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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 08, 1949

Page

16

Johnson pledges never again will sneaked blow cripple U S

Defense Secretary Johnson spoke on the eighth anniversary of Pearl Harbor at the opening of the 54th annual congress of American industry in New York. He warned that an initial attack would leave all nations of the Atlantic Pact allies vulnerable and urged unity to defend Western civilization.

New Cuma Wee Aisr Johnson Pearl Harbor National Assoc.af New York Paris Ince Sayan We Ee U. S

Woman Testifies Bridges Claimed Red Affiliation

In San Francisco 63 year old Fran Harris testified Bridges admitted Communist party membership at a 1938 waterfront meeting. She said he urged attendees to join the Red party and referenced The People's World. The testimony aimed to corroborate earlier government statements in the perjury conspiracy case against CIO Longshoremen leader Harry Bridges.

San Francisco Der Harry Bridges Communist Party Trene Harris CIO Bridges Red Party Harris People’s World John Schumaker Vincent Hallinan Hallinan Australia Joe Saffiliatio Stanley B. Hancock Evie San Diego Cal Hancock Henry Lchrimpt

Safe Combination Aired To Spare Thugs Trouble

In Champaign Illinois on December 7 WDWS radio aired Ralph Russell's safe combination to prevent burglars from trouble with the strongbox. Russell says the safe was taken from a used car last night and contains a family keepsake with no money. He asks for the safe to be returned undamaged and offers directions if contacted.

Champaign Ill Wdws Today Ralph Russell Russell

Deliberate brush fires threaten North Charleston outskirts

Six near by areas outside North Charleston burned yesterday as fires were fought by city crews. Captain Braden Burdette reported one blaze nearly reached Atlas Powder Co magazines and high winds raised fresh danger. forests rangers aided as firefighters battled with brooms and rakes due to lack of water.

North Charleston Braden Burdette No. 2 Coastcol Atlas Powder Co Burdette Blackwell Hanna Forest Rangers Blackwell Dr South Charleston

Communists Near Chinese Nationalist Capital and Yunnan Border

Reported Red forces 75 miles from Chengtu and at Yunnan border with Taichung threatened. Red radio claimed successes in South China as Nationalist armies falter. Lung Yun leaves exile to reclaim Yunnan governorship amid unrest and possible rebel activity.

Avang Kong Chengtu Yunan Red Radio Peiping China Red Chungking Tae- Chung Yunnan

Police to Check Trains Blocking Crossings Here

Charleston police to enforce city ordinance on train crossings blocking for more than five minutes. Patrol cars to watch for violations with $200 maximum penalty. Residents may sign warrants. scare of children cowering under a New York Central train revived interest.

Charles W. Ray Tong Ruffner Av

New Radio System Nears Completion in Charleston

Charleston police prepare a two way radio network to reduce interference. Installation should finish by January 15 with transmitters moved to an attic frame shack. The system will operate on 155 megacycles, replacing the current 30 megacycles. City council approved $8,200 for the project and some equipment is already in police vehicles. An eight foot antenna will be mounted on the municipal building.

Charleston Charles W. Ray Ray Federal Communications Commission Ctty

Li Tsung-ene Li Arrives in New York for Medical Care

China's acting President Li Tsung en arrives with his family and nine aides in a chartered Pan Am clipper. He is rushed to Columbia-Presbyterian Medical Center for treatment of a peptic ulcer. He hopes to recover soon and resume efforts against Communist forces as Britain weighs recognizing the Chinese government.

New York China Li Tsungisen Airways Columbia-Presbyterian Medical Center Britain Li Jacksontjen Li Yau Luen-jen Wellington Koo 1U. N Tingfu Tsiang James Yu Italy U. NM. del

Bulgaria Opens Treason Trial

In Sofia Bulgaria the treason trial began with Traicho Kostov and 10 others facing charges of treason spying and sabotage. Kostov testified briefly while the court read his pre trial confession and others admitted guilt or pleaded questions as prosecutors outlined alleged plots with Titoist Yugoslavia and Western agents.

Sofia Bulgaria Traicho Kostov Tyan Stefanov Kostov Marshal Tito Yugoslavia Georgi Dimitrov Russia Rostov Tito Pirin Macedonia Yugoslav Macedonia Belgrade

Secret Atomic Talks Set to Resume on Dec 15

The six atomic powers United States Britain France China Soviet Union and Canada agreed to resume secret talks at Lake Success on December 15. The U N Assembly asked the group to continue discussions to find a basis of agreement and they are expected to meet weekly as before the Assembly acted on the atomic question.

New York United Nations Lake Success U. N. Assembly United States Britain France China Soviet Union Canada Assebly

Six Die When Cairo Express Crashes Near Alexandria

An Egyptian Express from Cairo to Alexandria collided with a second passenger train four miles from Alexandria killing six and injuring at least 80, 12 seriously, as crews fought to rescue survivors and clear wreckage.

Alexandria Egypt Cairo

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