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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 06, 1949

Page

4

Ex Vice President Named Authority for Atomic Gilts

Atomic shipments to Russia via Alaska and Soviet materials loom large in testimony from a House committee investigation. A former vice president is named authority on atomic gilts while officials discuss secret cargoes and the handling of Soviet bound materials.

Charleston Gazette Krym Great Falls Mont Doen Win Volka Montana Nin Russia Alaska Rumacs Stalin Faeler J. Brisselt House Evienen Louis J. Russell Thussell Tarry Hopkins Gazette Telephoto

Slot Machines Stuck For Soviets Drinks in Base VA

A wartime tale from Greet Falls Montana reports three slot machines at the Officers Club paid out for Soviet personnel. Former Air Force Mail Kacey Jordan testified to the House Committee that he had to collect checks for the Soviets and eventually assigned the proceeds from the three machines to cover a 6711 amount.

Washington, Yee Othe Greet Falls Mont Air Force Mail Kacey Jordan House un-American Activities Commitite

Fragmentary recollections of a Russian witness in a wartime case

Jordan recalls a note to Mr Mikoyen claimed as an important Russian figure immune to testimony. He describes delays and a clash with a war department inquiry, mentions inspectors and shipments, and a conversation about a Soviet contact, ending with a misattribution to Hopkins.

Hodaway H. Hi Groves Jordan H. Eh Mikoyen Russia Moatio Wau Rio McClelan Belt Plank

Hopkins Son Faces Charges In Los Angeles Case

Disjointed statements from David Hopkins claim his father urged sharing atomic secrets with the Soviet Union and Russia during wartime. He disputes signed documents and cites alleged conversations in February and March, while noting critics and telephone contact with Harry Hopkins was blocked.

Wartine Wis Asan Harry Hoblins Dan Harry Bropkins

Richards Found Guilty On Singe Charge

The court jury found Richards guilty on a single charge after testimony from Maynard and others. Maynard testified he and Richards were at a Riverview restaurant the evening of May 17 and witnessed nothing about the robbery.

Richards Ilty Chandes T. Wienaredsy Natomine Wart Loorel Gui Stealinar Slo John W. Siders Belle Cyrks Eeferree Maynard Charleston Heth Richards

Miners Strike and Railway Ties Spark Industry Turmoil

Unclear OCR text notes widespread miner action and railway concerns, hinting at a major labor dispute involving the United Mine Workers and new operators. The fragment suggests contract talks and potential splits amid sector pressures, with mentions of earnings and job arrangements.

Honors Divided Between Bailey And Piano Team

Bailey and the Hierjoux duo share honors at a Charleston concert. Bailey, a first timer with the Charleston Chemical Music Players, impressed with warm lyric tone and refined diction while the Hierjoux piano duo delivered crisp Bach and Mozart before audience applause.

Bailey Bayard F. Ennis Arciste Charleston Chemical Music Players Thomas Jefferson Junior High School James L. Bailey John Jose Hierjoux Dun Panisis Hiersouxes Thomas Morley Mozart Chopin Debussy Fender Schmidt Audianes Apslaud Mr. Hiersoux

Kiwanians Plan WVU Day Event Amid District Notices

In Morgantown the West Virginia Kiwanis District organizes observance of WVU Day on February 51. Local clubs will participate with formal events marking the 88th anniversary of the act that created the university, according to district official Stewart.

Morgantown Der Baens Virginia Kiwanis Stewart

Fire Chasing Outlawed By St. Albans Council

St. Albans city council approved an ordinance setting a minimum $25 fine for following or obstructing the fire, with enforcement starting December 14. A petition from citizens to confine burning to metal containers was referred to fire and ordinance committees.

St. Albans St. Alone

Importer Details War Material Shipment Tied to Russian Agency

An importer claims continued shipments from page 13 relate to medical Duis pores and for the manufacture of ur barrels. The goods were covered by a license obtained through the Russian procurement agency as part of a broader war purchase program. The executive notes the material’s strategic importance was limited at the time and later used for commercial purposes.

