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Named Judge; Senate Post For Nuckols if Appointments Made By Governor KNAPP Knapp Says; "I am aware of the tremendous responsibility that accompanies the office of Judge of the Circuit Court, and in entering in those duties all my 'efforts will be devoted to maintaining the high standards of diligence, impartiality, and integrity set by the late Hon. Ben H. Ashworth." New Judge One Of Youngest io Serve in County By AUDREY RIFFE At 35, Norman Knapp is one the youngest judges to be apppin ed or elected to that office in Ra leigh County. Members of the Bar Associatio today recalled only one younger although there may have bee more. J.

W. Maxwell, who is sti practicing law in Beckley, was ap pointed circuit judge in 1924 at th age of 31 to fill an unexpire term. Knapp was born Oct. 6. 1917, i Fairmont, and attended scho there until 1929 when he move with his family to Chicago, 111.

was graduated from Maine Tow ship High School in Chicago 1935. He moved back to Charleston and entered Morris Harvey College cn where he was graduated with a Bachelor, of Arts Degree in 1939. Having been commissioned a second lieutenant in the United States Infantry from Citizens Military Training Camp, Knapp entered the Army in 1942. That same year he was" married to a former college classmate, Frances E. Robertson, Charleston.

By THOMAS F. STAFFORD Governor Okey Patteson named Norman Knapp Circuit Court judge and Jack A. Nuckols as state senator today in double- arreled appointments that the slate clean here of vacancies in county and district offices. Knapp succeeds Ben H. Ash worth, who died shortly after beinf elected to his second term.

Nuckols moves into the senatorship acated today by Robert C. Byrd, of Sophia, newly elected Sixth District congressman. The appointments follow the Patteson policy of bringing younr men into government service. In the case of Knapp he said; especially, I have been partial to young men. They inject new blood, energy, and ability into their jobs." The Governor explained that acting Judge J.

YV. Maxwell will continue to serve until the end of the year, and Knapp will take over Jan. 1, to serve until the next regular election two years hence. Vuckols will complete the last two years of Byrd's term in the Senate. Knapp has been assistant prosecuting attorney under Ned H.

He succeeded Harry L. McCreery when the latter was elected judge of the Criminal Court, He will complete his term in the prosecutor's office on Dec. 31. Nuckols has been a member of the County Court for six years, Young Democratic Club president, and practicing Beckley lawyer; and has served as president the past two His term, too, ex- and Hulett C. Smith, member of the State Aeronautics Commission, pires on Dec.

31. Knapp ran for prosecuting attorney and Nuckols for county commissioner in the primary last May but were defeated. Both were active during the general election campaign, Knapp as president of the Young Democrats and Nuckols as county Democratic campaign chairman. Several EeckJey lawyers were interested in the judgeship after Ashworth died two weeks ago, but the only ones who had strong backing were Knapp, and Herbert Stansbury, none of whom actively sought the post. Knapp had the support of a group of lawyers and County Democratic Executive Committee Chairman Harry Anderson, and a large number of lawyers signed a non-partisan petition supporting Maxwell as a Republican and Stansbury as a Democrat.

It was on open race for the senatorship; with more than a. dozen in the running. To save the applicants "embarrassment," the Governor's office did not release the full list today. Patteson made his appointment from a list certified to him by the senatorial committee. past state Juoior Chamber president, city Democratic Executive Committee chairman, and owner of a local insurance agency.

Governor said today that Smith had withdrawn as an applicant prior to the making of the appointment. Members of the senatorial committee making the certification were: Harold M. Riffe, of Charleston, and Mrs. Kyle Harper, of Washington, D. C.

Both maintain their residence here and are holdovers from 1944--there being no candidates for the office in the May primary. Byrd's resignation, though submitted to the Governor last week, was made effective today. He is in Washington now making plans to take up residence there after the first of the year, but will return to Crab Orchard to spend Christmas with his parents. The Ninth Senatorial District embraces Raleigh and Wyoming counties. Dr.

