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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 05, 1953

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Eisenhower warns Asia threat as Indo China aid urged

President Eisenhower called the Communist danger in Asia ominous and urged blocking Indo China now with a 400 million dollar aid plan. He framed national security as every citizen’s duty and pressed federal state cooperation to avoid a future life of constraint.

Seattle INS Eisenhower Asia U. S United States Iran Mossaddegh Mossadegh Middle East Indo-China India

Soviet Supreme Soviet Meet May Signal Army Control

London reports that the impending Supreme Soviet session in Moscow may confirm claims the Soviet Army controls inside the Kremlin. Observers note Beria’s arrest and Stalin’s death since March set the stage for a firm army influence over the 1,300 deputies.

London CINS Supreme Soviet Moscow Kremun Lavgrenti P. Beria Red Army Russia Supreme Seaviat Stalin Itn Ita Planne Wurn

Snyder Named In Tax Deal Quiz

A former Democratic official testified that he asked ex Treasury Secretary John Snyder to influence a tax settlement aiding William S. Lasdon of Yonkers New York. The settlement produced a $20 000 contribution to the 1943 Democratic campaign while counsel Mayock received a $65 000 fee and routed part to the campaign in others names.

Washington TNS Treasury John Snyder Wellburn S. Mayock Democratic National Committee House Ways and Means

Soviets Agree To Western Talks On Germany And China

The Soviet Union accepts a meeting with Britain France and the United States on the German problem and proposes a broader conference including Red China. Moscow attaches a two point agenda: reduce international tension and resolve the German problem with unity and a peace treaty. Western powers favor a late September conference focused on free German elections and an Austrian independence treaty, with conditions tied to a future German government.

Moscow Soviet Union Kremlin Germany Austria

Police Batter Red Invaders In West Berlin

In West Berlin police commandos repelled about 6000 Communist raiders at U.S. and French food stations. Over 100 Reds jailed, 2 officers hurt, as the clash halted relief distribution amid long lines and cross-border tensions.

Red Invaders W. Berlin Berlin West Berlin Red Storm U. S OFDI Lin Wedding Soviet East Berlin. Then Fighting Broke Out In A Schoolyard In Kreuzberg

Bail Admits Firing Rifle At Caravan

Roscoe Bail testified he fired three or four shots at a motor convoy in which an Elk River Coal and Lumber Co employee was killed on May 7. He said he aimed to protect hills during the run and described his act as brighten and confused.

Hills Don Leagie the Gazette Clay Young Jennings Roscoe Bail Elk River United Mine Workers of America Henry McLane 7. W. Maxwell G. C. Belknap

Rains accuses bankers of ousting FDIC treasurer Miller

Alabama congressman Ralph M. Rains charges the Eisenhower administration fired or demoted FDIC treasurer Russell Miller for collecting more than a million dollars owed by major New York banks. He alleges a broader plan by large New York bankers to dismantle the FDIC. Miller held the post from March 1951 until this year and filed suits against delinquent banks.

Alabama Solow Washington Rains Eisenhower New York City Congressional New York Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation FDIC Miller

Pigskin Pageant Draws General Glass Co Float

The North South Football Game Inc announces the float entry of General Glass Co in the commercial division of the sixth annual Pigskin Pageant on Aug 14. The event on Kanawha Boulevard begins at 8 p.m.

Knowland Chosen Senate GOP Floor Leader and Ferguson as Policy Chairman

Senate Republicans unanimously elected Sen. William F. Knowland of California as floor leader and Sen. Homer Ferguson of Michigan as policy chairman after Taft's death. Objections about timing from some members were not repeated, with 39 of 46 Republicans present. White House noted Knowland would run the party in the post-adjournment period.

Sen Ferguson Washington INS Senate William F. Knowland California Homer Ferguson Michigan GOP Knowland Robert A. Taft Ohio Eugene Millikin Cr-Cole Taft Guy Cordon R-Ore Knewland Leverett Saltonstalk Mass White House Koowland

Death of Charleston Dentist Dr J H Wick at 68

Dr J H Wick aged 68 prominent Charleston dentist died at his home 802 Maple Road after a long illness. He had maintained offices in the Day and Night Building and had not practiced regularly for four months. Wick came to Charleston in 1903 establishing offices on the West Side before moving to his current location. He received his dental license at 18 and was born in Putnam County.

J. H. Wick, Jr Charleston Lee Wick el Bank Putnam County

East German Reorganization Planned Within Three Weeks

A East German Council of Ministers member says a major government shakeup will be announced within three weeks. Walter Ulbricht and 27 Politburo members are to leave their posts, with Gerhard Ziller and Paul Wandel also stepping down. Liberal Party lawmakers may gain top government roles to influence the West German election.

Berlin INS Council of Ministers East Germany Thhe Walter Ulbricht Sideouty Nist Communist Party Gerhard Ziller Paul Wandel Coordinating Commission For Education,Science and Art Communist Politburo Liberal Party

N S Ticket Agency Opens At Sport Mart For Classic

To meet rising demand for the North South football game a new ticket agency opens today at Sport Mart on Quarrier Street for the 20th anniversary classic on August 16 at Laidley Field. All seats priced at 2 and 2.50 dollars. The North South headquarters operates daily 9 to 3 at The Gazette building 220 Huie Street.

