08 Apr 1951
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Newspaper
Charleston Gazette
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Apr 08, 1951
Page
1
Residents in Charlestown discuss a bond issue to repave streets and fund interest and sinking in the city assessment. Albert A. Allen notes quotes about paying for repairs, while residents question who covers the cost and how taxes will be allocated. City officials explain revenue from assessments funds the project and prime payments.
Kanawha City residents along Noyes Avenue press council for street repaving after a year of petitions. Streets, patches, and blacktop quality are debated. residents mostly back bond-financed repaving with some opposition to end-user paying. A mix of viewpoints from homeowners on Carson Street, Hillsdale Drive, and Whitney Street moves toward bond funding as the proposed solution.
DiSalle urged higher taxes and tighter credit to stabilize prices amid price control debate at a White Sulphur Springs conference. Economists warned against broad controls, urging targeted restraint and reduced demand to avoid inflationary spirals. speakers predicted limited price relief without policy tightening.
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Charleston Off-Street Parking Committee advanced plans for locating and operating city lots with Mayor Carl Andrews, Dudley L. Simms, W. O. Ziebold, and BR. R. Wuckels, plus notes on absent members. Four downtown areas including the levee would serve the business district, while a fifth area would serve the busy busing district along Washington Street. Legal obstacles were noted as a barrier to progress.
Serena Waybright, 39, wounded at the Qui llo Diner, left arm and side injured by a pistol shot. Philip McGee, 37, of Central Ave, arrested on felonious shooting charges after a confession following a violent confrontation over marriage. Witnesses said McGee demanded to take her home after a dispute over their engagement.
Sen Wiley R Wis urged an early showdown on extending the Senate crime investigation. He charged three Capone era leaders have not been questioned. He and Sen Tobey drafted a resolution to extend the probe until Jan 15 as the committee headed by Sen Klauver D Tenn nears expiry. Par liamentary delaying tactics could end the inquiry by month end.
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A group of about 0 young voters in Charleston announced a rally for Wednesday at 8 p m in the Intermediate courtroom to press for the Democratic ticket April 16. Park Chapman, secretary, said the event invites friends, parents, and the public with all Democratic candidates invited for introductions and a brief speech by Mayor Andrews.
The State Board of Education approves 24 annual scholarships for top elementary teaching prospects across eight colleges Bluefield State College Coward Fairmont State Glenville State Marshall Shepherd West Liberty and West Virginia State The program funds range from 240 to 340 and aims to alleviate the growing elementary teacher shortage by channeling recipients through college presidents for nomination.
The April term grand jury of Kana ha Intermediate Court convenes tomorrow with Judge William J. Thompson to receive instructions. The panel will consider a bribery case involving I. J. K. Wells, state superintendent of Negro schools, tied to a March 24 shooting scene that left Cedar Grove resident Howard Young dead after an argument with Bertha Davis. A related allegation tied to Elizabeth Drewry during the Legislature session is noted, with a pledge offer cited in the context of the controversial bill.
AP reports from Tokyo of a renewed push by American forces north of the 38th parallel. Chinese Reds halted a mountain ridge attack near the Pukhan River north of Chunchon using artillery and machine guns, with 17 American units shifted in the area. The front showed renewed Chinese resistance after a brief retreat, raising questions if a broader spring offensive is imminent.
Police said Burr Queen 36 died from suffocation and burns in his second floor South Charleston apartment at 123 Tremont Street after a cigarette ignited bed clothes. Neighbors noticed smoke at 8:30 a.m. broke in through a window, discovering Queen blocking the door with his body. Detective John Fenimore provided the account.
Washington set a public hearing to decide if the Communist Party in the United States must register as a foreign controlled group. The Subversive Activities Control Board announced the April date in a bid to force registration after the party refused voluntary registration. The six month to longer proceeding will examine if American Reds are directed by the Communist International in Soviet Russia and receive funds from that source.
President Truman at the White House weighs disciplinary options for General Douglas MacArthur to curb future public controversy on Far Eastern policy. Discussed with Secretary Marshall and General Omar Bradley amid tensions over Korea and Chinese Reds, with potential actions ranging from a quiet reprimand to recalling MacArthur.
Ek Two Mile resident John Fetty, 42, was arrested on charges of abducting his two year old granddaughter Wilma Jean Fetty in Charleston Friday. Constable Daoust found the child at Fetty's home and Fetty was jailed awaiting a preliminary hearing before Justice Forest Levy.
Twenty-two persons died in a Southwest Airways plane crash last night as rescue teams reached the wreckage about 23 miles northwest of Santa Barbara. Reporters on the scene described a brutal, mangled ruin amid rugged mountain terrain in a coastal range.
Suzette the pig, known for sitting on her hind legs and drinking whisky and beer, was barred from Gina Riva’s restaurant in Dania near Fort Lauderdale. Sanitary inspectors ruled that a pig in a dining area violates health ordinances, though the animal could still be kept elsewhere.
A presidential commission described a nation moving with a million “Children of Misfortune” as Okies. It details migrants called wetbacks and Negro migrations to Florida and up the coast, naming many groups and regions. The report cites widespread displacement and anxiety.
Washington April 7 Congress debates General MacArthur amid Korea tensions. Some urge expanding his war powers to strike Chinese forces while others warn he could become a liability. Taft urges Chiang aid to divert pressure, Kerr denounces MacArthur as overbearing, signaling a cross party clash as Red threat looms.
Special to The Gazetie from Carterville Georgia April 7 two Charleston West Virginia men sought in a West Virginia payroll robbery were captured in a stolen auto by Georgia state police Identified as James Claude Bronson 27 of 1205 Lewis Street and William Mullins 38 of 1914 Lower Fourth Avenue both were armed at arrest Highway patrol stopped the car after a traffic violation linked to the Hubbard Grocery Co robbery that yielded 2182 82 dollars The arrest extends the case page 10 column B
A brief devotional prayer asks for inner peace through faith in Christ. The speaker, Anern Ralok Sehwrmean, pastor of Southeast Church of the Nazarene, thanks God for peace and asks Jesus to realize peace in all hearts.
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