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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 11, 1947

Page

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Hungary Chief Flaps Purge of Army Force in U S News

Washington reports State Department officials labeled a Budapest propaganda claim as obvious. They reaffirmed U S support for the legally elected Nagy government and released old press items showing U S aid to restore Hungary s shattered economy and urge action against looted goals. Page 10.

Red U. Ss Firat Washington State Department Publica Lisn Budapest Dean Acheson Nagy Jast Janu Nagy United States Hungary Fila Ici Uray Ungal Russia

Hungarian Premier Dinnyes set for nationalization push

Budapest reports Premier Lajos Dinnyes chosen by Soviet elements to carry a policy of nationalization amid turmoil. U.S. aid plans tied to Truman Doctrine are referenced as central to the crisis, with Nagy’s resignation under pressure from Communist forces and the Soviet Union shaping Hungary’s political struggle.

Budapest Hungary Lajos Dinnyes Ciplg Hunparsee Aia Tiog Ceuastey Dale & Flan Truman Turkey Seraet Revai Orks Dean Achesee Siste Bed Nagy Wich Nasy Soviet ‘Union

Fisler Convicted On Contempt Count

Fisler was convicted of contempt of Congress in a June 10 proceedings. The court record cites his refusal to comply with a Congressional subpoena related to the No. 4 Communist Stnnist tender matter. The ruling marks a rare contempt conviction in a high profile political inquiry.

Fisler Coanen Stnist Pee Congress

Willie Willis remark on the worst one he ever read

A garbled line recalls Willie Willis noting someone’s work as the worst he has read, while a parenthetical aside hints at Dad’s reaction. The fragment preserves a sense of critique but lacks clear names, dates, or full context.

Dad Bascaldie

UN police power fears calm debated at Security Council

Britain and China, core members of the Big Five, clashed over how a world police force could be used as the United States pressed for unity on core issues. Cadogan of Britain and Dr Hsia of China urged cautious use, while Gromyko argued the plan risked a veto stalemate.

Lake Success Britain China United Nations Alexander Cadogan Co. Sd. Hsia Security ‘Council United States Svrivas Global Police the Council Tamerrow Soviet Russia Joao Callns Muniz Brazil Cadogan

President Truman Honored in Canada Visit

President Truman received a warm ovation from Parliament members during a surprise visit to Ottawa. He attended a ceremony at Confederation Hall honoring Prime Minister Mackenzie King and the portrait of Sir Robert Borden, reflecting strong Canada US goodwill.

Awa Truman Confederation Hall W. L. Mackenzie King Robert Washin Wing Geiweht Ction

Senators Seek Senate Probe On Soviet Made German Invasion Cash

Three Republican senators Bridges Ferguson and Knowland demand a Senate investigation into reports that millions of U S dollars may be used to redeem Russian printed German invasion currency. They say the printing plant was handed to Russian authorities by U S officials and cite possible sums between 400 million and 900 million. At issue is how much American money is involved and how it reached the zones of Germany.

Washington Senate U. S Bridges Ferguson Mich U._S Sen Knowland Patterson Special Germany Russia Senate Appropriations Committee United States Europe

Nimitz Townfolk Seek Namesake Help For Observatory Move

Nimitz town residents numbering about 106 urge Adm Chester W Nimitz to assist in locating the naval observatory to Summera county as the facility is moved from Washington The Hinton Chamber of Commerce joins the campaign sending letters to Secretary of the Navy Forrestal and Senator Gore in West Virginia Naval officials had earlier announced the observatory would relocate due to Washington dust and smoke hindering stargazing.

Nimitz West Virginia Eliic Adm Chester W. Nimitz Naval Observatory Summera County Washington Hinton Chamber of Commerce Secretary of the Navy Forrestal Sen. Kilgore D-Wva Naval

Navy Commander Held in Government Property Theft Case

MOBILE, Ala. June 10 The FBI announced the arrest of Commodore Dolph Chatwick Allen 50 former commanding officer of Bronson Field near Pensacola Fla on two charges of theft of government property. Investigators recovered two truckloads marked U S Navy valued well over 5000 on Allen s estate at Perdido Bay Baldwin County Alabama. He served as CO of Bronson Field from August to November 1944 retired January 1947 taken before a U S commissioner in Pensacola Fla and released on bond pending grand jury action. Equipment including leather chairs electric fans luggage silverware band instruments and linens were confiscated by the FBI.

Mobile Ala Federal Bureau of Investigation Comdr Dolph Chatwick Allen Bronson Field Pansecola Fie J. Gleason FBI U. S Navy Allen Perdido Bay Baldwin County Alabama California Gleason Pensacola Fla Pensacola Naval

Wanted girl for position at office work

The Charleston Gazette Want Ad Headquarters notes the job ad response as 70 calls. It states a girl is needed for office work with good pay, directing readers to contact the Gazette for help wanted ads and to reach remaining applicants. It emphasizes the effectiveness of want ads in retail routes and urges immediate action.

