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Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 27, 1952

Page

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Four Americans among 27 dead in Tehran area plane crash

Dense fog blamed for the crash of an Iranian C47 near Tehran's airport killing four Americans and 15 Iranians. Only two aboard survived. Victims include a Long Island teacher and his wife, a Utah nurse, a Georgia soldier, and others. Survivors are a 70 year old and a Point Four engineer.

Tehran Iran Shiraz Isfahan James Eliott Blakemore Great Neck Long Island Ford Foundation Middle East Arlene Blakemore Scarsdale Aliss Cecile Ann Dempssy Point Four Public Health Charles Demoisy Route 4 Ogden Utah Thomas Rispoli Atlanta U. S Tran Miss Demoisy Zagros Blakemores Isfahen Salim Salim- Zideh Tayar Airways Company Iranism Airways Adil Young Point Khazaie

Enemy Supply Dumps Blasted In Korean War Actions

U S fighter bombers destroyed fifteen Communist supply dumps and frontline positions on Friday near North Korea. Sixteen Sabre jets fought MiG jets in dogfights over the front, with no damage claims. Allied ground forces repelled four Red probing attacks along a 155 mile front and targeted bridges, bunkers, and shelters. Navy bombers joined the strikes along the eastern coast as warships shelled installations. details of results were not announced.

U. S Red Secul U.S North Korea Fifth Air Force Panmurjom

Dr Robert Buford Rite to Be Today in St Mark's Church

Dr Robert K Buford a prominent Charleston physician died Thursday night after a six month illness at his home in South Hills aged 75 He will be laid to rest Saturday at 2 pm at St Mark's Methodist Church with Dr Alfred Bennett officiating Barlow Bonsall mortuary handling arrangements He was born September 6 1894 in Hurstsville educated Loyola University Chicago served as president of the West Virginia State Medical Society Kanawha Medical Society helped found the American Board of Surgery and held memberships in several surgical and medical bodies He practiced in Charleston since 1921 and was honored by many local state and national figures subsequently credits turn to page 14 column 3.

Robert K. Buford St. Mark's South Hills Hurstsville Ata Medical School Loyola University Chicago West Virginia State Me Society Kanawha Medical Society American Board of Surgery American Medical Ass Southern Surgical America Surgeons International College of Surgery Buford Charleston

Best Christmas Ever Doomed Mother Happy After 4th Son Birth

LOS ANGELES Dec 34 Mrs Jean Garrett 27 a California housewife and her fourth son were reported in satisfactory condition at Angelus Hospital after a Caesarean birth. Mrs Garrett suffers from a cancerous lymphatic ailment and doctors say she may die. The newborn cried loudly at birth and an hour later her pulse was normal. She left surgery 2 hours 13 minutes after the birth. Her husband Thomas kissed her goodbye and she said if she does not see him again Happy New Year. Doctors warned she may not survive long even if she recovers.

Los Angeles Michael Emmanuel Garrett Jean Gar Néelly Hawthorne Calif Angelus Hospital Garrett E. G. Johnson E. A. Patouillet Thomas Jean Garrett

Indonesian Royalty Inspects Airport and Police Work

James F. Dent reports Indonesian royalty visited Charleston dining at Kanawha airport with American friends. Maharam Wiranata Kusuma, son of a Javanese Governor and police commissioner, and Princess Ruden Aju Siti Maria toured the area while Kusauma studies at Ft. Benning and his wife tours the U S under State Department auspices studying juvenile education in correctional facilities. They traveled from Washington with Bob Pierson, a Department of State official and former Charleston resident, meeting Ann and Mary after a five month separation.

Kanawha Maharam Wiranata Kusuma Indonesian National Police W. AT. Smith Clay Kusuma W. M. Smith Clay County Bank Rob Pierson Foreign Service U. S. Department of State Princess Ruden Aju Siti Maria James F. Dent the Gazette Charleston United States Ft. Benning Republic Indonesia Washington Bob Pierson Department of State Pierson Djakerta Ann and Mary

Grandma Robber Reveals Wealthy Background In Court

Los Angeles dispatch reports a bank robber known as Grandma claimed a wealthy upbringing and European travel study. She blamed arthritis for her criminal turn after her father reportedly lost a fortune in 1924. Charged on three counts, she seeks plea delay until Jan 9 for grand jury review. She described herself as unable to work due to crippled hands.

Los Angeles Grandma Europe Wall Street Robin Huadish Sor New York Philadelphia Robert M. Catts Flast Exhel Arata Sioner Howard Reyal Isok

Germany Chief Reassures West of Cooperation

Theodor Heuss, president of Germany, promised continued economic, political, and cultural cooperation with Western allies and their free peoples. He emphasized German determination to unite Europe in peace within a free and federal Europe, replying to messages from the United States Britain and France. The high commissioners praised Germany's economic recovery and noted sustained Allied cooperation in postwar reconstruction.

