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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Feb 20, 1950

Page

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Nazi Diehards Pushing Reich Into Red Camp

Frankfurter dispatch reports about 4 million West Germans with Nazi leanings explored as potential followers for a new leader who could bring them toward Stalin's Red Russia. Without a single icon, they risk coalescing into small groups across 20 parties, totaling about 400,000 members.

Hitler Frankfurt Germany Adolph Hitler Josef Stalin Red Russia West Germany West German Soviet Union Poser Bolshevism Vaterlandische Goi

U S Pushes Off War End Declaration With Germany

Washington reports the United States plans to advise Western Allies to shelve a proposed declaration ending the state of war with Germany. Officials say Congress would need to concur and many domestic laws tied to wartime status would still apply. Emphasis will be on practicality and avoiding new complications for occupation authorities.

Washington United States Germany State and Justice Departsmanus U. S Congress

Gabrielson Attacks Soft Democrat Reds Policy

Washington report quotes Republican National Committee member Guy Gabrielson criticizing the Administration for being lax on the Communist threat. He denounces alleged sympathizers in government and warns of leaks to alien agents, calling the party’s rhetoric weaker than the 1948 GOP platform.

Washington Guy George Gabrielson Genernal J Tre Gabrielson Carriclson Matty Police Aga

Communists Ordered To Show Patriotism

Paris reports say Communist dead in Western Germany and elsewhere have been ordered by Moscow to display patriotism until Western occupiers spare them. The Cominform allegedly instructs them to ally with anti-Communists to bolster nationalism as a false front. The confidential letter circulated to the Japanese Communist Party outlines the strategy.

Paris Ris Carerminnist Germany Faspan Vremlin Cominformy Pace Ly

Willie Willis Taint the ory sucker tale

Fragmentary text references Willie Willis and a suggestive scene with a woman, described in crude slang and garbled wording. The readable portion hints at a personal encounter but lacks clear actions, context, or identifiable facts suitable for a proper news item.

U.S. Faces New Cold War Crisis in Bulgaria

The United States moves toward a fresh crisis with the Eastern Bloc over Bulgaria after State Department demands recall of American Minister Donald Hesth. Truman and Acheson push to build strength with non Communist nations rather than seek a dramatic atomic accord with the Soviet Union.

John M. Hightower Washington Russia United States Siente Bulgaria Togo State Department Sota Donald Hesth Onchy Uzes Ing Truman Schosom Achesos Senate Soviet Union

Electoral Plan Change Faces House Stymie

A Beeposea constitutional amendment to abolish the electoral college and award states proportional electoral votes faces stiff House opposition led by Republicans and Northern Democrats. Supporters argue fairness, while opponents warn of political risk and unequal outcomes.

House Northern Democrats GOP Washington Senate House Rules Committee Mar N Massachusetts Reacsons Franklin D. Roosevelt Dem. Lib Democratic Party Ser. Lodge R-Mass Rep. Gossett D-Tex

Second Capital Safeguard for Atomic War

Washington February 19 A Senate Atomic Committee member urged immediate steps to designate an alternate seat of government perhaps underground as a national defense measure in response to atomic bomb threats. Rep Hotmekl 10-Ca said a seven member group should study the problem and report to the President by January 31 1951. He cited knowledge gained during four years on the committee as basis for the need.

Washington Senate House Atomic Committee Washington, D. C Hotifadd

Gazette Rental Ads Show Fast, Clear Housing Wants

Gazette readers act quickly on apartment and room ads with private entrances, furnished units, and ground floor rentals. Listings feature vacancies for rooms, apartments, duplexes, and houses, with phone contact and sometimes exact amenities.

Gazette Chen Nising Firmand Brown Direct

Metal shipments blocked as Soviet guards seize trucks

Berlin report says 22 trucks were impounded at a highway checkpoint outside Berlin to halt metal shipments to Western Germany. C A Dix, US transport chief, notes seizures began this morning, part of an anti smuggling drive amid ongoing Western Allied protests. Traffic elsewhere remained normal toward Helmstedt despite the gloomy outlook for West Berlin’s situation in the Cold War era.

Berlin Germany United States C. A. Dix Dix Helmstedt West Berlin

Diggers Ignore Court Order as U S Seeks Contempt Action

Washington dispatch reports the Government plans to pursue a contempt citation against John L. Lewis if coal miners continue defying the Keech injunction ordering a return to work. Talks may resume at 2 p m EST as UMW locals vote on obeying Lewis, with attorneys set to argue whether to extend the 60 day order under Taft Hartley.

Truman Washington INS John L. Lewis Justice Department Richmond B. Keech Lewis United Mine UMW Keech United Mine Workers

Locals Reject Chief's Heed Of Slave Law In Miner Strike

Pittsburgh dispatch reports 350000 striking miners across 15 states refuse to return to work without a contract. Despite orders from leaders, many locals ignore directives, with Illinois and West Virginia miners idle or holding firm for a labor agreement. May signal extended disruption in coal production as talks continue.

Futila Pittsburgh TNS United Mine ‘Royals Minyor Prisi Dent John Paws Det Vetrs

West Virginia coal strike widens as orders prompt split

Most of West Virginia 120000 striking soft coal miners are idle into a third week. A Kaymoor Fayette County local 7358 president announced an order to report to work over OAic Hill Radio, though Luther Raton said the move wasn't by a union vote and he acted on John L. Lewis's orders. Wives of miners reportedly picketing as the dispute continues.

