50 and mixed lots 20.00 to 25.00, slaughter calves 475 to 500 pounds at 17.00 to 25.00, hogs 300 head with insufficient sales for price trend, sheep 25 head with prices not tested yet. Prices reflect mixed lots and utility grades across categories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
USDA
Mixed Economic Signals Promise Varied 1956 Outlook
Business leaders split on inflation and deflation risks amid shortages, rising costs, and tight labor supply. Banks warn against debt-fueled growth while others fear slumping markets and layoffs. Analysts see inflation danger from capacity limits and overspending as 1956 politics influence the debate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
First National City Bank of New York
Guaranty Trust Co
Washington
First National City Bank
Eisenhower accepts invitation to Panama meeting
President Eisenhower accepts an invitation from Panama to attend a June 25 26 gathering of American nation presidents in Panama City. The event marks the 130th anniversary of Panama's first Congress, convened in 1826 by Simon Bolivar. President Ricardo M Espinosa invited the leaders to participate in commemorations and exercises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Eisenhower
Panama
Panama City
Drive Carefully Sign on Florist Truck in Kentucky
A florist truck in Bowling Green, Kentucky displays a cautionary message urging safe driving with a quip about the next load potentially being theirs. The sign reads Drive carefully The next load may be yours. Local traffic note with light humor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bowling Gren, Ky
Hot spots in thyroid linked to neurotic symptoms
March study from the Menninger Foundation notes overactive thyroid nodules may accompany Graves disease and neurotic behavior. Researchers Dr. Homer Hiebert and Dr. Frank Hoecker used radioactive iodine to identify hot spots, with outcomes improved after removal or radioactive treatment. Further work seeks to explain links between nodules and mental symptoms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka
Kan
Menninger Foundation
Homer Hiebert
Frank Hoecker
University of Kansas
Robert Wallerstein
Philip Holman
Nathaniel Uhr
TV Cameras Dial In Mantle Homer at Stadium
At Yankee Stadium Mickey Mantle swung as three TV cameras tracked the play from different positions. Director Jack Murphy monitored four screens, directing Camera 1 on the home plate shot Camera 3 on the homer and Camera 2 on Mantle’s baserun. The article highlights the crew’s precision and nerve in televised baseball.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Mickey Mantle
Yankee Stadium
Jack Murphy
Mantle
WPIX
Murphy
Mel Allen
Camera 3
Japan Bans All Organized Prostitution After April First
After eight years of debate Japan's Parliament passes a law outlawing organized prostitution from April 1 next year. The House of Councillors unanimously approves the measure, and the House of Representatives passed it May 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tokyo
Japan
House of Councillors
Senate
House of Representatives
Water flow rate in typical car radiator
At six miles an hour an unusual phrasing. 60 barrels totaling 3,000 gallons of water circulate per hour through a standard auto radiator.
Funeral notices from Mount Hope and surrounding areas