Ward Wylie, of Mullens, will serve with Nuckols as a representative of the district. Knapp preside in a new circuit composed ncclusively of Raleigh County. The old Boone-Raleigh circuit was divided up by i Aiaicis" iiie uiu I I I was uiviuca up oy Certified besides Nuckols were: W. A. Thornhill, former prose- i the last legislature and was to become effective as such on Jan.

1, cuting attorney, former assistant U. S. district attorney, former state 1953. SINCE 18M-BECKLEVS OLDEST INSTITUTION Not but our phone" number 3321 BECKLEY, TUESDAY AFTERNOON, DECEMBER 23, 1952 -FIYE CENTS French Government Is Creaking Again As Premier Pinay Resigns Twenty Leap to Death From Stricken Liner BEIRUT, Lebanon (3V-At least 70 fear-crazed passengers leaped the se from the storm-strick- liner Champollion to- ne After four years" service with the 33rd Vlnfantryv Division, 30 months in Tthe" Pacific theatre, returned rolled in the.College.' state university. a member of Phi Sigma Kappa Fraternity, Delta Chapter, and Phi Alpha Delta, legal fraternity.

He received his law degree in 1948 and moved to Beckley 'in October of that year opening his practice of law. A short time later he became associated with C. S. Grouse. In January, 1950, Prosecuting Attorney Ned H.

Ragland named Knapp as his assistant. When ran for another office in.May Knapp filed for the office of pros ecuting attorney but was not sue cessful in his bid for this office He is a member of the" West Vir ginia State Bar and the Raleigh Bar Association, the Methodis Temple where he teaches a Sun day School class, and the Elks and Moose lodges. The Knapps and their three sons Robert, Thomas, and James, re cently moved into a new home in the McLean Addition. Appeal On Land Verdict Rejected CHARLESTON --The State Supreme Court has refused 5-0 to review a Nicholas circuit court which day and 20 lost their lives in the attempt. The British cruiser Kenya battled to tome along side the Champol- lion in hopes of getting a line aboard to' rescue the passengers still on" the stricken hulk split mont:" Gay- dispute.

Merchants Bank and two individual PARIS remaining passengers and crewmen have been taken off the stricken French liner Champollion in the Mediterranean off Beirut, the French News Agency said late today. The Nicholas decision also held that 21 tracts of land in the county were the property of Gaymont, the Farmers and Summersville trustees. The ruling said the properties were free from lien. Samuel Price, administrator 01 the estate of Susane K. Laing, and Susana K.

Speas had judgements of about 539,000 each against the estate of John B. Laing. In a proceeding in neighboring Greenbrier County, -a sale of the properties was ordered but Gaymont and' the bank sought an injunction, claiming they evened the tracts under certain trust deeds. The Nicholas County circuit court voided the action of the Greenbrier court on the contention the latter lacked jurisdiction over property located in Nicholas. across a reef and pounded by hig winds and heavy surf off the Leb anese Coast.

Survivors of the attempt to swim ashore included three women an a 10-year-old boy. They made their desperate a tempt as heavy weather prevente ships standing by from gettin close enough to take, off any pas sengers. Three British planes uccessful attempts to Qy over th lip and drop a cable to connec broken vessel with the shore The beach was filled with thous nds of spectators who watche ie rescue of passengers from th ounding surf. Fire At Sprague Home Causes $2,500 Loss Fire which gutted the residence of Oscar Atwood, at Sprague, exacted a damage toll of more than $2,500 Fire Chief Bernard Martin stated today. The blaze, which is believed to have originated in a clothes closet from a defective flue, swept through the home at 1:55 a.m.

Sunday, routing Atwood. his wife, and small daughter out into the cold early morning air. The house; which was owned by the New River is believed covered by insurance, Martin indicated. However. Atwood said he had no coverage on his furnishings.

