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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 06, 1950

Page

12

Current Movies Midtown Theaters Showings and Casts

A list of current film attractions across Midtown area venues including Capitol Virginian Mearse Rialto and neighborhood theaters. Listings specify titles and star casts such as The Big Hangover One War Street Shanghai Gesture Sage of the West and West El Paso among others with noted actors like Van Johnson Gene Tierney James Mason John Wayne and Audie Murphy.

Capitol MD van Johnson Estzoneth ‘Taylor M-G-M Certoon Virginian James Mason Masta Toren Mearse Montgomery Clift Paul Douglas Rialto Robert Montgomery Alan Blyth Idx Lupino Howard Dutt Lyrke Raymond Gail Russell Sterling Hayden Kirby Tarant Custer Afanveon O'Hara Vincent Price Sevey Binnere Marlene Dietrich John Warne Wanda Hendrix Claude Rains Price Jane Wyman Homicide Robert Douglas Helen Dead Hod Kids Martin George Rafi Elin Raines Robert Reckweil Dorothy Patrick Belle the Kid Texas Audie Murphy Smithers the Threat Ginta Grey Micheel O'Shea Fort Apache Jom Wa Mitro Carson Dennis Morgan Joe Palocks Robert Cummings Ann

C P and P proposes telephone rate hikes across regions

The C P and P plans a series of rate increases for business and residential lines, with a 73 cent monthly extension charge and higher fees in 229 592 customer communities while 1683 customers would see no change. A July 15 effective date is planned unless suspended for hearings. The company cites a new CIO union contract raising payroll costs and widening the wage bill gap versus rate recovery, with 24000 applications pending for new service in the state.

Pare Clarkspurg Morgantown Public Service Commission Mgr. J. R Crigley Heaty P. Petilian CIO Communications Workers Union Svi | Iicrease

Peck Gets Role In Biblical Film David and Bathsheba

Hollywood dispatch reports Gregory Peck likely to play David in the upcoming biblical epic David and Bathsheba directed by Zanuck. The production plans to shoot in Palestine after Peck finishes Appointment in Samara, with scouts from MGM seeking Indian-featured, dark-haired actresses able to ride.

Louetla Parsons Hollywood INS Gregory Peck New York Darry Zanuck David Palestine Greg Clark Gable Missouri MGM Bill Grady Canada Laucille Ryman Southwest Mexico Clark William Wellman

Patrolmen face continued dispute on beat altercation

The report details a confrontation between Patrolmen Thompson and Taylor and Chappel in a district beat. Witness statements to Chief Ray describe slapping and a near-violent crowd reaction by bystanders, with accusations against Thompson for rough handling of Mrs. Johnson, who was eight months pregnant, while Chappel argues Thompson brushed her during the melee. Chief Ray notes possible intoxication and notes the officers were undercover to probe bootleg and vice. Both men admitted drinking at several spots while pursuing whiskey operations. A raid on Young St. led to charges against Katherine Collins and Katherine Cheatham for prostitution, and a Wheeler woman charged with soliciting. all released on bond pending arraignment.

Chappel Thompson Taylor Ray Trompsom Chapnel Johnson William Lonesome Ray Sai Tracas Young St Wheeler Kathrine Collins Katherine Cheatham Ag Athod

Television programming schedule highlights and gaps

OCR reads a fragmented TV guide listing multiple shows with times such as 2:00 p m 6:45 p m and 7:30 p m including Original Amateur Hour Wrestling Matches Teletips and a Serenade segment featuring Stephenson at the Organ. many fragments and misspelled titles.

ITV Texas Slim & Butcheroos Kukia Fran Qiltie Stephenson

Three Fischers Fined For Large Unpaid Taxes And Penalties

The Fischer brothers Walter Albert and Frank faced fines and penalties totaling substantial amounts for unpaid taxes plus six percent interest and civil penalties. Judge Moore noted lack of intent to imprison but said the sentence should be felt by the brothers, who were praised for reputation yet condemned for wartime tax evasion perjury and false affidavits.

