09 Feb 1950
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Newspaper
Charleston Gazette
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Feb 09, 1950
Page
1
Washington reports a sweeping statement from State Department official James A. Acheson rejecting new peace appeals to the Soviet Union. The policy will rely on American power and anti-Communist strategy grounded in past experience and alliance cooperation.
Washington states the United States plans to cut diplomatic relations with Bulgaria soon if the Red Bulgaria withdraws its recall demand on American Minister Donald Heath. Secretary Acheson criticized Bulgaria and said Washington would not wait indefinitely.
A robbery nets $116,000 with masked assailants forcing a teller to hand over cash. Police pursue suspects after the break in at a Fort location, with witnesses describing the bandits and the getaway vehicle.
A criminal lawyer is appointed to defend Fuchs in the upcoming trial. Proceedings begin with opening statements and the defense team preparing at the courthouse. A scientist witness is expected to testify concerning the warden and related hearings on Friday.
Willie Willis Tétahe competes in a hurdle race at the city athletics meet with observers noting his technique and pace as he clears the first barriers.
City officials prepare for a meeting after the Zoning Board rejected the state's plan for an Employment and Workmen's Commissions office. The controversy centers on building standards and a proposed office to house state services.
Washington reports an eminent atomic scientist told Congress the USSR could threaten the United States by mining ports with atomic devices or slipping bombs aboard steamers. He urged defense leaders to act soon to counter three potential moves by Russia while stressing the hydrogen bomb remains unproved.
Secretary Brannan announces under the agriculture act of January 17 1949 the government will divert surplus commodities including 168000 7 pounds of dried eggs and 1 48 19 and 168 000 non pounds of powdered milk to relieve needy people. The expanded supply will be offered to welfare programs and to federal state and local agencies.
Point Pleasant dispatch reports Lt Albert A Sutter of the Bullimore Ohio Ry taxpayer is killed in a two car collision near Halt gift about 45 miles east of Gallipolis Ohio. State trooper R Dilly mentions skull fracture and multiple injuries to other driver Goldstein. Dilly notes Sutter may have fallen asleep prior to impact. survivors listed as his wife and five daughters.
Stamford report shows Carel Ann Paight, recently acquitted of her father’s mercy killing, smiling at a news conference in her Stamford home as she confirms engagement plans and fears she may relapse to not feeling normal. She said she remains worried about potential relapse after the temporary insanity acquittal.
Detroit police booked five suspects after spotting a paper bag with thirty seven thousand one hundred fifty dollars in a parked car. Investigators linked them to the Brink’s robbery and an armed heist pattern, with federal and Secret Service involvement.
Rain and floods won t stop ducks or want ads. Read results from rent and wanted to rent listings in the Gazette Want Ads. Ads advertise apartments with features like basement garage furnished kitchens and no children or pets in some units. Dial 606 1 for Want Ad Headquarters in Charleston.
West Berlin police halted a potential street clash at the border with the Soviet sector after Communist loudspeakers attempted to drown out Mayor Ernst Reuter. About 3,000 protesters clashed with 1,000 Soviet-backed police, prompting emergency reserves to move in.
Whitehorse reports all 12 men aboard a search C 47 Dakota survived after a Yukon crash during a mountain sweep for a missing C 34 transport. Nine were seen near wreckage, three injured with a broken leg chest injury and shock. Debris limited damage to the aircraft.
Negotiations between John L. Lewis and soft coal mine operators collapsed early today with no agreement. President Truman's board said hearings will resume at 10 a.m. EST to seek a Taft-Hartley injunction to restore coal production. Cole and the board urged both sides to rejoin talks, hoping for progress on disputed issues amid potential government action.
The House debated a $130 250 009 postal increase amid amendments from critics led by Rep Murray to curb delivery costs. The administration bill aims at funding the Post Office Department this year with rural and in-county delivery considerations and limits on free county newspaper delivery.
In Gloversville and nearby Johnstown on February 8, about 100 pickets and 90 police clashed near Ware Brath Inc. The weeklong labor unrest at 17 tanneries, part of the Fulton County Tanners Assoc, left two deputies and a non striker injured. Sixteen tanneries reopened without contracts. one did so under a rival union.
Charleston Chamber of Commerce hosts the Presidents Dinner at the Daniel Boone hotel with about 60 chief executives from natural resources utilities and industry traveling from across the region for the event. Notables include Dr Joseph C Davidson Leroy A Wilson Caesar C H Greenewalt Frank H Reichel W M Rand Philip Sporn and others from Union Carbide American Telephone The Gro hound Corp DuPont Moonsant and Abby Owens Glass.
Mrs Lorena Johnson and her eight year old daughter faced a hostile driver on a Charleston Transit Co express bus. The driver refused to let them off at Washington and Rigby Ave claiming the bus was express, forcing them to ride to Magazine Hollow and miss a doctor appointment due to a blocked street by a freight train.
Fragmentary text reports miners seeking compensation from the United Steelworkers union amid broad industry disruption. Mentions production cuts at GM and coal regions, with references to labor activism and economic strain across industrial centers. The piece shows unclear details and scattered names, but centers on wage demands and union actions.
Roving pickets slugged a mine boss in a clash described by witnesses. The incident, centered near the Holden race site, drew several men who pursued the suspect as police were alerted. Further details were unavailable on the fragmented page.
Wartime notice warns of potential air raids over Shanghai and nearby areas. Leaflets distributed by air forces urged readiness, mentioning power plants, railways, and military targets as aims. Authorities monitor threats and coordinate civilian protections in coastal hubs.
Readable forecast notes show a Thursday sky map with sunset moonrise times and planetary positions. The fragment mentions Saturn visible at dusk and possible readings for temperatures and rain prospects, with garbled remnants of dates and numbers.
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