Truman Fires Opening Blasts Of Campaign
The Democratic drive to re elect Roosevelt for a fourth term is official, with Truman’s nomination acceptance in Lamar Missouri. Bricker plans eastern speeches starting September 22, Dewey backers stage three broadcasts, and N A M testimony to campaign finance scrutiny ilks. Brownell urged Arnall to place bipartisan elector slate on Georgia ballot.
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East Beckley Soldier Wounded in France August 11
Pfc. Kenneth Richardson, 26, of East Beckley, was wounded in France August 11 and is listed in an English hospital. An infantry scout and former painter and paper hanger, he enlisted January 1, 1943. He has a brother in England and a twin sister, Katherine Richardson.
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Kingston Marine Announced Dead By Navy Department
Kingston Sergeant Mike Plasha, United States Marine and son of Mrs Anna Plasha of Kingston, has paid the supreme penalty, the Navy Department announced in Washington. No details were provided on how, when, or where he died.
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First Powhatan shaft miner body found after fatal blast
Bellaire Ohio reports the first of 66 miners killed July 5 in the Powhatan mine. A rescue team found Virgil Newkirk, 56, of Powhatan Point, in 7 left, with a red arrow and the note Somebody better go in here. Crews believe others remain in 7 left and search now centers on 7 right behind barricades built to fend off smoke and gas.
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Five Divorces Get Under Way
Five new divorce suits have been filed in the circuit clerk's office this week. They include H. Wilson West vs Madeline West with attorney George L. Ballard, Thelma S. Walker vs Charles Walker with attorney H. W. Dushkoff, Bessie Childers vs Bethel Childers with attorney C. R. Harless, Robert L. Bearfield vs Cary Bearfield with attorney W. A. Thornhill Jr, and Pauline Hazel Pope vs Paul Clarence Pope with attorney J. S. Butts.
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Robert L. Bearfield
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Pauline Hazel
Seabee's Wife Returns Home From California Trip
Mrs Arbutus Rogers returned home Thursday from California where she spent the summer with her husband a Seabee. Rogers served in the Aleutian Islands and, after his service, was given a leave to be with her in the states.
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Clarence Rose Takes Own Life
Clarence Rose 59 killed himself with a shotgun at Daniels yesterday. Funeral arrangements will be made after several Baltimore-based children reach home. He had been in ill health for two years and had been employed prior to his illness.
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Rose Obituary Highlights Baltimore Family Ties
The deceased left a wife Mrs Letta Moye Rose and seven children including Mrs Elmer Jackson Mrs Charles White Mrs Hallie Vermott Clif ford Rose and David Rose all based in Baltimore. Leslie Rose of Daniels and Willa Rose with the U S army in Maine. He leaves five sisters and two brothers.
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Camp Creek
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Princeton
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Veterans Registration Planned for American Legion Convention
Registration for the American Legion convention in Beckley will occur Saturday through Monday in the Memorial building and Beckley hotel. Adjutant W R Fugitt announced desks will be in the Memorial building lobby. Bennie Baker chairs the registration committee as trucks haul cots to the armory to aid housing.
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Cities Over Half a Million in Population Reach Fourteen
A compilation identifies fourteen U S cities with populations exceeding 500000, reflecting urban growth and shifting demographics across major metropolitan areas. The list highlights seating of new economic hubs, expanding infrastructure, and regional development trends.
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