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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 04, 1949

Page

8

Six Homers Set Record At Philadelphia Night Game

The Philadelphia Phillies hit six home runs in one night at Shibe Park, a new major league mark. Andy Seminick hit two, Willie Jones Del Ennis and Schoolboy Rowe each homered once, as Cincinnati was defeated 12 to 3 under the lights. The night tied the prior record of five homers in a game shared by the New York Giants and New York Yankees.

Philadelphia Philadelphia Phillies Tang New York Giants New York Yankees Tan Giants Boston Braves Cincinnati Reds Braves Yankees Chicago White Sox Phils Andy Seminick Utter Romers Eluh Nning Willie Jee del Ennis Schoolboy Rowe Phillies Cincinnati Shibe Park

Huntington Man Crowned Fightingest Fighter in Alaska Arena

Pvt. Hubert Hockaday of Huntington West Virginia was crowned the fightingest fighter in the Alaska armed forces boxing finals. He captured the 256 pound class title with a third round knockout of Sgt Harl Wilkinson of Islin Kansas and received a special trophy from Lt. Gen. Nathan Twining.

Seeewas Aleske Pune Hubert Hockaday Huntington W. Va Alaska Armed Forsay Nathan Twining Alaska Heckaday Harl Wilkinson Islins Kas

Warning Issued Over Bogus Checks At Local Firm

The Burroughs Adding Machine at 217 Hale St reports five counterfeit checks totaling 78 each written since last Friday. Manager R C Wasner says forged drafts issued on Kapawa Valley Bank payable to J A Swipson Jr and signed by M R Hicks. The firm has no such employees and does not maintain a local account.

Burroughs Hale St R. C. Wasner Kapawa

Police Probe Bombing During Franco Visit

Police search for terrorists after two bombs exploded in Barcelona during a Franco visit. The first blast damaged the St Pancras Chapel altar at Barcelona Cathedral, injuring worshippers. A second explosion nearby struck the police headquarters area, with a person reported injured.

Olice Barzelouna Spain Sncralisimn Francisco France Barcelona St. Pancras Arcelonz Cathedre Nome Frenco Aneez Nunez

Model Student Held In Classmate Death Case

Roanoke Va June 2 A Jefferson High School athlete described as a model student was bound over to the jury in a juvenile domestic relations court after appearing in close custody. Dana Marie Weaver's body was found at Christ Episcopal Church Parish House after a date with two young couples on May 10, linking to a fatal shooting investigation. The report also notes wartime loan policy approval and several marriage applications in the same regional brief.

Roanoke Cinsi— Xe Scott Hich Model Etudent Ely Dana ‘Uaris Weaver Scott Juve~ Bud Domestic Relations Court Jefferson High School Dana Marie Christ Episcopal Church FE. B. Chaney Veterans of Foreign Wars Veterans Administration Chaney Sai G. I. Loatis Jin Maron Cabell, Clay Lincoln Ku|wawks Putnam Waybe Raonpet

City Tennis Tourney Set for June 18 25

The city tennis tournament will be held at Edgewood Country Club from June 18 to 25. Robert Spitman Jr. chairs the event with entries due by June 15. Edgewood pro Russ Wolfe serves as director while a committee includes Spitman, Harris and Manese.

City Annal City Edgewood Country Club Robert Spitman, Jr Committer, Flay Tune Russ Catherine Wolfe Edgewood Bealdey Spilman V. 5 Bocy] Harris Charleston Tenisclus Ast Manese Pequot

Gordon Richards Aims for Derby Victory With Royal Forest

Veteran jockey Gordon Richards rides Royal Forest in the 179th Derby at Epsom Downs. Richards seeks a fifth Derby win after a string of recent successes, aiming to end his drought in the classic race as the field of four dozen plus two favors 42 37 vales? vies in the one and a half mile contest. The crowd hopes Richards can deliver England’s Derby win tomorrow.