N-S Sport Mart Sport Marton Quarrier St Laidley Field Gazetta News Huie. St

Dulles Opens Korea Armistice Talks With Rhee

U S Secretary of State Dulles met with President Syngman Rhee in Seoul to map post armistice issues. They agreed to discuss four topics including a Korean political conference a mutual security treaty and American economic aid. Dulles praised the talks and stressed peaceful unification and cooperation. The meeting followed a delayed flight and included a 19 gun salute.

Seoul U. S Dulles Syngman Rhee Krhee Rhee Republic of Korea Washington Korea Henry Cabot Lodge U.S United Nations

Lincoln Soldier Repatriated in First Prisoner Exchange

The first West Virginian released by the Communists in the Panmunjom prisoner exchange was Junior E. Dunlap from McCorkle in Lincoln County. By midnight Charleston time, all 70 in the first group had passed through the Freedom Gate and most were identified. Dunlap’s family could not be reached due to limited phone service in the rural community.

Lincoln Junior E. Dunlap Elmwond Dunlap McCorkle West Dunlap Charleston Kanawha Ceaunry

U.S. to Foot Korean Costs Near One Billion

President Hisenhower's envoy Dr Henry Tasca said the United States is likely to cover nearly all of the one billion dollars needed to rehabilitate South Korea. He noted Congress may be asked to provide more funds next year to sustain a multi year reconstruction program.

Leonard Snyder Washington INS Hisenhower U. S South Korea Henry Tasca International Syngman Rhee Congress Tasca Korea Republic Seoul Rhee Paik- To-Chin

Solon Rep urges firing of Dulles over labor troops Korea

Iowa Republican H R Gross urged President Eisenhower to dismiss Secretary of State John Foster Dulles after Dulles suggested using American troops to rehabilitate Korea. The White House denied any plan for labor battalions and insisted Dulles did not advocate such use.

Washington Eisenhower John Foster Dulles Korea White House Dulles State Department GOP H. R. Gross Iowa Fisenhower Gross United States

POW Return List From Armistice Exchange Reported

The U S Army announces a list of Americans among Allied POWs returning to freedom in the Korean Armistice exchange. Names include Junior E Dunlap Frankie Dobbins Gerald Cayvagnaro James H Barber James Davis Jesse H Bingham Samuel E Baniuelos and others with family addresses and hometowns. The report notes they were flown to Tokyo for processing.

Mundan U.S. Army Today Junior E. Dunlap Tank Audrey D. Dunlap McCorkle W. Va Frankie Dobbins U. S 7Th Cavalry Josie Dobbins General Delivery Anson Tex Gerald Cayvagnaro 8Th Cavalry Regt Rita Rogers Indiana Hill St West Newbury Mass Tokyo James H. Barber 7Th Inn. Regt Bertha Ella Mil Annison Ala James Davis Merieda W Davis Rt. 1 Jesse H. Bingham Nora Bingham E. Barris Raymondville Samuel E. Baniuelos Pic Co. C Salome Espinoza

Chicago Bars Reuse of 3-D Movie Glasses

The Chicago Board of Health prohibits reusing special 3-D viewing glasses after an outbreak of eye infections. Dr. Herman Bundesen calls the glasses contaminated and unsafe and orders theater operators to await laboratory safety tests before any reuse.

Chicago Chicago Board of Health Herman N. Bondesen Bundesen Board of Health

Gazette Seeks POW Names To Notify Families

Readers with sons or husbands POW or missing in action in Korea urged to call The Gazette at 2161 with full names ranks and family contact. The paper will notify families as soon as repatriated prisoners are released.

Gazette Ime Korea

Marines to Lead Dozen Bands in Pigskin Pageant

At least twelve bands will join the Sixth Annual Pigskin Pageant to march along Kanawha Boulevard at 8 p m Friday August 14 under the direction of Edgar F Lear and James Dent. The parade theme is Story Book Time and bands from Stone Lasker School Charleston High Lonkard East Bank Elkview Union Weirton Scottlton Madison Manitowat are accepted until Friday with a Marine color guard leading the march.

Loar Kanawha Boulevard Edgar F_. Lear James F. Dent Willj Stone Lasker Arleston Jentries Monuay East Bank High School Elkview Londeree Littlel Weir W. E. Chil Weirton Logan High School Scottlton HS

Prison Terms Given Some Officer Says During Exchange

In Panmunjom the first American officer Maj John Daulat reports that two days earlier some U S officers were sentenced to long terms for instigating against peace as the Korean War prisoner exchange began. The event involves 70 Americans and 330 Allies, with 2 760 Communist prisoners also returned.

Panmunjom Korea U. S John Daulat Richmond Calif Daujat United Nations Command U.S John Dukes Syngsman Rhee Seoul Daulat Leutenant Edom Village Danjat Willam F. Dean Dean

Sub Committees Named To Study Reform Measures

Two joint committees in West Virginia will name three sub committees to study measures on preventing corrupt election practices equalizing property assessments and improving child welfare. Each sub committee will have six members named by House Speaker Flannery and Senate President Bean. Flannery and Bean will serve ex officio. A preliminary report by Prof. Martyn Lugar compared West Virginia laws with those of other states. The groups will not meet yet.

House Flannery D Logan Senate Bean Martyn Lugar West Virginia University Law School West Virginia

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