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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Feb 17, 1956

Page

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Ferguson Debut Sparks State Car Coincidence at Gala

A Ferguson for Governor kickoff at the Daniel Boone Hotel drew 17 state owned cars from across West Virginia totaling vehicles from Buckhannon Huntington Parkersburg and Charleston among others. Officials noted cars from the State Road Commission the Medium Security Prison Weston State Hospital the Insurance and Non Intoxicating Beer Commissions parked nearby and questioned the use of state cars for political events are taxpayers funded.

Heme US Daniel Boone Marland State Road Commission Buckhannon Huntington Parkersburg Elkins Charleston Weston Clarksburg Princeton Moundasville Huttonsville Weston State Hospital Insurance Commissioner's Office Beer Commissioner's, Office

Senators Launch Bipartisan Inquiry Into Campaign Contributions

The Senate Elections subcommittee voted unanimously to open a full, nonpartisan probe into influence attempts via campaign contributions. Led by Sen. Gore, the inquiry will run through 1956, targeting payments from oil and gas interests and other groups tied to legislative votes.

Washington Senate Congress Sen Gore D-Tenn Sen. Case R-Sd Ais Senate Committee Mansfield D-Mont Curtis R-Neb Special Committee

Ogden Paper Endorsement Sparks Charleston Fallout

Ogden News chain backs Cecil Underwood for Governor prompting swift criticism from Mayor Copenhaver in Charleston. He accuses the Wheeling based papers of trading liquor ads for political gain and argues the chain seeks to push a Democrat‑leaning slate while disguising as Republicans.

Ogden Cecil Underwood Charleston Copenhaver Wood Frances Ogden Stubblefield GOP Og¢den Press Underwood Sistersville Wheeling Intelligencer H. C. Ogden West Virginia Logan Wheeling Robert H. Mollohan Fairmont

Coiner Named Acting Warden at West Virginia Penitentiary

Ira M. Coiner, praised for subduing a January riot, becomes acting warden at Moundsville replacing Oral Skeen who resigned to run for state treasurer. Governor Marland and State Board of Control president James M. Donohoe announced the appointment after acclaiming Coiner and deputy warden Roy Adkins for leading the response in South Hall.

Ira M. Coiner West Virginia Moundsville Coiner Penal Institution Service Oral J Skeen James M.donohoe State Board of Control Marland Donohoe Penitentiary Moundsville Penitentiary jWas Roy Adkins

Fathers Free In New Draft

A presidential order relieves fathers and men over 26 from the likelihood of being drafted, while they remain subject to call if manpower shortfalls cannot be met by younger men or nonfathers. The executive order, signed by President Eisenhower, changes the induction roster to place childless registrants aged 19 through 25 ahead of fathers and older men.

Washington White House Eisenhower

Nixon seen as running mate for Ike bid

Richard L. Tobin on leave from the New York Herald Tribune said President Eisenhower would not object to having his name submitted at the convention. Tobin, named public affairs director for National Citizens for Eisenhower, spoke after a Charleston Exchange Club meeting. He did not confirm a second term but hinted at a statement from Eisenhower.

Eisenhower Citizens For Eisenhower Richard L. Tobin New York Herald Tribune Charleston Tobin The Tribune White House National Citizens For Eisenhower Organiza

Dunbar Bridge site unpaid amid price dispute and delays

Dunbar Glass Co ownership of the 885 foot Dunbar site remains unresolved as the Dunbar Toll Bridge Commission and the company fail to agree on a price. Mayor Salisbury notes a three year court suit is pending, while officials say no court action has been sought. Early appraisals vary from 10 000 to over 125 000 dollars as both sides seek fair value considering land losses and building impact.

Dunbar Glass Co Dunbar Toll Eage Dunbar Toll Bridge Commission Henry Payne D. L. Salisbury Kanawha County Payne Iis Th Commission Dunbar The Gazette Dunbar Glass Commission Salisbury Estabrook and Co Boston Mass

City Woman 93 Faces Grand Jury In Knife Attack

A Charleston woman, 93, identified as Hattie Perry of 5015 Shelton Ave, will face a grand jury after a neighbor, Virginia Hunt, said Perry attacked her with a bread knife during a dispute over rose bushes. Perry was released on $110 bond pending grand jury action.

Charleston James McWhorter Hattie Perry Shelton Ave Virginia Hunt

Eisenhower Expected to Veto Controversial Gas Bill

Washington report cites an administration source claiming President Eisenhower plans to veto the gas bill before the Saturday deadline. The move reflects pressure from both parties’ leaders amid heavy lobbying by oil and gas interests and debates over price controls for independent producers. An investigation into a $2,500 out-of-state lobbyist contribution to Sen. Francis Case is also underway.

Washington INS Eisenhower House Senate GOP Hisenhower Congress Ike Sam Rayburn Lyndon Johnson Texas Francis Case

Senators Demand Halt to Saudi Tank Shipment

Democratic senators urged halting a shipment of 18 light M41 Walker Bulldog tanks to Saudi Arabia until Secretary Dulles explains the sale. The State Department labeled them training vehicles and they were to sail from New York aboard the James Monroe.

Washington Saudi Arabia Dulles State Department New York James Monroe Humphrey Sen O'Mahoney D-Wye Symington D-Mo Lehman D-Ny Knowland California White House Bahamas Eisenhower Georgia

Charleston Days Begin This Morning Sale Draws 80 Merchants

More than a million dollars worth of merchandise has been purchased by over 80 participating Greater Charleston merchants for the biggest Charleston Days sale to date. Take a Charleston Transit Bus to town between 9 30 and 11 a m today or tomorrow. Buses are free courtesy of The Gazette and The Daily Mail. Don’t miss the greatest sale of your life.

Charleston Charleston Transit The Gazette Daily Mail

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