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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 24, 1946

Page

7

Republicans Rally for Reciprocal Trade Program

GOP senators defend reciprocal tariff reductions amid criticism. Sen Hatch warns halting the program would be disastrous to the world economy while Gearhart says it hurts agriculture and benefits the industrial east. Sen Tedings challenges opponents to a broad Republican stance, and Cordell Hull’s trade law eyes concessions up to 30 percent below current levels.

Senate Democrats Sen Hatch N.M America Gearhart An Fydings Tedings D.md Pst Far Hill United States Politi- Somehat Sy Fomer Cordell Buil State Department

Army Wins Battle of Blood Transfusion Crisis at Base

Transfusion drive at an Army base faced a shortage of volunteer donors. A sanitarium technician and others coordinated blood programs as Maj. Gen. Turner and Brig. Gen. Gaffney arranged support. A critically ill infant received multiple transfusions and oxygen therapy over several days, with seven nurses and five doctors attending.

Prng PLC Augustin Vincent Lam H. Turner ATC Ailaviie Division Aranged Carpenter Imot Ne Byin Memphy Tenn Gaffney Mitchell

Fragmented Wakayama Peninsula disaster noted in broken OCR

A mangled OCR text reports a quake or fire on Wakayama peninsula causing deaths, flooding, and road damage. It mentions emergency rains, grain losses of about 10 000 bushels, ships or boats adrift, and widespread rail and telecommunication outages with roads blocked.

Eventiagen Peninsula Wakayama Beals Grenes Shingu

Fragmentary note on Soviet ultimatum and Manchuria pressure

An unclear report from page one details a Soviet ultimatum presented amid tensions over Manchuria. It mentions attempts to obtain credentials, a U S consul Benninghoff, and a Russian military commander named Korzhanov in a disputed weekend incident, with references to Chinese and Soviet authorities and prebiur actions.

Pantey Erwin W. Pauley Manchuria T Duken Remy Seviet Ingal Prebiir UV. Y Serotal Benningheff Korzhanoi

Two Arrested in Liquor Store Robbery Case

Officials report a liquor store robbery with two suspects named Brom and Burl s. The incident involved cashiers being targeted in past crimes. Birth announcements list several local families but details are partial.

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Kimberly Man Killed by Train Near Montgomery

A man from Kimberly was struck and killed by the Armstrong Creek local train around 6 p m Monday. State police are investigating the fatal accident as officials remove the body to B C Hooper mortuary in Montgomery for burial arrangements.

Kimberly Armstrong Creek B.C. Hooper Mortuary Montgomery King

Beer Dealers Caught in Union's Dispute

Ohio County Beer Dealers Asset announced today its members bought all beer that was union made and union hailed amid a jurisdictional dispute centered in Pittsburgh.

Wheeling Ohio County Beer Dealers Ils Pittsburgh

French Forces Hold Hanoi District Amid Siege and Drafts

French troops repelled a Viet Nam assault near Hanoi after entrenched positions were attacked by artillery and air bombardment. Mopping up around Haiphong remained slow amid mud and sniper fire as Hanoi faced sporadic shelling. A state of siege was declared in Tonkin and northern Annam while male civilians in Hanoi and nearby areas faced draft into civil guard. Loudspeakers urged surrender as Cochin-China faced a possible Viet Nam attack and the government warned of a harsh crackdown on any insurgent activity.

Hanoi Haiphong Tonkin Annam Mel-Min Cochin-China Indo-China Saigon

Local obituaries list Fayetteville residents and families

Fayere equity dies in Bet ley hospital Surviving are wife Lizzie Adkins three sons and four daughters. Service Thursday at residence with Hill Houchins officiating Burial at Hazrat cemetery under Wallace and Wallace of East Rathelle. Martta Tilton funeral today at Burney church with Parson officiating burial in Lewis cemetery. World War II veteran Burton dies in Charleston hospital from fall injuries Surviving wife Carrie Burton two brothers and two sisters Body moved from mortuary to home in Putney. Jarmichiael Glass died at his East Bala home Surviving wife Sarah farmly three sons Clarence Harold and Frank two daughters Janice Leva and Mabrl Moore. Body moved to Wallace mortuary East Aninehe.

Fayere Equity Sumdley Betley Lizzie Adkins Tree Sons Doting Laurel Creez Charles Seekiey Jim Meerry Miss Geldie Saking Prine Hattie Johnson Fayetteville Slot Jones Hill Houchins Hazrat Wallace Tilton Martta Fimneral Burney Htt. Lewis Burton India Charleston Chnpton Crece Carrie Burton Jarmichiael Glarenre East Balnelle Sarah Farmly Whatl Clarence East Womelle Frank Janice Leva Mabrl Moore Nallens Wallace and Wallace East Aninehe Tate Hemrick Gib Sioux City S. Dak Hill City George William Dodez Wooster J. and L United S Steel Workers of America Otis Cleveland Cincinnati NLRB Unen Oeanath 2 Pty Iy P Fberg Quick Temuery Ap Oe Direc Marinery Sunda al Hee High Court Ser Masses Line Biss Irene Butley di Quek EBC Mies Ruth Muckasion WIG Line Company Thomas H. Floyd Neal Tillington In- Wee Wayne G.dianapol White Glendale Av South Hollensworth Broop

French Move Faces Russian Opposition in Saxony

The article notes French actions against Russia in Saxony and a planned formal notice to Washington. It cites Der Kurier claiming Saar border crossings will be allowed from January 29 only for German nationals and foreign civilians with a three-language visa labeled passport, and that as of December 22 goods traffic between Saar and the rest of the French zone requires a personal non transferrable permit.

