10 Feb 1954
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Newspaper
Charleston Gazette
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Feb 10, 1954
Page
1
President Eisenhower faces renewed scrutiny over 2,200 so called security risks retired from federal service. Former presidents Truman and Rayburn push back, saying Republicans pushed fear of communism to smear Democrats and miscast the loyalty program as a partisan issue.
Editorial calls on President Eisenhower to declare his stance on alleged anti Democrats and the “unjust attacks” by Republicans including aides. It disputes figures on security dismissals, rebukes Brownell and McCarthy ties, and argues the President must clarify to prevent voter confusion and harm. It praises some Democrats while urging clear leadership.
Washington reports a fierce fight over GOP criticism of past Democratic regimes as Sen. Lyndon B. Johnson urges Ike to mute party blasts. Johnson warns such rhetoric could undermine bipartisan support for Eisenhower’s program in a divided Congress. Sen. Morse denounces the administration’s security purge as a big lie tactic.
Washington experts forecast Americans will enjoy high incomes and strong buying with fairly stable prices. They noted a December to January payroll drop in several sectors but record nonfarm employment, while inventories shrink and sales fall at a similar pace. Some warn growth must continue and private purchases rise by about 20 billion dollars to sustain full production.
The brief note presents a playful line suggesting that a bridegroom symbolizes a woman's ability to handle humor. It reflects social humor themes without naming people, places, or events.
The Supreme Court ruled yesterday that Mrs. Agnes Louise Webb’s monthly compensation should be $50 rather than $30, in a 32 decision with two dissenters. Webb, disabled by silicosis, had been awarded $30 after her husband’s illness. the 1949 legislature had increased the allotment to $50. The Workers' Compensation Appeal Board had kept the lower amount, leading to this reversal.
Maxwell Bodenheim and his wife were removed from Potter's Field after two Greenwich Village bookshop operators identified the bodies in the morgue. The couple was slain in a Third Avenue tenement. Harold Weinberg is sought for questioning. The poet, once famed in Chicago and New York bohemia, had fallen into poverty and obscurity.
Washington reports a senator warned that U S air technicians in Indochina could trigger a renewed Korean War, while Defense Secretary Wilson resisted such fears. Stennis urged delaying or scaling back U S commitments, arguing the Army is too small. Wilson remained optimistic that victory is possible and unlikely to mirror Korea.
James Roosevelt arrived in Chicago from Los Angeles and refused to discuss his marital troubles or potential family talks with Eleanor Roosevelt or Franklin Jr. He noted plans to fly to New York for estate business and to return to California for a Monday report session on separate maintenance suits with Romelle. Eleanor Roosevelt, in Chicago by train, declined to comment on private matters and said he would not be here.
Vietminh forces push to within eight miles of Luang Prabang as French Union troops dig in. Di 308 division moves toward the Thailand border, while leaders view the campaign as political. Washington watches as scorched villages and rice stocks are burned.
South Charleston police captured Kazimierz Zenker after a morning theft at Copper's Drug Store. Norman J. McCloud reported seeing a man grab a doughnut package. Zenker was found with six missing and identified by patrols. McCloud said he gave Zenker a ride downtown where the theft occurred. The incident began at 7 a.m. and Zenker had recently arrived as a displaced person.
The note directs readers to switch to page seven for payments. It appears as a terse instruction likely from a newspaper layout or ad section. No further context or entities are provided in the readable text.
West Virginia officials say a U S Supreme Court ruling upholding a Texas gas tax should not alter the state’s levy on natural gas and other resources. They note differences in statutes and warn a Texas decision could threaten 10 to 15 million dollars yearly in state revenue.
Rep. Ernest K. Bramblett a Califor nia Republican aged 52 was convicted today by a Federal Court jury on seven counts alleging falsifying his payroll to collect kickbacks. Each count carries up to five years in prison and a $10,000 fine. Bramblett remained free on $2,500 bail as the jury deliberated about 1 hour 40 minutes. The verdict centered on falsely listing Mrs Margaret Swanson of Arlington Virginia as a $4,700 a year clerical aide on his staff for seven months of 1950. Swanson testified she did no work for Bramblett and her husband Irving said he kicked back most of her supposed earnings. The judge had earlier dismissed 12 of 18 counts.
The Charleston Mail Association and the Clark family boosted the reward to 15000 dollars for information leading to the arrest and conviction of Juliet Staunton Clark's killer. Fred Staunton, her brother, said the case had dragged on for weeks and urged informants to come forward to Chief of Police Dewey Williams or Prosecuting Attorney J. Blackburn Watts. The dispute over reward entitlements would be settled by Circuit Judge Frank L. Taylor. The socialite newspaper owner was murdered on August 21, 1953, with the body found the next day. motive and suspect remain undetermined.
London reports say Russia tested a new kill spray dropped by planes and atomic cannons producing intense cold that killed vegetation and animals. The British authorities could not confirm the weapon and notes circulated by Inteligence Digest cite Soviet jet bombers over Lake Balkhash in Asia with a half hour frost effect.
Charleston police investigated a case involving J. J. Patterson known as No Deal and his marriage to a 17 year old girl who was allegedly recruited to become a prostitute. Lynch, a cafe owner, faces charges of contributing to delinquency of a minor and procuring for prostitution as part of the broader vice case. The younger girl, brought from Welch, was said to be educated in procuring customers, avoiding arrest and recognizing diseases, with plans to move the operation to Cleveland after training. Patterson, 38, earned the nickname from card playing skill and is linked to the alleged scheme with Lynch and others. The story continues on page 17.
Western foreign ministers gave up hope of reaching agreement with Russia on German unification at the Big Four conference. They signaled plans to end the deadlocked talks and consider a Big Five including Red China. Dulles rejected Molotov’s demand for military neutralization as unacceptable, warning Germany’s balance of power role could not be tolerated.
Maj. Gen. J. K. Lacey charged the Communists with armament violations in North Korea, alleging smuggling of warplanes and materiel. He asked the Neutral Supervisory Commission to dispatch three inspection teams within 48 hours for on the spot checks over a month, citing armistice terms restricting entry to replacement personnel and materiel.
J B McLaughlin, commissioner of agriculture, praises The Gazette's State Magazine Section. He says Sundays begin with a glance at page one headlines, then leisurely peruse the magazine, especially the feature stories about local people. He hails it as the best newspaper magazine he has ever seen.
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