Bon Germany Isturaay Dee Theodor Hessa Europe Hilss Heugs Berthy Walter J. Dowselly

Churchill to Meet Eisenhower in New York for Informal Talks

Prime Minister Churchill sails to New York for informal discussions with President-elect Eisenhower on Korea, Western defenses, trade and world issues. He will then visit Washington to honor President Truman before a Jamaica vacation aboard the Queen Mary with Mrs Churchill.

Tronian London Churchill New York New Year's Eisenhower Jamaica Britain White House Bernard Biruck Washington Truman Stalin New York Times Russia Keres Jalin United States Elsenhower Fim Southampton Whece America Hisenhower Winston Churchill U. S Nate

Killed One Hurt In Fayette Crash

Special to The Gazette Danese West Virginia December 26 a car carrying four youths on a joy ride from U S 19 near Danese collided with rock cliffs after missing a bridge over Glade Creek at the edge of Danese. Two were killed and another injured when the sedan smashed into jagged rock. State Trooper E H Casseil Rainelle said the car went more than 40 feet through the air before the wreck.

the Gazette Danese U. S E. H. Casseil Rainelle Glade Creek

Truman Calls Korean Decision Toughest in Talk

President Truman described the Korean decision as the toughest he has faced, speaking in a personal interview arranged by the White House press corps. Ernest B. Varcaro, AP, notes the interview underscores the administration’s stance and the President’s reflections on military options and international commitments.

Truman Ernest B. Varcaro Associated Press White House

Truman says Korea decision risked world war

President Truman told Ernest B Vaccaro that sending American troops to Korea under UN mandate may have prevented a world war. He compared the risk to the 1945 atomic bomb decision and highlighted the economy with a $290 billion national income and 63 million employed. The Oval Office interview covered global stakes and domestic strength.

Ernest B. Vaccaro Washington Truman Korea United Nations Oval Boom White House

Kenya Whites Brace for Possible Mau Mau Attack New Year

In Nairobi Kenya 30000 white residents fear an all out Mau Mau assault during the New Year period. A tense calm pervades as whites arm themselves and guards their property while Africans in the loyalty ranks face pressure amid Christmas Eve killings. The colonists worry the season offers a target for rebel action though officials report quiet.

Malcolm Johnson Nairobi Kenya British East Africa

Clemency pleas denied for Georgia slayer by governor

Ten visitors from New York and a small group of locals urged clemency for Rosa Lee Ingrahm, a 1 year life term convict, but Gov. Herman Talmadge refused to discuss clemency. He rebuffed the group at his Georgia estate after returning from a hunting trip, during a visit linked to broader antiestablishment demonstrations.

Talmadge Atlanta Butty Talmadge

Mrs Dulles Injured After Hotel Room Fall

Mrs John Foster Dulles wife of the Secretary of State designate was taken to a Washington hospital with a fractured rib after a fall in her hotel living room Christmas night. An aide said she tripped against a desk after turning off the lights and the injury was very painful. A doctor confirmed a fractured rib.

Dulles Washington John Foster Dulles

Big 3 discuss possible talks on easing world tensions

Washington reports the Eisenhower administration opened to diplomatic talks with Stalin while preparing talks with Churchill in early January. The piece notes rising speculation about a Big Three summit to ease global tensions and the potential for an Eisenhower Stalin Churchill session. Stalin signaled openness to a meeting and to ending the Korean War, with Dulles urging concrete actions.

John M. Hightower Washington Eisenhower Stalin Churendul New York New York Times Russia John Foster Dulles Mate

President Truman backs possible peace with Stalin

President Truman said he would be pleased if an accord with Soviet Premier Stalin could bring world peace. Secretary Roger Tubby said the president’s position was clear in response to inquiries about the Stalin peace suggestion and talk with President-elect Eisenhower.

Washington Truman Stalin Roger Tebty Eisenhower Tubby

Stalin signals possible proposals to new U S administration

Dulles says overtures may come via diplomatic or United Nations channels and could be seriously and sympathetically received. London and Churchill look for broad, nonexclusive talks with Stalin as Eisenhower administration nears. Churchill plans New York visit Jan 4 for talks, with Jamaica vacation plans noted.

Dulles London Stalin New York Eisenhower Times Churchill Jamaica Dyes

Holiday Fatalities Reach Total of 305

The Associated Press reports a grim holiday toll with 305 auto deaths so far and 383 deaths from all accidents, as two days remain in the extended weekend. Traffic fatalities outpace the 1936 four day Christmas period and mirror 1950s highs, with national totals and context provided.

Associated Press Tional Safety Council

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