Saxony Washington Berlin der Kurier Saar

Fire Victims Include Parents and Three Children in Hazelton

Five people were killed in a house fire at Hazelton Presinn county destroying a three room frame dwelling. Leona Reckart 25 Catherine 4 Veronica 2 Ward Reckart 36 and son Ward Jr 7 died from burns. Ward died in Morgantown hospital after attempting to battle the blaze with gasoline.

Kingwood Hazelton Presinn County Jes Leona, Reckart Catherine Veronica Ward Reckart Ward, Jr Morgantown Surns Reckart

Taps Sounded At Talmadge Funeral In Georgia

The funeral for Governor-elect Eugene Talmadge was held in a Georgia church with dignitaries including U.S. Senator Richard Russell and former governors present. The Rev. Blake Craft led the service as mourners gathered in Oak Cemetery for burial after a stomach ailment claimed him 23 days before his planned fourth term inauguration. A rifle volley honored the late leader as neighbors and political allies from across Georgia paid respects.

Talmadge Barline Blake Craft Metnn Devi Hut Talmadue U. S Richard B. Russel Ellis Arnall Georti Georgia A. de Woodie

Argentine Policy Continues Amid Health and Election Unrest

The article outlines political pressure within Argentina as leaders consider retirement due to ill health and a historically sustained campaign against Braden. Diplomatic sources suggest Messersmith's role includes pressuring Braden to ease Peronist influence and curb what is described as foreign meddling.

Pare Messe Bienos Braden Messersmith Tay Tarcata Tine Jaid Doven Peran Argentina

Old Stone Church to Hold Annual Christmas Service

The Old Stone Presbyterian church in St Burg will stage a 4 30 p m Christmas service with carols and the Christmas Story. Santa Claug will attend for a Visit with children after the service. Injuries at Sylvester hospital include a knife wound and a gunshot in a separate incident last night.

Old Stone Church Old Stone Presbyterian Church St Burg Santa Claug Sylvester Wanan Sylvester Jett Charles-juneral

Wharton Bay Youth Missing Since December 12

Warren MM 14 son of Mr Emmett McNeely of Wharton Bay was reported missing. He is five feet six inches tall about 136 pounds with brown hair and blue eyes. He was last seen wearing a navy coat and overall pants. Authorities seek information on his whereabouts.

Wharton Bay Warren MM Emmett McNeely Tom

Lawyers urge new court for Monongalia County

Morgantown December 23. County Bar Association members urged creation of a second court in Monongalia to relieve the single court of a heavy burden. A special committee including State Senator Don J. Edman Hale J. Posten and Ger R. Farmer was appointed to draft a proposal for submission to the county court.

Monongalia Morgantown Carl County Bar Assoc Don J. Eddman Haie J. Posten Ger R. Farmer T

Arson Charged In Peach Street Fire At Hotel

The grand jury heard evidence over two weeks and charged Charles M Huguley of the National Board of Fire Underwriters with arson. He testified a discarded cigarette could have started the blaze, with gasoline streamer reportedly spreading fire to the 11th floor. Indictments also faulted Geeles and O Connell for failing to maintain hoses doors fire alarms sprinklers and timely department notification.

Charles M. Huguley National Board of Fire Underwriters Huguley Peach ‘Tres St Geeles and O’connell Lire

Virginia Farm Crops Worth $64 Million in 1946

The Cooperative Crop Reporting Service said Virginia farm crops were valued at $64 million, up seven percent from last year’s $59 million thanks to high prices and a good crop year. Total value trails the 1940s peak of over $80 million, despite steady long term growth.

Virginia Cooperative Crop Reporting Service

Bethlehem Shrine Brightens Bethlehem Scene Near Jerusalem

In the birthplace of the Prince of Peace crowds gathered at a shrine five miles from Jerusalem. British soldiers rested from guarding the Holy Land as Curia shops buzzed with visitors buying souvenirs. A five year old Arab girl sang a hymn, her voice briefly drowned by an armored car roar.

Prince of Peace Jerusalem Bethlehem Holy Land Curia Christendom

New Housing Rules Aimed at More Rentals and Amended Mortgages

Creedon and Raymond Foley outlined relaxations in federal housing rules to boost rental units. The plan cuts insured mortgage principal payments, extends maturities, and promotes conversion of existing dwellings and new multi family builds. Permits will come from state and district FHA offices with former priorities honored briefly.

Creedon Raymond Foley Oiders

Beckley Firm Chartered for Tire Service Inc

Beckley based firm Beckley Firm Chartered he &. and S. Tire Service, Int. received a charter yesterday with capitalization of $50,000. Incorporators include M. A. Johnson, F. Huffman, and Margaret B. Jennson, all of Beckley. Repairs costs cited up to $10,000 per home remain referenced. A $400 limit on alterations and repairs without a permit still applies.

Beckley S. Tire Service M. A. Johnson F. Huffman Margaret B. Jennson

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