U S Says No Plan to Stock Atomic Weapons in Spain
Secretary of State Dulles stated the United States has no plans to store atomic weapons in Spain. He noted any future plans would not be publicly announced to avoid tipping off enemies. The remarks follow Air Force Secretary Talbott’s Madrid comments on potential stockpiling with Spanish consent.
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Washington
Dulles
United States
Spain
Harold E. Talbott
Air Force
Madrid
Talbott
Nathan Twining
Talbot
Twining
Double Jeopardy Challenge Filed In State Supreme Court
Charleston judges hear the case of Logan County inmate Lovejoy who alleges double jeopardy after being tried for copper wire possession and later grand larceny under habitual offender law. State argues habeas corpus cannot substitute for error proceedings and questions whether the wire offense even states a crime.
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Charleston
Logan County
State Supreme Court
Robert E. Magnuson
Oral J. Skeen
Renceford
Lovee Joy
Lovejoy
Logan
Paul E. Bottome
Skeen
Magnuson
A. D. Scaggs
Scaggs
Magnusson
Probation Denied for Second Offenders in Alcohol and Larceny Cases
Judge Harry L. McCreery denied probation to Coy James Douglas of Oak Hill after a one to 10 year grand larceny sentence. Botman Crawford Saunders and others received prison terms or fines for unlawful sale of liquor and grand/petit larceny, with credit for time served in county jail. Probation denied for James Kenneth Saunders. motions for Botman and Crawford continued.
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Botman
Crawford
James Kenneth Saunders
Whitesville
Saunders
James Barton
Beckley
Harry L. McCreery
James Douglas
Oak Hill
State
McCreery
Douglas
George Botman
Sophia
Charles Larkin Crawford
Skelton
Slate Fall Kills Miner at Skelton
Arnold Capps a 58 year old Skelton miner was killed instantly by a slate fall at the Skelton operation of the New River Co around 2 30 a m Missing in line by seconds was Mack Gorman who had just moved from the section in which the fall occurred Capps born December 11 1894 at Harriman Tenn was a son of James and Mary Russell Capps and a member of the Church of God of the Abraham faith and United Mine Workers Local 4353 Survivors include his wife Ida Dorssett Capps a sister Mrs Gordon Toney of Baltimore two brothers Lon and Roy Capps of Baltimore two half brothers Clarence Poland of Baltimore and Clyde Poland of Skelton four daughters Mary Jane and Hazel Capps Mrs Gerald Ewings of Skelton Mrs John Hays of Richmond Ind a son Lester at home and three grandchildren The body will be taken to the residence at 4 p m Wednesday Services at the residence 2 30 p m Thursday with Rev M E Fralick officiating Burial in Sunset Memorial Park Pallbearers named
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Arnold Capps
Skelton
New River Co
Mack Gorman
Capps
Harriman
Tenn
James
Mary Russell Capps
Church of God of the Abraham Faith
United Mine Workers
Ida Dorssett Capps
Gordon Toney
Baltimore
Lon and
Roy Capps
Clarence Poland
Clyde Poland
Mary Jane
Hazel Capps
Gerald Ewings
John Hays
Richmond
Break in at Gray's Market in Crab Orchard
State Trooper C C McGraw investigates a break in at Gray's Market Crab Orchard last night. Police report a small amount of cash and merchandise stolen. McGraw said juveniles may be involved in the burglary and are being checked.
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Gray's Market
Crab Orchard
C. C. McGraw
McGraw
Beckley to Stage Civil Defense Exercise Operation Rebound
Beckley will host a civil defense drill labeled Operation Rebound simulating an atomic incident on November 5. The plan includes a yellow alert, a 10 minute incident alert, siren tests, rescue squads, and fire units mobilizing to a critical area with no blackout. Harold Sopher Far Ballenger and Otis Lyons lead local activities.