13 Persons Killed In Korean (rash SEOUL UK--The Air Force said today that 13 persons, including two flight nurses and six patients, died yesterday when a single-engine plane crashed into a Greek-manned transport during a takeoff at a West Virginia WEATHER he pilot the smaller plane, three Greek crewmen of the transport, one American Air Force medical corps man. two Air Force flight nurses and six patients. Nationality of the patients was not disclosed, nor were their names announced. The plane was an air excavation JC47 of the U. S- Air Force.

The accident happened on th 1 ground. The single-engine plan was taking off and hit the trans port while it was taxiing. Cloudy, occasional rain tonight and some light rain or snow flur- 3 Judges Take Oalh Of Slate Supreme Court Three Su tonight 34-40. Extended W. Va.

Forecast: Temperatures will average near the normal. No decided change in temperature Wednesday or Thurs- oath of office to posts they of ficially assume Jan. I. President Judge James B. Rile administered the oath yesterday Democrats Frank C.

Haymond. W. Lovins and Chauncey Browning. PARIS (ffl--President Vincent Auriol today formally accepted the resignation of Premier Antoine Pinay 16 lours after Pinay submitted it. Pinay, after nine months in office, offered his resignation in a announcement from the floor of the National Assembly.

He acted after the Catholic Popular Republican Movement, part of his coalition majority, refused to back him in the first of" three new confidence votes on a 1953 budget. Auriol had tried to avoid a Yulelide cabinet crisis by trying to talk Pinay out of resigning. Auriol talked with Pinay early this afternoon, but failed to Pinay's mind? After his early jmoirning interview with Pinay he had told reporters: "But my decision is taken," he anced budget. The President also Court Delays Hearing On Parking Lot Plea told reporters. "It is not possible, to carry such heavy, charges and responsibilities without a solid majority." Auriol, an old hand at such crises as.

was expected to try-in conferences with political leaders may seek to mend the govern ment's majority "by asking the MRP leaders to put aside party politics in -the national interest. Pinay stgfids by his resigna tion it will- mean the ot the 1 government "to hold No Flaws Uncovered In Plane Crash Probe WASHINGTON (ft The Air Force said today a preliminary investigation of the Moses Lake, Wash, air disaster has failed to turn up a cause for the crash, of the Giant C124'transport. It also said it has not found any reason to order the -grounding of Cl24s. Air Force headquarters released Earlier the ship's owners, th an interim report from the group dessageries Maritimes, said in there were 328 persons ooard the ship which went ground yesterday some 500 yards ff the Lebanese Coast about four miles south of Beirut. Those board, they said, included 220 rew members and 108 pilgrims nroute to 'the Holy Land for Christmas.

The continuing fury of the storm had foiled attempts by air and sea rescuers of at least five nations begin removal of the threatened hundreds on the ship. A U. S. Navy helicopter left Tripoli, Libya, last night and was expected momenta rily. The crew of the Champollion this morning made a vain attempt to aunch a small boat for the peri- journey to shore but the tiny craft quickly capsized.

Five other WASHINGTON Air Force today identified the following: additional Air Force members killed in the C124 airplane crash at Larson Air Force Base, Dec. 20: S-Sgt. Thomas R. Dehsrt, son of Mrs. Roxie H.

Dehart, Box 274, Narrows, Va. Airman Third Class Ned. Walker, son of Mrs. Clara C. Walker, Matoaka, W.

Va. One Dead, 14 Hurt 3 Gl's Discharge Bomb In Tavern NEW YORK W--Three servicemen--one of whom youn polic said wanted to "show these Spies a phos phorous bomb in a crowded taver early today. The action touched events which brought death to on and injuries to 14 others. Thirteen of the injured were in the tavern. A few minutes later and eight blocks away, police shot and fatally President Of UN Sees Success In Efforts for Peace UNITED NATIONS, N.

