Forrestal warned Truman on Amerasia case delay
Personal papers of James Forrestal show he advised President Truman in May 1945 that delaying the Amerasia espionage case could harm U.S. Russian relations during UN talks. Truman refused to postpone, leading to six arrests nine days later. The diary notes were published after Justice confirmed the contents.
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Washington
James
Forrestal
Amerasia
Truman
Justice Department
Washington Star
Russia
United Nations
Star
Forrestal Aned
Hoover
FBI
J. Edgar Hoover
White House
Naval Hospital
Sudden Storm Triggers Dozen Charleston Accidents
A sudden storm drenched Charleston causing at least 12 minor traffic accidents reported by city police. No injuries were noted and vehicle damage was negligible. Heavy rain cooled temperatures from 76 to 64 degrees before six. Air traffic at Kanawha Airport was affected by the weather.
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Charleston
Kanawha
Sunday Gazette Specials Preview Packed Pages
Sunday edition promises exhaustive news and pictures plus a chance at prize money. We Hear features anecdotes about friends and you on page 12. Coonskin Furs hosts an ox toast on page 7. Charleston tennis plan on page 34. Goren on bridge page 17. Wimbledon of West Virginia feature page 20. Junior League County Fair page 28. Kanawha City Baptists build costs page 33. Amusements 28 Fashion Books 38-47 Classified 38-47 Oursier Club Calendar 25 Radio TV columnists 3 Editorial page PY Teenagers.
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Coonskin Furs
Oursier
Talk of Pacific Pact Revived
Washington reports renewed talks on a Pacific Defense treaty among non Communist WWII allies. Officials consider it to flank a full peace treaty or serve alongside one to reassure Western Pacific nations of U.S. protection against communism and Japanese militarism. Joan Foster Dulles and Gen Douglas MacArthur were set for discussions in Tokyo within about ten days.
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Washington
Tapan
America
Aga
State Department
Joan Foster Dulles
Dulles
Douglas MacArthur
Tokyo
Marine Vet Dares Ex-WAC to Shoot and He Dies
In Georgetown a Marine Corps veteran was killed by two rifle bullets. State police said two daughters, 14-year-old Dorothy Reno and 11-year-old Irene Reno, testified their mother Thelma D Powell, a former WAC, fired the fatal shot on a dare. The body of Granville W Brittingham, 23, was found after the incident.
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Georgetown
Marine Corps
WAC
Clarence Lynch
Dorothy Reno
Irene Reno
Thelma D. Powell
Powell
Granville W. Brittingham
West Virginia Hosts Governors Conference at Greenbrier
Gov. Patteson announced nearly complete plans for the 42d Governors Conference to be held at The Greenbrier in White Sulphur Springs. The event opens with a 1 p.m. luncheon for the executive committee, runs through June 21, with governors from 44 states Alaska Hawaii and territories arriving earlier. The program features welcome addresses by Gov. Patteson and Gov. Frank Carlson, plus a keynote by Paul Hoffman, head of the Economic Cooperation Administration.
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Anna Hughes Patteson
Gov
Patteson
South
James E. Folsom
Alabama
Greenbrier
White Sulphur Springs
Interwoven. Hosiery Co
Martinsburg
Mondemorni
Frank Carl
Kansas
Paul G. Hoffman
Econonic Cooperation Administration
Tal
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Johnson to Speak at Legion Convention in Charleston
Secretary of Defense Louis A dginson will address the 1440 state American Legion convention in Charleston. Convention chairman C. G. Dawson said Johnson, former state and national Legion commander, will speak at the banquet on August 26 at the Daniel Boone Hotel. The convention runs August 25 to 27 with about 2,000 expected attendees and ticket sales on a first come, first served basis. John Brawley Post No. 20 hosts the event.
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Louis Adginson
American Legion
Charleston
Jack) Dawson
Johnson
the Legion
Daniel Boone Hotel
Walter Lorg
Huntington
Dawson
Chaurtain
Phil Dupont
West Virginia
John Brawley
Court Frees City to Halt State Office Building
Circuit Judge Julian F. Bouchelle granted Charleston a temporary injunction stopping the West Virginia from building a $1,700,000 office block at California Ave and Washington St. He urged the Legislature to decide if state offices should be outside the Cass Gilbert plan and recommended deferring action until the next session. The city argues the site lies outside the Capitol plan and seeks compliance with municipal zoning.
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Julian F. Bouchelle
Charleston
West Virginia
California
Washington St
Beuchelle
Capitol
Workmen's Compensation
State Office Building Commission
Agranding
Bouchelle
Hee
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Dunbar Man Dies Of Knife Wound
Hudson Jones age 31 of Dunbar died from a throat wound after a fight on Amber Ridge in Roane County near Clendenin. His wife Opal sped him to a doctor. he died in the car before arrival. Trooper W L Pence said Jones and his family were returning home when the altercation occurred.
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Clendenin
Spenzer
Hudson Jones
Dunbar
Amber Ridge
Roane County
U.S. Rt
W. L. Pence
South Charleston
Opal
Jones
Girls Baseball Showdown At Walt Powell Park This Week
Action packed girls baseball features two All American Girls Baseball League teams tomorrow and Tuesday night at Walt Powell Park. Proceeds benefit city playgrounds and Coon Skin Park with grand stand and bleacher seating priced at 1.00 and 1.50 for boxes. Tickets available at The Gazette Promotion Department and Lynn Goshorn’s on Capitol Street.
