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Newspaper
Charleston Gazette
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1955
Page
10
Britain faces impact as a five day railway strike shuts six Welsh steel works affecting 2,700 workers. TUC and ASLEF seek a settlement but report no progress while government emergency powers and troop mobilization loom over the economy.
J M Roberts Jr discusses Allen Dulles urging mass schooling to broaden critical thinking against propaganda. He argues educated publics could reveal economic and religious truths to Russians, accelerating reform while scientists and technicians remain vital for both sides.
John T. Moore state employee and Spanish American War veteran dies at 77 in his Canton home after a cerebral hemorrhage. He was a Masonic member and Charleston Methodist Church attender. Survived by wife Mary Moore, son Capt. John T. Moore Sr of South Charleston and two grandchildren. Burial planned in Canton.
Vice President Nixon was absent in Washington as Senator Capehart’s last ditch amendment to the foreign aid bill failed 40 to 40. The plan would have allowed firing 200 officials in a reorganization of the aid office without Civil Service rules. Had Nixon been present he could have broken the tie. Capehart said the move was needed to give the new director authority to weed out dead timber. Democrats argued it injected partisan politics to win jobs for Republicans.
Funeral services for Francis H Lloyd Sr will be held at 2 p m today at Wilson mortuary chapel. He died of a heart attack Wednesday morning at his Auto Top Shop business 151 Court St. Burial is in Cunningham Memorial Park. Surviving are his wife Katherine a son Francis Jr in the Air Force two daughters Leslie and Lynn at home two sisters Mrs J W Gwinn and Miss Mafalda Lloyd and a brother Harry Lloyd.
A valued Charleston figure and World War I Navy veteran, James P. Lively, died after a long career as secretary and attorney for multiple banks and firms. Survived by wife Mary Donnaldy Lively, daughter Mrs. William Morton, two brothers, a sister, and three grandchildren, his funeral arrangements were announced as the body lies at Barlow-Bonsall mortuary.
A report from Washington notes Friday's weather across regions including West Virginia and Ohio with fair to partly cloudy skies and mild temperatures. In diplomatic news Yugoslavia and Russia discuss a European security framework with Tito’s talks prompting Western briefing on details and implications.
In Hong Kong reports Chen Yi, long a regional military figure and once sidelined, gains prominence as a key ally to Chou En-lai. The 50-something veteran led the 3rd field army during Shanghai’s capture and later served as mayor of Shanghai before rising to vice premier and national congress member. He has been linked to Bandung delegations and invited by India's Krishna Menon to visit India, signaling a new central role despite past purges by rival officials.
Washington officials reported the Soviet Yugoslav communique contains no surprises. They note Yugoslavia favors Red China admission to the United Nations and peaceful Formosa transfer, plus disarmament including a nuclear ban. The test lies in how Russia Yugoslavia resolve economic cultural issues. Dennis the Menace.
The Gazette runs obituaries for Mary F. Cuappl ell and Lontle William Sener among others from Martinsville White Sulphur Springs and surrounding counties. Notices detail services burial locations churches and family survivors including wives husbands parents and siblings with funeral plans in Mount Olivet Cemetery End of the Trail Cemetery and other local sites.
Kilgore says he will urge the Senate Judiciary Committee to act promptly on Eisenhower's refugee proposals under the 1953 Refugee Relief Act. The act aims to admit 214000 refugees and other non quota immigrants by next year, but only about 22000 have entered so far. A bill to implement ten recommended changes was introduced by Sen. Watkins. Kilgore expects substantial Democratic support for the proposals.
A list of 28 liquor salesmen licenses shows salaries and commissions for portfolio holders tied to multiple distillers and importers. Notable figures include Smith of Gibson Wine Co. with $13 200 in commissions on $505 055 sales and Mrs C E Fretwell of Buckhannon tied to Ariel Distilling Co with $13 047 on $1 059 172. Also listed are firms with no commissions and several salaried employees. The commission withheld 10 applications due to filing confusion.
Local court fined four men for playing cards in public at Club Zanzibar on Court Street despite defense claims the raids target card players. Acting Judge Duffy Horan also placed twelve others on probation for similar arrests at 702 Court Street. Moonshine charges led to more fines and probations for several women.
The parents of Lt Coulter, an airman believed captured in Korea, sent a letter to President Eisenhower and the White House objecting to the Purple Heart award. They claim the medal honors a policy that keeps prisoners from ever returning, urging the government to honor their son differently. The White House declined comment and referred the inquiry to the Defense Department.
Marion A. Childress age 78 former Charleston policeman died yesterday in a Charleston nursing home after a long illness. He served until his retirement in 1936 and was a longtime Odd Fellows member of 58 years. Survived by daughter Flo Childress, three brothers, and a grandson, his body at Cunningham Mortuary.
A young veteran Marcus Edward Wickline 2 of Alderson recently discharged from the Army died last night when a truck he drove overturned eight times, plummeted through a guard rail and into a farm pond. Survived by wife and parents, funeral plans set for Campbell Creek area with burial at Edens Cemetery.
In the time of bereavement there is no substitute for flowers. The article urges sending flowers as gentle solace to both the sender and those who mourn, reminding readers that remembrances from friends are deeply welcome.
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