UB- United -Nations. delegates streamec Horhewsrd 1 todayjfrqrn the "Korea Assembly, major effort" to stop the war in Korea. so far successful and recessed until Fe'b 24. Assembly President Lester Canada's foreign minis ter, emphasized in a statemen the that peace in Korea is still biggest probem before the U. N.

but he predicted success. "To bring the fighting in Korea to an end and to move forwarc into the positive phases of reconstruction and peaceful settlemen' is still the great challenge which faces the U. he said in com menting on the Assembly which wound the first half of its seventh session early Monda morning, 10 weeks from its start, "I have no doubt that, through our organization, we shall persist --and we shall succeed in our joint effort to achieve this objective, which remains our only objective." Despite rejection by Communist China and North Korea of the U. -N. armistice plan drafted by India, Pearson said the attempt to end the fighting "represents a major, achievement in the history of thej seventh session." His statement put full blame for A further hurdle in Beckley's orts to obtain a municipal park ing lot appeared today with the report that no action will be taken on the appeal, proceedings pend ing before the Supreme Court un til the January term, Last Tuesday, Berk Lynch, at torney for Lova and Dow Snuffer, petitioned the high court to admit for hearing his client's appeal of condemnation suits heard and decided in Raleigh Circuit Court.

is the the earmarked for a municipal parking lot and also a tract needed for the extension of First Avenue. A special hearing on the Prince St. sidewalk assessment, set for Dec. 30, will also develop into further difficulties in view of the non-action by the Supreme Court during the session. Lynch, protesting on behalf of JACK A.

NUCKOLS Nuckols Says; "I consider this appointment a distinct honor carrying with it a definite responsibility to every taxpayer in Raleigh and Wyoming: counties and the entire state. I pledge to the taxpayers of this district that I will attend to the affairs of this office in a sober, honest, straightforward manner that will bring the best possible representation to our district. I personally invite all groups to call on me at any time to discuss any business of their interest." Outgoing County President Succeeds Byrd The outgoing president of the Raleigh County Court has moved up a notch on the political ladder becoming State Senator of the Ninth Senatorial District. Jack A. Nuckols wound up an eight-year term on the County Court Dec.

16 when he presided as newly-elected county officials took their oaths of office. At this time he saw his successor, E. Van Dorsey, fulfill qualifications for the position. Jackson Asher Nuckols was born in Pineville, Bell County, July 3, 1912, the son of J. Leon.

Nuckols and Chesney Asher He "is a grandson of the late A. J. Asher, one of three pioneer families of Southeastern Kentucky. He attended school in Pineville, Bell County High School, and, the University of Kentucky. In 1936 he jcarne to Beckley and was married.itw6»sye^s~ later to Mary Emyl es-and their 13, and Lova Snuffer, had already indicated to the city his indication of resisting collection for the sidewalk laying in front of the West Prince St.

property. Failure of the Supreme Court to docket the appeal will also have repercussions on various other phases of municipal activity, including the Citizens Planning Committee which has "parking" as No. 1 on its priority list of urgent needs for the city. probing the crash in which. 36 persons were, killed.

The C124 crashed after taking off from Larson Air Force Base Saturday. He said his first day's investigation had not discovered the cause of the accident. And he said he wounded one of the den if ed as Martae Eugene McDermott, 19. During the chase and servicemen, Sgt. James! continuing the war on the Chinese a patrolman allegedly was knifed by McDermott to bring the injured count to 14.

Onlv three of the 14 injured, in- ing to an scuffle, insisted. Korean Reds. have brOU ht Accept- West Virginia News Briefs 7 live at 2319 S. Kariawha Becfcley. He is manager of the Raleigh Insurance Agency, and is a.

member of the First Christian Church. He is affiliated with the Friends of the lodges, Land, Black Club, Raleigh Elks and Moose Knight Country County Rod and Gun Club, Farm Bureau, Beckley Junior and Senior chambers of commerce. Tunnel Escapees Hunted In West who CHARLESTON WV- The Supreme Court has appointed Clarence E. Martin Jr. of Martinsburg to the end without delay, he fight- five-member State Board of Law crewmen who towed a cable from So far to indicate that Cl24s should the ship to the shore by small boat saw nothing in the investigation eluding a federal narcotics agent yesterday also were spilled in the sea but swam to land.

