Auditor Questions Sugar Bowl Expenses Payment
West Virginia auditor Edgar Sims continued his ire over Sugar Bowl finances in a letter to WVU president. He cites a $46,349 payment from the Southern Conference athletic department covering part of WVU Sugar Bowl expenses and shares of receipts, and questions a $21,936 WVU payment report.
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University
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Thugs Slug Bank Messenger at Mercy Hospital
Two masked attackers, one with an eye patch, slugged a bank messenger inside Mercy Hospital and robbed him of the hospital payroll totaling 22,990 dollars. The Washington Trust Company reported the incident and is aiding the investigation.
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Judge Baker Dead at 81 in Berkeley Springs
BERKELEY SPRINGS June 47 Federal Judge William E. Baker aged 81 died at about 6 15 a m EST in Park View Inn where he had lived since moving from Elkins two years ago He had entered qualified retirement last April after 33 years on the federal bench The Republican jurist wished to see his party replace him and potential successors include Parkersburg attorneys Herbert S Boreman and Robert B McDougle McDougle a former GOP state chairman Boreman a former state senator and GOP gubernatorial nominee in 1944 He was the second oldest federal judge in service behind John C Knox of the Southern District of New York Born February 25 1873 in Beverly Randolph County the son of Eli and Margaret Sexton Baker He attended West Virginia Wesleyan College and West Virginia University He married Martha R Davidson in 1896 Surviving besides his widow are a daughter Janet Baker Dudley of Kingsport Tenn and a sister Jessie Baker Daniels of Colorado Springs Colo Funeral set for 2 pm EST Sunday with Rev Henry H Rowland at Berkeley Springs Methodist Church burial in Greenway Cemetery
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Guiana Chief's Wife Caught With Secrets
Janet Jagan American born wife of former leftist premier of British Guiana faces a charge of unlawful possession of a top secret police manual on riot control. The accusation followed a raid linked to last week’s demolition of a Queen Victoria statue in Georgetown. A magistrate scheduled her appearance for June 18.
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Definition Son and His Dad Finish College About Same Time
A concise definition notes a son who completes college and his father near simultaneously. It contrasts typical timelines and suggests a shared pursuit of higher education within a family, highlighting the rarity of synchronized graduation.
Indochinese Truce Deadlock Tightens In Geneva Session
In Geneva on June 4 the Indochina armistice deadlock persisted after another secret session of the nine powers. The plenary meeting was set for Tuesday at Russia’s request, with Molotov signaling a possible move before the French National Assembly. Bidault and Bedell Smith clashed over cooperation as Eden weighs cabinet steps should the Geneva talks fail.
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McCarthy Recall Moves Amid 25,000 Signatures by Deadline
Wisconsin recall drive to remove Senator McCarthy requires 25,000 additional signatures by Saturday midnight to stay alive. LeRoy Gore, editor of Sauk City weekly, says the campaign has only a grim, fighting chance to reach about 403,900 signatures. many petitions remain with circulators and mailing dates are uncertain. The effort faces legal hurdles before a recall election can be called, including review by Attorney General Vernon Thomson.
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Earl of Orkney Rescued After Yacht Fall at Sea
TORQUAY England June 4 The Earl of Orkney fell overboard from his 27 foot yacht Freiga but grabbed a dinghy being towed. He clung for 15 minutes as the unmanned yacht drifted. Larry Martin a fisherman boarded the yacht took control and helped the Earl back aboard.
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Ex Governor Hoffman's Death Reopens Lindbergh Case Echoes
Harold G Hoffman former New Jersey governor and Lindbergh kidnapping figure died at 58 his body found in his New York apartment. As governor 1935 to 1937 he oversaw Hauptmann trial and later faced investigations tied to Lindbergh case and state police bungling. His death ends a storm centric career marked by controversy and recurring defense of Hauptmann’s conviction.
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Clemency Denied in Almost Perfect Murder Case
Maryland Governor McKeldin refused clemency for George Edward Grammer, sentenced to death for his wife Dorothy Grammer's murder in 1952. The governor called the killing deliberate and premeditated, noting a plan to masquerade the crime as an automobile accident. Grammer faces midnight execution next Thursday unless reprieved.
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Battleship Missouri to be mothballed this year
The 45,000 ton battleship Missouri will be decommissioned this fall after continuous service since 1944. It will be sent to the Bremerton Navy Yard in September for mothballing, with midshipmen cruises with the Atlantic Fleet planned beforehand.
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Riot disrupts Japanese Diet as Yoshida delays tour
In Tokyo factions clash during Diet session as Socialists assault lawmakers and threaten action to block Prime Minister Yoshida’s plans. Police intervene after violent melee injuring about 50, with speculation the premier’s overseas trip could be postponed to fall. The Diet adjourned near midnight amid turmoil.
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Cold June 4 Highlights West Virginia Weather
Huntington reports some WV points marking the second coldest June 4 on record while a sunny mild weekend is forecast. Martinsburg tops 75 as meteorologists project five days to average near normal with showers possible by Tuesday or Wednesday. Political turmoil in Japan continues as Diet extensions test police bill passage amid Socialist and conservative clashes.
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Construction Tie Up Ends in Pay Boost
In Wheeling on June 4 a labor management dispute halting Upper Ohio Valley construction since May 18 ended tonight after unions reportedly accepted. The settlement followed a 10 cent per hour across the board wage increase and delays tied to socialist objections. Yoshida's world tour linked to U.S. and European investments in Japan was noted as a broader context.
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Obituary notices from The Gazette page
The Gazette obituary pages list several deaths with details. John Charles-oi Alderson of Beckley died from a heart attack at home. services will be at Quesenberry and Webb mortuary chapel. Iva Elizabeth Bennett of Tipton, wife of Shelba, survived by six daughters and five sons, funeral at Waters mortuary Summersville. Blaie Carr of San Francisco formerly Red Star, husband Harry B. Carr, survived by parents, siblings, and daughter Doris, buried at Red Star Baptist Church. Charley Greathouse of Marshall died in Spencer Hospital. survivors include wife Vera and children. Martha Alice Adkins Harless of Branchland died at home after long illness. service at Branchland Baptist Church. General notices include legal and estate matters, public sale alerts, and multiple memorials across Kanawha, Fayette, and surrounding counties.
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Argentines Die in Workers Strike Fight at Union Hall
In Buenos Aires two people were killed and one wounded during a riot at a metal workers union hall. Strikers, angry at defections and abrupt return to work, fought with police using pistols, blackjacks, and tear gas as doors were smashed. Police dispersed the crowd after a tense stand, while strikers pressed for resignations of union officials.
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7 000 Foot Ngauruhoe Volcano Erupts in New Zealand
Lava belched from Ngauruhoe on New Zealand s North Island in a violent eruption. No lives were endangered due to remoteness. The 7 000 foot peak sent lava and boulders 500 feet high, overflowed a crater, and sent ribbons of lava half a mile down the mountain.
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