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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 07, 1949

Page

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Wallace Name Used In Secret Testimony As Red Clearance

Former Rep John McDowell says ex Vice President Henry Wallace was named in secret Congressional testimony as the chief figure in clearance of wartime atomic material shipments to Russia. McDowell tied the claim to ongoing probes led by Gen T A Graves and noted involvement of other officials including Harry Hopkins.

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Salvation Army Kettles to Hold Gifts for Needy this Season

The Salvation Army plans a new one way gift plan with kettles at Capitol Street and Washington Street to raise funds for Christmas. A toy shop will stock toys for parents to select, replacing the old method. Approximately 500 dolls are already ordered for distribution through the charity.

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Unclear transcription on student misconduct dispute

Fragmentary OCR notes describe confusion and harassment around teachers and students. The text mentions a person named Willis and references behavior at a school context with implied wrongdoing and confusion.

Smugglers of Foreigners Busted In Miami Net

Federal agents seized operators of an evasi ve Haovania to Miami shuttle accused of smuggling aliens into the United States for 500 to 800 dollars each. Two ring leaders and their wives were arrested in the Florida Gold Coast city after a long immigration stakeout. Justice Department operatives are rounding up 26 aliens slipped in through the Miami gateway since September, with 3 already picked up in New York City. Gaylord Saxton and Charles Cramton, both 26, named as ring members.

Washington McGrath Miami Florida Justice Department Miami Gateway Cubs New York City Gaylord Saxton Michigan State College Charles Cramton

Belgrade Raps Red Blue Call in Yugoslav Affairs

An editoral in Borba, the Communist organ of Tito's government, denounces a Cominform call for world Marxist action against Yugoslavia. The piece claims the Soviet peace plan is bankrupt and warns that the line threats will backfire on Soviet aligned forces.

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Gazette Want Ads Spark Quick Cash Appeal

Unclear ad text promotes fast cash by placing Gazette want ads. Mentions guitar sales and furniture listings with contact to place ads. The fragmentary notice invites readers to sell items for immediate cash through Gazette classifieds.

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Stupidity Blamed for Radar Gift in 1943 Soviet Seizure

Former Air Force Maj G Racey Jordan alleges Russia obtained top secret U S radar gear in 1943 via a lend lease shipment. He says a Soviet major general seized a C 47 near Washington and that he ripped out the radar from planes at Great Falls Montana and warned Wright Field officials. He cites four other planes in the same shipment containing the gadgets.

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First Degree Murder Charge in Stomp Death Case

Prosecutor seeks first degree murder verdict against Harry Burdette and Fred Painter in the July 30 downtown Charleston killing of Edward O'Brien. Defense argues intoxication prevented premeditation, contending both defendants lacked a plan. Evidence to be presented on the night of the incident in Summers Street.

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Blocking Of Crossings Prompts City Investigation

City officials opened a probe into blocking grade crossings after a council meeting where councilman Fred L. Rippetoe cited a News story about children crawling under a stopped train. Mayor Andrews ordered police to assess conditions and act. Underpass ideas were discussed with engineering support and funding questions.

New York Central Railroad Andrews Fred L. Rippetoe 14Th Ward Cabin Creek Charles W.ray 18Th Ward George Singleton H. Lo Campiell Florida St Singleton

Nationalists claim Suining fortress hold. Chiang in talks

News dispatch reports Generalissimo Chiang Kai-shek in conference with Gen Ju Tsung-nan as Nationalists say their forces near Suining hold firm. Hu’s army reportedly escaped entrapment north of fallen Chungking while red forces allegedly seized Chungking from the south. Hong Kong press notes uncertainty.

Suining Chengtu China Suining Eas Chiang Kai-shek Chengto Ju Tsung-nan Chungking Chin Ling Eith‘tor Japan Weikiang

Kostov Treason Trial Opens in Sofia Amid Charges

Bulgaria prepares to try Traicho Kostov, former deputy premier, on treason spying and sabotage charges. He has been detained since April after removal from office as regime officials describe the process as a major political case.

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Yule Twins Event Offers All Expense Trip to New York

The story notes a prize of an all expense trip to New York in the Christmas Twins event. It mentions a family with a long history and a local store, hinting at a notable pedigree and community ties. The article blends nostalgic details with prize excitement for the holiday program.

