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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 06, 1946

Page

13

Billy the Kid remembered in Pecos legends and debate

In Fort Simmer era reminiscences mix fact and legend about Billy the Kid. The Kid is described as desperado and killer, with debates on whether he was a Robin Hood or a murderer, as townsfolk recall his youthful killings and legendary gray horse across Lincoln county.

Aughn N. M Pever Fort Simmer Billy the Kid Pat Garrett Pete Maxwell Pecos Valley Lincoln County Pat Vegas J. J. Harlin Dust Charlie Wm. Hedges Billy Ulin Little Jack the Cutter Arizona Fort Bowie Mexico Rio Grande Silver City Winchester Billy Naase Dash Sam Binglig el Cabrita Harges Hig Ace Jong Wul

Austin and Churchill Clash Over United Nations Roles

In a tense debate, Senator Austin secures a U N appointment with ambassadorial rank as Herschel Johnson will represent the United States at the Security Council until January. Churchill and Attlee clash on Spain and endorse Bevin's hard line against Communism while backing internationalization of Trieste and a Tyrolean plebiscite.

Americas Gromyko Dtei Gromyko Security Council Churchill Senate Austin Marmot Janishal Stilin Congress Herschel Johnson United States United Nations Arra Johnson Stettinian United Nations New York Stettinius Sen U. N

Truman Contends with Coast Ship Labor Stand

Union talks stall over an 18 hour work week as Eastern ship operators press for no concession while conciliators warn against government intervention. A Grand Jury in Clarksburg indicts Doyner Barnett and Angelo Parise for murder, and charges Raymond Richards with attempting to kill his wife Evelyn Richards.

Committee For Maritime Unity Edgar J. Warren ECS Grand Jury Harrison Clarksburg Doyner Barnett Angelo Parise Clarksourst Charles Goft Harrison County Raymond Richards Philip Clifford Evelyn Richards Clifford Richards Mrp. Richards Hayward Richpie

Partial list of dead in La Salle hotel fire Chicago June

Fire department released a partial list of identified victims from the La Salle hotel fire in Chicago. Names include Delbert A Rausch 23 Newton Ta Muse and Eugene Freeman 34 Fire Battalion Chief along with others from Chicago Minneapolis Hopkinsville and beyond. The list shows ages and residence or affiliation for several victims though many addresses remain unknown.

Chicago la Salle Hotel Delbert A Rausch Newton Muse Eugene Freeman William Denniston Minneapolis Minn Thacker McKenzie Ross Hopkinsville Hugh W. Huddleson Hougton Mich Norman Nathan Adelson Eric EL Sommer Larchmont

Attlee and Churchill Clash Over Russian Policy

Attlee argues the Soviet insistence on rigid Potsdam reading blocks flexibility and hinders understanding between Moscow and Western powers. He likens Russians to a people born in a dark forest unable to grasp sunlight of democracies while Churchill criticizes a ruling elite for misjudging Western democracies.

Attlee Churchill Russia Britain Attleesid

Charleston Firms Lead Employee Gifts for Memorial Hospital

Donation totals from Kanawha Drug Co workers reached 1717 with an average of 50.50 per employee. H. P. Campbell of Dairy Co commented that Memorial hospital is needed and firms and employees are glad to help. Silver Brand Clothing Co contributed 300 with full employee involvement. R. C. Jefferds noted Charleston's first wholly financed hospital effort calls for community support.

Kanawha Drug Co Charleston Silver Brand Clothing Co R. C. Jefferds

Founder of Hormel Co. Dies at 85 in Bel Air

George A. Hormel, 85, founder of Hormel Packing Co., died at Good Samaritan hospital following a stroke yesterday at his Bel Air home. Born to immigrant parents in rural Minnesota, he built a meat-packing empire from a small market he bought in 1887 with a $100 down payment.

Hormel Co Los Angeles George A. Hormel Ie Hormel Packing Co Austin Inn Good Salaran Hospital Bel Air Hormel Quedel Minn

Huntington Woman Among LaSalle Hotel Fire Victims

Effie Harmon of West Virginia was identified as a Lt. survivor victim of the LaSalle hotel fire by a spinal operation scar. Dr Foul Barman of Mortis Memorial Hospital Milton West Virginia and Dr John Fahey of Chicago confirmed the identification via a phone description.