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Walt Powell Park
All- American Girls Baseball League
Coonskin Park
Gazette Promotion Department
Lynn Goshorn
Capitol SL
Patteson Group Seeks to Keep Legislature Under Control
The Democratic state administration led by Gov. Patteson pursues continued control of the Legislature. A Kanawha County compromise is offered amid tax talk and a looming $10 million four year medical school cost. Budget Director Gainer warns treasury surplus is gone and new taxes may be needed.
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Harry W. Ball
Associated Press Bureau
Democratic State Administration
Patteson
Legislawre
Kanawha County
Statehouse
Denzil Gainer
Sonable ii Charles
Harry G. Hoffmann
The
Gazette
Associated Press
Democratic Party
Hanna-Brawley
Party Harmony
Homer W. Hanna
Ben Moore
Federal Court
Kanawhee County
D. Earl Brawley
Court House
State House
Independent State
Proven U S Strength Basis For Greatest Business Boom
Washington experts see vast strength underpinning the economy with six more months of prosperity expected. Jobs rise by 2,778,000 since three months ago and unemployment drops by 1,627,000. Prices, credit growth, and housing activity signal robust demand while inflation risks loom and policy debates intensify.
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Sterling F. Green
Washington
Congress
Rescuers Fail To Free Driver From Wreckage
Kenneth Leon Haner 26 of Danville Boone County worked for Chemical Valley Lumber. He crashed into an embankment on U S 9 at 12 40 am to avoid a collision. A heavy lumber load trapped him in the cab. Jack Gilbert 18 of Swiss Nicholas County fled the scene then was found later.
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Thing
Cedar Grove
Kenneth Leon Haner
Danville
Boone County
Chemical Valley Lumber Co
Sam Whitman
Haner
U.S.9
Whitman
Hanar
Jack Gilbert
Chelyan
Gilbert
Swiss
Nicholas Countty
Consciousnes
Camo
Ganley
Allies Reject Red Election Proposals for All Berlin
Western Allied commandants called Soviet demands for all Berlin elections unacceptable. They objected to a Soviet veto over a four power plan and to demands for immediate withdrawal of occupation troops, arguing the 1846 constitution restraint would hinder constitutional development.
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Berlin
A. I. Yelisarovy
Bushman Gorilla Reco pushes Through Without ACTH
Chicago June 10 Dr. Lester Fisher head veterinarian at Lincoln Park Zoo said Bushman the 500 pound gorilla is improving after collapsing in his cage and doctors rejected ACTH treatment. The 22 year old animal equals a 70 year old man and officials cite age heat heart and arthritis as factors in his illness.
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Bushman
Chicago
Lester Fisher
Lincoln Park Zoo
Cain Threatens New Filibuster In Senate Rent Bill Fight
In Washington on June 10, Senate leaders faced a renewed filibuster threat as Senator Cain urged delaying the rent control extension. Majority Leader Lucas voiced confidence in enough votes to pass, with a test vote set for Monday noon on sending the bill back to committee. Cain pledged readiness to renew efforts after the test if needed.
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Washington
Senate
Fellcue
Sen. Cairn
Rwash
Lutas ¢D-In
Ten Thousand Dollar Donation Boosts Morris Harvey Fund
WCHS radio station donated 10000 in support of Morris Harvey College building funds. Lewis C. Tierney, station president, said the gift will raise the college’s cultural role in West Virginia and contribute to a better community and state. A. W. Cox, campaign general chairman, thanked him.
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Morris Harvey College
WCHS
Collee
Lewis C. Tierney
West Virginia
De»Vey College
Morris Harvey
A. W. Cox
Tierney
Soviet Jets Intercept U S C 54 Over Berlin
Two to four Soviet jet fighters dived on a U S C 54 transport over Germany and forced it toward Berlin. The crew led by First Lieutenants Frederickson of San Antonio Texas and Callarda reportedly landed safely at Tempelhof in the American sector after an alarmingly low chase. American officials weigh a formal protest as Tempelhof called the action brazen.
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Berlin
Germany
D. C. Frederickson
W. T. Callarda
Tempelhof Airport
U.S
Frederickson
San Antonio
Tex
Callarda
Gist
Rhine-Main
Frankfurt
Tempelhof
Men Beat Out Rhythm For Dance With Cun
Two young mothers with babies reported being taken from a Cumberland park by men who forced them to dance at gunpoint. Arrested are Critt Ellison, 23, formerly of Detroit, living in Whit ney County, and Ted Hackney, 17, of Pott County. Charges include kidnapping detaining a woman against her will assault and battery and carrying a concealed weapon.
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Harlan
Cumberland
Critt Ellison
Detroit
Whitney County
Ted Hackney
Pott
Harlan County
Truman Attacks Soviet Peace Talk as War Preparation
President Truman denounced the Soviet Union for talking of democracy while building dictatorships and an army, calling isolationism a path to war. He spoke to about 35,000 spectators on the riverfront, urging renewed unity and warning against aiding aggressors in fragile times.
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Truman
Soviet Russia
Mis
Soviet Union
Mainta
Tru Man
Russia
James F. Thompson
Han
Austins
Defense
Johnson
Henri Bonnet
Cac
Deepartment
Voice of America
Sociely
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United States
Isola
Hagtern
Hitler
Berlin
Ferciz
JG Cal. Br
Vessel Sinking Claims Five Lives Near Santa Catating
Coast Guard reports a 42 foot fishing craft sank midway between land and Santa Catating. Five people died, two injured, and the stricken boat owned by Robinson and Otello Beach. An SOS from the vessel prompted rescue aboard a freighter.
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Scl
Hip
Beit Coast Guard
SOS
Santa Catating Tsana
Robeinson
Willian
Otello
Signa
Hill
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