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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 29, 1949

Page

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College Okays Building Bid Of 1 5 Million

Morris Harvey College trustees authorize President Riggleman and the building committee to accept a 1.5 million bid from C H Jimison Huntington and Charleston contractor to erect the main South Ruffner campus building. The total project cost runs about 1 5 million with plans for a spring construction start and completion early 1980.

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Tsiang Builds Case Against Red Bloc

Tsiang presses charges against Soviet bloc and Chinese influence as United Nations debates top issues. The General Assembly and Security Council grapple with Cold War tensions, with tensions rising over Kashmir mediation and bloc alignments.

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Memory and confusion over Willie Willis Towiete

A fragmentary note discusses Willie Willis Towiete and memory lapses. It references forgetting and attempts to recall, with disrupted language indicating cognitive struggle or memory issues. No clear dates or events are stated.

GE Will Break Pension Policy Ties With UE Urged by Ching

GE said it will end conflict with the United Electrical Radio and Machine Workers of America when the current contract expires April 1 1930. GE seeks NLRB certification of the majority desired bargaining agent and warns of possible extension delays. The move affects about 125000 workers in 100 plants nationwide and follows union expulsion from CIO.

Ching NLRB NEW Yank General Electric Co United Electrical, Radio and Machine Workers of America Constra CIO Tternattoniel United Electrical, Radio and Machine Workers George H. Pfsif Ed Bewase Peell Saat General Electric National Libor Relations Board Pfeis Iere Lee Aghot Cortrart

Rare Blood Rushes to Aid Philadelphia Baby

A single rare blood type, found in only one percent of the population, was rushed from New Jersey to Philadelphia to aid a newborn infant. The organism was transported by Red Cross Motor Corps and Easter Airlines, following a doctor’s request after a rare hereditary blood factor was detected in a sister.

Big Chimnuy Philadelphia Arthas Sammers Nonawra Airport Hod Cross Motor Corps Weaw Jersey Medical Laboratory

Truman Receives Budget Warning From GOP Leaders

President Truman returned to Washington from his Independence holiday amid a Republican warning against a "slap-happy" budget. He met with advisers to preview the economy and plan a message to Congress likely calling for Taft-Hartley repeal. The briefing followed a cross-country trip with stops in St Louis to pick up Treasury Secretary Snyder.

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Clothing Prices Hit Two Year Low in Government Index

Washington reports the Bureau of Labor Statistics index shows clothing prices at their lowest in over two years with declines across most categories including men’s, women’s and children's wear. The living cost index rose slightly due to rent, while coffee and produce prices rose in November.

Washington Bureau of Labor Statistics

Excise Taxes Hurting Sales, Sawyer Says

Commerce Secretary Sawyer submitted a nationwide business demand for repeal of wartime excise taxes and relief from federal levies to President Truman. He warned taxes depress retail sales and urged tax reform while noting mixed views on the Marshall Plan and foreign aid. The report cites calls for depreciation liberalization, reduced corporate double taxation, easier federal contracts, and tempered optimism for 1940.

Sawyer Commerce Chief Washington INS Commerce Truman White House Treasury Snyder Hat Business

Hand Amputated Betty Lou Keeps Cheerful Faith

Betty Lou Marbury, 10, from Brownsville Tennessee, had her right hand amputated after a malignant lesion. Reverend Fred Loman praised her as the bravest child he’d seen as hospital switchboards filled with sympathy calls. Betty Lou’s faith remained firm declaring if the Lord wants her hand, that’s all right with me. She authored a letter to the Memphis Commercial Appeal asking readers to pray for her recovery. Special services followed nationwide prayer support.

Betty Lou Memphis Tenn Betty Loy Marbury Air Force Fred Loman Baptist Hospital Brownsville Flonder Betty Loews Clay Marbury Aviel-Sirigker Jan Anguagement Betty Lou Maraury

Hidden attic finds can pay Christmas bills this year

Whidden Cash urges turning unused items into cash with attic finds like Bingeles tricycles chairs nursery furniture sewing machines radios pianos and more. Sell through Gazette Want Ads by calling Dial 60617 to place an ad and clear space for holiday spending.

