Plane Crash in Virginia Leaves Lone Survivor
A Eastern Airlines DC-3 bound from Detroit to Winston-Salem crashed near Galax Virginia around 1 45 a m on Sunday killing 18 of the 19 aboard and leaving William Ellis Keyes Jr 25 of Boynton Beach Florida as the sole survivor Rescue teams pulled him from the flaming wreckage as investigators from the Civil Aeronautics Board and the airline sought to determine if an inoperative radio beacon contributed to the crash Civil Aeronautics Authority officials said the beacon at Winston Salem NC was not operating at 2 30 a m and maintenance workers later reported the system functioning again The crash occurred off a rain slick hill about ten miles west of Galax near Route 95 The aircraft was 60 miles off course according to plan and had not yet reached Winston Salem where it was due at 1 23 a m The investigation was expected to include public hearings with focus on the beacon and off course status of the flight.
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Galax
Eastern Airlines
Here
Civil Aeronautics Board
Miami
Detroit
William Ellis Keyes, Jr
Boynton
Fla
Eddie Rickenbacker
Airlines
Civil Aeronautics Authority
Washington
GAA
Yeeaten
Army
Aic
Strater
Esmail P
Bias Ansons
San Zvai Leumi
Palestine
Stern Boys
Stern Gang
Irgun Zvai Leumi
Palestine Arab Higher Executive Committee
Mayon Volcano Erupts Shocking Southern Luzon
Mayon volcano near Albay province erupted with lava and boulders sending a lava stream 8 000 to 10 000 feet above the peak. Navy weather officer Lt JG Robert Case and a Dayton piloted aircraft observed the eruption as two nearby towns were evacuated.
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Manila
Luzon
Robert Case
Nevada
Ohio
Navy
A. Harris
Dayton
Case
Conviction Upheld for Boston Mayor Curley in Mail Fraud Case
The U S Court of Appeals affirmed the conviction of James M Curley 72 year old mayor of Boston and former member of Congress and two co defendants on mail fraud charges.
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Washington
U. S. Court of Appeals
James M. Curley
Boston
Congress
Haifa Bomb Blasts Kill Four Injure Over One Hundred Forty Two
A blast at Haifa's police station killed four officers and wounded 142 others including 62 policemen. The six story HQ near Mount Carmel was leveled and fires spread to nearby buildings. Police pursued suspects as British forces tightened curfews amid talks on Palestine governance.
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Jerusalem
Haifa
Palestine
Mount Carmel
Winchester Church Leaders Laud Dr. Stafford Visit
The Winchester Ministerial Association commends Dr. Russell Henry Stafford of Hartford Seminary for his Week of Prayer messages at the Presbyterian Church. Offerings totaled 308.79 with expenses 210.52. A 109 donation went to Church World Service for overseas relief after a clothing drive that yielded 4300 pounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester Ministerial Association
Interchurch Committee
Russell Henry Stafford
Hartford, Conn. Theological Seminary Foundation
Stafford
Presbyterian Church
W. E. Eisenberg
Church World Service
Winchester
Webber Attacks Tuck Bills On Virginia Radio
The Rev. Charles C. Webber CIO official and Virginia labor leader warned on WLEE radio that Gov. Tuck’s proposed bills to end public utility strikes and outlaw the intrastate closed shop could trigger a depression and threaten organized labor’s existence in Virginia. He called the open shop bill a violation of constitutional principles and condemned limiting utility strikes as attacking fundamental rights.
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Richmond
Charles C. Webber
Virginia State Industrial Union Council, Cio
WLEE
Tuck
House of Delegates
Webber
Organized Labor
Methodist Church
Virginia
Jesus
CIO
Barbara Britton expects first baby in June
Hollywood actress Barbara Britton says she and husband Dr. Eugene Czukor expect their first child in June. The couple married April 1, 1945.
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Hollywood
Barbara Britton
The
Movies
Eugene Czukor
Mitchell Injured in Auto Accident Near Hollywood Bowl
Actor Grant Mitchell was hospitalized with a broken ankle after being struck by a car Saturday night near the Hollywood Bowl. He was bedded indefinitely.
