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Newspaper
Charleston Gazette
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1947
Page
2
Eastern Airlines announces two new flights connecting Greensburg, Greensboro, Charlotte, Charleston, Jacksonville, and West Palm Beach with direct contacts at Greensburg Point and Charleston. The schedule omits some stops and the forthbound service begins at 2 30 p m with a specified arrival window.
A fragmented snippet mentions Canada seeking methods to ease arthritis pain and improve public health focus. It references interest in treatment approaches and potential research or policy actions without detailing specific programs or dates.
In December 1947 Congress debates funding for the Marshall Plan and related relief. Rep Jarman and Sen Taft discuss timing, with possible June action on money for Europe, China, and Austria while a later bill would appropriate the cash. The process hinges on House and Senate compromises and bipartisan support to curb inflation in commodities bought for aid.
Veterans of Foreign Wars leader Ray H Brannaman warns against repeating Pearl Harbor threats from unprepared stealth attacks and emphasizes universal military training to build manpower reserves. The War Department reports the 43d National Guard Infantry division has been reorganized in New England, the second such rebuild since VJ Day. December winds stir memories of Pearl Harbor as government leaders call for vigilance and readiness amid inflation and war-time policy debates.
The article notes limited mea granone resources and manpower while Strategic Air Command and Tactical Air Command have grown. It says the US would rely on tactical air power for ground support, with long range bombers less needed for Palestine policing. Obsolete aircraft remain common, though modernization proceeds.
Holy War fears arise as David Ben Gurion and Haj Amin al Husseini confer on withdrawal of British civil and military forces from Palestine. A Jewish Agency spokesman accuses al Husseini of inciting bloodshed while Arab labor and economic groups oppose trouble. Shown plans mark Chanukah and a future independence day amid UN partition debates. The extremist Leumi signals readiness to strike Arabs and British targets.
Paris officials reported a high level labor discussion involving Minister of Labor Rene Mayer and leaders from non Communist and Communist factions as strikes and sabotage actions surged. Police said several arrests were made, including a man with 18 handles used to cut subway power, while saboteurs caused train crashes killing multiple people last week. Foreigners were reportedly among those detained but details remained unreleased. In Tours a theft at the national arsenal yielded a carbine pistols and ammunition, and Marseille saw mass arrests tied to longshoreman strikes.
In Munich a joint relief organization housed Arabs and Jews under guard while visiting wounded Arabs at Ulm hospital. Authorities report peaceful conduct amid a rumor of an attack on Jewish patients. A truck incident led to arrests by US troops, German police, and local constabulary. two drivers jailed. Three Jewish displaced persons are also jailed over a railway station stabbing.
Members of the Mount Hope high school football team, coaches, managers and cheerleaders were guests at the local Lions club. Speakers included George Williams the club president Oxey L. Palfeson executive assistant to Gov Meadows C E Dunkley high school principal and Henry Dzanek Sam Mantisch and Bud Jenchings high action coaches.
Dr. Butler died noted for leadership at Columbia University and as a promoter of international peace. He led Columbia from 1900s to 1910s, opened journalism and business schools, launched extension and teachers college programs, and shared the 1931 Nobel Peace Prize with Jane Addams. He was 1862 born in Elizabeth New Jersey and active in Republican politics.
De Gaulle expresses desire to share in Western control of Germany and supports a merger of the French zone with Anglo American zones if Big Four talks fail. He fears division of Germany could heighten East West conflict and argues a strong France backed by the alliance is best peace insurance.
Meyers case continued from pace 7 to help Mildred Lamerre and her husband. Air Force says seven stages may be pursued by Justice Department prosecution. If any are dropped, Air Force may use them for a court martial against the retired general who has lost decorations and his 530 monthly pension.
The Berlin talks mark another step in the East West cold conflict with Molotov urging German unity under central authority while France and Britain push for a Western aligned outcome. Moscow’s stance contrasts with Bidault who signals a potential French zone merge with British and American zones if talks fail.
Cuba faces sugar price tensions as officials clash over proposed duties and wartime powers. Projections for cane harvest near, with Communist influence in unions eyed for removal within months. In West Virginia, Elkview PTA sets Tuesday 1 pm meeting with rhythm band and Christmas program. Charleston High School glee club performs at 1 pm. Shacon PTA hosts Florence Fowler speaker at 7:30 pm with fifth grade Christmas play I Dont Believe and a brief business session.
Kanawha City Presbyterian Circle 1 will meet Thursday at the home of Mrs. H. C. Morgan. Women from Elizabeth Memorial and Central Methodist plan Christmas activities with meetings and lunch. Humphrey's Memorial Midtholdist church youth department hosts Christmas program with junior choir and social hour.
Members of the US Army Mothers Post No 2 visited Huntington Veterans Hospital Friday distributing gifts to bedfast patients and hosting two Christmas parties in the Recreation room. They donated party outfits and games for hospital use while the Union District Homemakers Club plans a Christmas party at the home of Mrs. Andrew A Raptis.
The report notes local figures like Be scmied, Btan Arnold, and Poffenbarger amid a December annual Anti Tuberculosis League drive. It cites a first day response, list of contributors, and display posters by Boy Scouts while announcing new members to the Alpha Delta Sigma honorary society and school projects funded by Christmas seal funds.
A 50 year old Clay County man, Walter Kovaleski, remained in serious condition at Charleston General Hospital after being shot in the abdomen with a two gauge shotgun during a quarrel at Leatherwood Creek. William Woods of Bickmore was detained in connection with the incident.
Excelsior Springs, Mo December. The Ball Clinic offers a drugless system for rheumatism and arthritis, claiming permanent relief. A book titled Rheumatism explains why drugs give only temporary relief and how to attain freedom from pain. Free copy of Good Health, Life's Greatest Blessing with request. Write The Ball Clinic Dept 525 Excelsior Springs Missouri today.
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