London Gordon Richards Epcom Downs Aga Hoppa Royal Fores Vals Richards Rovet Gas Geer Fet Dom Max Richards Gordon Royal Forest England

Quarrels Said To Impair Child Reading By Neurologists

Three Philadelphia doctors told the American Academy of Neurologists that family quarrels or emotional stress can interfere with a child's reading ability. They described specific reading disability as linked to psychological, emotional, or physical causes and noted frequent reading errors among affected children.

Resch Suum INS Philadelphie Joseph Hughes Richard Leander Gilbert Ketchum American Academy of Neurologists

Greeks Cross Into Bulgaria, UN Says

Athens reported on June 3 that Greek troops crossed into Bulgarian territory on May 7 and neutralized guerrilla fortifications that had fired on Greek soldiers. UNSCOR observers noted violations of the northern order by Greek forces.

Athens United Nations Balkans Unscor

United States Rejects Soviet Plan On Atomic Controls

The United States formally rejected a Soviet bid at the United Nations to force disclosure and destruction of atomic stockpiles. Frederick Osborn called the proposal inadequate and premature, arguing it allowed secret theft before effective international controls. Britain and China backed the U S stance while the Soviet delegate accused the U S of bad faith and pressed to proceed with Soviet drafted conventions.

Lars Suvusas United States United Nations U. S Frederick Osborn Hussias J Osborn Flan Britai China Paris TTF Vsiang James Matik Matik

New Officers Appointed By Wheeling Huntington Group

New officers named include president Helen W Sehast of Wheeling treasurer M V Blankenzhi of Huntington and corresponding secretary Mrs Robert Higging of Hecking with recording secretary appointed.

Helen W. Sehast Wheeling M V. Blankenzhi Huntington Coyrespondig Robert Higging Hecking

Bus Lines Seek Tax Cuts Amid Passenger Declines in Kentucky

Bus lines across Kentucky request reductions after persisting passenger declines. Consolidated Bus Lines seeks to lower its tentative $3,400,000 asset value to $2,000,000 and Eureka Line and others press for smaller assessments. Charleston Transit and Atlantic Greyhound push for $1,000,000 totals, with various regional operators asking cuts to tentative figures amid hearings by the Board of Public Works.

Lexington Paint Creek Transit Co Eureka Pije Line Co Ferm Board of Public Works Western Union Telegraph Co State Tax Department Giso Ncwol Charleston Transit Co Atlantic Greyhound Corp Charleston Transit Greyhound West Virginia, Inc Reynolds Transportation Co West Virginia ‘Transparta* Linn Co Southendian Griwhound Lines

Finance Board Heads For School Parleys

The Board of School Finance briefed itself on questions expected at conferences with enemy board of education members and school superintendents. The first conference will be held here today with others scheduled for Clarkburg on June 9 and Romney on June 20. Supt. W. Trent said the conferences were arranged to permit discussions on the 10,090,000 school construction program and other important state aid legislation.

Board of School Finance Iself Enlmiy Board of Education Clarkburg Romney W. Trent

State Charters Granted For Several Firms In Charleston Area

State charter approvals were granted yesterday for Brass Rail Inc a pool room at 157 Summers St with 50000 capital stock and 15000 paid in incorporators Eyelacos Vassilion Flora Vassiliou and Novifeios Vasiliou all of Charleston Pine Grove Drive In Theater Inc Martinsburg authorized 75006 capital stock 1000 paid in incorporators Henry W Aikens June S Aixens both of Clearbrook and Charles R Beall of Martinsburg Follanshee Cab Inc Follanstec authorized 3000 paid in 1000 incorporators Carl Boffo Vera Hunt Boffo and Joseph V Botin all of Weltsburg.