Obituaries list multiple local figures with ages and service details. Sarah Elizabeth Williams of Mount Hope dies at home aged 78. services May 23 at Keyser Funeral Home, burial Sunset Memorial Park. George Wilbert Wood of Calloway Heights dies at 65. services May 23 at Calloway Heights Baptist Church, burial Sunset Memorial Park. Harry Kirkman aged 58 of Crab Orchard dies at home. services May 23 at St Stephen's Episcopal Church, burial Sunset Memorial Park with Masonic rites. Elbert Woodrow Hick DeHart, 44, Skelton. service May 22 at Skelton Community Church, burial Sunset Memorial Park. Carlton Garry Miller, 15, formerly of Crab Orchard. funeral May 22 at Crab Orchard Baptist Church, burial Wildwood Cemetery. Mack Phillip Sheridan, 23, of 408 North Kanawha Street. services May 20 at Rose and Quesenberry Chapel. body to Birmingham, Alabama for burial. Cards of Thanks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sunset Memorial Park
Charles Bergendahl
Thurston Bergendahl
William Bergendahl
Klase Williams, Jr
Johnny Smart
George Wolfe
Woop Wood
George Wilbert
Calloway Heights
Calfee Funeral Home
Calloway Heights Baptist Church
B. L. Jones
James Neal
Wilbert Waddell
Thomas Rose
Carlos Hall
C. E. Kessler
T. L. Stover
George Tavilor
Circle No. 1
Caffee Funeral Home
Kirkman Kirkman
Harry
Crab Orchard
Williams Funeral Home
St. Stephen's Episcopal Church
C. E. Walker
Beckley Masonic Lodge No
Masonic Lodge
Henry Hope
Joe Dutton
C. O. Carman
Louis Lopez
Wyatt B. Oxley
Thurmond Jamison
T. R. Venters
E. B. Wray
J. W. Richardson
Fred Rich
Bernard Shields
William Yates
Sid Bond
E. H. Lawhorn
Forest Freeman
George Barker
John Edwards
Harvey Meadows
Earl McGrady
William R. Hearld
Bill Cole
Roy Williams
Tom Arthur
Hubert Garner
Freland Clay
Carl Waddell
Baren Williams
Rose & Quesenberry Funeral Home
Miller Miller
Carlton Garry
David D. Miller
Eau Gallie
Florida
Caffee Funeral
Crab Orchard Baptist Church
Shirley Donnelly
Wildwood Cemetery
Cecil Harris
Bob Harris
Ronald Fern
Clyde Preston
Darrell Preston
Gene Skiles
Sheridan Sheridan
Mack Phillip
North
Kanawha Street
Affinity
Rose and Quesenberry Funeral Home
Neville Street
John Atkinson
Rose and Quesenberry
Birmingham
Alabama
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Albany
N. Y
International
Golden Witch
Zola Ros
Dan
Business Mirror
By Sam Dawson
Ray D. Murphy
Equitable Life Assurance Society
C. A. Sienkiewicz
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania Bankers Assn
March of Science
Keyser Funeral Home
Mack Phillip Sheridan
C. H. Costolow
Everette R. Shaffer
Huston Reid
W. L. Smith
Keyser
Dia
Douglas T. Bryant
Mar
South Oakwood Ave
Beckiey Room
IO Rose & Quesenberry Funeral Home
Amos E. Queenberry
Neville ST
Dial
James C. Griffith
Rock OF Ages
Kyle Davis
Beckley
Old Eccles Road
Bluefield
Hart
R. C. Egnor
Oak Hill
Logan
Dial Floral Company
City Avenue
Dial Floral CO
City Ave
S&h
Dor.sts
Webb
Pat
Sprague Hollow
Harper
Charles Westmoreland
Harold _ Williams
Henry Jones
Gall Clarence Christian
Nash Campbell
Sanders and Edgers
Fabulon Foster Hardware Co
Main St
Beckley Ice and Feed CO
Prince St
Martha JO Lamb
Marguerite’s
del - Mar
B. E. Silverman
Cyril Lilly
Halstead
General Electric Service Department
North Kanawha St
Jennings Radio & TV
MacArthur
Haddad’s TV & Furniture CO
Beckley Furniture
Lovitz
Foster Hardware Co
Main St. Dial
Copeland’s Mower
Mount Hope Rd
Copeland
Mount Hope
Fendi
Wright
RCA Victor
Zenith
John W. Eye
Ngs
GEO. Sparks
Ashworth Firestone
Prince ST. Pelt
Frank’s
GMC _ Garage
Sprague
Venetian Blind Cleaners
James Deering
Smoot Avenue
Jerry Risner
P. O
Clarksburg
Smoot Ave
CDTAL
Camp Thompson
Bob Daniels
Mutual of Omaha
Combs St
Lewis Transfer & Storage
Wva
Dial 4400
Carolina
Bodgess
L. G. Gregory
Peerless Packing Company
Slick’s
Reservoir Rd
Combs St. Beckley
Walter's Insurance Agency
McCorkle Avenue
South Charleston
May Ladies Home Journal
Corey
Freeport
Breaux
East Main Motor Hotel
Main Street
Daniels
Avon Cosmetics
Jennings St
Avon
Raleigh
Fayette
Greenbrier
Nicholas
Lennox
W. VA. Heating CO
Shady Spring
Tip AR
Lone Star
Lilly Hardware
Beaver
Beckley Insulation Co
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