West Virginia Kaymoor Fayette County Oaic Hill New River Pocahontas Cons. Coal Co Kaymor Gagette Luther Raton John L. Lewis

Ski Plane Rescues Five Stranded on Ice Floe

Five ice fishermen marooned on a large floe in Saginaw Bay were rescued by pilot Franklin Hoffmeister. He flew five trips in a ski equipped plane to bring back Andrew Deaschil Joan Dragchil Paul Schweitzer Robert Eisengrub er and Karl Kindinger after a night sheltering in an igloo amid a snow storm and strong wind.

Serewaing Mich Saginaw Bay Franklin Hoffmeister Andrew Deaschil Joan Dragchil Paul Schweitzer Robert Eisengruber Karl Kindinger

British Parties Waging Thoughtful Vote Drive

Britain’s election push nears four days left with a calm campaign. Critics deride leaders with nicknames while candidates stay restrained. Churchill shifts focus to foreign policy urging high level talks with Russia to ease East West tensions.

Mr. Churchill Winston Mr. Attlee Clem U.S.A Churchill Russia

Unpaved link cripples National Guard airport road

Five-eighths mile of rough road blocks access from a 24 foot paved route to Kanawha Airport. The National Guard's $109000 highway to the new $1400000 installation ends in mud, with no connection to Coonskin Branch Road near Meadow Brook Golf Course. Widening and paving are urged to ensure year round access and emergency egress to the field.

Coonskin Park National Guard Kanawha Coonskin Branch Ruffner Hollow Meadow Brook

Lawmakers Seek ECA Fund Slashes

Senate appropriations leaders push deep cuts in the Marshall Plan, aiming to trim at least 1.5 billion dollars from the 3.776 billion ECA package for the year ending next June. Senators Robertson Maybank and McCarran back substantial reductions, with officials eyeing a possible 2 billion cut.

Acheson Paul G. Hoffman Canitol Hill Senate House Foreign Relations Committees Appropriations Sen. Robertson D-Va Congress McKellard D-Tenn ECA Berginning Sen Maybank D-Sc Senate Appropriations Group Robertson McCarran New Senate House Committee

Faith Through Drama The State Newspaper Lenten Stories

ASH WEDNESDAY to EASTER SUNDAY presents daily dramatic experiences showing how faith and religion shape daily life. Readers encounter personal trials, community resilience, and hopeful reflections, illustrating religion’s impact on courage, charity, and everyday decisions across the season.

Senator Aiken attacks Brannan on farm price supports

Senator Aiken of Vermont condemned Secretary Brannan as politicizing farm price props and urged government control over potato, cotton, and peanut prices as Senate debate looms. He criticized Truman’s stance and cited Brannan’s plan to dispose of surplus potatoes, while Brannan clashed with American Farm Bureau president Allan Kline over production payment ideas.

Washington Sen Aiken R-Vt Brannan Truman Senate Luess D-Til Lucas Congress Democratic National Committee Allan B. Kline American Farm Bureau Federation

Pastor Prays For Acquittal Amid Murder Trial Brace

In Candia village near Manchester Minnesota neighbors gathered in the Congregational Church to pray for Dr Hermann N Sander on the eve of his murder trial. Church leader Rev Leslie Curtice urged support and mercy for the physician whose fate hinges on the willful death of cancer patient Abbie Borrero.

Hermann Sander C. Leslie Curtice Candia N. H Sanders Inex Robb International News Service Manchester MN. H Hermann N. Sander Candia Village Sander Congregational Church Leslie Curtice Abbie Borrero Jutie Custice

Wife Wins $1,000 With Tots Slogan Contest

Mrs. Gordon Underhill of 41337 Wilson St wins a $1,000 cash prize for her slogan supporting a national foundation for needy youngsters. The contest, sponsored by Hal Tywood and radio columnist Jimmy Fidler, promotes child welfare and juvenile delinquency prevention.

Gordon Underhill Wilson St Tast Neghing Amateu Hal Tywoody Jimmy Fidler Mids Day Foundation Fidler Mrs. Underhil Last Nig

Bond Offer Rejected by jailed Rep Crawford in Assault Case

Jailed Congressman Rep Crawford of Michigan refuses to post cash bond for assault and battery charge. He has rejected professional bondsmen and a Maryland property owner’s bail offer, with a $200 cash bond set. Justice Traband says no personal bond in such cases and a hearing is scheduled for tomorrow at 10.00 AM. The arrest occurred at Crawford’s Prince Georges County home after a dispute with tenant Ray Hanberry.

Upper Marlboro Crawford R-Mich Maryland Irving Traband Prince Georges County Washington Ray Hanberry Hanberry Justice Traband

Bevin Seeks End of EC Aid Amid Marshall Plan Talk

London feb 19 labor minister Ernest Bevin outlined Britain’s approach to avert an economic crisis as the United States Marshall Plan looms in 1952 He warned against relying on outside dollars while pursuing a self supporting path and hinted at possible future payment schemes though he offered no firm predictions for postwar aid. He also noted Conservative critics led by Churchill mock labor dependence on American assistance.

London Britain Aneurin Bevan Winston Churchill Edith, Summerskil Food Ministry Ernest Bevin Tan Marsnel Sub Bevin Europe Bovine Okehahise Labor Marshall Labor Party

Charleston Skies Mandy Forecast Map Note

Forecast note from Charleston Skies Mandy on February 20 references sunrise moonset and astronomical times. Mentions Denebola and Benebola with planet alignment hints and multiple unreadable fragments.

Mandy Ceeaee Sars Capelle M. Benebola Kes Denebola

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