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Christmas Twins Guess Leads to $2000 Gift Basket

On Saturday night December 17 the WCHS Gazette Gift Basket program offers over $2,000 in gifts to the person who correctly identifies the "Christmas Twins" when phoned. To enter, mail a $1 donation with a form to the "Christmas Twibs" Charleston W Va, including a telephone number and Maine address.

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Christmas Twins contest raises funds for Salvation Army

The WCHS Gazettes and WCHS program listeners are invited to join a charity contest to pick a trip winner. Entry sends $1 or more to Charleston WV with proceeds going to Salvation Army for meals, toys, and candy for needy local families.

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Small Group of Operators Sign Sweeping Agreement To Meet Lewis Demands

A southern West Virginia union leader reported a break in the Operators ranks in the wage dispute. William Blizzard of United Mine Workers District 17 said an Ohio operator with 400 to 600 mines would travel to Washington to seek a separate contract, a move he called a major break in the stalemate that has kept a three day work week. State tax data showed coal price receipts slipping for the year, with November gross sales tax returns at 705,276.44 and total five month fiscal year receipts down from last year.

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AMA Seeks 3.5 Million War Fund From Members

The American Medical Association proposes a mandatory 25 dollar annual levy on its 145000 active members to fund an all out fight against socialized medicine. A 30 day penalty would apply for nonpayment. Dr Ernest Irons, AMA president, announced the plan amid a delegation meeting in Washington.

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Break Announced By Miners Chief

A fragmentary United States report says a new contract covering about one percent of coal production was signed by miners led by John Lewis. The deal sets top wages near 15 dollars a day and outlines basic terms while many operators reject the agreement as a swap.

Yeager to Speak In Memorial Pearl Harbor Rite

The Pearl Harbor Day observance in Charleston features Capt. Chuck Yeager delivering the principal address. A half hour service begins at 1 36 p m with a military flyover and rose petals at Kanawha County markers. Mayor Andrews will light a 25 foot Christmas tree as part of the ceremony organized by the Kanawha County Military Manpower Commission. Capt Yeager arrives at Kanawha Airport at 10 a m

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Tunnel Bore Pierces Lode of Pitchblende

A Denver mining official announced a 3600 foot tunnel in the Rockies may reveal a major pitchblende lode. Alexander Pregel of Canadium Radium and Uranium Corp said the vein lies in the old Caribou mine district west of Boulder Colorado. Plans to extend tunnels to nearby areas are underway.

Denver Dev Rockies Alexander Pregel New York Canadium Radium and Uranium Corp Denver Post Caribou Boulder Cola

U N Urges Hands Off China In World Vote

The U N Political Committee approved a American backed declaration urging noninterference in China. The 47 to 5 vote saw strong opposition from the Chinese Nationalist delegation while the Slav Group cast the negatives. The Russian bloc abstained from debate but voted on proposals as the Assembly plans to take up the decision tomorrow.

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Ward Believed To Be On Way To North China

Ward and 20 associates, held in Communist Majden, are leaving by special train to Tientsin under State Department notice. From Paiping the plan is to move toward Yokohama with one vessel, the Lakeline Victory, for eventual freedom. Four Americans remain in China and North Korea as U S officials seek further action.

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Church Programs Sought for Christmas Gazette Submissions

Churches saving Christmas musical programs are asked to submit details to The Gazette by December 12 for publication in the Sunday, December 18 issue.

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This Air We Breathe Major Kanawha Valley pollution sources

This summary previews major air partition sources in the Kanawha Valley and the goal of eliminating airborne dirt nuisance. Over ten weeks Charleston area pollution reporting will lead to conclusions and recommendations. The Gazette writer Chares R. Armentrout sets up a final article in the series to appear Sunday December 1.

Kanawha Charleston Chares R. Armentrout the Gazette

Wildcat strike halts Oak Ridge AEC construction work

About 2 000 workers on Atomic Energy Commission projects at Oak Ridge walked out in protest against non union labor by Oman Construction of Nashville. The walkout began with 250 workers at the K-29 diffusion plant and spread, prompting AEC appeals to federal mediation agencies to end the stoppage.

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Night Sky Show Prominent Planets Visible This Week

The page notes a December sky forecast with visible planets including Sirius and Jupiter in the east, Saturn high in the south, and Mars left of Saturn. Moon phases indicate Last Quarter on December 12 and a Tuesday temperature display appears in the regional weather section.

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