Brass Rail, Inc Summers St Aree Eyelacos Vassilion Flora Vassiliou Novifeios Vasiliou Charleston Pine Grove Drive-In Theater, Inc Martinsburg Henry W. Aikens June S. Aixens Clearbrook Charles R. Beall Follanshee Cab, Inc Follanstec Carl Boffo Vera Hunt Boffo Joseph V. Botin Weltsburg

Miss Woodrum Wins DAR Scholarship at West Virginia University

Alice Woodrum of Stonewall Jackson High School earned a DAR scholarship of 250 toward tuition books and fees at West Virginia University funded by the West Virginia Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution. She also won the Stitch and Stir club gold emblem for the home economics showing and the state DAR menu making contest. Woodrum served as editor of the Jackson Journal and is a National Honor Society member. Church events note annual completion service at Mammoth Baptist Church with ministers from Mammoth and Big Chimney.

Miss Woodrum DAR Alice Woodrum Stone- Walt Jamison High School West Virginia University Woodrom Stonewall Jackson Jackson Journal Presid National Honor Society Mee Eliureh Lewis Mam Floyd Stone Mammoth Nak IL & m AG. Wolfe Bell Hoge Big Chimney- Puskas

Anti Communist Plotters Nabbed By French Police

Paris police arrested eight people connected to an anti-Communist plot and seized weapons and ammunition. Charges include piracy to demoralize the army with several named as followers of Gen Charles de Gaulle. A spokesperson linked the group to anti-Red activities and a former undergraduate fighter figure led the operation. convictions would carry penalties described by authorities.

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Court Will Test Pension Dispute Before Supreme Court

Retired University of Wisconsin faculty members seek extra pension payments in a dispute to be taken to the Supreme Court. Attorney said the case would involve the university board and State Auditor for authorization of supplemental payments beyond standard pensions. Forty two former faculty members are affected as the dispute centers on eligibility for these additional salaries.

Vic Pia Supreme Court Attys. Gon Ra Partiow Universit Board of Governors Coul Eagle B. Sime Univers Br . I. Townsend U. S. Public Health Service Industrial Hygiene Division Iho Valley Dr. Ashe

Doomed Malmedy Killings Trials May Trim Death Sentences

A Senate armed services subcommittee probes methods in the Malmedy massacre case where six German storm troopers faced death sentences after World War II. Reports say some are nearing life terms as the panel reviews trial procedures and potential adjustments to verdicts and sentences.

Washington Wunc Sm-We Edward L. van Reden Malmery Pennsylvania the Bulge Senate

West Virginia Public Health Association elects officers

The West Virginia Public Health Association elected its officers at the sixth annual state hygiene conference held yesterday at the Daniel Boone hotel. Dr A Glenn Evans of Marion county was named president, with others including Miss Wilema Bieinseugdh of Mortamtown as delegate-at-large and R Lyons of Morgantown as president. New section officers cover clerical hygiene, sanitation, venereal disease control, public health administration, and health education, with members from Marion, Fairmont, Charleston and Charleston area counties.

State Council The West Virgins Council of Church West Virginia Sith Daniel Boone Hotel A. Glenn Evans Marion Colls Strong Mise Wilema Bieinseugdh Mortamtown delagate-at-Jarse R. Lyons Morgatown Robert Cochran Charlesto Ith Association Sam Olive Snyder Marion County Tident Annett King Charlesnim Charles A Lively Charlezton Louise Tustin Buckhennon

Atmospheric pollution debate in Charleston discussed

Dr Hebley explains how temperature layers trap pollutants near the ground and how sulfur dioxide forms sulfuric acid in fogs. Townsend notes laws as the only practical control while industry gradually addresses pollution efforts and public health implications.

Uomusuyu Dr. Hebley Bovonte Hebley Tod & m Charleston Arra Hebtey

U S Bases Face possible atomic strike over wage dispute

Oak Ridge diffusion plant workers seek 15 cents an hour for 2,000 employees at the federal plant managed by Carbide and Carbon Chemicals Corp. A federal Atomic Energy Labor Relations Panel may handle the case, potentially preventing a strike. Local and national unions press for panel authorization as they await its decision.