Chicago Effie Harmon Bintisetot W. Va LaSalle Hotel Foul Barman Mortis Memorial Hospital Milton John Fahey

Seeing Eye Dog Guides Woman to Safety During Hall Fire Escape

Jeannearn cidm and her Seeing Eye dog rushed from a fire in a hall as guests watched. The dog pulled along the mistress steadying her as they moved toward a window and escaped via a fire escape. Miss Blair recalled the dog’s calm presence during the peril and said Fan is safe now.

Jeannearn Cidm Miss Blair Fawn

Veteran West Liberty Professor Dies at 59

Carl F. Bonar 59 dean of instructors at West Liberty state college died today after 41 years in teaching. He began in 1905 in Marshall county and joined West Liberty in 1929. A World War I veteran, he is survived by a widow two children and two brothers. Campus observed with flags at half mast and classes dismissed.

West Liberty Carl F. Bonar West Liberty State College Marshall County

Obituary notices from Mullens and surrounding areas

Patchy obituary itemization lists names and kin across Mullens Kentucky and surrounding towns. Survivors include Mrs Eysi Hagnes Minnie Shupson and many kin. Funeral details reference various churches cemeteries and local arrangements with several mourners named and locations noted.

Reat Dentia Ky Fornerle Mullens Wenn Carney Yealercay Ainenag Wintomo Herdau Meg Mate Glen Meekley Wohley Apna Marie Forter Tohey Ted Dyer Bien Duisbary Ldale Jackson Sf Wiel Oeal Witey Bretities Eysi Hagnes A Algter Minnie Shupson

Ford Plans $46 Million Research Center in Dearborn

Henry Ford II announces Ford Major Co plans a new research and engineering center on a 50 acre Dearborn site near the Ford engineering lab. The eight building complex will surround an 800 by 360 feet artificial lake with modern limestone design and steel structure, to be completed over eight years.

Detroit Henry Ford Ford

Hunger Strike Record Shocks Belfasts Prison

David Fleming, a 27 year old Irish Republican, has fasted 74 of the last 76 days to protest treatment of political prisoners. His brother James says Fleming eclipsed Terence MacSwineys 27 day record set in Cork. Belfas t prison authorities report Fleming is very weak.

Belfast Neethers David Fleming IBA Fleming James Sait Terence McSwiney Ora Cork Belfar

Theaters Closed After City Fire Violations

Chicago officials ordered the Great Northern and Shubert theaters closed after a hotel fire incident on June 5. Five night clubs on the Near North Side and two west of the loop were also shut for failing to meet building and fire code requirements.

Chicago vPr Leop Ani Paul Gerhard, Jr Great Northern Shubert Onight Club Alabam McGovern’s Liberty Inn Blayhouse

Italian elections cement de Gasperi coalition lead

In results from the national elections the six party coalition led by de Gasperi secured a clear plurality with the Christian Democrats first by votes 7 876 874. Socialists 4 605 508 and Communists 4 204 741 follow. Umberto remains head of state until the republic is proclaimed.

Pape de Gasperi Constituent Assembly de Gazperis Umberto Ciief Supreme Court Chivise Diane Democratic Party Christian Democrats Uomo Qualunque Sommien Man National Democratic Union Vittorio Emanuele Orlando Republican Party Umbere

Pros and critics debate labor bill and strike policy

The piece outlines views on a proposed policy Bill with a 24 hour cooling off period and union regulation. John D. Small and Freese Feee advocate strong measures while the White House debates timing on a veto. Frank B. Cliffe cites concerns about using unemployment reserves to fund strikes and states pushbacks rise in several states.

Freese Feee John D. Small Sience Sheames G. Ross House Ways and Treans Frank B. Cliffe U. S. Chamber of Commerce Thesr

Senate OKs peacetime draft plan with volunteer fallback

The Senate approved a plan limiting future service to 18 months and excluding certain fathers from the draft. It directs the Army to reduce mobilization to about 1 070 000 by July 1 1947, counting volunteers to meet needs. Senator Edwin C. Johnson said there would be enough volunteers and argued the measure enacts flex inductions if volunteers fall short.

Senate Edwin C. Johnson Colo Ici

Woman’s church group elects state council president

Miss Virginia Cork of Charleston was reelected president of the West Virginia state council of church women at the second annual convention in Huntington. Other officers are Mrs. Jessie Van Hon of Clarksburg as vice president, Mrs. J Marian Bailey of Charleston as secretary, and Mrs. John B. McGraw of Parkersburg as treasurer. About 100 women from 20 counties attend.

