Virginia Coal Miners and Railways Face ICC Cuts
Virginia reports show two railroads agreeing to ICC ordered one third cuts in passenger service on coal fueled lines. Mine operations idled include Clinchfield Coal Corp. at Donte Clinchco and Blue Diamond Co. at Narowea. officials note a local problem amid broader coal production figures and regulatory actions.
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Associated Press
Virginia
ICC
Clinchfield Coal Corp
Donte
Clinchco
Meade
Dickenson County
Blue Diamond’ Coal Co
Naro
Southern Railway
Ohio
Old Dominion
Charlottesville
Clifton Forge
Hot
New Virginia Real Estate Group Names Directors
Richmond January meeting names Ed R. Duncan of Alexandria as head of the Virginia Real Estate group. Vice presidents named include C. Keeler of Alexandria John W Bates Jr of id John A Clen of Staunton J Her Sigman of Roanoke M Snead of Lynchburg and A B Herman of Nor.
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Ed R. Duncan
Alexandria
Virginia
C. Keeler
John W. Bates Jr
John A. Clen
Staunton
J. Her Sigman
Roanoke
M. Snead
Lynchburg
Herman
Nor
Virginia plans three building project at Western State hospital
Richmond reports bids due February 2 for three hospital blocks at Staunton Western State hospital a 132 bed reception center and two 86 bed units costing about 1 750 000 dollars marking a new cure them and get them out approach to mental hygiene. In Hampton Arthur G Seism Jr 32 and his wife Douglas 30 were found dead by asphyxiation in a gas filled apartment neighbors note she worked at Langley base until last week and he had been at Keeoshian Veterans Home.
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Lebanon
Russell County
Ellis Hargis
Turner A. Gilmer
John W. Fletcher
Ellwood Bausell
Electoral Board
I. C. Boyd Jr
Richmond
Western State Hospital
Staunton
Joseph E. Barrett
State Commissioner of Mental Hygiene and Hospitals
Hampton
Arthur G. Seism Jr
Douglas
Paul J. Parker
Chimney Blaze Reported at 26 E Pall Mall
Firefighters rushed to 26 East Pall Mall after a chimney blaze reported at 1 15 this afternoon in a double home occupied by Robert Smith. The blaze burned out without damage to the structure or occupants.
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E. Pall Mall
Robert Smith
Dr Sander Pleads Innocent in Mercy Killing Charge
In Manchester New Hampshire January 5 Dr Hermann N Sander pleaded innocent to a first degree murder indictment in the mercy killing of an incurable cancer patient The State granted temporary freedom on a $25000 bond with a medical practice ban until trial as defense opposed the restriction The crowded courtroom saw Sander stand unmoved with his wife and two lawyers before the reading of the indictment
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Manchester
N. H
Hermann N. Sander
Virginia council backs lower interest on student loans
The Virginia Advisory Legislative Council urged continuing current student loan policy but setting both student loan and teacher scholarship rates at two percent. It recommends substantial funding for teacher training scholarships, limit scholarships by funds, and explore institution specific funds, with further study in the next biennium.
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Richmond
Virginia Advisory Legislative Council
General Assembly
VALC
Answers to Daily Quiz Learned from Page Four
Answers to daily quiz questions list names places and facts from the page. It includes John D. Rockfeller Jr. the Gulf of Mexico and Alabama Java Lord North Minnesota Turkey the Revolutionary War and the NAACP alongside a spider and a confirmation.
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Gulf of Mexico
Alabama
Java
Lord North
Minnesota
Turkey
National Association For the Advancement of Colored People
Real Estate Auction Notices in Frederick County
Two parcels of real estate in western Frederick County listed for auction January 7 at 11 am by James P. Reardon trustee at the Frederick County Court House. Another listing for January 14 at 11 am covers Royal Road property.