Rh Digenses Airtel Lend Lenise Matey Purche

Shrine Circus Brings Big Top To Charleston

The Muni auditorium hosts the Beni Kedem Shrine Polack Bros Circus with Natal the ape, Rose Gould Trig, Barton the Great, Berosini Troupe, and Roland TVieber's trained sea lions. The show runs 3:15 and 8:15 p.m. weekdays and 2:15 and 6:15 p.m. weekends with charity guest days for underprivileged children.

Municipal Auditorium Beni-Kedem Rose Gould Rose Berosini Josephine Berosini Roland Tvieber Americ Frank Whitbeck Cai and Samsay Gudrow Ward-Bell Charleston

Obituaries and Funeral Notices From Several Counties

Obituaries list multiple deaths with services planned at various churches. Brenda Eloise Asbury dies in a hospital. services at Lotus Church of Gee with burial at tas family cemetery. Several relatives are named and services set at different churches with mortuary directions.

Asbury Brenda Eloise Sp. ml Lotus Church of Gee Joanny King Tas Family Cemedy Cogke Mortuary Nitra Cermin Bundey Gucil

City Group Urges Housing Plan and Loan Approval

The planning committee recommends a preliminary loan of 150000 to the public housing authority for initial costs of a 502 unit project. The project, costing about 4 million, aims to house over 500 families on a site with loading zone restrictions and truck bans to regulate traffic. Authorities propose actions for surveys and planning under applicable law.

Inecal, Public Housing Authority Jaw Rent Io

Gift Basket Contest Offers Big Tech Prizes On Capitol Street

The Gazette promotes a holiday Gift Basket fundraiser with a $2,090 prize pool including a Westinghouse range, Philco refrigerator freezer combo, and various appliances. Donors contributing $1 or more gain a chance to win one of these items donated by Appalachian Electric Power Co and other vendors, with trips to New York and hotel stays included. The feature also highlights the Christmas Twins pictured on the paper’s front page.

Appalachian Electric Power Co Charleston General Electric Westinghouse Schoolfield-Harvey Electric Co Bond- Rider-Jackson Eureka Jonna-Carnett Electric Co Victor Allegheny Home Appliances Huntington Klvetronin Specialty Park Ave Belmont Plaza New York Philco

Diggers in State Report on Company Tax Deduction

A report from the state covers the mining or construction firm and its tax deduction dispute. Officials audit the company and consider adjustments to deductions claimed during the fiscal period. Public records indicate scrutiny of write offs and potential revenue impact.

Belle County plans in court challenge to incorporation

West Belle residents and local firm representatives asked the State Supreme Court to block the proposed city of Belle. They argued a 1949 act giving county courts jurisdiction over large communities lacks elector empowerment to draft or amend charters. The court ordered defense of the plans and to present a census and voter registration outline.

Kanawha Belle State Supreme Cotes Aoting Wll West Belle App Eharlen Agilal W Dyaias Yeiers Nicholis Peut Lars Teeny. Vyeiers

Prayer Proceeds For Betty Condition As Church Prays

The County Baptist Association moderator Rev Dr M Renick presented a resolution calling the group to pray for Betty the right eye girl whose case is under formal cognizance. He expressed faith that God will let her keep her hand though his will must be done, and the conference then joined in prayers for Betty.

M. Renick The County Baptist Assoc Hm Fo Betty

May Trades and Prison Break Attempt Reported

May aided by John M. Moore of Lexington attempted to slip into a prison he fought to retain for over two years. They met at the Boyd County Court House Catlettsburg at 6 19 am and drove to the prison. May faced charges of accepting 8503 000 from the Garssons of a midwest munitions firm for favors to a War Department project. The article notes sentences to be served Friday in the District of Columbia jail.

May Aoom John M. Moore Lexington Kentucky Boyd County Coort House Catlettsburg Robert Vernon Garssons District of Columbia

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