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Newspaper
Charleston Gazette
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1949
Page
10
The Federal-State Crop Reporting Service notes a rise in the May price index to 278 percent of the 1910 14 base, with gains across meat animals chickens eggs grains and fruit. Beef cattle and lambs rose while hogs veal calves and sheep showed mixed changes. feed prices also edged higher, lifting the overall farm price received index.
A 47 year old Clay County woman, Lessie Morgan of Precious, was shot while walking near Harless Demoss's home. Doctors report the bullet lodged in her back but no surgery has yet been performed. Morgan says the shooting appears accidental and she is expected to recover.
The Senate today cleared a compromise version of a bill broadening CIA powers. It would admit to the United States foreign agents who served abroad and allow flexible funding for intelligence gathering, pending House action.
In testimony before Rep. Nixon and the House committee, Chambers denied evidence he was a Communist. He said Hiss was a dedicated Communist only from his three years knowing him. Stryker pressed if the answer was false, and Chambers admitted it likely was.
The council authorized a committee to devise ways to establish swimming pools and approved a zoning change on Patrick Street. J B McLaughlin urged widening California Street with state funding covering most costs. Planning proposals include street renaming Worth Charleston and extending Second and Third Avenues while closing alleys near Stainton and Gist.
Stamper Independents seek Leo Stamper as game manager for two Sunday baseball games. Angenie shows 3 interested, with location 25853 noted.
Obituaries list multiple local residents with service details. Iana C King dies from a fall injuries in Cunningham area. William Alexander of 204 Breast Street. Marvin E G Jackson of Sou Lacing Etа. Mrs Lresay Kenilsaep of rajgavile. several other local figures including Mrs Maude Sally and Aldweel Ols. Services scheduled at Cunningham mortuary chapel and Montgomery Memorial park. survivors named for each.
Service for Lud Tully aged 54 of 912 Randolpa Street who died of a heart attack enroute to a hospital will be held at 2 p.m. today at Humphreys Memorial Methodist Church. Rev. Lacy Burns will officiate. Interment in Sumset Memorial Park. Wilson Snortuary is in charge. A World War I veteran and member of John Brawley Post No 20 American Legion. Pallbearers are nephews Burton Isaac Dr. Carl Tully Clarence Tully Kenneth Bory Rey Edény and Ira Lee Bostic. The body will be taken to the site see hour before service.
Special to The Gaetey Clay June term circuit court indicts 11 individuals on felony charges. Foreman Earl Boggs led the grand jury. suspects include Clarence Denver Fugete Pete Nichols Cecil McKinney Brackett J Smith Owen Dickey Earl Sutue Marvin Macde Henry Rogers Roy Henry Potter and Alvin Henderson White. Petit jury session set for tomorrow per Judge Jake Fisher.
Washington reports the Senate debated extending presidential tin controls to Bolivia sourced ore. Maybank urged continuation of central power until June 30, 1850, noting Bolivia supplies most U.S. tin ore and naming implications for policy and industry. Surviving local notices follow with obituaries and community updates.
A seven year old Chesapeare owl was injured yesterday when she walked into the side of a moving car near her home. Trooper B F White said she did not. Josce Hasna, daughter of Rey, and Mrs Winston Hugus fractured skulls and leg in the mishap which occurred at 2 15 p m on Sigte Rt 62.
The article reports bids on the Blearsky Memorial project in Kae nawha City delayed beyond June 20 1949 due to a drivers strike and funding shortfalls. President notes several pledge payments overdue and warns of further Stage 3 construction curtailment if missing funds aren’t received. Architects Tucler Silling of Charleston and Hepaford Sons of Cincinnati note growing contractor interest.
James Foglesong, Eastman School of Music junior, named a candidate for the Performers Certificate. He will perform as soloist with the Eastman Rochester Symphony and present a recitals program. He has appeared in Puccini and Gilbert and Sullivan roles and sung with Rochester Civic Orchestra and other ensembles.
In St Albans Nitro softball action Moose, 6 1 over Viscose, and Carbide, 6 1 over West VacOo, led by winning pitchers Wes and Caudle. Dunbar Industrial league saw Crandalls Parsons beat Lions 4 0 in a night game tally.
The West Virginia Safety and Traffic Council urged pedestrians to cross only at intersections amid Charleston’s fast moving one way streets. Managing Director W C S Eusley warned jaywalking between intersections is dangerous and urged motorists to use extra lanes and move across to nearest east west thoroughfares.
Police praised a new traffic system as double parking dropped and bus routes reported smoother service. Officers noted earlier signals caused congestion and promised improvements when fixes are completed next month.
Police say seventeen fugitives were captured near Cadiz Ohio. John Valkyo 34 and Stan lic 31 refused return. extradition papers filed for two others. Brooks County sheriff reported road blocks set up near Wellsburg as officers pursued remaining escapees.
In a special session the ministers aimed to craft a compromise proposal by Andrei Vishinsky from Mas an. Western officials doubted a citywide election would free a non Communist administration to power. Some observers believed Communists would win under ten percent. The possibility exists ministers may propose a continuing study committee of deputies to keep the Germany issue open for future measures.
Follansbee reports Martin T. Mentos aged 33 died yesterday in a Steubenville Ohio hospital. Survivors include Charise Manian of Wellsburg, vice president and general manager of the Follanevec Steel Company.
The eighth annual West Virginia grand assembly of the Rainbow for Girls opens today at the shrine mosque with all-day registration. A 4 p.m. YMCA lawn drill exhibition and 6 p.m. Banquet at Beni Kedem follow. Miss Theodorine Jacquet of Morgantown is grand worthy advisor. about 400 to 500 members expected. visitors include Emma Campbell of Davis and Lawrence Heppard of Sittersville.
Readable portions show Charleston and nearby towns nominating boys for governor in the 12th Boys State. Armstrong wins Federalist nominations. Shares leads Nationalists. Election tomorrow with inauguration set for Wednesday, featuring candidates from Charleston area and other towns.
Disjointed text references espionage notes involving a Soviet official and FBI agents, with dubious claims of diplomatic leniency and witness testimony. The piece then shifts to a long list of wholesale produce prices and market figures from Pittsburgh and New York, lacking coherent narrative.
New York trading eroded to multiyear lows as the market dipped despite late buying. U S Steel fell 3 4 to 20 General Motors down 7 8 Chrysler 2s at 46 and copper shares slid while some issues held firm. Bonds moved on the new 1949 rail law as government issues in longer maturities edged higher.
Herbert G. Cain of Bluefield was elected president of the State Negro Elks at their convention in Beckley. Other officers named include Junius Gilbert first vice president Quentin Reynolds second vice president Frederick Austin third vice president Andrew J. McKee secretary Herman Newman treasurer John Chappelle esquire Roscoe J. Clecksor inner guard Jamies Turnbull tyler and William Lodenby trustee. Grand Exalted Ruler J Henry Westam will install the officers tomorrow night with Northfork chosen as the site for the 1956 convention.
Readable portions show cattle and hog prices, market trends, and wholesale index movement. Includes figures for cattle, calves, hogs, sows, and yearling ranges, with regional notes from New York and Pittsburgh markets and Associated Press summaries.
Former Secretary of State James F Byrnes told Greenville that he has no memory of interfering with FBI efforts to arrest a wartime Russian spy. Loren Haas, posing as an espionage agent under Philadelphia supervision for Alexei Schevchenko, previously claimed Byrnes blocked actions.
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