State Bar Seeks To Annul Pietranton License
The West Virginia State Bar seeks to annul former Hancock County Prosecutor Frank A. Pietranton’s license in a circuit court filing. The ethics committee cites alleged theft from client Eugene Iacuone, falsified testimony, and deceptive actions toward associate counsel in the 1949 fraud case whose prior convictions were vacated. Judge Rodgers will hear the case after scheduling delays, with Pietranton due to answer by Oct. 24.
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New Cumberland
W.va
Hancock County
Frank A. Pietranton
West Virginia State Bar’s Committee On Legal Ethics
Professional Code of Ethics
Pietranton
State Supreme Court
Eugene James Iacuone
Follansbee
Iacuone
Frank A. O’brien
Decatur H. Rodgers
Martinsburg
J. Harold Brennan
Hancock Court
Rodgers
Death toll hits 38 in Northeast flood damage
The Associated Press reports 38 dead across six states as renewed rain threats fear further flood damage. About 6,900 families, including 3,200 in Connecticut and 1,500 each in New York and New Jersey, face losses while the Weather Bureau warns of two more days of rain with some letup unlikely in the immediate area.
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Associated Press
American Red Cross
Connecticut
New York
New Jersey
Pennsylvania
U. S
Boston
Massachusetts
Rhode Island
New York City
Case Continued in Raleigh Court as Jury Excused Till Wednesday
In Raleigh County Criminal Court Vernon Thompson’s maiming case was continued after a material witness failed to appear. Judge Harry L. McCreery excused jurors until 9 a.m. Wednesday while other docket items proceed without a jury. several cases on today’s and Tuesday’s dockets were continued or postponed. Eight jurors did not answer roll call amid ongoing proceedings and defense requests.
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Raleigh County Criminal Court
Vernon Thompson
Harry L. McCreery
Anthony J. Sparacino
Hamilton B. Adcock
Sparacino
Ckery Bailey
Besoco
Norman G. Roy
Jacob Rock
Arnett
Jack Price
Sandlick
George W. Rosamond Jr
Brown Hugo Payne
McCreery
Payne
Roy Leasure
Leasure
Alexander Covington
Ralph E. Allenbaugh
Cranberry
Raymond C. Brooks
Beckley
Douglas J. Davis
W. E. Greer
Thomas Lee Gray
Crab Orchard
Bob Holcomb
Woodrow W. McClure
James C. Sutphin
Raleigh
Opposition Noted In Margaret's Wedding Plans
London reported growing opposition to Princess Margaret and Peter Townsend marrying amid church and royal circle disapproval. Crowds saw the princess depart Clarence House as Townsend stayed in London. Queen Mother returned from Windsor. Clergy split on performing a Townsend wedding and Archbishop Canter bury's stance loomed. Royal aides and tabloids weighed official denial and possible farewell to a family friend.
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London
Margaret
Peter Townsend
Church of England
Clarence House
Iris Peake
Fred Crocker
Windsor Castle
Townsend
Marquis of Abergavenny
Lowndes Square
Belgium
Air Force
Edinburgh
Elizabeth II
Royal Air Force
Marie Louise
Victoria
Canterbury
Margaret Townsend
Berkshire
John Wills
Wills
Elizabeth
Royal Chapel
Wills Home
Wills’ Forest Lodge
the People
Final Rites Sunday For Pfc. John Greer
Funeral services are set for 2:30 p.m. Sunday at Glen Rogers Community Church for Pfc. John A. Greer 21 of Glen Rogers killed in Korea in 1950 while serving with the Second Division. He is survived by his parents Mr and Mrs John A Greer Sr three brothers Seldon O Dennis and Edga and pallbearers Danny Simson Bobby Nuckols Kelly Size more Adalee Bailey Frankie Far ley and Jarney Brooks.
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Glen Rogers
John A. Greer
Shirley Donnelly
Greer
Korea
Army
Seldon
Dennis
Edga
Danny Simson
Bobby Nuckols
Kelly Sizemore
Adalee Bailey
Frankie Farley
Jarney Brooks
National Strike Against Westinghouse Ordered for Second Time
Pittsburgh CIO electrical workers struck Westinghouse Electric Corp for the second time in just over a month. About 44,000 members in 29 plants walked out after midnigh t deadline passed without a settlement. Key issues are wages time studies and contract length.
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Westinghouse
Westinghouse Electric Corp
CIO International Union of Electrical Workers
Advice Flows Freely in 1956 Presidential Prospects
The piece surveys Republican and Democratic adviser views on 1956 race prospects. ADA chairman Rauh urges Republicans to drop Nixon, while Democrats are urged to remain liberal and avoid timidity. Knight promotes Nixon compromise, Javits hints at Dewey, Stassen denies candidacy, and Wetherby predicts Southern votes stay Democratic with Stevenson likely if Eisenhower retires. Harriman gains unexpected support in California. Ellender warns against Harriman winning.
