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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 05, 1950

Page

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Hoover Asked For Opinion On Amerasia Case

Senator Knowland sought from FBI Director J Edgar Hoover a congressional reply on whether the government bungled the Amerasia stolen documents case of 1945. Hoover referred the inquiry to Attorney General McGrath as Knowland and Loyalty Investigating Committee members returned from Europe.

Hoover Amerasia Washington FBI J. Edgar Hoover GOP Senate Armed Services Committee Congress Sen Knowland R-Cal Atty McGrath Il Knowland Senate Loyalty Investigating Committee Europe Green O-R.l Sen. Lodge R-Mass TJ. S Middle East State Department Security Administration Senate Tydings McCarthy U. S Acheson

Red Probe Commission Opposed in McCarthy Clash

President Truman allegedly plans a three man panel to probe Communist influence in government with Edm Chester Nimitz Judge Higgins and Judge John Park named. The story notes the Tydings committee’s broadened inquiry and AVC calls for McCarthy impeachment while Knowland presses for Congress access to FBI and State questions.

Red Washington UINS Drew Pearson Truman Pearson Chester W. Nimitz Joan Patrick Higgins Superior Court of Massachusetts John J. Park North Carolina U.s.court of Appeals Sen. McCarthy R-Wis

Uniform System of Radar Advised

Montreal reports Lt Col Patrick says Canada should study and adapt a unified radar warning and air traffic control system. He notes the US 15year 1.2 billion dollar program, while urging careful consideration before adoption. He stresses importance of cooperation as emergency air navigation safety depends on integrated facilities.

Montreal K. BR. Patrick Canada Royal Canadian Air Force United States Patricks

Inside Today Amusements Health and Classifieds Reel

The page highlights entertainment and health sections with ads and a mix of listings. It references a radio TV feature and several numeric codes likely page markers or catalog numbers for games and errands.

Kugalen - Eyarsword Lowella Parcons Colnaynists Radio-Tv

Teaneck Teenagers Ban From Theater After Fires

Teaneck New Jersey June 4 1 theater manager Al Harris bans teenagers under 18 unaccompanied by parents after three fires and boisterous nightly crowding. Police report a 13 year old boy arrested for starting fires. Teens may attend matinees. local school president supports the ban.

Teaneck N. J Rouse al Harris Safetgard Teaneck Board of Education

UAW to Probe Gosser Charges at Unprecedented Board Meet

The CIO United Auto Workers announces its 23 member executive board will meet in Cleveland to review charges of labor dictatorship against international UAW Vice-President Richard T. Gosser. President Walter Reuther will chair hearings as Emil Mazey’s committee reports on Toledo Local 12. The local represents about 35 000 workers.

Detroit CIO United Auto Workers Union Felede Ohio International Uaw Richard T. Gosser UAW Walter Reuther Gosset Toledo Emil Mazey Gosser Mazey Howe Ready

Ward Fire Destroys Three Houses Leaving 28 Homeless

A early morning fire in Ward destroyed three duplex houses causing $45,000 damage and leaving 28 people homeless. No injuries reported. Fire chief George Tucker of Glasgow cited the source of the blaze as an overheated stove in the Sellards home, with rapid spread to nearby houses.

Ward George Tucker Glasgow Buck Smith Calvin Harrison Wilmer Harrison Floyd Sellards Bennie Young Tucker Sellards Wilmer Harrisons Tuck

Dies of Crash Injuries Survives by 29 Years in Dunbar

Clarence Leslie Hundley Sr. 60 of 1325 Grosscng Ave Dunbar died in a Charleston hospital from injuries after a State Road truck ran off a road Friday. A longtime engineer with the State Road Commission since 1943 he served as district engineer in several sections and was once assistant to the chief engineer. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Dunbar AF and AM Scottish Rite Masons and Beni Kedem Shrine. Surviving are his wife, Lola.

