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Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 06, 1952

Page

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Eisenhower Eyes Victory on Return From Korea Trip

President-elect Eisenhower, finishing a secret three day inspection of Korean battlelines, sails for Honolulu aboard the USS Helena after landing in Guam. He says free nations can defeat communism in Korea and the world and plans a six day cruise to observe war notes and plan strategy with aides including Wilson and Brownell.

Republic of Korea Syngman Rhee Hisenhower Bob Considine Guam Eisenhower Korea Ike Navy Helena Honolulu Eisehower Eores Charles E. Wilson Hersbert Brownell Manila Seoul

Eisenhower Signals More Aid to Korea With Cautious Plan

President elect Dwight D. Eisenhower told reporters that much would be done to improve the Allied position in Korea without widening the conflict. He warned there were no easy tricks to end the stalemate and expressed confidence his administration would strengthen the campaign for freedom worldwide as it prepares to take office January 20.

Seoul Dwight D. Eisenhower Korea United States Eisenhower

Taft signals unity despite Labor Secretary clash

Senator Taft of Ohio said his protest over President elect Eisen hower choosing AFL leader Martin Durkin as labor secretary does not break Republican harmony. He has not decided on pursuing Senate floor leadership, planning to discuss it by mid December. Taft acknowledged 109 other issues could affect party practice.

Washington INS Sen Taft Ohio Eisenhower Senate Gop Senate Ike AFL Martin Durkin Durkin Ssue

U.N Planes Hit Reds on Sniper Ridge Again

Dozens of Allied aircraft pounded Chinese Communist positions in the Sniper Ridge sector of the Korean Central Front for the third day running. Fifth Air Force bombers concentrated on entrenched Reds with bombs rockets and jellied gasoline while other planes attacked rail lines boxcars bridges artillery and supply depots. Ground action was light as Reds probed in small forces at Pinpoint Hill the dominant peak of Sniper Ridge.

Shuul HatuTasy, Ec

Navy Revises Kimball Blast At Air Force

Secretary of the Navy Dan A. Kimball prepared a sharp retort to Air Force criticism at the Navy League meeting but softened it at the last moment. Navy public relations revised two paragraphs before delivery to tone the remarks.

Washington Navy Dan A. Kimball Air Force Kimball Navy League Naval Air Arm

Russian teacher urges Vishinsky to take plunge in freedom fight

Mrs Oksana Kasenkina, freed four years ago from a New York window, writes to Andrei Vishinsky. She says an educated man should understand individual freedom and urges him to join the fight for liberty.

Washingson New York Andrei Vishinsky Oksana Kasenkina Watag

Chamber Blasts Widen Probers A Dollar a Guess

The West Virginia Chamber of Commerce denounces the Wid en investigating committee appointed by Gov Patteson. It accuses the State Police of weak enforcement and the UMW of pressuring Elk River Coal and Lumber Co. The committee feature labor-friendly members led by Charles Sattler and others.

West Virginia Chamber of Commerce Widen Patteson Clay County United Mine Workers of America Chamber UMW Elk River Coal and Lumber Co Charles Sattler John G Fox Workmen's Compensation Curtis B. Trent Trent

Car Contest Encourages Multiple Entries for Charity Draw

In Kanawha County a "Tag, The Car" gift basket contest invites multiple participants with one entry per person. Proceeds fund Christmas aid for needy families, including food and essentials, culminating with a 1953 car valued at over $2,500 as the top prize.

Kanawha

Inside Today Amusements Classified Col

Readable items list amusements and notices. Includes crude hints of a "Greese's Puesle Spbrie Edivvials" and a mention of 4 Btocko, with no clear names or places. The fragment suggests a column of small ads and notices in a midcentury newspaper teeing up entertainment and classified items.

Maiy Carlos Greese Spbrie

Regional WSB Members Quit Over Coal Pay

Chicago December 5 regional Wage Stabilization Board members resign citing President Truman overruling the national WSB on coal pay raises. Thomas P. Whelan, regional chair, rejects resignations noting only the national WSB can appoint or accept regional members. Resignations followed Archivald Cox, national WSB chair, quitting in Washington.

