Eisenhower Leads in Polls by Smaller Margin Across Nation
An Associated Press survey shows President Eisenhower leading Adlai Stevenson in nationwide polls, though by slimmer margins than in 1952. Variations appear by region with notable differences in Indiana Vanderburgh County and farm polls in Wallaces Farmer Iowa Homestead, while major outlets report Eisenhower margins around mid-50s to low-60s in other areas.
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Indiana
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West Virginia Hears Knight on Two-Party System
Governor Goodwin J. Knight of California urged Beckley settlers to decide if West Virginia will keep a two party system or drift to one party. He touted labor prosperity under Eisenhower and pressed Democrats to be wooed, citing wage gains and job growth while criticizing Truman. Knight toured Beckley Fayetteville and Charleston before heading to Washington to campaign.
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California
Beckley
West Virginia
Beckley —Elks” Club
Mrs. Knight
John D. Hoblitzell
Parkersburg
Guv. Knight
Golden State
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Hallanan
Charleston
Knight
Cleo S. Jones
Utah
Stiash
Eisenhower
Gov. Knight
Fayetteville
Washington
Bible Addresses Baptist Meeting
E Earle Bibb Sr headlined West Virginia Baptist Convention session with the theme God in Every Generation. He urged strong pastors and lay leadership to meet today’s challenges and keep evangelism as the church’s main mission guiding children toward Christ.
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Two Drivers Jailed After Road Violation Arrests
Lewis Jackson of Mabscott and Jessie Godfrey of Mount Hope were jailed in Raleigh County on charges stemming from Beckley Police arrests for road violation related offenses. Jackson faces operating a vehicle without a license while Godfrey is charged with permitting an unlicensed person to drive.
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Raleigh
Beckley
Lewis Jackson
Mabscott
Jessie Godfrey
Mount Hope
Hanna seeks second delay in tax trial
Hanna, a Charleston Democrat and longtime state political figure, faces income tax charges totaling 31777 for 1949 through 1953. Defense asks Judge Sterling Hutcheson of Richmond to grant another postponement after a 40 day delay caused by illness and the death of Hanna's chief counsel.
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Charles J. Margiotti
Pittsburgh
Hutcheson
West Virginia
U.S. District Court
Raleigh County turnout trails national voting rate in 1952
Special to The Register notes Raleigh County turnout was well below national and state averages in the 1952 election. It cites 52 percent national turnout of eligible voters versus higher regional figures, with Raleigh County needing about 3,200 additional voters to reach anticipated goals. South Atlantic Sales references appear as a byline or ad note.
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Raleigh
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Free Elect
Stevenson Proposes Lead in H bomb Tests and Draft
Adlai Stevenson pressed for U S leadership to halt H bomb tests and end the draft where feasible, saying there can be no last words on humanity’s survival. Eisenhower maintained testing and the draft are essential, while Nixon split with Ike but said he will campaign on both issues. Stevenson led a southern California swing with rallies in Fresno Long Beach and San Diego as top allies joined in broader campaign stops.
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Humphrey
Minnesota
Black Damp Claims Two Miners in Ohio
In Nelsonville Ohio a strip mine converted to an auger operation six miles southeast of town collapsed into a choke damp danger. Two men entered to check tools and were overcome by the non explosive gas and died. Paul Schorniak 45 of Bruchtel and Lawrence Newsom 35 of Murray City were killed. Three others were overcome but survived.
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Here
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Bruchtel
Lawrence Newsom
Murray City
Tennessee Congressman Dies After Surgery
Nashville Tennessee Rep J Percy Priest longtime on 5th Tennessee District dies at 56 after ulcer surgery. He had been improving yesterday but his condition worsened overnight. Priest chaired the House Commerce Committee and had served as Democratic whip in the House for several years.
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Beckleyan Nominated for Clay County Prosecutor
Maxwell the Beckleyan formally accepted the Republican nomination for Clay County prosecuting attorney. Speakers included Holt Byrne and Dan Louchery as party leaders touted a strong local ticket and praised Clay County Republicans. The downtown dinner drew 100 tickets and a courthouse rally drew over 123 attendees.
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Tar Pot Fire Causes Spark on Woodlawn Ave
A tar pot fire occurred around 10:10 today on Woodlawn Ave. Firemen from Beckley said the tar pot, owned by Tower Construction Co. of Beaver, ignited when fumes sparked the tar. No injuries or damages were reported.
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Beckley
Tower Construction Co
Beaver
New Yorker to Head Highway Construction Post
President Eisenhower chose Bertram D. Tallamy of New York to lead the government’s $33 billion highway program. Tallamy, chairman of the New York State Thruway Authority, will assume the role early next year with John A. Volpe of Winchester Mass serving interim as head of a contractor firm bearing his name.
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Washington
Eisenhower
Bertram D. Tallamy
New York
Tallamy
New York State
White House
James C. Hagerty
Interiny
John A. Volpe
Winchester
Mass
Vandalism Reported at Richmond High School
State Police investigated vandalism at Richmond High School. Details were not available.
