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Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 03, 1949

Page

3

Senate Approves State Port Bill for Clarksburg Airport Funds

The Senate voted to amend the House-passed deficiency bill, making 294000 dollars available for Civil Aeronautics Administration airport work. In Clarksburg West Virginia the plan centers on removing a 51-foot bank to reduce strong air currents, with costs estimated between 120000 and 513000 dollars. conference approval and House consent are required before funds flow.

Washington Clarksburg W. Va Senate Civil Aeronautics Administration CAA House

Eisler Hailed by Reds on Berlin Welcome

Eisler arrive in Berlin amid fanfare from the Communist leadership at the Socialist Unity party HQ. He denounced the United States, predicted a broader defeat for imperialists, and boasted of future triumphs. Sister-in-law and cheering crowds witnessed the scene as leaders Wilhelm Fieck and Otto Grotewohl stood with him. Bail forfeiture related to the U S incident was noted.

Berlin Gerhardt Eisler Kremlin United States Hitler Bishop Ruth Fischer House On American Activities Committee America Germany Eisler Tian Socialist Unity Wilhelm Fieck Otto Grotewohl Russia

12 Must Support Child Born to Unwed Mother

Fort Wayne dispatch reports Judge William H. Schannen ordered 22 men to contribute to a trust fund for the support of a child born to a 17 year old unmarried high school girl. The mother alleges a Monroeville youth as father, a charge disputed by the court.

Fort Wayne Ind

South Charleston Students Attend Church Fete and Events

Fifteen South Charleston high school graduates will dine formally at the Frederick Hotel Huntington as members of Fifth Ave Church of God. The group includes Dorothy Brown Richard Midkiff Jack Binion Billy Wilburn and others. A church outing at St Albans woodside park follows the dinner with additional plans for a spring recital at Charleston High School auditorium and diploma awards for several dancers.

Frederick Huntington Fifth Ay, Church of God Dorothy Brown Richard ‘Midkiff Jack, Binion Billy Wilburn Jackie Buckland Karl Bashler Cass Downs Ann Jackson Leonard Bucky Snyder Norma Williams Glenn Brown Paul Rider South Charleston High Barbara Ewing l Grogan Godby Af Stonewrall Jackson Tommy Hammonds duPont High School Edgar R. Sanson Mr. Sanson James Mollohan Stanley Peters Hilt Co. Rice Rev. Rice Fang Karl Basher Jean Petrie Jeweldine Weaver Joy Hall Billy Arthur Robert Moss Ella Maude Adkins Wanda Morris Carol Rogers Carol Adams Deihel ‘Baptist Baren St. Albans Woodside Park

Congress Agrees On Grain Bin Bill

Washington June 2 Congress passed a compromise storage bill for the nations bumper wheat crop. The act authorizes the Commodity Credit Corp to supply storage facilities for grain loans. storage is required to qualify for government loans. The move follows a southwest storage crisis and a push to use Liberty ships for emergency bins as the department aims to reduce the 1950 wheat harvest.

Washington Congress Senate House Truman Commodity Credit Corp CCC Agriculture Department Maritime Commission Brannan

Nominations Planned At John Brawley Post

Second and final nominations of officers for the 1949-50 year will take place at the regular meeting of the John Brawley post of the American Legion at 8 p m today at the best half. Adj Frank Craner announced yesterday. Election will take place June 10.

John Brawley American Legion Adj Frank Craners

Youth Drowned Near Water Plant on Elk River

The body of 23 year old Oscar Spratling was pulled from Elk river near the water plant after he fell from a boat. Firemen recovered the body after grappling and unsuccessful artificial resuscitation. He resided at 144 Garrison Ave with parents Mr and Mrs Wilbur Spratling. The body lies at Eli mortuary awaiting completion of arrangements.

West Side Elk River Central Fire Station Oscar Sprathing Garrison Av Spradling Spratling Wilbur Spratling Saime Eli Mortuary

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