01 Jul 1956
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Newspaper
Charleston Gazette
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1956
Page
1
New York reports a nationwide steel strike starting at 12 01 a m with 650 000 workers walking out. U S W A leaders and steel companies traded blame while talks collapsed two days before the deadline. The walkout threatens further disruption to construction railroads and other industries nationwide.
The Kanawha Society for Crippled Children and Adults refused to join United Fund or accept money raised for it. Charleston board endorses United Fund as the most efficient method for community fundraising, while the society cites non participation policy of the National Society and reports from five Georgia cities and Wheeling as disappointing. The mimeographed opposition argues that other drives will continue and public awareness remains high, with concerns about overall fundraising expenses and independent charities.
A fragmented OCR item mentions Paday's definition and a person teasing amid a rapid event. The readable text lacks clear names, places, or dates, leaving the exact nature of the event ambiguous and hard to pin to a specific outcome.
The President arrives at his 500 acre Gettysburg farm with Mamie after a three week intestinal operation. He waves from a car window to about 75 locals as reporters note his recovery and discuss whether he will run again.
Western reports say Polish heavy artillery and tanks crushed the workers bread and freedom revolt in Poznan as fighting subsided. Casualty figures range from 38 to 600 dead over three days with mass trials planned for ringleaders. Warsaw radio blamed hostile powers and noted wounded in Poznan hospitals while doctors and students volunteered.
Leonidas K fers known as L 2 becomes superintendent of Kanawha County Schools with a 12 million dollar annual operation, 30 million in property and 2 800 employees serving nearly 60 000 students. Born March 27 1899 in Terre Alta he shifted from planned dentistry to teaching after a first job at Wyatt High School.
The United States offered to ship thousands of tons of free food to Poland amid unrest in Poznan. Secretary Dulles said Soviet domination harms Eastern Europe, while Hoover urged aid via the Red Cross to Poland. The offer aims to relieve shortages in Poznan and support Polish civilians.
Reading shows tensions in Poznan and Poland as authorities warn against rebellion echoed in Prague but offer no mercy. The piece notes threats against speakers and women activists, with state media emphasizing harsh responses to dissent.
Wreckage of a TWA Constellation carrying 70 people was located about 25 miles northeast of Grand Canyon village in northern Arizona. A United airliner with 58 aboard remains missing. Searchers reported fuel on both planes would have run out about 6:30 p.m. MST.
Coonskin Park hosts an all day picnic sponsored by John Brawley Post No.20 and The Gazette. The program includes a baby parade, song service, entertainment by the Barbershop Chorus and dance acts, wildlife exhibits, Sunday school services, a balloon drop, free ice cream, and model airplane display. There will be sports contests, softball and baseball games, and a playground area with various contests for children. Governor Harriman is named as keynote speaker for the West Virginia Democratic Clubs convention in Wheeling on August 24.
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