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Richmond High School
ABI Students Need Work to Continue Studies
Fourteen students at the Appalachian Bible Institute Bradley need part time work. Beckley Chamber of Commerce reports the chamber assists in securing employment. Applications list male and female students seeking jobs in housekeeping, office work, nursing, baby sitting, clerical tasks, and minor trades. Contact the Chamber Office via Mrs Ruth Lewis for details.
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Bradley
Beckley Chamber of Commerce
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Farehouse
Ibe Zcler King
ABS
Chamber
Ruth Lewis
Nead
Episcopal Bishop Visits Beckley for Confirmation and Convocation
The Right Rev Wilburn C Campbell bishop of West Virginia will visit St Stephen s Church Beckley for Confirmation at 11 am Sunday. He will also attend the New River Convocation at 3 30 pm with representatives from Episcopal churches across the region. A picnic supper ends the gathering at 6 pm.
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Charleston
West Virginia
Episcopal Church
St. Stephen's Church
Campbell
C. Worth May
Beckley Church
Assembly Hall
Beckley
New River
St. Stephen's
Martinton
Clover Lick
Oakhurst
White Suliphur Springs
Lewisburg
Ronceverte
Hinton
Ansted
Summersville
Oak Hill
Marshall Bacot
Welch
Bishop Campbell
C. J. Brumagin
Marlinton
F. W. Meyer
Nancy Lewis
Distress Signals Spur Ocean Search
Distress signals triggered a large multinational hunt for a U S transport plane missing with 59 servicemen aboard. Efforts by 80 aircraft from bases in several countries, plus ships, found no sign of the aircraft believed overdue near the Azores. Reports suggest SOS could be from life raft transmitters or launch stations on shore. Separately, Howard F. Taylor was jailed in Raleigh County on escaped custody charges as Summers County officials prepare to return him.
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Raleigh
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Raleigh County
Williamson Chief Held for Murder in Gilbert
Williamson Hatfield, police chief of Gilbert, held without bond in Mingo County Jail on murder charges in Naaman Mounts shooting after a garage confrontation with Mounts and Arden Mounts. Authorities say Mounts was killed by a bullet from shoulder to heart. Hatfield surrendered to Logan State Police. no arraignment date set.
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Lee
Hatfield
Gilbert
Mingo County
Naaman Mounts
Elmer Ferrell
Ersel L. Slater
Mounts
Arden
Ferrett
Slater
Logan State Police
Joe Wayne Hatfield
Woman sentenced to jail for spying for Syria
Miss Hagan, 29, of Huntington West Virginia, convicted on two counts of spying for Syria while employed at the Syrian Embassy in Washington. She faced a two-year sentence plus an additional year, to run concurrently, with her arrest dated August 7 in Washington. She maintained innocence as her trial happened in secret before Israeli officials, and potential appeal proceedings were noted.
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Galeb Kayali
Syria
Ramleh
Israel
Benjamin Halevy
Department of the Syrian
Mary
Frances. Hagan
Wallali Daniad Tha Man
Huntington
W.va
Miss Hagan
Kayali
Ise
U. S
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Washington
United States
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Columbia
Middle East
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Haifa
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Upper Gat
Huntington Kin Hope for Release
In Huntington Mary Frances Hagan faces release from an Israeli prison after a one year sentence for spying for Syria. A spokesman said her parents Charles H. Hagan Sr. and relatives believe executive clemency may occur if she returns to the United States and the State Department supports the request. The family has prepared an air ticket in Jerusalem and expects the passport to be returned to Mary Frances.
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Mary
Frances Hagan
Huntington Family
Israel
Syria
Charles H. Hagan Sr
U. S. State Department
Jerusalem
Mary Frances
State Department
Countian Among First Hunters Hurt In Opening Day
A Raleigh Countian, Paul Lowrey of Crab Orchard, was among two hunters wounded at dawn on opening day for squirrels and other game near Egeria. He suffered multiple buckshot wounds but is not in serious condition at Beckley VA Hospital. Companion James Whittington of Dunbar was shot in the scalp, neck, chest, and limbs and is listed in satisfactory condition in Charleston. The day drew large crowds as ideal weather spurred record sport activity, while James Wilson Patterson of Williamson died at a local hospital from advanced pulmonary disease.
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Raleigh
West Virginia
Paul Lowrey
Beckley Veterans Administration Hospital
Lowrey
Egeria
Howard Shrewsbury
Adrien Baldwin
Crab Orchard
F. J. Moore
S. Oakwood lAve
James Whittington
Dun[bar
Charleston
Whittington
James Wilson Patterson
Williamson
C and C Employee Suffers Foot Injury At Work
C and C employee C A Starks, 59, Thurmond, was admitted to Raleigh General Hospital after a foot injury suffered on duty for Chesapeake and Ohio Railway Co. His condition was listed as fair. The accident occurred while Starks was hoarding a caboose near Hill Junction Crossing, Mill Creek, one mile from Mount Hope.
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Thurmond
Raleigh General Hospital
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Mer
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Cury
West Virginia Weather Forecast Temperatures to Stay Warm
Fair to warm conditions with above normal readings across West Virginia through midweek. Temperatures expected to average about 68 degrees above normal, turning cooler late in the week. Rain likely Tuesday with total rainfall from 4 to 3 tenths of an inch. Normal highs around 33 in the north and 56 in the south.
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Ceeereereas
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