Washington Oak Ridge Pavel Wiliam H. Davis Lane U Ik Obly Pation Haseaus Diffusion Transway Tonn Hiss Carbide and Carebon Chemicals Corp National Union Warner Truman Atomic Energy Labor Relations Panel New York War Labor Board Uniass Atore CIO Chemical Workjrs

Four Hanged in Kanawha County Robbery Case

In a cross county case, Cano and Leo Frazier faced life and lesser terms after a July 25 chase and gun battle with deputies. Frazier and Charles Harper were hanged in Ripley, while Mrs. Frazier and other co defendants received prison sentences. Taylor, another convict, died after a 25 year sentence for armed robbery. Other involved were convicted or pleaded guilty with sentences from 22 months to 25 years.

Rey L. Sham- Blin Harner Eillet George L. Dudley Leo Frazier Charles Harper New Rochelle Cano Frasier Charleson Henna Ripley Frazier Taylor Kanawha Cyri W. Hall Andrew Hudnall Putney Abut Slim

Weant Charles BR Derry and others jailed in 10 genre case

Charles Weant of Derry aged 25 along with Cecil Young Edward Beaver and Dixie Harliss face jail terms in a 10 month case involving multiple named individuals.

Charles BR Derry Cecil Young Edward Beaver Dixie Harliss

Repairs Planned for Federal Building in Philadelphia

Bids for restoration and repair on the U S federal building project will be opened June 22 at the Public Buildings Administration office in Philadelphia. Superintendent Eugene Caste announced plans to clean all stonework repaint exterior iron and woodwork repair concrete and reseat the entire fourth floor roof. Building work is slated for July and August.

Oiders Cailing Capitol St Philadelphia Public Buildings Administraation Eugene Caste Castle

Fragmented OCR listing prices for eggs and other goods

A garbled OCR note shows various item prices and vendors. Mentions eggs, pork, butter, and assorted produce with inconsistent spellings and unclear quantities. Likely a scanned market or store advertisement with outdated or corrupted data.

Cattle, Produce Prices and Market Totals From Pittsburgh Reading

A chaotic livestock and produce market report details weights, prices, and lots for cattle hogs and sheep with scattered figures. It notes Pittsburgh and nearby markets, including equilibrium bids, salable lots, and fluctuating wholesale prices across multiple commodities and items in late spring markets.

Auction notice of estate in Kanawha County

Court led notice for sale of the estate of Robert James Sadler and Sallie Cotton Donsally in Kanawha County West Virginia. Creditors and beneficiaries are invited to present claims or exhibits by date, with specifics on location at 100 Walton Building, Charleston WV. Also includes Treasury report data and notices for related accounts and public authorities.

Esse West Virginia AucHon Yoon Geerie Willys Seces Beriel Bond Eala Calate Preeiaue Mornor Davis Ena Kanawha County Stork Terss Petia Charieten Giron Ang Treasury Aornor Davis Washington Aiedeets Force Treasury Ey Aude W. Yo Beane PSM Uscate Union Tie Cis West Amlsit

Market Slips to Lowest Level Since February Last Year

New York market declines to the lowest average since February of the previous year with the Dow Jones industrials around 603, leaders such as General Motors and Chrysler tumbling while utilities stay steady. Bond market activity slows as Treasury notes drift and week totals show thinner turnover.

New York Aris Youngstown Sheet & Tube General Motors Chrysler U. S. Rubber Sears Roebuck Schenler American Telephone Kennecott Copper American Smelling American Can Dow Chemical American Woolen Southern Pacific Union Carbide Jhhus-ManyEfe U. S. Gypsum Atlantic Coast Line Nickel Plate Continental Oil Gulf Oil United Air Lines Twentieth Century-Fox U. S. Steel U. S. Treasury Poth Fittsburgh Cintinnati Chisago St. Louis Virginia Southwestern Railway

Grain and Provisions Trade Notes and Prices

Grain buyers and merchants report shifting prices and provisions amid mixed market signals. The ledger shows bid ranges with commodity names, regional references, and varying percentages, reflecting temperate demand and seasonal stock movements. Significant entries include heat related costs and desertion of prior price marks, with mentions of September and November adjustments.

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