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Beckley
Civil Defense
Raleigh County
Stromp
Raleigh
Beckleyans
Harold Sopher
Far] Ballenger
Otis Lyons
Election Day Votes Signal Possible 1954 Trend
On election day voters in New Jersey Virginia and New York weigh GOP and Democratic contenders as national leaders watch for signs of a coming shift. Senator Dirksen notes a Democratic New Jersey governor could spark a chain reaction toward a Democratic Congress while President Eisenhower backs Troast Dalton and Riegelman in key races.
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New York
New Jersey
Virginia
Wisconsin
Sen
Dirksen
R-Ill
Eisenhower
Paul L. Troast
Theodore R. Dalton
Harold Riegelman
Dalton versus Meyner and Virginia fight for governor
In a tight battle, Republican Dalton faced Democrat Meyner as Virginia’s race pitted Dalton against Byrd's machine with Thomas Stanley as Democratic challenger. A big turnout in Virginia loomed near 400000 while New York’s mayoral contest drew less interest. The New York race features Wagner Jr. and Halley against Republican Rugelman for a $40,000 post.
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Peared
Robert B. Meyner
Virginia
Dalton
Harry F. Byrd
Byrd
Thomas B. Stanley
Stanley
White House
New York
Riegelman
Robert F. Wagner Jr
Rudolph Halley
Ira Hayes Winsupport Then Faces New Drunk Arrest
In Los Angeles Ira Hayes, famed Iwo Jima hero and alcoholic relapse case, forfeited $20 bail after a Chicago drunkenness arrest. Benefactors had previously helped rehabilitate him with funds and a $300 monthly job as chauffeur for Mrs. Ann Martin, but police later booked him for intoxication after finding him on a curb with $121.75.
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Los Angeles
Iwo Jima
Arizona
Ira Hayes
Chicago
Hayes
Stars and Stripes
Iwa
Mt. Suribachi
Joe Rosenthal
Rosenthal
Ann Martin
Early replacement for Tocado expected for Raleigh County post
District 4 Conservation Officer W. M. Rutherford said officers from other districts will have first chance at the Raleigh County law enforcement post after Progreso Toca do’s duties ended Saturday. If no current commission member seeks the job it will be given to a new man. Base pay is $255 and Tocado now works as a construction safety patrolman for the West Virginia Turnpike.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Progreso Tocado
State Conservation Commission
W. M. Rutherford
Raleigh
Commis
Sion
Rutherford
District 4
Beckley
Tocado
West Virginia Turnpike
Nixon Reviews Indochina Arms Show of Hanoi Visit
Vice President Richard Nixon arrived at Bachmai Airport in Hanoi to review French Vietnamese troops and observe security as Vietminh sentiment stirred. He planned a dinner with Vietnamese Governor Nguyen Huu Tri to gain the economic political and military picture of northern Indochina.
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Hanoi
Indochina
Richard Nixon
Nixon
Bachmai
Nguyen Huu Tri
Stock markets close nationwide on Election Day
New York stock exchanges and most commodity markets closed today for Election Day except the New York Produce Exchange. Traders faced a quiet session as markets paused for the holiday and election results.
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New York
New York Produce Exchange
Battle For Peace Pledged as Queen Opens Parliament
Queen Elizabeth II opened Parliament pledging the Commonwealth’s wealth and resources to world peace. Churchill’s government aims include an early Big Four meeting, strengthening NATO, pursuing Austrian independence with Germany, and renewing relations with Iran. The ceremony marked her first state opening since coronation.