Clarence Leslie Hundley Dunbar Charleston Hundley Glasgow Montgomery Cedar Commission Grove Baptist Church of Dunbar, Dunbar West Virginia Society of Professional Engineers American Road Builders Assoc Lola

Iowa to Test Brannan Plan in Key Primaries

In a week marked by the Brannan farm plan, Iowa confronts a pivotal Democratic Senate primary featuring Albert J. Loveland's resignation and Nelson Kraschel opposing Otha Wearin. California votes in a major early test for Roosevelt as Earl Warren seeks renomination and Nixon Douglas Boddy vie for U S Senate in a three way race.

Washington Roosevelt Jin Town California New Mexico South Dakota Iowa Albert J. Loveland Brannan Nelson G. Kraschel Otha Wearia Loveland Brandan James Hoosevelt Earl Warren Warren Senate GOP Richard M. Nixon Helen Gshagar Douglas Los Angeles Manchester Boddy Yace U. S. Senate

Deadline Near For Tax Bill Warned By Senate Chairman

Senate Finance Committee Chairman George D-Ga i warned that passing a tax bill this year is unlikely without House approval before July 1. He noted hearings and heavy Senate debate, with Ways and Means pushing tax cuts while President Truman wants tighter measures and higher revenues to offset deficits. Leaders say the House may defeat any bill that increases the deficit.

Washington INS George D-Ga i Senate Finance House Ways and Means Committee Ways and Means George Congress Finance Committee Senate Truman Rdoughten D-Nc Legislative Drafting Service

Strip Mine Blast Destroys Home Near Lizemore

A dynamite blast at a strip mining operation near Lizemore Clay County blew the home of unemployed miner Lee Os horne and his family off its foundation. Os horne and wife June Osborne and their two children were inside a two room house. The wife and children were found on a bed amid debris while Os horne was thrown about 40 feet down the hill. Betty 34 years and Nancy 18 months were unharmed except for minor injuries. The blast origin traced to Tesla Brothers Co of Cleveland Ohio. cause undetermined. Company reps could not be reached for comment.

Lizemore Clay County Lee Oshorne Tesla Brothers Co Cleveland June Osborne Osborne Betty Nancy Misier Ivy Clinic Addi Gazette

Senators Jockey For Budget Slash In Congress

A group of Senators, led by Senator Bridges, races for another big cut in President Truman's budget. The House recently cut about 2.07 billion from a 20.96 billion request. Debates weigh a uniform percentage versus possible exemptions for military, FBI, and defense spending.

Washington Truman Sen Bridges Senate House Senate Appropriations Committee Federal Bureau of Investigation

New Hospital to Test Isotopes in Cancer Fight Near Argonne

Chicago June 4 a new radiology hospital for isotope cancer treatment will open near Argonne National Laboratory. The $3.5 million facility at the University of Chicago will start patient trials next year with short lived radioisotopes fed to patients soon after production to target specific body sites such as the thyroid with iodine.

New Hospital Chicago Atomic Energy U.S. Atomic Energy Commission University of Chicago AEC Argonne National Laboratory du Page County

Twelve Russian soldiers killed in anti-Soviet train sabotage

Berlin dispatch says 12 Russian soldiers died when anti-Soviet underground dynamited a munitions train near Greiz Saxony. The blast halted arms movements to the East Zone police army. Authorities tightened rail security, placed guards at yards, and pursued saboteurs amid arrests of over 1,200 saboteurs this year.

Berlin INS Greiz Saxony East Zone Russia East Germany Security Police Tra Zatt

Liberal party leads in Japanese election returns

Early unofficial results from Japan's national election show Premier Shigeyu Yoshida's Liberal party leading with 34 of 71 seats. Socialists hold 18, Green Wind Soviety 4, Democrats 3, Independents 12, as 132 seats of 250 in the upper house are decided. Communist fate uncertain amid tougher crackdown talks. one leader Kazuo Fukomots.53 defeated in North Central Japan. Government seeks ban, with General MacArthur backing the move.

Tokyo Shigeyu Yoshida Liberal Party U. S Liberals Green Wind Sovielty Democrats Stoke Kazuo Fukomots Japan Shchi Ueda Kyodo Communist Party MacArthur

Youths Launch Election Drive At Boys State

About 300 high school juniors from across West Virginia arrived for the 15th annual Boys State sponsored by the American Legion. Governor Henry Honey Shores presided at opening, with primary elections for state senate and house nominees set for tomorrow night and the main election scheduled for Tuesday.

