24 Feb 1947
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Newspaper
Charleston Gazette
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Feb 24, 1947
Page
1
Berlin reports say American and British troops swept a broad Nazi underground cell claiming a secret bacteriological weapon. Among arrested were former high ranking officers from the SS and Nazi groups. authorities disputed the group’s claimed Germ war plan and warned against its spread.
Heavy new snowfall across southeastern West Virginia worsened road conditions and delayed Mercer county schools reopening. Bluefield reported five more inches in 24 hours, pushing total precipitation to 30.09 inches since Wednesday. Bus service ran late, with highways and drifts hindering travel while state crews worked around the clock to clear main routes.
Dr. Cledo Brunetti of the U S Bureau of Standards previews the West Pocket radio transmitter described as the world’s smallest. The device fits in a lickstick tube and allows calls from offices or homes using a hand microphone.
In Tokyo the defense for former Prime Minister Hideki Tojo and 25 others opened with claims Japan’s motives are misunderstood and its leaders patriots. Dr Ichiro Kiyose argued misinterpretations of Japan policy while Dr Kenzo Takayanagi denounced international law and urged a view of justice rooted in traditional tribal age.
Miami Beach detectives report three masked gunmen robbed the Beachcomber Night Club office at 3 p.m. seizing jewelry and cash valued at 73000, including Sophie Tucker’s jewelry. Manager Jack Castleman and four employees were forced to open the safe as the men looted the office.
A Reuters Associated Press poll of 31 of 35 senators indicates 40 in favor of confirming Lilienthal as atomic energy commission chairman, 28 opposing, and 23 undecided. The vote hinges on the 29 undecided and four unpolled, with hearings continuing and other nominees likely affected by Lilienthal's fate. Senator Taft and others oppose, while Vandenberg and Millikin are seen as likely to support. Hearing proceedings resume with witnesses including Gordon Clapp and Edward O’Neal as delegates and farm bureau figures observed.
Acting Chairman Landis of the House labor committee said a broad labor bill will be ready for action before any new soft coal strike on April 1, regardless of Senate action. He urged passage by both houses before April 1 to avert another coal strike.
Rear Adm Richard E Byrd dispatches evac plan from Little America near Queen Mary coast to beat advancing antarctic ice. Camp 197 men to leave by March 1 as ice pack thickens to about 100 feet. Byrd’s Western task force flies over Antarctic waters scouting Prince Olafland Zealand and Burton Island site, preparing for break up of the base and a rapid voyage to safety.
The Gazette objects to the West Virginia Sheriffs Association wielding influence over state policy and exposes attempts by the House Judiciary Committee to block debate on a sheriff fee racket. It questions Governor Meadows’ aides and urges scrutiny of those close to the administration, naming several legislators and labeling their actions cowardly and undemocratic.
Coast Guard mercy seaplane crashed near Tijuana, Mexico killing ten of twelve aboard. The dead include a sick civilian from San Diego, Gabe Leavitt. Injured Coast Guard personnel reported in serious condition. The pilot Lt Emerson Miles and Aviation Pilot J Kestell were aboard. the wreck occurred as the craft neared its 14 hundred mile Mexican waters mission. Rescue teams located the scene. one survivor described the burning wreck.
Western state papers condemn the House judiciary committee for burying the bill to abolish the sheriffs’ feeding fee system. Editors across Clarksburg Wheeling Huntington and other cities call the move a stupid subterfuge a political racket and a betrayal of voters. They demand full House debates and impeachment talk grows louder as pressure mounts to end the practice.
A B-29 Superfortress from Ladd Field Alaska, missing since Friday, was found wrecked in northern Greenland after fuel ran low during a photo mission. Crew uninjured, rescue plans under way, names withheld pending kin notification. Brig. Gen. Atkinson ordered search planes to assist.
General MacArthur told Congress he expects no deep budget cuts that would jeopardize occupation aims and warned that halting relief could leave starving Japanese vulnerable to any ideologue. He endorsed civilian controls replacing military rule when safe, noted possible long occupation, and stressed protecting national security as key duty.
Kanawha county schools will be open and buses will resume operation today, announced by School Superintendent Virgil L. Flinn. Last week heavy snowfall forced bus service cancellations leaving about 14,600 students without transport to school, yet schools stayed open despite disruption.
GOETTINGEN Germany Feb 23 Dr Werner Heisenberg the top German atomic scientist said Russia has offered six thousand rubles a month to any German atomic expert who would work for the Soviet government. He said three Germans had already accepted the pay and noted that the uranium pile Haigerloch near Stuttgart was moved out by American forces before the French could seize it. Heisenberg and six assistants now work on cosmic ray research under British control in this city.
Hal Stassen plans to meet with heads of state across Europe to learn how their nations achieved success. Friends say his approach mirrors a strategy of universal diplomacy and observation to understand leadership outcomes.
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