Chicago lel—Regen Regional Truman WSB Thomas P. Whelan Hlingis Indiana Wisconsin Archivald Cox Wwaashinexon Loursang Whelan Tern

Witness Silent In Dock Probe

New York December 5 witness named Jerry Anastasio refused to answer questions at a state crime probe into waterfront racketeering. He cited legal protection and faced possible contempt charges as the hearing continued on the third day. Anastasio, AFL International Longshoremen's Association official and brother of Albert Anastasia, offered only his name when questioned.

New York Jerry Anastasio Anastasio State AFL International Longshoremen's Association Phineas B. Blanchard

MacArthur Outlines Clear Solution to Korean War

General Douglas MacArthur told the National Association of Manufacturers that a clear and definite solution exists for the Korean conflict without heavy friendly casualties or risking universal war. He did not detail plans but indicated willingness to share views with President-elect Eisenhower. The Waldorf Astoria crowd of 3,000 applauded as the address aired on ABC TV and Mutual radio.

New York Douglas MacArthur National Association of Manufacturers MacArthur Eisenhower Far East Waldorf Astoria MacArtthur Abc-Tv Mutual

Repeal of Soft Drinks Tax Fears WVU Support Standards

Dr Irvin Stewart president of West Virginia University warned last night that repealing the soft drinks tax without a substitute revenue measure could imperil the universitys medical and nursing schools. He stressed the tax remains the most feasible funding source for heart services and education and urged a substitute tax be enacted before repeal.

West Virginia University Irvin Stewart Charleston Phi Beta Kappa Assoc Stewart

Classified Ads Selling Fast With Want Ads

Gazette readers learn to turn unused items into cash with selling ads. Items sold include a 17 inch Philco TV for 120 dollars, electric train sets, a child’s waterbed, and numerous other goods. Strong demand daily with many calls and first-day sales.

Gazette Philco Television Slater

Editorial The War Goes On

President elect Eisenhower's Korea trip ends and normalcy returns. We remain deeply in the war with no quick victory in sight. Mothers and wives face grim odds as many will not see loved ones home this Christmas or next. The warns that stronger military effort and shared sacrifice will be needed to reach peace.

Eisenhower Korea Ike Russia

Eisenhower Mission to Korea Begins in Secrecy

In New York on November 20, two men left a residence at Morningside Heights, one a U S Secret Service agent and the other President-elect Dwight D Eisenhower, marking the start of the Eisenhower mission to Korea as they drove toward Mitchel Field under cover of night. The passage notes the secrecy surrounding the trip and the quiet streets as they departed.

Eisenhowu Rea Eisenhower New York Morningsire Heights Theehill Imousine U. S Secret Service Edward Green Dwight D. Eisenhower Korea Mitchel Field

Ike's Son Eyeing Transfer Request

Major John Eisenhower, 30, son of President elect Dwight D. Eisenhower, said he may seek a transfer from Korea to the Far East command in Japan. He has six months in the war zone and discussed the possibility with his father. no decision was made. He arrived in Korea last July with his father during a British Commonwealth forces inspection tour.

Dwight D. Eisenhower Korean Front Far East Korea John Eisenhower Japan United States Eisenhower U. S Sorea

Obscenity Labels Target Steinbeck and Faulkner Books

Committee investigator Gathings derides Steinbeck and Faulkner titles as tripe and obscene. Bantam Books chair John O Connor denies claims while stressing U.S. morale. the hearing cites two small books including Wayward Bus and Dollar Carton as examples.

Washington INS John Steinbeck John Faulkner D-Ark Steinbeck Faulkner John O'Conner Bantam Books U. S Stein- Gathings Thisbeck

Magazine Ads Target Gentlemen Pursue Home Market

A staff writer notes that slick magazines drive revenues through suggestive stories and ads. Publishers and advertisers view magazines as accessible portals to the American home, shaping content and pricing to attract middle and upper class readers.

God Leagle News of Securities the Gazette Wall Street Journal

Advertisers Seek Readers for Journal Page 18 Col WJ

fragmented OCR note hints at advertisers targeting readers of the Journal with a prompt to turn to page 18 column WJ for more. It captures a reference to ad content and a layout cue without further concrete details or names.

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General U.S Trae Rhee ROK Psge U.N Sniper Ridge Vishinsky Junior Gunnoe Shay the Journal
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