Jy Metal Petron Gazette Charleston

Miners Extend Labor Protest Across States

Uniontown Pa June 10. Walkouts by AFL UMW miners spread beyond western Pennsylvania to Indiana with about 17 000 idle workers. Operators estimate tonnage lost at 120 000 to 140 000 tons in western Pennsylvania. Many pits are captive to steel companies using production for their own operations.

Uniontown United Mine Workers AFL UMW Pennsylvania Indiana Poncsylvania

Dunbar City Council Recounts After Local Election

The Dunbar city council opened a recount of votes for mayor and two council seats at 4 30 p m with expected activity into midnight. Democrats contested results in multiple wards while Raymond E Wilson won in the third ward per unofficial tallies.

Dunbar Rounell B.A. Salisbury Ted Charles Castel Democratic Executive Committee Charles Dean A. A. McQueen Raymond E. Wilson

Marshall Backs Plan for United States of Europe

Washington reports support for the idea of a United States of Europe with caveats from Secretary of State Marshall and praise from Winston Churchill. Pending resolution would seek Congress backing within the United Nations framework. A separate fire in Cabin Creek caused extensive damage to businesses and offices, with estimates around $100,000 to $200,000 and several structures including a department store, Kroger, and a cafe burned or gutted.

Marshall U. S. of Europe Washington Congress United States Europe Marshall Polong Winston Marshall Churchill Great Britain America United States of Europe United Nations Vandenberg Cesahations Waraae Cokin Creel Superion Belators Fulbright Charles H. Jones Charleston Cabin Creek Pelte Pelanto’ Mobile Smith's Department Store Kroger Grocery and Baking Co Mountain State Cafe R.A. Hengin Matt Bouldin Lee Jarrett Appalachian Electric Power Co

Soviet Air Cover Drives Force Across 200 Miles

The report describes a large Soviet aerial cover driving a military force 200 miles toward Ripaeset amid chaotic actions in Central Asia. Chinese sources note difficulties in communication and government silences as casualty counts remain unclear. Chang Kai-shek sends generals to Xinjiang to restore order while Mongolia seeks independence from Soviet influence.

Chiang Kai-shek Chang Hi Sinkiang Iosteg Otter Mongolia Chang Seene Eov- Froment S. Ne Masudas Pinkiang

Senate Confirms Five Nominations Amid Global Tension

The Senate confirmed five presidential nominees spanning diplomacy, relief work, and governance. Dwight Griswold, ex Nebraskan governor, tops the list as head of Greek aid programs amid Mediterranean tensions. Norman Armour, Richard Allen, Emmett ONeal, and Monnett Davis hold roles in foreign relief, Shanghai consul general duties, and Asia council. The Shanghai council meets June 18, while Griswold faces Balkan and Greek tensions as the Greek aid program leads.

Senate Ru Sen Vandel Spedt Tom Nations Dwight B. Griswold Nebrasks Norman Armour Richard F. Allen American Red Cross Emmett O'Neal Kentucky U. S New Philippine Republic Paul V. McNutt Monnett B. Davis Ameria Shanghai A Council On Asia Far East Griswold Mediterranean- Balkan Greece Turkey Commu

Kidnaped British Policemen Escape In Swimwear

Two British police officers kidnapped from a crowded swimming pool in Ramat Gan escaped by morning, emerging in bathing trunks after spending the night in a room with nooses. They were fed, blindfolded, and gagged before being placed in a wardrobe and driven away by captors who watched from the vehicle.

Jerusalem Ramat Gan

House Group Okays Bill To End Sugar Rations

The House banking committee approved a bill to end sugar rationing for home consumption immediately. Industrial allocations would continue until Oct 1 under current law. The panel cited Agriculture Department reports showing higher sugar supply than expected and noted a possible voluntary termination of home rationing was being considered.

House Washington House Banking Committee Agricultura Department Agriculture Department

Health merger plan likely to move before council

Mayor Andrews said the city council will probably be asked at the June 16 meeting to approve a contract for consolidating the municipal and county health departments. A special committee of council, the county court, and the State Health Department have reached tentative agreement, with formal approvals needed by all three bodies.

Andrews John A. Shanklin R. W. McGuire Coyle

Medical Horrors Charged to Jap Fleet Surgeon

The U S Navy charges Capt Hiroshi Iwanami and eighteen former subordinates from Truk with brutal experiments on captured Americans. Accusations include bacterial injections, torture with tourniquets, dynamite, and spears. Several men died or were tortured. some survived after severe injuries. The case, detailing grim methods, is described in Navy documents.

Guam US S& Avy Today Hiroshi Iwanami Iwanmi Truk Iwanami Twanami

Fingling the News Color Scheme in Nalians Politics

Nalians claim financial influence could deter Commation from visiting. The discussion centers on red funding and implications for Arnel, Bian Sopshat, ANT, Tha, and Catette in a murky, fragmented report.

Arnel

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