Jackson's Mill West Virginia American Legion Henry F Honey Shores Charleston Senate House of Delegates

Normal Weekend Death Toll Reaches 165

AP tally compares a normal weekend with Memorial Day period showing 165 total deaths by Sunday 5:30 pm EST versus 209 during the four day holiday last year. State totals list traffic drownings and miscellaneous fatalities across multiple states, highlighting higher holiday tolls overall.

Associated Press Alabama Arizona Arkansas California Colorado Connecticut Florida Georgia Mlingis Indiana Towns Kansas Kentucky Louisiana Maigaryland Massachusetts Michigan Minnesota Mississippi Missouri Nebraska New Hampshire New Jersey New Mexico New York North Dayolina North Dakota Ohio Oklahoma Oregon Pennsylvania South Carolina Tennessee Texas Virginia Washington West Virginia Wisconsin

Jap Regime Acts to Ban Communists

A complex report from Tokyo notes moves by Japan's leadership to outlaw the Communist Party amid political turmoil. Prime Minister Yoshida commented on a violent incident against U.S. soldiers and warned of aims to disrupt peace efforts. Official results show gains for the Social Christians and Social Liberals, with Leopold's fate and exile tying into postwar power shifts.

Tokyo Sselgium Tkpsa Aeverpeuedh Belgium Social Communist Party Attijan Party Usds Ne Kyotio News Utd Opold Shigeru Yoshidi Yespia Leopold Switzerland Yoshida U.S Reius Teda Asda Kyodo Kans Foust Oly Seraw Spitle Jfian Leonard Rehirn U. S Japan Gen. MacArthur Mace Arthur Hardlebor

Formosa Invasion Delay Predicted by Report

Wah Kiu Yat Po says Russian advisers urged delaying a Formosa invasion until next spring. Shanghai reports claim Red China lacks ships and air cover to mount invasion. Nationalist withdrawal alters timetable and forces Red China to revise plans.

Hong Kong Wah Kiu Yat Po Today Formosas Shanghai Red Chen ¥i Third Field Army Chushan Wah Kiu Yat Fa Fac Wah Kiu Yat Pa Red China Canton

US says it can build unmatched atomic artillery and missiles

General J Lawton Collins told NBC on Armed Forces Hour that the United States can produce powerful atomic artillery and guided missiles that Russia cannot duplicate. He said the weapons are defensive in use and would outpace Soviet advances in Western Europe, signaling a major shift in global military balance.

Washington U. S Armed Forces Hour NBC Collins Russia

Supreme Court May Rule On Segregation in Schools

The Justice Department backs ending school segregation in Texas and Oklahoma state universities while 11 southern states warn of widespread damage to public education if banished. The court aims for a June 5 term finish with cases on separate but equal facilities and dining car segregation awaiting decisions.

Supreme Court Justice Department Texas Oklahoma South Washington Department Hnal

Senator Gillette Attacks Acheson At London Conference

Senator Gillette charged that Secretary Acheson pledged secret commitments at the London conference affecting the United States and its property. He urged full disclosure of all pledges tied to Atlantic security plans, while committees move to draft a new arms sharing program and omnibus foreign aid.

Washington Gillette Dia Acheson London Gillette Atlantic U. S House Senate Truman Cond Forpian White House House Foreign Affairs Kee Val Senate House Senate Foreign Relations Senate Foreign Relations Cirsirmian Connally D-Tex Fis Junit Tadin Faruir Sen Sparkman

Scientist Envoy Network Planned

Washington outlines a world wide network of American scientist diplomats to gather and share non-secret research. Dr. Lloyd Berkn? Berkner urges field delegations to international meetings behind the Iron Curtain and urges contact with Soviet science to avoidbeing cut off in a scientific war.

Washington State Department Lloyd V. Berkter Acheson America Russia Department Berkner Moscow

Charleston Skies Monday Weather Forecast Snippet

Fragment shows a weather forecast fragment for Charleston with partial sunrise sunset data and map reference. No complete events or figures available.

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