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Joseph L. Rauh Jr
Americans For Democratic Action
Rauh
New Jersey
Nixon
New York
Califor
Nia
Goodwin J. Knight
Knight
California
Eisenhower
Jacob K. Javits
Thomas E. Dewey
Harold E. Stassen
Sen. Butler
Lawrence Wetherby
Kentucky
Point Clear
Ala
Adlai Stevenson
Carmine G. DeSapio
New Yorks
Averell Harriman
Harriman
Ellender
D-La
Truman
Fairmont Plant Idle in Nationwide Westinghouse Strike
About 1,300 Westinghouse Electric workers nationwide walked out to strike over contract talks. In Fairmont the CIO International Union of Electrical Workers led pickets at the main plant and a small Huntington repair shop, with earlier CIO-SAVE action planned September 8 to 14.
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Pittsburgh
Westinghouse
Cio-Ive
Fairmont
Westinghouse Electric Corp
CIO International Union of Electrical Workers
Cio-Save
Huntington
President Eisenhower assumes more active role in recovery
President Eisenhower progresses in convalescence after a heart attack with daily activity rising at Fitzsimons Army Hospital. Secretary Wilson and Admiral Radford met with him as hospital bulletins report good sleep and progress, noting stabilization and continued satisfactory progress without complications.
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Denver
Eisenhower
Wilson
Adm
Arthur W. Radford
Joint Chiefs of Staff
Washington
Fitzsimons Army Hospital
Thomas W. Mattingly
Army
Walter Reed Hospital
Sir Legh Dies and Wife Follows Eight Hours Later
American born Lady Legh dies at St James Palace eight hours after husband Sir Piers Legh, longtime royal aide, death at King Edward VII Hospital. Sir Piers, 64, died yesterday. Lady Legh, 60, survived by daughter Mrs. N. R. Colville.
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London
Sir Piers Legh
Lady Legh
Sir Piers
King Edward VII Hospital
St. James’ Palace
Legh
Sarah Bradford
Nashville, Tenn
Duke of Windsor
Prince of Wales
Edward VIII
N. R. Colville
Three-vehicle collision at Oakwood Neville St intersection
Three drivers escaped injury in a three car crash at Oakwood Intersection of Neville Street at 1130 today. Damages were estimated at 250 dollars. Drivers named were William Hugenot Stotesbury Lewis C. Clay Mullins Edward Bragg Mac Arthur. City Police investigated with no charges filed.
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Oakwood
Neville St
William Hugenot
Stotesbury
Lewis C. Clay
Mullins
Edward Bragg
MacArthur
Army Officer Held in Shooting at Fort Belvoir
Lt. George E. Balcom, 32, Nashua New Hampshire, an Army engineer, is confined at Fort Belvoir without formal charges after a party shooting left 18 year old Sylvia Miller of Leesburg badly wounded and Capt. William Ball hit in the knee. Balcom fled in a white Jaguar, was stopped by a roadblock near Richmond about 90 miles away. The Pines Club officers’ mess hosted the party. Balcom and Miller were said to know each other.
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FT. Belvoir
Army
George E. Balcom
Nashua
N.H
Balcom
Richmond
Sylvia Miller
Leesburg
Ft. Belvoir Hospital
William N. Ball
Alexandria
Miss Miller
Pines Club
Weekend Death Toll In State Rises From Fires Floods And Shootings
West Virginia suffered multiple tragedies over the weekend. Arthur Willis, 26, killed his wife and wounded his sister-in-law before taking his own life in Kanawha County. A Martins Ferry man was shot dead in a Wheeling poolroom. A Logan suburb fire claimed 49 year old Clay Hough. A Charleston man drowned in the Kanawha River. A Mason County boy, Harold Lee, 13, died in a hunting accident. A Raleigh County man died after injuries from a Friday crash. A Putnam County man died after being crushed by a sled. State Trooper A V Dodrill linked the Willis killings to a family dispute. The Lee incident occurred after a shotgun accident while a boy hunted nearby. Coroner Edna Gettles attributed several deaths to accidental causes.
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Associated Press
West Virginia
Arthur Willis
West Dunbar
Kanawha County
Rita Taylor
Joseph Arthur Jackson
Martins Ferry
Ohio
Wheeling
Aracama
Logan
Clay Hough
Carl
Cotton) Hughart
Charleston
Kanawha River
Harold Monroe Lee
Gallipolis Ferry
Mason County
Beckley
Russell Brunty
Fairdale
Raleigh County
David White
Teays
Putnam County
South Charleston
A. V. Dodrill
Willis
Convention Opens Today WVEA Urges School Survey Be Considered
West Virginia Education Association officials urged the legislature to treat the 1955 public school survey as an agenda item during the January 30 day budget session. Phares E. Reeder warned that without a proclamation or concurrent resolution, teachers salaries may not be discussed in 1956. The convention runs through tomorrow with regional sessions across 19 counties and about 16 000 teachers anticipated.