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Hollywood
Grant Mitchell
Hollywood Bowl
Quads Delivered Miner's Wife by Light From Mine Lamp
Three baby girls, survivors of a quadruplet birth in a Suck Creek Mountain cabin, were born at 12:55 p.m. after Dr. Tom Johnston answered a frantic call. One baby was stillborn, the mother, Mrs. Moore, and the four infants faced a critical start but were reported improving.
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Chattanooga
Tenn
Suck Creek
Dave
Jess Moore
Tom Johnston
Jessica
Ruby
Dilly
Dr. Johnston
Delegate Moore Fights 10 Percent Tax on Wines and Liquor
Delegate E Blackburn Moore of Berryville opposes the 10 percent liquor tax arguing it would cost Virginia localities millions annually and boost bootlegging. He notes past ABC markup cuts under 1940 41 and cites Governor Darden's 1942 repeal support. A House Finance Committee hearing is set for today.
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Richmond
E. Blackburn Moore
Berryville
House of Delegates
Virginia
Price
General Assembly
Darden
Moore
Robert Whitehead
House
Whitehead
House Finance Committee
Darden Stand
Senate Approves $6.5 Million Virginia School Bill
The Virginia State Senate passed unanimously Governor Tuck's $6.5 million school appropriation with minor amendments. The measure heads to the House where a similar bill awaits approval and would raise teachers pay by $1.5 million over the next 18 months. Meanwhile the House opened debate on the governor's open shop labor bill and a public utilities measure.
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Richmond
State Senate
Tuck
House
House Appropriations Committee
Schools and Colleges Committee
Senate
House of Delegates
Valley Freight Line Franchise Transfers Approved in Virginia
The State Corporation Commission authorized seven transfers of common carrier truck franchises to the Richmond Harrisonburg line and approved three new routes with one route restriction removal. The realignment ensures uninterrupted service in Roanoke Harrisonburg Winchester and Alexandria with a Richmond tie in. Franchises moved from Smith Transfer J W Birkett and Novick Transfer to the Richmond Harrisonburg firm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond, Va
State Corporation Commission
Richmond-Harrisonburg
Roanoke
Harrisonburg
Winchester
Alexandria
Richmond
Smith Transfer Company
Kellam Heads Princess Anne Dems Second District Committee
Sidney S. Kellam, treasurer of Princess Anne County, was elected chairman of the Second District Democratic Committee at a Saturday meeting at Princess Anne court house. He succeeds the late Parke P. Deane of Isle of Wight, who led the group for about 30 years before his death Tuesday night. A. E. Stephens and H. Lawrence Bullock were also chosen for party roles.
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Norfolk
Sidney S. Kellam
Princess Anne County
Second District
Democratic
Princess Anne Court House
Parke P. Deane
Isle of Wight County
Deane
A. E
Stephens
Smithfield
Dean
H. Lawrence Bullock
Norfolk City
Rothgeb Arrested in Assault Case Near Winchester
Dalton Lester Rothgeb of East oe street was arrested by Winchester police on a felonious assault and battery with intent to maim disfigure or kill charge. The case centers on hospital reports of Jimmy Hart being beaten and robbed north of Winchester on Route 11 and subsequent statements tying Hart's attackers to Rothgeb and James Carter. Hart remains a patient at Newton D Baker Veteran's Hospital with possible skull fracture a broken nose a dislocated ankle and severe body bruises.
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Dalton Lester Rothgeb
East Oe Street
Winchester
Rothgeb
Jimmy Hart
Orchard Avenue
Hart
James Carter and
Carter
Berryville
Martinsburg Pike
John Poulson
Weber
Shade
Newton D. Baker Veteran's Hospital
Martinsburg
Bank of Clark County Holds Annual Stockholders Meeting
The annual meeting of Clarke Bank stockholders was held at the Berryville bank building. D. G. Cooley was elected Chairman and L. H. Bell Secretary. Tellers were William B. Claggett and Oscar Ramsburg. Directors reelected include E. G. Coiner J. M. Claggett E. Blackburn Moore and others. Potts reported an excellent year with gains to surplus and undivided profits.
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Bank of
Clark County
Bank
Berryville
D. G. Cooley
L. H. Bell
William B. Claggett
Oscar Ramsburg
E. G. Coiner
J. M. Claggett
E. Blackburn Moore
A. Garland Williams
Dr. C. H. Iden
J. G. Burch
H. C. McGehee
R. E. Potts
J. C. Glascock
W. R. Thompson
Seven Airplane Crashes Kill Twenty Nine in U S
AP reports seven crashes across the United States yesterday killed 29 people with only two survivors from 31 aboard. Representative Rivers called for a congressional investigation saying Americans are frightened and something must be done. A Detroit to Miami Eastern Airlines flight in rain near Galax Virginia accounted for 18 deaths.
