Surgery Can Save The State Budget Series Begins
The Gazette assigns editors to find economies in West Virginia state finances as Gov. Marland considers a $23 million annual levy increase. A series titled Surgery Can Save examines where efficiency fails, political factors rise, and potential cuts lie amid a sprawling $200 million yearly government bill. The piece notes related items such as livestock costs and statehouse grounds expenses and hints at further analysis on page 31.
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the Gazette
MacArthur blasts Formosa blockade as Korea misstep
In a New York dispatch dated January 31 INS reports Gen. MacArthur denounces the U S naval blockade of Formosa as a fundamental error that allowed Communist forces to expand in Korea and Indo China. He says lifting the blockade could enable Nationalists to attack the Chinese mainland. He criticizes Truman era policy as appeasement and indecisiveness while reaffirming his view of sanctuary immunity shaping the war.
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Formosa
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Korea
Chiang Forces Wait for Chance to Harass Mainland
In Taipei Formosa on Sunday reports said the United States might lift a 30 month neutralization of Formosa. The move could trigger larger Nationalist air and commando actions on Red China and possible Communist air strikes on Formosa. Officials offered no comment though speculation grew that U S Seventh Fleet patrols would end.
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Congress Favors Navy Withdrawal In China Strait Plan
Fleet Adm. Leahy said Gen Chiang Kai-shek's forces could help settle the China coast issue if needed. President Eisenhower weighs removing Seventh Fleet from Formosa and allowing Nationalist raids on the mainland, with broad congressional support expected. Page 8.
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Naval Operations
Chiang Kaishek
China
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White House
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Bold plan for multideck parking and shopping center
The Gazette reports a bold downtown redevelopment idea to build a multideck parking facility and modern shopping center after leveling several blocks in Charleston. It notes Charleston’s public library as a valued institution, with a history of four years of civic effort expanding to a 240,069 volume information center.
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Kanawha
Stu Sf
Ter Jerry Browen
Tax Compared In Coal States Seeks WV Severance Tax
Herbert Little reports that West Virginia weighs a severance tax on coal as four neighboring states Pennsylvania Ohio Kentucky and Virginia impose none. An AP survey finds West Virginia lacks a state income tax on coal firms while taxing coal production at 1.17 percent after discount whereas adjacent states do not levy such tax. Bills to tax depletion of coal oil gas and other natural resources advance in the legislative arena.
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Ighbor
Herbert Little
Associated Press
West Virginia
Pennsylvania
Ohio
Kentucky
Virginia
West Viginia
Two Children Die in Bus Car Crash Near Fresno
Two children aged about 11 and 9 were killed when a Greyhound bus collided with a car at a rural intersection 20 miles south of Fresno. Five adults in the car were injured. The bus driver was the only person on board. Names were not immediately available. Coroner Ben Paschall reported the figures.
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Calif
Jan
Greyhound
Ben Paschall
Appalachian loses push for higher electric rates in W V
The Appalachian Electric Power Co. lost its year long bid for higher rates in West Virginia as the Public Service Commission denied the increase saying current rates provide a reasonable return. The proposed rise would have boosted rates about 88 percent, adding 3 771 448 annually to the company’s income. A Virginia request had been granted late last year. The company first sought the hike in December 1951 and faced protests from six Southern West Virginia coal operators.
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West Virginia
Public Service Commission
Appaachian
Virginia
Appalachian
Too Hot to Handle Hydrogen Bomb Threat to Bomber Crews
Washington sources say the hydrogen bomb H bomb by Pluto is under intensive study and could pose a history making military problem. Experienced bomber pilots fear escape time may be impossible in a hydrogen explosion while experts estimate a ton of hydrogen could unleash a thousand times the force of the original A bomb.
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Washingson
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Pacific
Mutshel
Supply Center Hit by B29s Near Wonsan
U S B29s raided a Red supply center 1 1/2 miles south of Wonsan on the North Korean east coast after a day of carrier plane and naval gun pounding. Airmen reported fires and explosions. no Red fighters opposed. Allied warplanes claimed 176 Red casualties in the area as Wonsan endured a prolonged siege and heavy bombardment.