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London
Elizabeth II
Soviet Union
Churchill
House of Lords
Cena
France
United States
Persia
Iran
State Purchasing Agent Faces Hearing On Charges
Charleston article notes State Purchasing Depart ment employee Ray Tracy may testify today before a three week old inquiry by a legislative committee. Accusations tie him to favoritism in used car contracts. Tracy denies the charge and says he will present witnesses including Morris Miller and J H Whitlock. Governor Marland urged the panel to summon the accused to be heard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston
State Purchasing Department
Ray Tracy
Tracy
Morris Miller
Miller Metals Corp
Clarksburg
J. H. Whitlock
Whitlock Motor Co
Fayetteville
Jack Wells
Montgomery
Jones Trucking and Equipment Co
Morgantown
Gloria Ferrell
Department of Purchases
David Law
Man
Logan County
Fred Iden
Buckhannon
House
W. E. Flannery
D-Logan
Senate
Ralph Bean
D-Hardy
Marland
Beckley Columbus Direct Service Sought
Raleigh County Court backs a joint petition for leave to intervene in Piedmont Airlines Beckley to Columbus direct service. O L Johnston of the Beckley Area Chamber of Commerce says direct service would connect with transcontinental lines in Columbus and tie Beckley to the Middle West. Hearing on petitions set for January 6 before a Civil Aeronautics Board examiner. Beckley to join the chamber and county court in the filing.
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Raleigh
Piedmont Airlines
Beckley
Columbus
O. L. Johnston
Beckley Area
Raleigh County
Ber
Middle West
Eastern Airlines
Johnston
Civil Aeronautics Board
County Court
Princeton Man Admits Robbery Leader Case
William T. Martin Jr of Princeton has admitted taking part in the October safe robbery of Shady Spring High School. State Police say he led a small gang charged with breaking and entering in Mercer County and the armed robbery of Bill's Keystone Station on the 19 21 By-Pass. Martin was returned to Beckley from Detroit and questioned at State Police Headquarters on the By-Pass.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William T. Martin Jr
Princeton
Shady Spring High School
W. E. Webb
Martin
Beckley
Detroit
Mercer County
Bill
Keystone Station
Careless Hunters Blamed for Forest Fires in Logan
Charleston dispatch reports a surge in woodland fires across West Virginia with 61 fires patrolled and 1,135 acres burned in the last 24 hours. Hunters are suspected in some blazes as the Conservation Department weighs woodland closures while monitoring a burning coal tipple in Logan County and a Hart's Creek blaze near Chapmanville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston
Conservation Department
Logan County
Merrill Coal Co
Big Creek
Carl J. Johnson
District 5
Airport Lighting Bids Slated for CAA Review
Bids for the Wright lighting project at Memorial Airport await Civil Aeronautics Administration review. Davis H Elliott Inc of Roanoke was low bidder on three projects, United States Steel on fencing, Beckley Nursery on landscaping, with several bids above estimates. Anderson said several schedules are within reason and the night lighting project was expected to cost about 40000 dollars with half funded by the CAA.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Memorial Airport
Civil Aeronautics Administration
CAA
Robert L. Davis
District Caa
Columbus
New York
Davis
Harry E. Anderson
Roanoke
Davis H Elliott, Inc
United States Steel Corporation
Charleston
Beckley Nursery Company
Anderson
AP Editor Gene Collett Dies In Pittsburgh
Gene Collett, 52, day editor of the Pittsburgh bureau of the Associated Press, died early today after an extended illness. He joined the AP in 1942 after working in Clarksburg and Morgantown, W Va. He is survived by his widow Irene two daughters Deena and Mrs William Genoar of Oakland Cal his parents Mr and Mrs E S Collett of Clarksburg and two brothers Ralph of Akron and Raymond of Clarksburg.
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Pittsburgh
Gene Collett
Associated Press
Presbyterian Hospital
Collett
Clarksburg
Morgantown
W. Va
Irene
Deena
William Genoar
Oakland
Calif
E. S. Collett
Four new forest fires raise District 4 total to twenty one
The Beckley district office reports four fresh fires adding to the 21 already burning in District 4. The blazes are near Blake in Mercer County between Dowdy Creek and Stretcher's Neck in Fayette County Sewell Mountains in Fayette County and the Middle Fork of Panther Creek in Mc Dowell County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Conservation Commission
Beckley
Blake
Mercer County
Dowdy Creek
Stretcher
Five Post Bonds After Beckley Club Raids
Beckley City Police raided Red Men s Club Owl s Club and Veterans of Foreign Wars Club last night arresting five. All detained posted 500 bonds to appear in City Police Court Thursday night facing charges of possession of tax paid whisky. Arrested: Max Carpenter operator Gladys Webb Wood co operator Mrs Nathan Hirsch VEW Club Rose Light sale of tax paid whisky Willie Sardenella operator. Officers: Chief Evan Hall Sgt Fort Ballengee and Patrolmen McKinney Thompson Starr Teubert.