Huntington Virginia Cork Charleston West Virginia

Chicago Fire Blazes Through Lux Hotel Tragedy

A devastating hotel fire in Chicago center ruined the interior of a reputed fireproof hotel. Mayor Kelly dismissed negligence claims, noting fire department met warnings. Rescue efforts saved many as civilians aided victims, with 27 still unnamed dead after 12 hours and a coroner’s inquest planned.

Kelly Bernard Trasca Glenview Naval Air Station Frasca Biz Julia Barry Red Cross First Battalion Eugene Freeman Navy Pearl ‘Harbor A. L. Brodie United States National Pire Protection Assoc

Manchu War Talks Signal Possible Postwar Rearrangement

Article notes Chiang Kai-shek regime considering limited Communist area in Manchuria after hostilities end. Chen warns for immediate arms reorganization and strict enforcement before peace, while Peng Hsueh-Pei advocates expanding Marshall's arbitration powers and American authority to hasten cease-fire processes. Also mentions a voluntary bankruptcy filing by Robert Avis Mullis listing liabilities.

Ghee Li-Fiu Chiang Kai-shek Portizon Manchuria Chen Tenminnistrong Janney Bankraoptcy Felicion Rebert Avis Mullis

Birth Announcements Span Several Families in Charleston

A cluttered list of birth notices from Charleston General and surrounding households includes multiple newborns and family references. Entries mention twins and sons with various surnames such as Hawkins, Mark, Milam, and Giorgi, with dates around June and June 4 as noted in the fragmentary text.

Annames Bon Thwatty Lees Bland Mop Rubere T Gareth Vallejo Gal Dyn Nhvai Carroll Hawkins Thompson St June's Charleston Ganerel Hecapital Gid Robert Bantin Robertshiry Charleston General Sirs Bard Fekard Boenemont Dine al Osngral Arnel Marka Janeenl Qoughters Charlee Weypulda Om Mew W. Bi Mets Biikview Dunea McMilini Dil Muy Ravi Gray MinMiian

Thieves Rob Larchwood Rd Home and More Notices

Thieves broke into the home of W. R. Perry at 1208 Larchwood Rd and stole silverware and cooking utensils. The report also mentions a German-made chuck stolen from a Charleston hotel room, and a series of public notices regarding transit reroutes and bids by the Housing Authority of South Charleston plus creditor notices for the estate of Alai Pris.

Larchwood Rd W. R. Perry Larchwood Ra L. F. Timmons Selissury Charles Alaiz Pritf Pie Aald Allie Pris Wiether Charleston Kanawha County Wee Virgina Charles F. McCabe Kanawha TEE! Cymy South Charleston Brenna Homes Boyd Charleston West Virginian Bevantesnth Penne Drive Sinia Housing Adveority Tema Kenna Drive West Virginia Housing Authority OF the OCNIY EQUTH Itl Tung Sidner and Surety Company Ench Valsaris Kalwren Dickinson Esc Sts Carlile Mason Brown Willfard Tig

Cottage Hospital and notices from 1936

Public notices list Cottage Hospital entries and a rest home advertisement. Debtor disclaimer by Dennin B Brown and Chas. On Gater warns no further debts contracted. Reinstated liquor licenses and bids sought by David Walters with June 20 1936 deadline.

Tesson Tive Leweher Ie Peehue Paul Vetzer Quik Btn Marta Chas Dennin B. Brown GFK Terine Fue David Waltera Department of Our Nares Rex Cur Rilgus

DRAFTSMAN A Job With A Future

YOUNG draftetian watted stonca to ae drafs tiny and estimating as training for sanes position with well-eetablished manufacturer of Telmsmachanising machinery of BR.OU. The ad lists a shift to California and mentions cemetery plots and perpetual care as part of a housing or investment offering.