The cable later broke. These crashed crewmen said the onto the reef after mis- ship taking the beacon at Beirut's International Airport for the entrance light to the city's harbor, four miles to the north. The airport beacon was installed only three weeks ago. Eyewitnesses standing on the beach last night said the ship appeared to be split entirely in two. This seemed to ease the situation, however, since the two halves apparently settled firmly on the sandy bottom about 10 feet apart.

Wage Board Approves Mine Service Contract Examiners, to succeed John O. Henson, also of Martinsburg, died Oct. 17. who The appellate named Lacy I. court earlier had Rice of Martins- Nafconal Mine Service employes I ment at Mabscott received and a second patrolman, both hurt in ihe blast, were kept at hospitals after treatment.

Police said bigotry detonated the, violence in an Upper West Side Stabilization Board. Manhattan area partly Almost perfect timing on the burg to the vacancy created by Henson's death but Rice, in a. letter WALLA WALLA. Wash. Six tough, patient convicts scooped out 12 tons of dirt in bor ing a 200-foot tunnel under the Washington State Prison walls were hunted throughout the Pacific Northwest today.

Seven made the spectacular escape early yesterday morning. One. Ralph Courser, 45, sentenced in Seattle on a robbery charge last July, was wounded and captured in Portland, six hours later. The hunt centered in the Portland area, where police believed at least three other headed with Courser in a car stolen Wala. Courser was he was spotted by Christmas present from the Wage! i be ordered from the air.

The Air Force said all maintenance records on the C124 are being studied but that it has been determined already that all the regular maintenance checks had been made before it took off from Larson. a had Spanish names. Iwage hike and five paid holidays pt "In addition, the airplane was! Officials said the three service-! (including Christmas), under the test flown on the day before the Jmen were drinking in the bar when newly approved contract. Sidney 18, declined the appoint- from alone Walla when CHARLESTON W) --A 14-year-old Kanau-ha County boy has been awarded 510,000 for burns suffered Portland police, who shot him in the neck as he tried to flee on foot. The six convicts still at large were described by prison officials as dangerous and "maximum security" prisoners.

Authorities at the penitentiary said the escapees must have bv a number of Puerto the WSB today brought no 01 V' UW lur 1 suuerea.saia we escapees must nave EiJh? Sf Those injured the news of an approved five-cfn for months digging out the accident and everything checked icr.e pulled out the grenade of the United out satisfactorily," the Air Force with phosphorous. All three then; workers, reported. Construction a cuptul or handful at a The tunnel, about 15 inches in a diameter, began in an ash pit near the prison powerhouse and said. fled waiting taxi. SHE'LL SWEAR 3 SONS INTO OFFICE AW (Yilripr Friday and Saturdayvi Ratable brief ceremony occurred as court adjourned until its next or snow Thursday or Friday and in west portion again Sunday.

Total precipitation one-half to one inch. Normal temperatures average 31 in the north and 34 in the south portions BECKLEY High yesterday Low yesterday 7 a.m. today 10 a.m. today Noon OAK HILL High yesterday 48 Low yesterday 33 7 a.m. today 40 Precipitation 03 GLADE CREEK Low yesterday 24 8 a.m.

today 36 term opens Jan. 14. Haymond and Lovins were elected Nov. 4 to 10-year terms ending Dec. 31, 1964, and Browning was elected to the unexplred term of the late Judge Fred L.

Fox which ends Dec. 31, 1960. Baptist Stalwart Dies Dr. Baptist 44 40 401 42 NASHVILLE, Tenn. Vl" ajr 441 Livinston T.

