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Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 20, 1952

Page

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Mystery Gift Basket broadcast to raise Kanawha County funds

The Gift Basket promotion kicks off at 9 p m from the Charleston showroom as $10,000 already raised aims to help thousands of Kanawha County families. Entries and pledges must be in by 9 p m with the drawing announced at midnight. Gov. Paterson, Gov elect Marland, Sheriff Al Carey and local figures appear to urge donations amid a 9 p m to 7 a m show.

Charleston Kanawha County Julius Singleton Gazette WCHS Mystery Dealer Municipal Auditorium Okey L. Patteson William C. Marland al Carey Stonewall Russ Parsons Charleston High School Eddie Bartrug Patteson Marland Carey Mommy Santa Claus Kanawha Counts Sheriff

Siamese twins Roger and Rodney Brodie face new peril

Chicago December report says spinal fluid leaks into bandages covering the Brodie Siamese twins after a head joining operation. Doctors warn survival chances dim as transfusions and nourishment continue. Roger remains in a coma and Rodney is on the critical list but awake, amid parental vigil and prayer.

Chicago Brodie Roger Lee Brodie Rodney Dee Neur Psychiatric Hospital University of Illinois Roger Royt Marie Brodier God Rodney

Churchill Fights War's Expansion Against Eisenhower

In Tokyo sources say Britain, led by Churchill, aims to deter a broader Korean War. They oppose expanding ground actions, a China blockade, and bombing north of the Yalu, while pressuring Eisenhower to avoid wider combat. Churchill to visit Washington in February for talks.

Tokyo Deo Za CNS Churchil Great Britain Lnison Korea Eisenhower Eighth Army James A. van Fleet van Fleet Hisenhower Churchill Washington China Yalu River

Lattimore Arrraigned and Denies Charges in Court

Owen Lattimore was arraigned on seven counts of perjury today and shouted not guilty. He posted a $2,000 bond and Judge James R. Kirkland ordered him to return for trial, likely in March, as he is director at Johns Hopkins and has ties to State Department Far East affairs. Senator McCarthy had accused him of Soviet espionage and guiding postwar policy in Asia.

Vhuuleu Yul Buoy U. S James R. Kirkland Kirkland Lattimore Senate Internal Security Subcommittee Congres Lattimer Klimore Thurman Arnold U. S. Circuit Court of Appeals Johns Hopkins University Baltimore State Department Chiang Kai-shek Sen. McCarthy R-Wis United States Far East China Butler Halls Butler Taft Congress Washington Bridges Edward J. Florio Bis New Jersey New York Eering

Beating Claims at State Mental Hospital Prompt Denial

West Virginia officials and Holt clash over an incident at a state mental hospital where he says more than a dozen patients were bruised by attendants. State Board of Control president Burdett notes examinations found no further care needed. Two male attendants were dismissed.

Bealing Weston W. Va Holt Charleston Joe F. Burdett State Board of Control Burdett H. Sinclair Tait

Winfield Bridge Pledged In Mailand Administration

State Road Commissioner H K Griffith announced under the Oldfield Act that the Kanawha River bridge at Winfield will be built with Federal aid a 2 600 000 project. The plan allocates half cost to the state and toll repayment, with the other half from the Federal government. Harrington and Cortelyou of Kansas City were named consulting engineers as surveys and plans proceed.

John G. Morgan The Gazete Kanawha River Winfield H. K. Griffith Griffith Federal Bureau of Public Roads Putnam County Road Commission Oldfield Harrington and Cortelyou Kansas City

Allied Planes Pulverize Red Troop Bastion

Allied fighter bombers struck a Communist troop area in Korea turning a rear barracks into smouldering rubble. In the clash over MIG Alley U S Sabre jets damaged a MIG. Lt Robert C Brown of Spartanburg claimed the sole MIG kill. Central Front probes by Chinese squads were repelled. Eighth Army reported 18 Chinese killed and nine wounded in attacks near Rocky Point.

Seoul U. S North Korea Merwin F. Read Pinckney, Mich Pyongyang Yalu River Manchuria Robert C. Brown Spartanburg 3. C Rocky Point Snner Ridge Prindav Eighth Army

Peace Congress Adopts Red Plans Against Soviet Polices

WinNA reports a world peace congress in Austria criticized Russia and endorsed a program aligned with Soviet policies. It urged a five power conference including Red China, the U S, Britain, Russia and France, and called for five power talks on disarmament and a Korea cease fire. The note hints at Stalin's Moscow policy.

Winna Austria Red Sponsored Russia Red China U. S Britain France Korea Malay Indochina West Germany Stalin Communist “Party Moscow

Pike Delays Cost and Two Lane Expressway Bid Round

The West Turnpike Commission reported near one million dollars in expenses for the contentious two lane expressway project from Charleston to Princeton. Bids for the Bluestone River Bridge substructure came in at 248 130 dollars from Lewis and Bowman Inc. of Goldsboro NC, while Nelle Teer Co. of Durham NC bid 2 952 435 dollars for grading drainage and clearing three miles near the tunnel site. A tunnel builder is expected next week and no settlement was reached with Cr Ss of Huntington over the initial construction contract.