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Associated Press
United States
Rep. Rivers
DSC
New York City
Rivers
Washington
Eastern Airlines
Detroit- Miami
Galax
Rowles Escapes From Berryville Jail Second Time
Arthur Stanley Rowles, who escaped the Berryville jail last night, is at large after leaping from a first story window. Police say he used a hacksaw to free his cell, escaped with a window push and fall, and has not been seen since noon today. Rowles, 38, is 5 feet 6 inches, 175 pounds, with dark hair, wearing khaki pants and a dark blue sweater.
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Arthur Stanley Rowles
Berryville
Bowles
S. M. Carper
Trial
Loring Kackley
Rowles
Washington
D. C
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Kackley
Frederick
Loudoun
Carper
Trial Justice
Pete
William Blythe
Virginia State Police
Annabella Power Delays Divorce Proceedings
Annabella Power wife of Tyrone Power says she will not file for divorce until she returns from France next fall. She plans to stay two months in Hollywood then sail March 19 for a French motion picture while Power films in Mexico. Lana Turner recently visited him.
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Hollywood
Annabella
Tyrone Power
France
New York
Power
Mexico
Lana Turner
Paraguay declares 30 day siege after plot discovered
ASUNCION Paraguay Jan 15 The government press office announced President Higinio Morinizo has assumed command of the armed forces and declared a 30 day state of siege following the discovery of a plot to overthrow his regime.
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Asuncion
Paraguay
Yan Government
Higinio Morinizo
Temperature Extremes Report
Today's weather shows a high of 3 degrees with a low of 29. Year ago readings recorded a high of 43 and a low of 27.
Health unit endorsed by Legion and Chamber in Winchester
The American Legion and the Winchester Chamber of Commerce join other civic groups in endorsing a health unit for Winchester and Frederick County. L. E. Hill cites benefits in sanitation and disease prevention. A Town Meeting at Sarah Zane Hall Friday at eight will discuss the plan.
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Amercan Legion and Chamber of Commerce
Winchester
Frederick County
American Legion
Winchester Chamber of Commerce
L. E. Hill
Sarah Zane
Hill
Six Survivors Of Wrecked Byrd Plane Are Safe
Six survivors recount the Byrd expedition air crash in Antarctica. They describe a two week vigil, raising a snow gravesite for three dead, and steady leadership from Captain Caldwell and radioman James Haskins Robbins. Recovery efforts and the discovery plane followed their ordeal.
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Byrd
Olympus
White
Antarctica
William G. H. Warr
Portsmouth Va
James Haskins Robbins
San Diego
Calif
Henry H. Caldwell
Caldwell
Piné Iseland
George Dufek
Dufek
Heart Attack Proves Fatal To John H Kern
John H Kern 46 a Winchester post office employee died at home after a heart attack. Born May 6 1901 in Winchester he lived here all his life and was active in civic and church groups. Survived by wife Katherine Clem two brothers and a sister. Funeral at 2 30 p m from 100 Morningside Drive with interment Mount Hebron Cemetery.
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John H. Kern
Winchester
Bos~caven Street
John W. Kern
Berkeley County
W. Va
Emma C. Knicewarner Kern
Berryville
Katherine Clem
A. J
Margaret Bosserman Clem
Grace Lutheran Church
Royal Arcanum
Sarah Zane Fire Company
Harry Kern
Charles Kern
Washingto D. C
Boyce
Panera
Morningside Drive
William E. Eisenberg
Mount Hebron Cemetery
Omps Funeral Home
Delicatessen Libre
South Braddock St
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Stephens City
Independent Hose Company
Kurtz Furniture Sale
Mr. Webber
Mitchell
Alcoholic Beverage Control Board
ABC Board
Kellam
Princess Ann Democratic Com
Dalton Rothgeb
Business
Clarke Bank
Taber
Rep
John Taber
International Soundphoto
Annabella Power
Caldwell Services
Discovery
Phphet
Owen McCarty
Sonoma
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