Stonca Sanes Dackaow United Osrhomim

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The Charleston Gazette America By Kenneth L. Dixon Senator Austin Canada Ernest Bevin Churchil Bevin Atlee Spain Europe Attlee E Chuestin Adriatic Trieste Austrian Tyrol Italy Austria Danubian Basin Truman W. J. Malone Frank F. Evans Hartville Berry Swern Oak Paris Henry Smith Waukegan Samuel Unger San Antonio Tex Doangings Boyer Redmond Schmithenner Chambersburg Feed M. Gaynor Ruth O. Feely Unis Dept. of Public Health Louis Marco Henry G. Miler Springfield Letmerd Austin Salter Madison Francis McCarthy Akron Julia Barty LaSalle Tete Annie Diamaund Dwayne M. Beaty Edward Farrar Edward 3. Schavidman Quincy Lil. W. K. Thompson Lusth Boys Alexandria Martin Heinen Quittey College Alderman Quinney Florence Jackson Agles Cyrus W. Gates Cincinnati Products Co Cincinnati Ohio Effle Harmon Huntinglol Mik Hoih Tornson Berce Tw Dow Mes Tan Mensyu Mt Tod J B Myers Burano Merson Um Can Titaiaskiney St. Afbank Mr Johneoy Gineloaty Morely Stiunr W. F Ruwailer Monron Binks Grove Bursinl Krontz Union Mount Pleasant BCUM Tarey Twalle Hod Myx Everett Marcu Blisunville Ead Allee Venteeday Fleinioon Iymantiel Ako Lara Prenet Sistonville Road Cuniiniginain Price Mies B. B. Price Ersieg Rotvrluf Rocevette Svuehlers Lewis E Chvawken Bimmer Price Mare Aire Baker Soul Runeeverte Widny J. Moody McNair Wiest Buria Besin Barth Watts John Willys Bil Sprine Thomas Ruth, Howard Ashlang Harry Bloomingrose Ford Co. Plans Research Cubs Taly Ballots Herby Mlich & Glind Boy Puysiant Public Service Commission West Virgin Washington Virginia West Charleston Virginia Street Fallowa Capitol Street Quarrier Street Capitol Lee Street Lea Street Broad Street Brond Street Duffy Street Greenb Urier Street Greenbrier Street 4Th Patrick Streets Washington Street 4Th Avenue Patrick Bigedt Aun Avenue Central Avenue Central W. Rinks Street Kapawin Boulevard Penneylevinia Agenog Clendenin Washyington Steves Kanawha City Bridge Patrick Stine Dth Avenue Piedmont Boat Quarrier Summers Street Virginia Streat Tee Street Vileicla’ Street Capital Street St. Athans Spring Hsn Capital Summere Street Charleston Transit Company Amiragan Detectives, Inc Vithitn Cheanent W. Ve Charlestor Mt. Albans Cottage Hospital State Department Sone Ohio Uiver Arava Carl Riley Gine Department of Furchesss Witecepl Seaied Bileune Uceetance Aciricathons Carigar Accent Meintenanes Watt Carl Rigna Dle Sate Carl Signe SUN Simp Concrete Upshur County Rings Moi Jean California Sunset Park Cemetery Bow Haig Ganotte Gilacel Beaeo Davis Creek ieee BE _ SONTINGEAM Pritchard Motor CO Lua Penglon Bian Benes Mar. Puckett Akie Greyhound Bus Terminal Sher Bowie Cop Gazette Stallings W. Ys New Mine Cath Logan Asa Mr. Hornsby Ammar Bros. Dent Stare Logan Anacray Siena Aioeater P. Ronu Styemple Cherlestin Muse Neve Bachliner Boys Boulevard Recreation Center Ana Otter Salz Besthor Standard Brick and Supply Company Noete Charleston Lown Gazetin Vogue Gleanere 7Th Ave Bouth Clea Phere Raum Beckley W. Min Iene Gwevieghacee Dréayer CIA Ee Mechanics Aule Beautician Br Midway Beactt Shop Eve Beatioua— Ayers Beauty Baop Seatclan Sane Pnetans Gurl Ewiton Holley Hotel Mala Aharthead Devter Wabilington Realty Corp Shari U. S. Employment Service Kattawhe Silva Chatestom W.va Rousewai Houserereeeper Clare i Poona Tor Eetion Finveret A. Philips Tein Amiei Posi Wererel Houpes Essary Advanent Household Finance Corp Quateler Stax Pertonavion Bt East Daniel Boone Daniel Bouse Daniel Boons Asa Duke'e Lundy Lee St Alea Kanawhe Blvd Kanawhs Biva Vane Wood Hospital Ravenawond Jentmgsrodt Sitchen Belp Edgewood Be. Stith Woiton Albert ‘Hann Glen Gurdner New Desesy
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