West Turnpike Commission Charleston Princeton Commission Press Association Caain Port Creek Cago An Beb Moore Cr Ss All Huntington Bluestone River Mercer County

Army Needs More Shells For Assault

Army officials disclosed President elect Eisenhower faced serious ammunition shortages in Korea. Maj. Gen. William O. Reeder said urgent requests from the Far East show certain shells rationed to as little as 27.5 percent of the desired level. He noted Eisenhower had not directly communicated with him but implied ammo constraints.

Washington INS Army Eisenhower Korea William O. Reeder Far East Reeder

Anastasia Appears Before Crime Commission In Veiled Testimony

Albert Anastasia, ex Muder Inc figure, testified at the New York State Crime Commission but dodged questions on killings. He acknowledged past roles while denying memory or liability on many issues, prompting editorials on his evasive stance and prompting a page turn to continue the report.

New York Albert Anastasia Murder, Inc State Crime Commission Italy Anastasia Broakitn Emil Caimarda Commission Theodore Kiendi Kiendi Peter Panic Panic New Jersey Panto

Christmas Lighting Contest Deadline Extended to Midnight

The sixth annual Christmas Lighting Contest deadline was moved back two hours to midnight. More than 100 contestants vie for 465 dollars in prizes funded by The Gazette and the Charleston Electric League. Yesterday Charleston entries include Mrs W R Reynolds and several other residents listed with addresses.

the Gazette The Gazette Charleston Electric League Charleston W. R. Reynolds Noyes R. Carpetter Central Av Edward G. Gotf Oakwood Rd Barbara R. Givens Fort Hill Doris Melton Crescent Rd Harry R. Marshall Staunton Edward G. Sulligan

Potter Blows Stack Slays Five and Self Destruction

In Quiguana Colombia a pottery maker Eladio Marani killed five people including a critic who mocked his work then wounded others with machete and pistol before taking poison and dying. The incident occurred in Quiriguana in Southwest Antioquia amid yuletide tension.

Potter Stack Five Wedellin Colombia Qu Guana Perssons Pulite Eladio Marani Marzay Quiriguana Antioquia

Eisenhower names three civilian defense chiefs

President-elect Eisenhower selects Robert Ten Broeck Stevens to lead the Army and Harold E. Talbott to head the Air Force with Robert Bernard Anderson as Navy secretary and Roger M. Kyes as deputy secretary of defense. The picks, announced after talks with Charles E. Wilson, await Senate approval and reflect a business minded shift for the defense apparatus.

Eisenhower Hebert Bernard Anderson Vernon Texas Navy Harold E. Talbott New York Air Force Robert Ten Broeck Stevens Army INS Robert Bernard Anderson Roger M. Kyes Defense Defense Department Ond Charles E. Wilson Senate Antienom Oh Essesiiu Dallas Federal Reserve Bank Lone Star

Taft Assured Of Floor Post in GOP Senate

In Washington Sen. Taft of Ohio announced he will seek the majority floor leader post with no opposition after Bridges and Knowland withdraw. Taft cited Eisenhower’s apparent blessing and warned the party will have unity to pass key measures. Bridges will move to Senate president pro tempore and Appropriations chairmanship.

Washington INS Sen Taft Ohio Senate Gop Bridges N. H Knowland Calif Eisenhower Senate Appropriations

Second Brink's Gunman Named In Boston Robbery

FBI identified four suspects in the Brink's robbery case. A 37 year old with a long police record is named in affidavits as a masked bandit and in custody. Authorities traced about 60,000 to the home of Joseph O'Keefe in Stoughton.

Boston INS FBI Tonight Brink FBI Joh B. Greene Mark M. McShorte Joseph Specs) O'Keefe Stoughton Boston Red U.S

Nineteen Miners Escape After Deep Cave Rescue

In Johannesburg South Africa on December 19, nineteen gold miners trapped 4500 feet underground by a rockfall at Nourse Mines emerged alive after 48 hours. Three other miners were killed in the incident.

Johannesburg South Africa

Tots Ask Santa For Wagon And Shoes In Simple Letter

In Nicholas County three girls Mary eight, Sharon seven, and Sheila younger send a handwritten plea to Santa via The Gazette. Mary explains their mother cannot afford toys and requests a wagon to haul a coat, plus a size two pair of shoes and a sewing machine.

Mary Sharon Sheila Santa Claus Nicholas County Santa the Gazette

Ridgway criticizes Europe defense cuts amid Nato debate

Gen. Matthew Ridgway condemned the North Atlantic ministers for halving the United States backed fast track for air bases and installations in 1952. He warned against any slackening of NATO defense and urged timely action to counter Soviet threats. Eden and Kristensen noted emphasis on quality training and weapons over quantity.

Paris Matthew B. Ridgway Airlies NATO Ridgway North Atlantic Council Army Navy Air Force NATO Defense College Kremlin Council Ealby Anthony Eden London Eden Eder Nate Thorkil Kristensen Western Europe

Franco Opens Door for Spanish Troops in Korea

Generalissimo Francisco Franco said Spain could send volunteers to Korea to fight under Spanish officers in support of the United Nations action. He praised American forces and described their Korea sacrifice as magnificent in the struggle against Communism.

Madrid Francisco Franco United Nations Korea U. N Spain Franco United States

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