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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 06, 1949

Page

12

Senators charge Brannan with politicking farm bill

Two Republican senators Aiken of Vermont and Butler of Nebraska accuse Secretary Brannan of delaying action and using farm legislation as a political football. They point to a grain storage bill awaiting Truman’s signature and criticize Democratic delay amid campaign focus.

Washington Aiken Vermont Butler Nebraska Braphan Cal Brannan L Gailty Comeress Agriculture Departments Commodity Creait Corp Inaa Truman Budler

Lud Tully Dies After Heart Attack in Charleston

Lud Tully of 22 Randolph St died enroute to hospital after a heart attack Saturday while visiting a nephew. Born May 19, 1895, son of William and Sarah Tully, he was a 46 World War I veteran and longtime employee at Blive Laundry. Survived by wife Goldie Walden Tully and several Charleston relatives, with service at Humphrey Memorial Methodist Church and burial at Sunset Memorial Park.

Lud Tully Randolph St Hoy Humphrey Memorial Methodist Church John Brawley American Legion M. Tomorr Lacy Burns Wilson Mortuacy Charleston Goldie Walden Tully William Albert Walter G Daha McCutcheon B.D. Bailey Lem Wilson Sunset Memorial Park

Flooded Tanker Towed To Charleston Harbor

A steamship of Flagship Lines was towed into Charleston Harbor by the tug Marion Moran after two days at sea amid flooding caused by a broken cold water circulator. The fully loaded tanker carried 43 crew members and was en route from Corpus Christi to Marcus Hook when distress began 100 miles east of Jacksonville.

AAMT Fla Charleston Atlantic Coast Guard Marion Moran South Carolina Gether Jacksonville Shea Corpus Christi Tex Marcus Oak

Togliatti Sees Italy Ripe for Democracy Speech

In Rome on June 5, Communist Leader Palmiro Togliatti told a crowd at the Adriano Theater that Italy is ripe to become a new democracy like Czechoslovakia. His remarks were broadcast by loudspeaker to about a thousand gathered outside.

Togliatti Italy Rome Palmiro Togliatti Czechoslovakia Adriano

Pushkin Honored On 150th Anniversary In Moscow

Soviet papers mark Alexander Pushkin birthday with editorials calling him a freedom loving poet who fought reaction and Lenin’s favorite. Pravda notes Pushkin works published in 176 languages in the Soviet Union and about 45,000,000 readers.

Pushkin Moscow Alexander Pushkin Favestia Lenin Pravda Communist Party Soviet Union

Illness Fatal To W A Alexander Coal Operator

William A Alexander a coal operator of 204 Broad Street died yesterday in Huntington hospital after a brief illness. Born May 14 1873 he was son of the late Henry B Alexander and Mary Ann of London. He lived in Charleston 30 years. Wife Elizabeth Morris died ten months ago. He belonged to Handley Baptist Church and Knights of Pythias Lodge of Montgomery. Survived by son J D Alexander of 206 Broad Street. Body in Simpson mortuary.

Wiliam A. Alexander Brosd St Huntington Henry B Mary Ann Alexander London Charleston Elizebeth Morris Handley Baptist Church Pythigs Montgomery J.D. Alexander Simpson Mortuary

Girl Loses Leg When Hit by Car

A 20 year old girl, Mary Scarbrough of Mahan, lost her leg when struck by a car on a nearby secondary road. She was reported in serious condition at a Montgomery hospital. The driver, Robert Lee Flowers of Mahan, age 53, will be arraigned tomorrow before Justice of Peace G M Bancock, and oxmer of the war, Ins Stow ers, 29, also faces arraignment. Police say the woman was walking with a companion when the car swerved to avoid an animal and caught her leg between the rear bumper and fender.

MAHSN Montgomery Mary Scarbrough Mahan Robert Lee Flowers Justice of Peace G. M. Bancock Ins. Stowers Flowers

Berlin rail strike tests East West wage clash

Soviet sector says only hurdle to resuming railway service is Allied police and striker control of West Berlin stations. Non Communist union UGO seeks split of Reichsbahn into East and West offices for West marks and East marks bargaining. Wage asks shift to West marks debated while Reichsbahn offers 60 percent Western pay. Ernst Reuter offers West mark loans if UGO recognized. Soviet newspaper mocks union bid as Paris talks stall any real compromise.

Foge West Berlin UGO Munist Union Free Ger‘man West Merks Reichshn Reichsbahn Berlin

Towan Faces Criticism Over Commission Mismanagement

The text reports lawmakers questioning the handling of commission affairs and Lilienthal's decisions. Some criticize specific actions while others doubt competence. Hickenlooper faces criticism with limited support from fellow senators, and security clearances drive opposition to fellowship funding. Lisenthal is praised for administration but security concerns are deemed paramount.

Lilienthal Hickenlooper Sen. Vendenberg R.mish Jowan Michigan Senate Lisenthal Ben

Lilienthal warns against jitters over atomic age

In East Lansing on June 5 David E. Lilienthal told Michigan State College graduates that no danger to world peace exceeds the rush toward atomic armament. He urged calm national resolve and warned against nervous timidity during a time of global crisis.