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Navy
Seoul
Long Ged Wonsan
Superforis
Pisan
Air Force
U S
Missouri
Colums
Man Dies in Fight Brother Held in Kanawha Jail
Harver B Meadows 42 of Decotn was jailed on murder charges after his brother Bettsy Meadows 39 of Carbon was shot during a dispute over a slot machine. Police say the two men were shooting at a target behind the victim’s home when an argument led to the fatal confrontation.
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Harver B. Meadows
Kanawha County
Bettsy Meadows
Cretyan
Today s Definition Another PerGanseh Morning
A whimsical line describes a morning scene where a cheerful person enjoys a meal before the aroma of frying bacon fills the air. The tone hints at daily rituals and cozy domestic ambiance.
Sabres Boost Combat Edge Over Red MiGs
SEOL Sunday Feb 1 reports Sabre jets have a strong edge over MiG-15s in Northwest Korea. Since December 1950 Sabres destroyed 548 MiGs while losing 49 aircraft. Air Force notes MiGs climb better at high altitude and carry defense near Manchurian borders, but Sabres remain favored overall.
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Manecauriad
Air Force
LA. S&s
Collins Defends Staged Operation as Sound No Show
Army Chief of Staff Gen. J. Lawton Collins defended Operation Smack as perfectly sound and legitimate and rejected claims it was a shooting show for observers. He said Gen. Van Fleet and Fleet would not risk lives in a staged demonstration, noting the mission caused casualties among U.S. troops in Korea.
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Korea
J. Lawton Collins
James A. van Fiset
Eighth Army
Collins
Vantayer
Fleet
Army Gun Blasts Top Off Gas Well Offshore
On a patrol boat in the Gulf of Mexico January 31, an Army recoilless rifle blew off the top of an offshore gas well two stories high and within 250 feet. Flare jets lit the night sky as experts plan dynamite to cap the well. three Camp Polk infantrymen took part.
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Army Srecoilless
Sas
Army
Camp Polk
British storms threaten seven vessels off British Isles
Severe winter seas peril seven ships including the Princess Victoria which sank off Ireland. The steamship Clan MacQuarrie grounded near the Outer Hebrides. crew rescued. Swedish vessel Selenas sent distress, steering gear faulty. Caroni drifted near Elgin with seven rescued by lifeboat. Tyne Castle sought aid off northeast England. Michael Griffith reported 15 aboard.
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Donaghadee
Royal Naval
Contest
Michael Griffiths
Hebrides
Scotland
Victoria
London
British Isles
Jer
MatQuarrie
Ebf
Selenas
North Sea
Caroni
Elgin
jCaroni
Tyne Castle
East Enest
England
Emanuel Head
Lane Stone
Michael Griffith
Not Enough to Notice Housewives Disagree On Meat Price Slash
The Gazette reports a Charleston area survey showing housewives skeptical about meat price cuts. Many say they have not noticed lower meat prices, while a few note declines in beef. dealers claim declines were observed three weeks ago, but shoppers remain unsure.
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Bob Smith, Jr
Staff Weiter
The
Gazette
Taft predicts end of wage price controls debate
Taft, Ohio Republican and Senate Banking Committee member, says he opposes enacting standby wage price controls. He favors a free peacetime economy and Reserve power for Congress to act if a war emergency arises. He notes possible continuation of controls on some strategic materials due to Korea.
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Ohioan
Washington
Eisenhower
Sti
Taft
Ohio
Senate
Capsnarrt
R-Ind
Senate Banking Committee
Congress
Eiseshower
Truman halts press questions on foreign policy
Former President Truman this morning refused to comment on any matter related to national or international affairs, saying he would not discuss issues and noting a growing pile of mail at his office. The exchange occurred in Kansas City on January 31 as he imposed a temporary moratorium on further comments.
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Truman
Kansas City
Sponsors Cancel 53 Soap Box Derby Here
The All West Virgin Soap Box Derby sponsored by Chevrolet and The Gazette since 1937 will not be held this Summer due to lack of sufficient interest. Charleston produced two national champions Ken ny Holmboe and Harold Williamson, who earned four-year college scholarships, and three runners up in Akron. Managing Editor Frank Knight said the event became highly specialized, discouraging other youngsters, so the race is discontinued for now.
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Kenny Holmboe
Harold
Butch) Williamson
Akron
Frank Knight
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