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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 29, 1949

Page

2

Secret Advances in Atomic Energy Disclosed by Lilienthal

David E. Lilienthal said there were important secret advances in atomic energy this year and voiced confidence a plan for international control of atomic weapons would be attained. He noted patents released for public use and a working unity of experts to study atomic machinery, while detailing continued experiments and the non exclusive royalty free license for several patents.

Lilienthal Washington INS David E. Lilienthal Atomic Energy Commission Ite Comidn Lillenthat Amin Yo Tabanan Atomic Exceny Laboratories Morgantown Belleville Ohio Marwantown ANC Carroll IL Wilson

Firm Adjudged Bankrupt By United States Court

The firm Weet Virginia Discount Corp. of Charleston was adjudged bankrupt yesterday by a federal judge after a bankruptcy petition filed by J. Be Tall Motor Sales Bluefield Tele Go Auto Parts Sales and the Rosul Tepewriter Co. The creditors held total claims of about 183 dollars.

Virginia Discount Corp Charleston Jen Moore Jude Moore J. Be Tall Motor Sales Bluefield Telestre Go Auto Parts Sales Rosul Tepewriter Ca

Slaughter House Fugitive Disrupts Quiet of Village

A bull on the loose for four hours in Manheim Pennsylvania caused chaos as residents and police pursued the 1600 pound animal. It damaged property, threatened a magistrate, chased the police chief’s son, and invaded homes before Sam Duncan lassoed it and returned it to the slaughter house.

Slaughter House Manheim Dee Sam Duncan Ferdinand St H. H. Brack

Watch And Topcoat Thefts Reported In Layton Capen Case

Police reports yesterday listed a watch and a topcoat stolen from Layton Capen of 109 North Rand Street. Capen said someone entered his home and took two wrist watches valued at 125 dollars and a coat valued about 80 dollars.

Layton Capen North Rand

Damage suit filed over 20000 dollar collision

Mrs Ruth Ann Lowry of St Albans filed in Common Pleas Court a 20000 damage suit against George Steig erwald of Charleston alleging serious injuries October 2 in a collision between the automobile she rode in and a car driven by the defendant on the old Kanawha River Turnpike near Bot Hatt.

Ruth Ann Lowry St. Albans George Steiger~ Wald Charleston Kanawha River Turnpike Bot Hatt

Falling chandelier triggers $15,000 suit in Charleston

Eight FE Saunders of Charleston sues William Golden Gene Carney and Rosemary Smith in Circuit Court claiming a chandelier at 108 Washington St E. fell on him while he was a patron causing injuries and alleging faulty equipment and negligence.

FE. Saunders Charteston Willian Golden Gene Carney Rosemary Smith Charleston Saunders Smith Washington St. E

Kubelik Named Musical Director of Chicago Symphony

Rafael Kubelik, a 25 year old Czech conductor, was named musical director of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra. Edward L. Ryerson announced a two year contract and also said Associate Conductor Tauno Hannikainen would resign. Kubelik said no decision yet on a new associate.

Chicago Rafael Kubelik Chicago Symphony Orchestra Edward L. Ryerson Orchestral Assoc Kubelik Ryerson Tauna Hannikainen Hannikainen

Building Permits for Washington Street Additions and Repairs

Permit notices show Vimes B Keélfor filing an addition to an apartment complex on Washington Street. Tk Atkinson listed for repairs at 1327 Sixen. Minor entries also reference Autrey W Lowiepee and Aweling Bt, with a small $20 fee noted.

Vimes B. Keélfor Wasington St Atkinson

Johnson Orders Reserve Service Policy Move

Secretary of Defense John Johnson announced a plan requiring all officers in the regular armed services to serve at least two years with the reserves. They will act as full time instructors in civilian components such as the National Guard to unify forces for rapid mobilization. Exceptions possible if service missions prevent assignment to civilian components.

Washington Johnson Regular Armed Services Army Navy Marines Air Force National Defense National Guard Armed Services

Property Transfers Across Districts and Lots

A series of property transfers records detailing AnianH Mortis ANG and others to wills P Chapman for 16 acres near Barren Creek Hig Sandy Dist. various deeds list transfers to WW H Mare and wire. John W Ley and wife to Dale H Monk. Voss and wife to William E Foyer. Josephine Suston and husband to Greenies Brothers Inc. Vaughan Corp to Thompson Pearcy with multiple lots in Subawna City. Thomson Pearcy and wife to Eur S Havana. McCalister and wife to Wade B Monic and tele. Thuriton Aadin Me Ha and wife to Ralph J Hail. Frans and wife to Hubert G Moors with lots 24 and 25 in block 4.

Anianh. Mortis Wills P. Chapman Barren Creek Hig Sandy Dist L. B. Bink

Connally Sees U S Recognition of China Inevitable

Senator Connally of Texas, chairing the Foreign Relations Committee, says U S recognition of Communist China is virtually unavoidable but urges caution. He plans a news conference to outline his views, noting a government that mishandles American interests must respect international law. He aligns with Senator Van den Berg on the issue.

Washington Sen Connally D-Tex Senate Texas China Sen. Vandenberg R-Mich GOP

Dense Fog Halts Airport Traffic in Kanawha Valley

Dense fog halted Kanawha Valley air traffic from 7:00 to 10:30 a.m. at Charleston Kanawha airport. Flights from Pittsburgh, Cincinnati, and Norfolk rerouted or diverted to nearby fields as visibility dropped. Passengers bound for Charleston were sent to other airports and later returned when the fog lifted.

Kanawha Karawae Pittisburgh Coonskin Ringe Fred Alley Cincinnati New York Pittsburgh Knoxville Tenn Bristol Trenn Airlines de Midi Charlotte N. C Ineal

600 Barbers Seek License for 1950

Health Director N H Dyer announced that about 600 barbers and beauticians in the state have applied for renewal of licenses. Renewals require a $5 fee and a recent blood test from an approved lab. Can be extended up to a year with a $10 minimum fine for operating without renewal. Kanawha County reports the most beauty shops and barbershops in the state as of July 1.

St Aon Dyer

Fred Woodson Treated for Accidental Hip Wound

Fred Woodson aged 43 of 705 Court Street was admitted to Charlester General Hospital with a bullet wound in his left thigh from a .22 caliber gunshot. Police report he told them the shooting was accidental and he declined to press charges.

Fred Woodson Court St Charlester General Hospital

Owens-Ilinois to End Mold Shop Operations At Plant in Fairmont

Owens-Ilinois Gligs Co plans to cease mold shop operations at its plant in Fairmont. Plant Manager Jaime Z. Black said the move affects the Fairmont facility and may shift work to other branches, with staff reassigned to nearby plants as supply lines adjust.

Owens-Ilinois Fairmont Dev Owens-Ilinois Gligs Co. Anny. Oe Jaime Z. Black Diveon Alge Fairmont Glass Turing Brant Seid Potley Dryscdne Alton

Indiana GIs urged to check bonus eligibility by state

A VA official urges former Indiana residents now in the state to verify eligibility for the Indiana World War I bonus. Deputy director Kise McCormick says the law allows a veteran with at least 94 days service to receive a bonus of 1. per month of domestic service and 2.7 for each month of active duty up to a maximum, with specifics provided by the state veterans affairs department.

Indiana Kise McCormick State Department of Veterans Affairs Accor McCormick Tagan Fog Inditesn Weparines

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