Liliathral East Lansing Mich David E. Lilienthal America Michigan State College Atomic Energy Commission

City Government Staffs Pay Show Substantial Increases

A Census Bureau report shows city governments added 47 000 employees in the year ending last October raising total city workers to 1 249 000 and payrolls to 286 000 000 dollars for October 1948. Police said Ruby Clinton of Oakridge was shot and remains in critical condition after a man named Barker allegedly opened fire in a dispute that led to his arrest.

Washington Census Bureau St. Francis Host Pital Ruby Clinton Oakridge Lee and Gorhorn New York Lield

Suspected Slayers Abduct Policeman in Mandan

Three men believed to be involved in the theft and murder spree abducted a Manitoban patrolman Ralph Senn in Mandan, fled toward Montana, while four residents witnessed a police car stop. authorities pursued the suspects Arthur Bistram 37 Cari Bistram 27 and Avin Hartman 20 with Gustav Johnson 29 named as an accomplice in the grocery store burglary attempt.

Mandan N.D. Jima Mangan Montana Ralph Senn Mandan Street Sterliy Taym St. Paul Fred Babcock North Dakota Air Robert Watts Dickinson

Archbishop Beran Renews Criticism in Prague Speech

Archbishop Josef Beran told congregants there can be no true Roman Catholic church without the pope in Rome and denounced government interference as Vatican sovereignty remains essential. His remarks at Pontifical Mass mark his first public statement since failed church state talks in February.

Prague Josef Beran Czechoslovakia Vatican

Princess Margaret Revealed as Palace Terrorite Reforming

London reports Princess Margaret, 20, once called a holy terror at S Kensington Palace for wit and frank humor. The People claims a friend wrote she earned "old-fashioned rocks" and unsettled court officials. A Europe trip allegedly sobered her, making her more serious.

London Margeret Georgei Suckingham Palace The People Margaret Continent

Quiet election follows hot Colombian campaign

In Bogota from June 5 to 7 Colombia held a quiet election after a violent campaign. Liberals and Conservatives blamed each other for killings during the drive. Final results may not be known until Monday or Tuesday due to the long-running civil contest.

Bogota Colombia Lib Wg

Three Shot to Death at Birthday Party in Chicago

In Chicago on June 3 to 6 three people were killed and a fourth seriously wounded after an all night birthday party dispute in the Holden apartment. Victims include Ray Griffin a 70 truck driver Jeno Arcier a Board of Trade weighmaster and Mrs Lilian Holden 35 wife of Thomas Holden 52 a former toriver. Elva Griffin Griffin's wife was seriously wounded. Holden is being sought for questioning. The fight began after an argument over whether to stay for food and centered in the Holden home at 1002 W Sard? and followed a trip from a tavern en route to the apartment.

Chicago Ahern Holden Joseph Grady Sard

Former Mine Official Arthur Morgan Dies in Florida

Ward reports the death of Arthur J Morgan a former manager of the coal mines at Ward and Ethal mines near Loran He died while living in Clearwater Beach Florida Surviving are his wife two daughters Mrs Jack Frost Cleveland and Mrs John Ewing Uniontown Pat and one son John Morgan Clearwater Beach Florida.

Ward Arthur J. Morgan Ethal Loran Morgan Claarwater Heath Fla A. J. Morgan Jack Frost Cleveland John Ewing Uniontown Pat John Morgan Clearwater Beach

Fall From Motorcycle Seriously Hurts Man

A Charleston interior decorator, George Davis, 49, of 3017 Broad St, was severely injured when he fell from his motorcycle in the 600 block of Zazan Street at 5:20 p.m. The bike crashed into a house in the 300 block of Broad Street. Davis sustained facial injuries and a leg fracture and was transported to Charleston General Hospital by Cunningham Ambulance.

Charleston Zazan St Charleston General Hospital George Davis Broad St Davis al Thouse Cunningham

Russian Engineer Victor Mosvlov Dies in Moscow

Moscow reports the death of Victor Mosvlov aged 43, chief engineer of Moscow defense constructions during the German invasion, who also served as deputy chairman of the Moskor Soviet overseeing the capital's housing development.

Hoscow Victor Mosvlov Moscow Moscor Soviet

British Couple's Search for Paradise Ends in Tragedy

Weymouth June 5. A British couple Frank and Margaret Devison sought a paradise island, but their 71 foot ketch Residnce wrecked in a storm in the English Channel. They borrowed 350 pounds from a friend. authorities seized the boat for the loan. Margaret reached shore and said Frank was aboard the Reliance. coast guardsmen search for his body as wreckage washes ashore at Portland. Their papers remained on the table as the couple faced debt and destruction.

Weymouth Sng Frank Margaret Devison Fleetwood Me Esterday Margaret England Davisons Davison Reliance Portland

Memorial dedication honors 31 miners killed in 1840 mine blast

In Bartley West Virginia a granite memorial was dedicated for 31 victims of a January 19 1840 gas explosion at the Bartley No 1 mine of the Pond Creek Pocahontas Coal Co. John L. Lewis and United Mine Workers officials led the ceremony as hundreds gathered along Tre Fork. Owens urged federal safety legislation and pension fund support while union talks with Southern Coal Producers stalled.