Walter Fischer Albert Fischer Frank Fischer Moore Tudsey Moore Charles W. Moxley Charleston Fischer Brothers Finley Conk Sischers Winddine Cook Fisthar Brothers Albert Walter Fischer

Hunt for kidnapped girl continues amid bear attack fears

Ongoing search details a missing girl possibly attacked by bears. Officials investigate clues suggesting the child may have been harmed, with authorities reviewing local sightings and pursuing leads as residents await updates.

GOP to Buck Recommit Bill Signals Close Vote

A GOP leader indicated a straight motion to recommit the bill may pass and predicted a close vote, suggesting ongoing partisan maneuvering as the bill moves forward.

Trom Aida

Nationals Shell Blockade Run Ends at Hong Kong

Nationalist ships breaking the Shanghai blockade arrived in Hong Kong this morning after abandoning their Chic tan base, signaling a shift in the Communist confrontation and reinforcing regional maritime tensions.

Shanghai Hong Kong

Radio Program Listings Highlight Daily Shows

The Gazette prints a compact guide of radio highlights amid full listings. It notes station schedules like WGKVY and WENA with programs such as Cole's Capers and Lookin' Round London, plus sports broadcasts Cleveland vs New York and Cincinnati vs Boston. The page also mentions political races in California and a large slate of music and mystery programs across NBC Mutual and ABC networks.

the Gazette Gazette Radio WGKVY Welcome Travelers Cole Wena Londevee Wchi Dr. Crane Cincinnati Boston Cleveland New York WMQN Weaw Wensas ABC Mutual Montgome

Supreme Court term rulings on race, loyalty and housing cases

The court affirmed or denied several actions including upholding a ruling that may bar federal employees over loyalty doubt, denying review of a Virginia death-penalty case against seven Black defendants, and sustaining a New York plan to exclude Negroes from Stuyvesant Town. It also ordered film companies to separate production from distribution within six months and ruled on sirens jailed abroad not needing hearings in the United States.

Igh Edward F. Prichard J. Jon Dent Franklin D. Roosevel United States New York City Stuyvesant Town New York Supreme Court of the State of Nex County Onondaga Paul Stoner Reulah Stoner Wial William F McClusky Supreme Court Euse New Ys Daled Bas

Truman Plans 2uputinwed From Fake 1) commission

Likely members include Judges John Parker of North Carolina John Patrick Higgins of Massachusetts former Supreme Court Justice Owen J Roverts and others.

John Parker North Carolina John Patrick Higgins Massachusetts Supreme Court Owen J. Roverts

Foreign Aid Debate Focuses On Domestic Spending

The article quotes critics who urge President to curb overseas aid and redirect funds to domestic needs. They argue the administration should prioritize national defense and economic priorities at home rather than international programs.

Is Life Dependable Through Christian Science Reading Rooms

Is life subject to chance and insecurity or is there a reliable power guiding health happiness and security The text promises Christian Science offers answers found in Science and Health and claims daily life proof through its principles Charleston Reading Rooms provide free public lectures church services and loanable books A coupon is offered for more information and access to services

Automobile parts see 30 percent cut back from increases

A fragment notes a reduction in automobile parts and accessories prices by about thirty percent from earlier increases, with unclear dates or entities. The portion mentions a shift around 1950 and references continued discussions or notices without concrete details.

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California Senate nominees shape race with Warren bid

The piece notes Roosevelt's draw for California and Earl Warren as the first California governor seeking a third term. Sen Sheridan Downey is ill and not seeking renomination. Helen Douglas and Manchester Boddy vie for the Democratic Senate nomination with Boddy, editor and publisher of the Los Angeles Daily News, among the contenders.

Roosevelt California Earl Warren Sheridan Downey Helen Douglas Rea Helen Gehason Douglas Manchester Boddy Los Angeles

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