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Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 08, 1956

Page

2

Two Men Receive Five-Year Terms In Riesel Blinding

Federal Judge William B Herspiracy sentenced Gondolfo Miranti and Domenico Bando to the maximum five years in prison for the conspiracy in the acid blinding of labor columnist Victor Riesel. Miranti also fined up to $10,000. Leo Telvi, brother of Abe Telvi, was sentenced to two years with credit for time served.

New York INS William B. Herspiracy Lands Today Gondolfo Miranti Domenico Bando Victor Riesel Miranti Leo Telvi Abe Telvi

Williams turns down testimony against Dio in racketeering case

Williams refused to testify against Dio, but with Miranti’s criminal past, he now may be willing to take the stand. Judge Herlands schedules Monday motions in the conspiracy cases of Dio, Charles Tuso, Theodore Ris, and Charles Carlino over the Riesel blinding. The government accuses Dio of being the mastermind behind the crime.

Dio Willams Miranti Williams Die

Reverend Jepson to Speak at Liberty Rally Tomorrow

The Liberty Baptist Church sponsors the Everybody's Birthday Rally with Rev. Reid Jepson scheduled to speak at 3 p.m. tomorrow. The Liberty Baptist Choir will sing and the public is invited.

Jepson Reid Jepson Liberty Baptist Church Liberty Baptist Choir

Three year old girl rescued after wandering from home

Debbie Compt on of Detroit wandered from her River Rouge home while drawn by fire trucks. Wearing only jeans she searched in the dark until police found her, fed her hot chocolate and buttered toast, then returned her to her father from the station.

Debbie Compton Detroit River Rouge Debbie

Nehru accused of promoting brown imperialism in region

Pakistan Foreign Minister Firoz Khan Noon accused Indian Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru of pursuing brown imperialism. Noon, speaking in Karachi, said Nehru’s policies ruin both nations and push Pakistan toward arms. He claimed India spends three quarters of its national income on defense, fueling aggression concerns.

Karachi INS Firoz Khan Noon Jawaharlal’ Nehru Noon Nehru India Pakistan

Club Plans Christmas Baskets and Repairs at Rand

The Craftsman's Club will discuss plans for Christmas baskets for the unfortunate at its meeting tomorrow at J. W. Helm's home in Rand. Members will also plan the New Year Get-Together and repairs to the club house roof.

Craftsman’s J. W. Helm Rand

Fall on Ice Brings Action for $50 000

Mrs Stella Cowen of Truslow Street sued Merton Young doing business as Tod f Inn for $50 000 in Common Pleas Court claiming a Jan 26 sidewalk slip on ice in front of Youngs establishment caused a broken hip and a foot injury while she was on her way to babysit.

Merton Young S Tod F Common Pleas Stella Cowen Truslow St Cowen Young

County Tax Office Closure Dates Announced

The tax department of the Kanawha County Sheriff's Office will be closed to the public from December 12 to January 2. Leonard A. Urban, chief office deputy, said no tax payments will be accepted during the period to allow for preparing a final settlement before the new sheriff, T. H. McGovran, takes office.

Kanawha County

Sunday Religious Schedule With Evening Worship Services

A church announces a Sunday schedule including 9 30 a m Sunday School 11 a m Morning Worship with a sermon The Bible Its Use and Value in Society Past and Present 4 p m Youth Meeting 7 30 p m Evening Worship led by Women of the Church and prayer meetings at 12 00 noon and 7 30 p m.

Warrior and Baptist Temple Yori Om Kyle Haselden D. D Oscar ”. Myerscough Roderick Thompson Samuel Hoyt Brown Rev Haselden Judson John Calvin Calvary Fayatte Maryland Shane Samuel Hill Jon Kinder American Baptist Convention Church Mary Shane Wed Atconington St Moses Newsome Nina Curry A. Preston Randolph St Robert E. McNeill Bible School Rev. McNeill WKLC St. Albans Boyd Belaware C. Oraltows Orattows Lowe Jr. Hi Church OF Christ Seboo Christiana Gateway Church OF Christ William & Craig Savior Ross Culpepper Craig Wed Anstears Truman W. Potter Robert “A.chandler Dr. Potter Messiah Methodist Men WSCS Wesleyan Service Guild Women of the Church City -Bible Center Radio—Missionary Church Jepson

Cohen’s Drug Team Wins Second Round In Bridge

Jimmy Hatle Cohen reports the Cohen's Drug Store team won the second round of the Invitational Duplicate Bridge Game at Carbide Recreation Center South Charleston. International Nickel Co. Huntington and Cavendon Club placed second. Twenty five teams competed in the American Contract Bridge League sanctioned event with two more rounds scheduled January 32 and May 16, 1957 under directors Mrs. G. A. Anderson and G. W. War ris.

Cohen's Drug Store Carbide Bridge Club Carbide Charleston Duplicate Bridge Club G. W. Warris

London Store Offers Balloon Puffer Help

London store supplies balloon inflaters for Christmas parties. Spokesman says thousands of balloons are blown up each season and this year the store provides help to relieve the chore for party givers.

London

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