Mine Union Barteey John L. Lewis West Tre Fork Yon Wens United Mine Workers Owens Senate Labor Committee Lewis Associat Bluefield Chase Esume Werhington

British Labour conference opens amid election forecast

The Labour party meets at the same site as its planned 3845 landslide victory as it opens its five day conference. Election policy remains its core aim with two days focused on Platform making and state ownership. Conservative plans point to an October vote, but Labour shows no sign of a June election.

Police Pledge to Complete City Traffic Control System

City workers hurried to finish the project as parking meters were removed and signs erected. Yellow curbs mark no parking zones while bus loading areas were set. The master control for traffic signals will allow steady citywide flow once installed, expected before July.

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Notman H obituary at Montgomery Mortuary pending funeral arrangements

Notman H of Montgomery, bed penta fo is one. Susilo is his wife Mrs Belin Brown. Body remained at Washington and Coleman mortuary of Montgomery pending completion of funeral. obituary notes many from across West Virginia. Three hundred twenty six high school students attend Boy's State opening week. camp at Jackson's Mill. Sister Mrs Ben Camp of Chicago among attendees.

Notman—H Montgomers Susilo Belin Brown Washington and Coleman Mortuary Montgomery Crim Roberi—os Chesapeake Morris Weapenke Tvelamds West Virginia Ben Camp Chicago Aphiehrbangucaealas

Wife of Dr. Moore Dies in Huntington

Harriet Prentice Hallock Moore 76 died in Huntington after a weeklong illness. She was wife of Dr. Thomas W. Moore, a eye nose and throat specialist, and was born in Catskill. Surviving are her son, daughters, and many relatives. Services set at Dothan Community Church with burial at Tansy cemetery.

Huntington Harriet Prentice Hallock Moore Thomas W. Moore Mrs. Moore Catskill Mith College

Marmet Man Dies While Visiting in Cincinnati

A Marmet man Tennyson Harold Kenny 45 died of a heart attack while visiting Cincinnati Ohio on May 22. He was identified yesterday after Marmet relatives confirmed the match. Graveside service will be at 10 a m today in Marmet cemetery Fr Grondalski officiating. Surviving are four half brothers Ralph Hudnall Charleston Franklin Marmet Albert and William Marmet. two half sisters Mrs Virginia Smith and Mrs Alberts Faulkner Marmet. Snodgrass Mortuary South Charleston in charge.

Cincinnati Ostecul Tennyson Harold Kenny Marmet Kenny Marmet Cemetery Fr. Grondalski jRalph_ Hudnall Charleston iBranklin Rand Albert William Virginia Smith jMrs Alberts Faulkner Snodgrass Mortuary South Charleston

Girl Falls Overboard Drowns in Cheat Lake

Morgantown reports Madaline Lipscomb age 19 of Westover drowned after falling from a boat on Cheat Lake in Monongalia County. Sheriff Mike Gill said she and three companions were aboard. one man, John Aros of Morgantown, swam ashore safely. The body had not been recovered. the accident occurred between Cheat Bridge and Sunset Beach.

Morgantown Madaline Lipscomb Westover Cheat Lake Monongalia Mike Gill Gill John Aros Morgedtown Cneats

Cedar Grove to Issue Bonds for West Ward Street Works

Town of Cedar Grove in Kanawha County West Virginia plans bonds not to exceed 515,000 for paving sidewalks and sewers on West Ward Street and adjacent streets. Voters to decide debt authority and tax levies to cover not more than one third of costs with 3 percent interest over up to 34 years. Authorities note town valuation and existing indebtedness. Local officials confirm special meeting and form of ballot.

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Solons Seek Showdown On Berlin Power Plays

Congressional actions loom as Truman Democrats seek support from Republicans and unions to push a broad peace and national security plan. The narrative outlines party tactics, potential compromises, and cautions about provoking a national strike while discussing a looming emergency seizure proposal.

Bentley names 27 US government employees in list

Senate and House committees investigate Communist activities and espionage. A Russian official sought military secrets from Bell helicopter and jet plane projects, using three contacts including Mr. and Mrs. Joseph P. Franey and Loren Haas. Government security agents monitored the ongoing exchanges.

McCarran D.-Nev U. S Irs Senate Houde un-American Activities Soumittees Bel A Bulleta Joseph PB. Franey Niagara Falls Loren Haas Buffaro

Clay County Boy Struck By Car Near Home

A six year old Clay County boy named Edward Friend was admitted to St Francis hospital with a broken left leg after being struck by a car while playing near his home. A hospital attendant reported the incident occurred yesterday. In London, during a 1915 Zeppelin raid, aircraft began using incendiaries as a new weapon, with a battle eruption and 90 bombs noted on a German raid.

Clay Clay County St Francis Hospital Edward Friend London

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