Coal Exports Hit Record 50 Million Tons in 1956
Washington based Coal Exporters Assn officials announced that U S coal exports in 1956 could exceed 50 million tons a new peak, with bituminous and anthracite shipments led by Western Europe demand. The estimate, a sharp rise from 44 million tons projected earlier, reflects sustained growth across nine months and suggests a new era for American coal trade.
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Europe
Russian Tanks Fire on Refugees Leaving Hungary
Soviet tanks were reported near the Austrian frontier as refugees fled revolt torn Hungary. Austrian officials said tanks advanced within a mile of the border west of Sopron and fired on groups of refugees. Casualty numbers were not estimated.
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Vienna
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Sopron
Poles Pack Churches To Demonstrate Faith In Warsaw
Poland sees mass turnout as Cardinal Wyszynski preaches in Warsaw and provinces with worshippers spilling into sidewalks. Church leaders hope for freedom of religious education while maintain secular schools. State reportedly waives veto on bishop appointments.
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Stefan Cardinal Wyscynski
St. John's Cathedral
Wladyslaw Reinkowski
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Bienkowski
Catholic University At
Lublin
Cardinal Wyszynski
Pittsburgh Set For Gator Bowl Selection
Pittsburgh was named to play in the Gator Bowl in Jacksonville. Marshall Jr., selection chairman, said the opponent would be named after upcoming games, with Georgia Tech a likely rival if available. Other possibilities include Mississippi, Wyoming, or Tennessee depending on bowls.
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Wyoming
Tennessee
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Engine Trouble Delays Piedmont Flight 41
A Piedmont Airlines flight 41 returned to Memorial Airport shortly after takeoff due to an engine problem. Passengers were transferred to a replacement aircraft from Winston-Salem and resumed travel at 1 p.m. Repairs on the crippled plane were completed by midnight and it flew to Winston-Salem.
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Huntington
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Million Dollar Inaugural Balls Planned for Eisenhower
Washington discussion outlines four coequal inaugural balls for January 21 with President and Mrs Eisenhower and Vice President and Mrs Nixon in attendance. Costs projected at 300000 to 1000000 dollars, plus TV coverage and medals. In December 6th Fleet reinforcement to include Boston and antiaircraft terrier missiles, plus Honest John rockets for Marine battalion, aims to deter war and support NATO.
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Sheraton Park
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Jonben resident dies at his home Orville Ray Lawson 39
Orville Ray Lawson 39 of Jonben died at his residence Thursday night. He is survived by his wife Florine Mills Lawson four children his father Alfred Lawson of Ohio five brothers two sisters and other relatives. The body is at Webb and Quesenberry Funeral Home awaiting arrangements. The text then shifts to a military report on evacuations of American civilians in the Mediterranean area under 6th Fleet protection with unclear, partially corrupted details about an incident and Gaza-related events.
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Wallace
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W. H. Miller
Murray St
Orville Ray Lawson
Jonben
Florine Mills Lawson
Lena Dale
Johnny Ray
Gary Lee
Lyndel Eugene
Alfred Lawson
Ohio
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Gerald
U. S. Navy
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Elmo
Winfield
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East Gulf
Georgia Lawson
Sprague
Rose Loggins
Webb and Quesenberry
Amercan
Mediterranean
Mman 1
6Th Fleet
Reece
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Gaza
Palestine
United States pledges broad support for Baghdad Pact
The United States backs the anti Communist Baghdad Pact and extends support to Pakistan Iraq Turkey Iran and Britain short of membership The policy aims to reassure Iraq and warn Russia amid Arab Israel tensions Iraq seeks more arms while Saudi Arabia opposes joining The stance was voiced by Deputy Under Secretary Robert Murphy in New York.
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Turkey
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New York
Cuban Revolt Quelled at Santiago de Cuba Riot
Police said rebels wearing 26 de Julio armbands attacked Santiago de Cuba city hall and police HQ about 7 am. Government forces repulsed the assault with three rebels killed. a brief flare of shooting followed in parts of the city as rebels withdrew and Castro’s exiled movement urged Batista to leave.
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Canvass Clears Raleigh County Election Totals
The Raleigh County Clerk's Office released official canvass results from the November 6 election. Totals list winners for sheriff county commissioner prosecuting attorney and various JP and constable posts, plus two stock law elections approval. Also notes Western Europe oil program move to ease Suez crisis affects relief efforts.
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Beaten Man Attacked Outside Rhodell Hospital
RHODELL (RNS) A 59 year old Trade Tong resident James Hubert Reece says he was beaten and thrown from a car near Rhodell early today. He was found by Clarence and Mrs. Miller and admitted to Welch Emergency Hospital with a cut above the right eyebrow and exposure. Reece said he was traveling to East Gulf to see a son and identified himself to the Millers. An unidentified assailant remains at large.
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Tong
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Clarence Miller
Reece
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Beckley Families Spend More on Services Than National Average
Beckley per family spending on services runs higher than the national figure of 377 dollars with a 3275,000 industry scale. Personal services, auto repair and storage, and motion pictures drive the local outlays, reflecting rising living standards and leisure time affecting consumer markets.
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Mullets Saliney incident prompts ambulance and police response
Mrs Miller said Rhodell Police failed to respond after contacting Mullens State Police about Reece casualty. Ambulance arrived around 5 30 a m and took Reece to hospital. Essie Shrewsbury of Robertson Foglesong Funeral Home said Reece was about gone. Mayor Leon Saunders reportedly appeared after the victim was taken to hospital.
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Mullens
Rhodell
Britain to withdraw most troops from Egypt by Christmas
Diplomatic officials in London said Britain advised Washington that most British forces would pull out of Egypt by Christmas. France planned a parallel public statement confirming staggered withdrawal in the same period.
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Celestial Notes for Beckley This Week
The Sun sets 5:07 p m and rises 4:22 a m Saturday with minor shifts to 5:06 p m and 7:22 a m by Sunday. The Moon rises 6:38 a m Saturday with a New Moon at 3:12 a m Sunday and a partial solar eclipse visible across Europe and Asia. Prominent stars include Rigel with Aldebaran nearby as Mars and Venus appear in evening skies and Jupiter rises toward sunrise.
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State Agency Rules Out December Races at Charles Town
A West Virginia Racing Commission deadlock effectively bars December horse racing at Charles Town track. A 4 percent purse rule and camera equipment mandates led to a 2 1 vote to suspend the former, amid long running dispute with the Charles Town Turf Club and Gov. Marland. Senate President Ralph Bean urged resignations or lawful conduct.
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Ralph LePore
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Roy Graham
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Charles Town Turf Club Would Not Comply With the’ Commission
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West Virginia Forecast Marks Mild Weekend Then Mixed Rain Snow
The forecast indicates near normal temperatures through Wednesday with milder conditions Saturday and Sunday and again Tuesday. Precipitation is expected mainly Monday night and Wednesday as mixed rain and snow totaling about a quarter inch. Regions noted include Beckley and nearby areas with a clear Bluestone Reservoir at 12 feet below normal.
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