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Huntington
West Virginia
House
Senate
Reeder
WVEA
Walter Heller
University of Minnesota
Parkersburg
Martinsbug
Clarksburg
Disciplinary Action Sought Against State Policeman Mullins
Capt C L Walker says he completed an investigation into Cpl Leslie Mullins accused of beating an arm less drunk man with a rubber hose. Walker recommended disciplinary action to Col R W Boyles. Mullins on leave until Oct 25 and not yet charged. Prosecution suggested Mullins not be returned to duty after a Canada prisoner trip. Victim was Robert Lipford. incident at Mullens Jail witnessed by Mullens Police Chief Wendell Cook and Patrolman Lloyd Reynolds.
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Wyoming County
C. L. Walker
Walker
Leslie P. Mullins
Co. D
R. W. Boyles
West Virginia Department of Public Safety
Col Boyles
Mullins
Princeton
Robert Bai
Ley
Cpl
Canada
Robert Lipford
Mullens St
Mullens
Wendell W. Cook
Lloyd Reynolds
County School Board To Call Special Meet
Raleigh County Board of Education will hold a special meeting at the board office in Raleigh County Courthouse to discuss threats of a possible NAACP lawsuit. President Dale Covey says the open meeting aims for a peaceful settlement outside court. NAACP State Attorney T. G. Nutter says suit would be filed regardless. Local NAACP attorney James H. Rowland is back in Harrisburg and plans permanent quarters there once local affairs are settled.
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Raleigh County
Covey
T. G. Nutter
NAACP
The
James H. Rowland
Harrisburg
Rowland
Supreme Court blocks new treason trial for Provoo
The Supreme Court today upheld a judge’s ruling dismissing charges of seven treason acts against former Army Sgt. John David Provoo. U.S. Dist. Judge Roszel C. Thomson of Baltimore ruled Provoo’s constitutional rights were violated by a five year confinement before trial after Corregidor fell.
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Washington
Supreme Court Today
John David Provoo
U.S. Dist
Roszel C. Thomson
Baltimore
Provoo
Corregidor
Thomsen
Raleigh County Expands Polio Vaccine Reach
Raleigh County plans another Salk polio vaccine shipment to include all children birth to nine and expectant mothers. The move expands prior 5 to 9 age group policy after approval by the state advisory committee led by Health Director N. H. Dyer, affecting about 62 471 people. Only 172 of 1800 second make up clinic attendees were present, with no further clinics scheduled. Records indicate about 35 of 1800 had moved out of the county.
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Raleigh County
N. H. Dyer
Raleigh County Health Department
Health Department
No Report On Hit And Run In Ohio Saturday Night
No report has been listed by City Police on a hit and run incident in Ohio Saturday night. Officers were at the scene but could not identify the driver. The accident occurred about 9 p.m. Saturday on Jefferson Street.
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Ohio
Jefferson &T
Break In Probed At Stotesbury General Store
State Police investigate a weekend breaking and entering at Stotesbury General Store. No further details available at press time.
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Stotesbury General
Richwood Girl and Two Men Drown Near South River
A boat capsized near the mouth of South River drowning Myron H. Francis 43 a Navy auditor and two others Vernie Ballance 32 a restaurant owner and Marchetta C Strang 21 a beauty shop worker known as Debbie Strand Rescue efforts saved Francis wife Hannah Louise 28 who was treated for shock The wreck was observed by photographer Werner Street who helped alert the Coast Guard and located the overturned boat Ballance and Strang were missing and feared drowned. Street reported windy choppy conditions and a later search continued at Anne Arundel County Hospital where Francis died. Ballance leaves a widow and a five year old son. Strang had recently moved from Richwood West Virginia with parents residing there.
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Annapolis
Debbie Strand
Francis
Hannah Louise
Washington News
Werner Street
Street
Coast Guard
Roger Powers
Coast
Ballance
Vernie
Wind Storm Damages Ozark Area in Alabama
A windstorm near Ozark Alabama caused thousands of dollars in property damage yesterday. Residents reported hail stones up to golf ball size. Buildings sustained damage but no serious injuries were reported.
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Ozark
Ala
Weather outlook: cloudy and cool with rain chances
A cautious forecast shows rather cloudy skies tonight and Tuesday with occasional rain possible. Lows and temperatures remain cool across the period, with light winds and unsettled conditions likely.
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Diane
Upper
New York State
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Greene
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Catskills
Red Bank
N.J
Vermont
Katie
Haiti
Dominican Republic
U.S
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