05 Feb 1955
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Newspaper
Charleston Gazette
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Feb 05, 1955
Page
1
Washington dispatches note British sources predicting joint naval action with the United States if communists threaten Formosa. Churchill Eden and Eisenhower discuss the crisis as London warns against ceding Quemoy and Matsu. Molotov seeks talks with Britain amid dispatches from Moscow.
A Republican City Executive Committee vote on a key request sparked a tense showdown as Councilman Willard Brown held the proxy for 12th Ward Committeeman. Dr A L Harris moved to direct selection of election officials, while opposition argued for an informal session, signaling a power test of committee authority.
A charter of 10 North Atlantic Treaty Organization representatives arrives in Charleston this evening for a four day in depth tour of the area. They fly in from Boston to Kana wha Airport at 813 p m and will tour local plants and private homes. Highlights include visits to Kelly Works of Tree Tem per Corp and Gravely Tractors in Dunbar, meetings with Gov. Marland and labor officials, and a Charleston Chamber of Commerce dinner at the Daniel Boone Hotel. The trip is sponsored by the U S Department of State and Department of Defense.
U.S. Senator J William Fulbright spoke at the Charleston Open Forum at the Municipal Auditorium arguing that Red China is unlikely to risk an all out war over Formosa and asserting the United States should back Congress stance on commitments. He noted Red China lacks a navy to challenge the Seventh Fleet and would face defeat in any invasion, while warning against overestimating Beijing's capabilities.
A major winter storm hugs the Great Plains and Midwest with paralyzed roads and heavy snow. Iowa Nebraska and Kansas report up to 14 inches of snow, one-way traffic in places, and three to four foot drifts while a sub zero Northeast cold lingers. Wheat farmers welcomed the moisture as schools close and travel becomes treacherous.
Paris reports Premier Mendes-France is ousted after Parliament refused confidence in his North Africa policy. His defeat stems from lingering parliamentary tensions and political rivals, following a brief eight month term marked by Indochina armistice and the Paris rearmament talks. Chiang Kai-shek’s Formosa crisis looms as U S forces discuss possible actions.
Secretary of the Navy Charles S. Thomas told Congress that the Navy canceled contracts for about 1000 planes costing over one billion dollars because they could not meet specifications. He cited production delays and unsatisfactory performance as reasons for shifts to fully tested aircraft.
A brief note indicates he failed today, attributing the setback to negotiations with independence seeking Tunisian nationalists. The fragment suggests political dealings influenced the outcome.
David Lee Huffman aged 23 from Kanawha Boulevard was cleared by an Intermediate Court jury of holding up the Eagle Oil Co. station on U S Route 60 near South Charleston. Deliberations lasted about 20 minutes as co-defendants Skiles and Landacre testified about Huffman’s involvement.
A weekly feature titled Ask Harriet Hale debuts Monday in The Gaselle women's section. Harriet Hale promises guidance on kitchen, home, and heart matters and urges readers to submit problems for her column.
British sources say the Royal Navy would fight with the U S Seventh Fleet if the Communists attack Formosa. The State Department opposes talks with Red China outside the United Nations framework. Security Council members discuss a cease fire while Rear Admiral Ring warns U S planes will be defended if attacked. Chiang Kai-shek weighs evacuation of the Tachen Islands as Washington presses a decision.
Pfc. Marvin Belsky a Bronx physician facing a potential dishonorable discharge from Sen. McCarthy's push for action was released under honorable conditions from Murphy Army Hospital. The army described the separation as a general discharge as McCarthy and Stevens sparred over charges of subversion and self-incrimination before Congress.
Puzzle contest offers $380 prize to a Gazette subscriber who submits a postcard entry. Last week 28,804 readers attempted and failed. Full details appear in the BIG State Magazine section of the Sunday Gazette, the West Virginia paper.
The House created an eight member commission to study updating mule-cart coal mining laws, with an identical Senate resolution sent to committee. Both houses moved to minor measures and took a weekend break. Governor Marland’s tax plans awaited his action after multiple prior declarations. A fragment mentions a woman in poor health, described as "good."
John G. Adams, an Army counselor involved in the McCarthy Army clash, resigns effective March 1. Secretary Stevens announced the move, while Sen. Potter urged a broader purge of Adams and Stevens. Stevens begins his third year as secretary amid ongoing scrutiny of the Pentagon leadership.
A 74 year old Charleston woman Mrs Wilfred Fink fractured her hip in a fall at her Mountain View Avenue home Thursday evening. She lay unconscious for 18 hours before a neighbor discovered her and she was taken to a hospital. Her fall occurred about 8:30 p m Thursday and she spoke to attendants upon arrival.
Thomas E Stafford argues that the community-first movement in West Virginia colleges shifts focus from academic excellence to local economic aims. The piece contends that public pressure drives colleges to expand beyond merit, questioning the practical value of such growth.
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