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Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jan 24, 1954

Page

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U.S. Plans Germ Confession Trial Bricker Urged to Revise Plan

Washington sources report administration leaders set a Monday deadline to seek compromise with Sen. Bricker Ohio on a proposal to rewrite treaty making provisions. Sen Knowland California said he will brief President Eisenhower and House leaders on weekend talks and a GOP substitute could be introduced if talks fail.

Ohio Washington Sen Bricker Knowland California GOP Eisenhower House White House United States Congress Jerguson R-Mich Ellender Louisiana Sen- Feo Wun Eliender Konowland Myer

Marines Call Col Schwable Before Court

The Army filed court martial charges against Corporal Edward S. Dickinson for unlawful dealings with the enemy while prisoners in Korea. A Marine court of inquiry was formed to probe Col. Frank H. Schwable who made a false confession under POW captivity.

Washington Marine Corps Army Defense Department Cpl Edward 5 Dickenson Cracker’s Neck Korea Corps Frank H. Schwable Department Panmunjom United States Col Frank Schwable

Peace or Deadly War Fate Hinge On Berlin Parley

Washington January 23 officials warn that the Berlin talks between secretary Dulles and Soviet minister Molotov could decide whether nuclear war is avoided or unleashed. The piece outlines US and Soviet bomb capabilities and the strategic stakes of Ike’s proposal for pooling resources for peace.

William ‘K Dulles United States Russia Atlantic Pacific U. S

Fire Destroys Guyan Golf Club in Huntington

Fire swept the Guyan Golf and Country Club clubhouse in Huntington early today, totaling a three story frame building opened in 1920. Estimated losses reach $130000 with $100000 in clubhouse value and $25000 on equipment. Insurance covers $100000 on the structure and $25000 on gear, with bonds owed on the destroyed building. About 600 golf sets and extensive stock were destroyed. only a piano and some furniture survived. Firefighters faced water supply challenges five miles from town as flames raged for hours before discovery. Please turn to Page 10 Col 3.

Huntington Guyan Golf and Country Club Hurtington Society Floyd L. Crouse Ann R. FP. Steiner Frank Gooch Charleston Crouse

State Magazine Section Debuts In New Size

The Gazette unveils a reorganized State Magazine Section with a full tabloid cover featuring a colored snow scene by Buffalo Creek in Clay. Readers are invited to share feedback on the new format as editors highlight community pages and events.

The Gazette Today State Magazine Ettire Hay Ite Buffalo Creek New State Magazine Nate Waters Woods Johnny Gepeisiane Baer Ly

Molotov pushes for Red China role at Berlin talks

In Berlin Molotov urged a voice for the Chinese People's Republic at the foreign ministers conference opening Monday. Western powers later signaled only limited acceptance as Dulles Eden and Bidault pressed for focus on Germany and Austria.

Uf Ie West Berlin U. S John Foster Dulles Georges Bidault Anthony Eden Great Britain V. M. Molotov Russia John Hignewer Red Germany Austria Peiping Korea Molotov Frigid Schoenefeld Dulles Britain France Red Radio Red China Chinese People’s Republic

Laborers Clash With Mexican Police at Calexico Border

About 50 Mexican laborers tried to enter the United States seeking roughly 3000 harvest jobs in the Imperial Valley while armed Mexican police and soldiers tried to stop them. The clash followed a Mexican plan allowing entry without formal contracts amid stalled U.S. labor talks and a border closure on farm workers. The scene included fence jumping and beatings as authorities enforced foreign labor rules.

Calexico Calif United States Mexico Imperial Valley Don Seagle 'Steff Eed Ispublican Copenhaverirt Farmia Herbert Itoday Calexs Brownells Here Charleston U.S Ameri Brownell Enbraceros

Copenhaver Attacks Brownell Over Bracero Issue

Charleston Mayor denounces Brownell and Justice Department as he accuses officials of political games amid alleged bracero influence. He cites Allen Haynes imprisonment and calls for action to curb crime and racketeers while pressing for federal accountability.

Allen C. Haynes Sissonville Charleston Allen Haynes Ite Gen Caldwell City of West Virginia Justice Department Justice Criminal Division Copenhaver Aretata Federall Bureau of Investigation Quota Andiase Daniel Boone Bess Noble U. S. Commerce Washington

Labor leaders back voting machines in Kanawha County levy

Four top area labor chiefs from UMW AFL and CIO endorsed next Saturdays levy for purchasing voting machines. William Blizzard said machines will clean up elections and protect workers who must staff polls. Eugene Carter and Al Willer voiced broad labor support, noting official approvals and CIO long support.

Harry G. Hoffmann the Gazette UMW AFL CIO Kanawha County William Blizzard United Mine Workers District 17 United Mine Workers Organization Cabin Creek Blizzard Eugene Carter West Virginia Istate Cio Brady Lanham Kanawha

Report Urges 15 Percent U S Tariff Cut

A 17 member commission on foreign economic policy urged President Eisenhower be given authority to negotiate a gradual 15 percent cut in U S tariff rates. The panel called for broader powers for gradual tariff reductions and warned free trade is unlikely under current conditions.

Washington W. d Eisenhower U. S Lpower Page Congress Commission On Clarence B. Randall Chicago Board of Inland Steel Europe

Allies to Toughen Stance Over POWs at Panmunjom

The United Nations signals a hardening line toward 21 American prisoners, one Briton, and 325 South Koreans held in a pro Red camp. General Hull notes the armistice deadline passed and Reds will claim them for propaganda. Defense Secretary Wilson in Washington warns pay cuts as prisoners decide on return.

Panmunjom John E. Hull U. N Far East Hull Military Armistice Commission Reds Red Side Washington U.S Wilson

Toy Burp Gan Scares Bandits In Kanawha City

Two masked youths aged 16 attempted a home invasion at 5301 Kanawha Ave Kanawha City. They pretended to carry a gun with a toy Burp device, pressured George Risk, and fled when confronted by the resident. Patrolman W H Daddy sr described the sequence. Page 6.

Kanawha City W. H. Daddysr Albert Risk Sr Kanawha Ave Risk George Mr. Risk Col

Jobs for Miners in Sight

West Virginia faces 20 000 unemployed coal miners with potential relief from a construction boom planned for this year. Andrew Buckman, secretary of the Industrial and Publicity Commission, cited possible plant work by Linde Air Products in Tyler County Westvaco in Fulham County and projects near Moundsville and Pt Pleasant by the US Atomic Energy Commission. If carried out, many jobs may open for state workers while mining regions see mounting hardship as food handouts rise and miners struggle with reduced schedules.

James A. Haught the Gazette West Virginia Andrew ¥. Ruckman West Virginia Industrial’ and Publicity Commission Buckman Linde Air Products Co Tyler County Westvaco Fulham County Moundsville U. S. Atomic Energy Commission Pt. Pleasant Ing Department of Public Assistance DPA Salvation Army Open Door Mission State Employment Security Department

Councilmen Push GOP Chief Change Amid Party Battle

A move to oust Roy Pierson as chairman of the Kanawha County Republican Executive Committee is reported. Two Charleston City Council members reportedly back the effort with petitions urging a meeting within 10 days. Pierson supports Walter Hallanan, now backing Spencer K Creel for state chairman, while Kanawha Republicans call for reorganization to inject new life into the party.

Roy Elsierson Charleston Pierson Walter 3. Hallanan National Committee Nan Spencer K Creel Parkersburg Kanawha County

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