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Frederick County Court House
Owen Franklin Burdette
County Court House
Winchester
Virginia
Frederik County
Armel
James P. Reardon
Frederick County
Royal Road
Labor Board struggles and White House clashes over Taft Hartley impact
Washington report notes William Lewis faces pressure as coal operators pressure the NLRB to cite him under Taft Hartley. President Truman weighs board reorganization and Gray vacancy, aiming to tighten control, with AFL CIO input. Denham rulings on closed shop spark cross party scrutiny amid ongoing labor disputes.
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Senate
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Martinsburg Told It Has Power to Tax Businesses
The State attorney general confirms Martinsburg may levy a general license tax on all businesses and professions within and near the city, with exemptions by state law. The move aims to recover revenue after a prior gross sales tax was struck down. The ruling warns against setting a tax so heavy it harms business.
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Martinsburg
W. Va
Winchester Included As District Governor Appointee
Glen K. Shomo Jr., past president of the Harrisonburg Exchange Club, has been appointed district governor for the third district of the Virginia Exchange clubs. The Winchester club is included in the district.
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Glen K. Shomo Jr
Harrisonburg Exchange Club
Virginia Exchange Clubs
Winchester Club
Childress to Speak at JCC Luncheon Tomorrow
W. R. Childress sales manager of the plastic division at O'Sullivan Rubber Co. will be the speaker at the JCC luncheon tomorrow at 12 15. His talk is scheduled for the midday event.
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W. R. Childress
O’sullivan Rubber Co
JCC
Truman to Back Allison for Senate In Missouri
President Truman announced his support for Emory Allison for the U S Senate from Missouri at a news conference. He praised Allison as a capable Democrat and ranking member of the Missouri State Senate.
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Truman
Allison
Senate
Washington
Emory Allison
United States Senate
Missouri
Missouri State Senate
Critically Injured Woman Gives Birth To 6-Pound Child
WELCH West Virginia January 5 An 18 year old woman Elizabeth Steele of Horse Creek near Jaeger was critically wounded by a rifle bullet last night in her home. A daughter weighing six pounds four ounces was born today in a local hospital. The baby is healthy. Her husband Louis Steele 21 told state police the shooting was accidental while he was cleaning a .22 calibre rifle given by his father.
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Welch
W. Va
Elizabeth Steele
Horse Creek
Jaeger
Steel
Louis Steele
C. B. Dye
Steele
Transit Workers Vote Monday on Richmond Strike
Richmond transit workers vote Monday on a possible strike after rejecting a one year extension under the old contract. Union officers notified the company and Governor Tuck that about 1600 workers in Richmond Norfolk and Portsmouth plan to strike February 4.
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Richmond
Virginia
Transit Co
WTC
Tuck
Norfolk
Portsmouth
Local Alcohol Revenues Rise While State and Federal Incomes Fall
Local government revenues from alcoholic beverages increased over the past three years while state and federal incomes declined.
Memphis Sleet Storm Disrupts City Services
Memphis was paralyzed by a day of sleet and rain with schools closed and streetcar service reduced. About 2500 telephone lines were out, electric service disrupted, and trees fell across the city.
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Memphis
Tenn
Marble Riches of the Supreme Court Building Highlighted
A description notes the Supreme Court Building in Washington contains more marble than any other structure. The claim cites its grand interior and extensive stonework as a defining feature of the landmark.
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Supreme Court
Washington
Vast Western Lands Largely Semi Arid and Arid
Nearly 600 million acres across the western United States are classified as semi arid or arid lands. The note highlights vast dry regions and their ecological and land use implications.
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United States
Miners Boss Fears NLRB Showdown With Truman
The miners leader charges unions as law violators in several closed shop cases while noting miners move less than carpenters bricklayers and electricians. He says few outside the United Mine Workers oppose the closed shop, fearing Washington pressure. He believes President Truman is shaping the NLRB court for a final clash.
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United Mine Workers
John L
Washington
Truman
NLRB
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