Pope Prisoner in the Vatican History of invasions and popes
A historical survey recounts Germanic and Italian invasions of Rome and the Vatican from Alaric to Napoleon, detailing popes’ imprisonments, exiles, and political clashes. It notes Vatican diplomacy under Pius XII amid World War II and the rising German threat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hitler
Holy See
Brenner
Rome
Vatican
St. Peter's
Mussolini
Alaric
Innocent I
Ravenna
Italy
Theodoric the Great
John I
Constantinople
Theodoric
Henry IV
Gregory VII
Henry I
Canossa Castle
Frederick I
Barbarossa
Alexander III
E Lacy
Frederick
Pascal III
Papal
Alexander
Frederick II
Innocent IV
Lyons
Europe
Napoleon Napoleon
Pius VII
Napoleon
France
Josephine
Papal States
Victor Emanuel I
Pius IX
Victor Emanuel II
Pius XII
Koppers Sells 507 Acres of Beckley Seam Coal
The New River company sold 507.73 acres of Beckley seam coal in the Skelton area to the Eastern Gas and Fuel associates. The deed records three contiguous tracts totaling 507.73 acres with a total consideration around 61500 dollars. The sale grants rights to erect power lines pumping stations bore holes and access from the nearest road.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New River Company
Beckley
Skelton
Eastern Gas and Fuel Associates
Kopperson
Harry Anderson
Cranberry Branch
Piney Creek
Raleigh County
Home Bound To Be Taught In Raleigh County
Preparations are under way to provide instruction for six home bound Raleigh County youngsters with a list of pupils and prospective teachers to be sent to the state department for approval. The 1943 legislature renewed a $50,000 biennium for at home schooling. Two home visits weekly, teachers paid one dollar an hour and five cents per mile, and the curriculum mirrors public schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh County
Sherman Trail
State Department of Education
Charleston
Trail
Virginian Railway Granted Stay After Verdict Overruled
Judge Clarence W. Meadows overruled the Virginian Railway's motion to set aside a $5,000 verdict in favor of Mrs. Nancy J. Lively for a grade crossing accident near Cittsville. He granted a 60 day stay of execution to permit an appeal to the Supreme Court after railroad attorneys sought appellate review.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence W. Meadows
Virginian Railway Company
Nancy J. Lively
Cittsville
Supreme Court
Towboat Kiska Fitting Begins for Defense Plant
PT. PLEASANT The work of fitting the towboat Kiska started today after launching of the vessel at the Marietta Manufacturing company yards. The Kiska is the second of two towboats being rushed to completion for the defense plant corporation. The Guam, first of the two, was launched Aug. 17.
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Associated Press PT. Pleasant
Marietta Manufacturing Company
Defense Plant Corporation
Guam
Geological ages of Sierra and Pacific ranges estimated
Scientists estimate the Sierra and Pacific coast mountain ranges formed about 20,000,000 years ago. The finding emphasizes the ancient origins of western North American geology and informs tectonic history studies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sierra
Pacific Coast
Gas Fired Rifles Okay By ROBERT GEIGER A.P. Feature Writer
Denver professor Ray Monner unveils a gas powered firing system using carbon dioxide for rifles pistols and shotguns. The CO2 cartridge drives pellets with comparable velocity to powder while reducing heat cleaning and recoil. Estimated cost per shot and daily skeet use touted against traditional guns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Geiger
A.P
Denver
Ray Manner
Monner
Washington
U. S. Army
Gas Deposit Found in Canaan Valley near Davis
Ohio Oil Co officials announced a gas well in Canaan valley east of Davis is producing 700000 cubic feet per day. Division geologist R A Koenig said the depth gas was struck is unknown and plans are to deepen the well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Davis
Ohio Oil Co
Canaan Valley
R. A. Koenig
Findlay, C
Hayes Trout Credits World's Tonic For Gas Pain Relief
Hayes Trout of Stone Kentucky describes long stomach cramps from gas and indigestion. After one bottle of World's Tonic he reports relief from cramps, bloating, sour stomach, and headaches. He notes no extra pills needed and mentions radio program mentions on WGKY.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hayes Trout
Kentucky
Stone
Mr. Trout
Hawksbill Turtle Size Briefed
The hawksbill is the smallest sea turtle species, averaging about two feet in length.
Merchants Plan Christmas Hours Beckley Stores
Beckley merchants decide to stay open evenings from the Saturday before Christmas through Christmas Eve with closing times to vary by power conditions. Harry Sessions of the Electric Power Company urged voluntary conservation. The Beckley Mercantile Board approved a volunteer conservation stance and discussed a bond sales rally planned for tomorrow night.
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Beckley
Beckley Mercantile Board
Harry Sessions
The
Electric Power Company
Members Discuss Stores Open Compliance Plan
R. A. Shackleford, president, stated that several establishments will stay open in line with the suggestion during the discussion of member stores.
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R. A. Shackleford
Zone Leaders Meet Tonight in County Court Room
An important meeting of all zone leaders will be held in the county court room at the court house this evening at 7 30 o clock where Judge Clarence Meadows will discuss the current Third War Loan drive. Mrs I Rich chairwoman of the Raleigh county war service committee announced today.
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Court House
Clarence Meadows
I. Rich
Raleigh County War Service Committee
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Ain
Pope
Longines
Apisine
Neville Street
Jewele
Hotel Hill Bldg
Oak Hill
Koppers
Princewick
Everette J. Altice
United States Army
Stanley F. Olender
Wilmington
Delaware
William L. Pawlaski
Tarentum
Pennsylvania
Joseph C. Giordano
Massachusetts
Carl L. Miller
Philadelphia
Walter A. Dumont
Carteret
New Jersey
Altice
Fort Eustis
Virginia
Capudine
Williamson
W. Va
White Cross Pharmacy
WGKY
MR. Hayes Trout
Seidman's 1 Shop
Coats
Neville St
W. T. Grant CO
Lewis Furniture Company
Lewis
Lewis Furniture CO
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