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Newspaper
Charleston Gazette
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1952
Page
1
Voters in Charleston decide whether to renew a three year excess levy worth about 284 414 annually from real and personal property taxes. Polls run 6 33 am to 150 pm across 101 precincts as Mayor Copenhaver campaigns for passage amid fears of political opposition.
The Kanawha County court began a recount of votes from the May 13 primary with two notable actions. Democratic sheriff hopeful H Raymond Young withdrew from the recount, citing pressure from superiors and friends, while Edward W Hiserman's motion to declare the canvass official was denied. A record number of requests were filed, and Nicholas M Homes, the Republican, waived a recount in Big Sandy and Cabin Creek.
The Supreme Court signaled a future ruling on racial segregation in public schools. It will hear two appeals from Negro parents challenging stigmatization of their children in all Negro schools stemming from Topeka Kansas and Clarendon County South Carolina.
Sen. Robert S. Kerr of Oklahoma will keynote the Young Democratic Clubs of West Virginia convention in Clarksburg. About 11,600 attendees are expected as Kerr is introduced by Arthur B. Koontz before the first general session. Other speakers include William C. Marland and Senators Neely and Kilgore during the three day event.
James C. Fields 28 of Elkview was killed when his 1949 sedan left the road and swung in front of an oncoming truck near Elkview High School. The Robertson Parris Co truck from Clendenin carried Roy Henderson and Otis Davis, who were uninjured. State Trooper E C Guthrie investigated.
General Dwight D. Eisenhower wins endorsement from Republican delegates while sticking to non compulsory FEPC positions and considering amendments. He meets delegations from Connecticut Delaware and New Hampshire and clarifies views on Fair Employment Practices legislation tidal lands and military stretch-out plans.
Five dogs poisoned in three days near Charleston Heights raise alarm. Gazette carrier Jerry Lytton loses his dog Dixie. neighbors’ dog dies after convulsions. The Charleston Humane Association offers a $50 reward for information leading to an arrest, with Police Chief Simms matching funds.
Lead editorial on page six examines the powers governing Gen. Douglas MacArthur. It questions lawful limits on political speeches by a high commander and analyzes the laws he may be violating. The piece reflects on authority and media coverage in the era.
June 9 Chicago report notes General Douglas MacArthur favored for the Republican convention keynote despite strong opposition from Dwight D. Eisenhower backers. Taft supporters push for Taft ally to secure the role, while others warn a partisan pick could undermine convention nonpartisanship. J. Russell Sprague says Eisenhower camp will fight MacArthur’s designation, though Taft's strength on the Arrangements Committee could prevail.
Mundel seeks 100000 dollars in slander against a State Board of Education member. The case was docketed for July 7 in Marion County Circuit Court after a continuance granted by Judge J. Harper Meredith on motion by Sen. M. M. Neely. Previous retrial date was March 24.
Prosecutor Frank L. Taylor won court approval to access all election supplies after the recount including ballots tally sheets and poll tickets for possible future grand jury investigation into election irregularities. An out of state investigator began work as four teachers guard the sealed records in the county vault with Wehbie coordinating tickets by precincts and districts.
Washington June 9 The White House reported a complete deadlock in steel negotiations as CSO steelworkers president and industry leaders said the strike would continue. Union shop demands and other wage issues blocked accord while assurances to defend military needs were pledged.
Hattie McCormack, formerly charged with drunkenness in Precinct 223 at Hernshaw School, was cleared in a sworn statement by her neighbors. Irene McCormick’s husband also says his wife refrained from alcohol and could not have been intoxicated on primary day. Audrey McCormick had alleged observers in a drunken condition inside the polls. she now clarifies her statements.
Reliable sources report Queen Zeine of Jordan and her 17 year old son Crown Prince Hussein are in hiding in Switzerland. Police guard them under assumed names as King Talal, recently treated for a nervous disorder, remains in the Lake Geneva region. A Lausanne official says they left Lausanne in haste to avoid the king’s arrival and are under strict instruction to stay secret.
British announce the lifting of a seven day armed blockade around Radio Berlin. Barbed wire around the West Berlin station will be removed at midnight after urgent talks by Western commandants. They deem the barricade a limited operation that eased Soviet pressure and could be used again if needed.
The government eases real estate credit rules lowering down payments on new homes. For homes under 7000 or over 25000 the drop is from 50 to 40 percent, with a 12 590 to 1006 reduction for a 25000 house, while 700 to 350 down on 7000 houses and 2350 down on 12000. The measure ties to a larger aid bill supporting military aid and anti-Communist efforts.
In Munsan Korea on Tuesday a forged North Korean letter taunts the Allies over stalled Korean peace talks now in their fifth month. The message signed by Gen Kim Il Sung and Peng Teh-bai was broadcast by Peiping radio urging official breaking of talks and warning Allies that battlefield gains cannot be won at the conference site.
The 92d General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church in the United States ruled that the presbytery owns church property, not the congregation. A Mississippi commissioner accused leaders of trying to buy members. The body approved a resolution amid debate, and set a two year study by a nine member committee on church property.
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