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Beckley
Red Men's Club
Owl's Club
Veterans of Foreign Wars Club
Beckley City
Max Carpenter
Gladys Webb Wood
Nathan Hirsch
VEW Club
Owls Club
Willie Sardenella
Rose Light
Evan Hall
Fort Ballengee
Robert McKinney
Howard Thompson
Ted Starr
W. A. Teubert
Little Glasgow Among West Virginia Tax Distributions
West Virginia begins distributing 5,726,125 from first-half 1953 public utility taxes to counties and municipalities. Kanawha County gets 700,000. Little Glasgow receives 13,500 for its power plant influenced finances. Other counties and cities listed with varying shares for current expenses and schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston
Harry C. Deisher
State Auditor’s Office
Deisher
Kanawha
Pendleton
Cabell
Fayette
Harrison
Logan
Marion
Marshall
Mason
Mercer
Mingo
Monongalia
McDowell
Ohio
Raleigh
Wood
Wayne
Wyoming
Little Glasgow
Kanawha County
Rainbow
Glasgow
Clarksburg
Fairmont
Martinsburg
Weirton
Huntington
Huntington Board of Park Commissioners
Montgomery
Mt Hope
Oak Hill
Dunbar
St. Albans
South Charleston
Weston
Moundsville
Pt Pleasant
Bluefield
Princeton
Keyser
Williamson
Welch
Wheeling
Nitro
Beckley
Elkins
Parkersburg
Rivesville
Sophia City Water Plea Denied for Tams Mountain
Sophia Town Council rejected extending water service to Tams Mountain. Water Superintendent Buford Mann said he could not estimate needed costs for pipes tanks and pumps and suggested hiring an engineer. Councilman Sokola proposed residents finance a survey and the system and then tap into Sophia’s supply if they proceed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tams Mountain
Sophia Town
Sophia
Buford Mann
Sophia Council
Steve Sokola
Japanese Laborers Cut as U S Budget Drops Jobs
Tokyo reports 18,841 Japanese workers employed by U S forces in Japan will be dismissed due to a budget cut. U S authorities plan further reductions in both American civilians and Japanese staff but have not released figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tokyo
U.S
Japan
Weather Summary West Virginia North and South
Weather outlook shows cloudiness tonight and Wednesday with cooler conditions in the north and west tonight. Temperatures range from 36 to 42 degrees tonight, and will be six to ten degrees above normal overall. A cooler yet warmer trend continues through Thursday and Friday, with a cooler north portion Saturday but mild south. Friday or Saturday showers total about a quarter to a half inch. Normal temperatures are about 47 in the north and 48 in the south. Local highs and lows in Beckley Oak Hill and Glade Creek areas noted with past readings and early today observations. Rivers and reservoirs at low, clear levels noted from Bellepoint to Bluestone, Greenbrier regions.
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West Virginia
Beckley
Oak Hill
Ieee
Lee Glade Creek
de Jae
Bellepoint
Bluestone Reservoir
New
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Adjutant General's Office
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Hiero
Special Legislative Committee
State Road Commission
Brodie
Walter Smith
Brooklyn
N. Y
Steve Brodie
Brooklyn Bridge
Smith
United Fuel Gas Co
Hart's Creek
Chapmanville
Hampshire County
West Virginia-Virginia
Greenbrier
West Virginia Woodlands
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