Gazette

ICC Considers 25 Percent Cut in Coal Rail Passenger Service

The Inter State Commerce Commission weighs a 25 percent reduction in passenger service on coal burning railways, to take effect after holidays if approved. The move follows a three day miners' strike and potential retaliation by John L. Lewis. Court action by the Producers Association seeks to halt Lewis while the NLRB weighs labor charges.

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Relief Official Back in Vienna After Budapest Jail

Jacobson, 37, American Jewish relief administrator, returned to Vienna tired and lean after 12 days in a Budapest jail. He said he was questioned about alleged spying from mid arrest until dawn and kept under long interrogation, with periods of over 20 hours at a time. He was released yesterday but delayed by Russian officers and could not travel across the Soviet occupation zone due to an expired permit.

Jacobson Budapest Vienna Israel Jacobson American Joint Distribution Committee Hungary Austria Sik

Christmas Outdoor Lighting Contest Prizes Soon Decided

Entrants in the third annual Christmas Outdoor Lighting Contest reminded to keep decorations lit from 7 to 10 p.m. this week. Sectional judges have narrowed to three winners in each district. Sweepstakes judges begin tonight to determine the grand winners.

Lhe Gazette Electric League of Charleston

Valley Children Respond Freely in Toys Drive

The Tide of Toys campaign by the American Legion collects donated toys from Kanawha Valley children to aid European youngsters. Chester W. Smith chairs the committee for John Brawley Post No. 20 to organize packing and shipment to collection points in South Charleston Charleston Dunbar and St. Albans. Donors include H. W. Skipper Shaltidee and Bill Sievers with messages of joy and hope.

America Tide of Toys American Legion H. H Skipper) Smallridge Billie Stevens Betty Jane Cunningham Jimmie Woodree E. Burgess Larry Stanley Richard Smith Sally Hall Chester W. Smith John Brawley Post Ethan von Woglern Freddie Craig E. D. Hardman Phnto Nanawha Valley United States Ehateman Committee On Tays John Brawley Wandie Kanawha Valley Jce South Charleston Charleston Dunbar St. Alls Dehare Sherwood Freddig Crain Nune H. OW fSkipper Shaltidee Virginia St. E Reid Billig Sievers of Cannellon Sue Torata

Dewey Won't Run For Third Term

Albany dispatch reports Governor Dewey declares he will not seek the Republican presidential nomination in 1952 or 1980s. He labels speculation as unfounded and notes appointment of Charles Breitel to the New York Supreme Court as part of his broader administrative moves.

Albany Guy Thomas E. Dewey White House Davey Teller John C. Hoggins Morvan Ore Dewey Charles Breitel Hay Supreme Court Trich New York City Samuel Null Bell Page & Gol

Princess Fawzia Urges King to Spare Subject’s Girl

New York Post reports Princess Fawzia of Egypt urged her brother King Farouk to cancel plans to wed Narri Oman Sadek a 16 year old daughter of an Egyptian civil servant. The report says Farouk fixed the February wedding and Narri Sadek is being tutored in court etiquette while dancer Hachen faces a ban and possible recall from Lake Success.

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Synchronized traffic lights aim to ease Charleston flow

Traffic experts report the new synchronized lights on Washington, Lee, Quarrier and Virgins all streets from Brooke to Trestow improve movement. Drivers are urged to travel at 25 miles per hour to meet green signals and reduce red light delays. Police coordination remains a challenge across intersections.

Charleston Geen Hostress Randal For Tietts Washington, Lee Quarrier Virgins Oll Brooke Trestow Howe

Quake Rocks Manila Heavy Damage Feared

A strong earthquake struck Manila and nearby Quezon City just after eleven this morning. The tremor caused widespread damage and prompted emergency responses across the capital region.

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Patteson Renames State Mines Chief

Patteson appoints a new head of the Mines Department for a term from January 1 to December 31. The move aims to continue safety initiatives and advance mining industry oversight, with the outgoing official noted for strengthening safety programs.

Patteson State Mines

Fragmented forecast map notes for Thursday

Fragmentary weather page reading lists sunset and moonset times, visible planets and prominent stars. It mentions a forecast map on page TO and references steps in charting celestial events, with unclear notes about dates and figures.

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