Mays, 79. iuud minister, diplomat and educator of worldwide 'experience, died of a heart attack in a Nashville hospital late last night Dr. Mays was a Baptist minister for more than half a century. He was a past president of the Southern Baptist Convention. He was appointed American consul in Canada by President Wilson in 1914 and was given special permission by Secretary of State William Jennings Bryan to preach during his service there.

in. Precipitation .01 RIVERS (at Bellepoint) Bluestone Reservoir: Nine feet above normal and slightly muddy. Greenbrier: norms! and clear. HTTNTINGTON 'T Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus" be sunf again on Radio Station WSAZ and WSAZ-TV, General Manager Lawrence that WSAZ, embracing both outlets, "will bow to the wishes of its listeners and viewers in the matter." The song had been banned 10 days ago, on the grocr.d of questionable taste. Rogers safd he felt that it violated the code of the National Association of Radio and Television Broadcasters.

He explained that in his opinion, "it violated a provision against songs in which children describe parents' misconduct, and implied an insult to Santa Clans and the sacred occasion of Christmas." Darin? the 10-day period, the sons was "cut" many times from network programs on radio, and blacked out on television. Army Rotation Release Time Cut to 20 Months to the Corp. Judge Ben Moore that amount yesterday to Wayne Peters. 14. of Ches- japeake, and an additional S3.0001 north wall to Donald's father.

Cebert W. I The dirt was scattered each day Pe te with the ashes and carted away. Judge Moore found Carbide entrance was ben eath been negligent in allowing leaks plates used in ash prL develop the box. and not warn- i WASHINGTON W--After Jan. children to stay away.

Army draftees rotated home from MILTON. W. Va. (.7) Christo- of South heart at- Korea will be released if they have completed at least 20 months C. Whiltington active service.

Secretary of the'Charleston is dead of Army Pace announced yesterday. tack, suffered near The normal service for draftees while is 24 months. The Army previously' sell at his grocery. He was 58. thad said those with active duty' in Korea would be released 21 months, because of that serv-j ImCC IdlS ice.

The new policy also applies to draftees who return to this country before Jan. 1. if ihev have a TM a ge the amount of S4oOj not left a reception center'for re- resulted Monday in a three-car assignment to a new station byi crack l5 start at the in-- 4 i i i I Charlie Chaplin Struck ROME. Italy Police held four Italian pro-Fascists today under charges of hurling rotten fruit and vegetables at Charlie Chaplin and the gala society premier here of his movie "Limelight." In NEW YORK (ft -rushed ahead today in Railroads the tersection of Oakwood and Central and ended in the Esso Service Station on the corner. Police records indicated the accident occurred like this: i Mrs.

Margaret Meade, of Crab; SO SHS CAN administer the oath of public office to her three sons, Mrs. James T. Blair, widow pi the James T. Blair who served many years as a Missouri Supreme court Judge, ts given a notary public com- ithe start in huge blocks at higher mission by Missouri's Gov. Forrest Smith In Jefferson City.

Sons she prices. The best was Atlantic Coast. will induct Into office art Circuit Court Judge Sam C. Blair, re-elected without opposition; Probate Judgt William Blair, also re-elected without LL GOT. Jmea T.

Blair, a Democrat, re-elected with a larger majority than any other candidate for state office even though Eisenhower carried the by 29,000 votes, rchar d. said she had wiped herj Market while the rest of the Hstj wincisnield and nad noticed the; wavered. along a mixed course, traffic' signal turn red, but shej Rails changed hands rapidly at couldn't stop. Mrs. Louise C.

Jones, of Midway, was approaching the inter- Line which added as much as 3 section, with the light. These points at times. cars collided. Then she lost con-i which owns the trol of her car and ran into the! mon, traded in one block of by Corbett Mills, Published as a public tertice in shares up 1-8 at 5 1-4, was parked there. I operation with The START EARLY, STOP ACCIDENTS! No matter where you go over i the holiday, try to allow yourself i plenty of time to get there.

Start early. Then you won't have to I speed, won't have to take reck- less chances. Too many people have been killed in holiday accidents just because they were in a hurry. BE CAREFUL-the life you may be your ewnl.