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Newspaper
Charleston Gazette
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1956
Page
12
President Eisenhower walked with support about 30 hours after surgery to remove an intestinal blockage. Doctors reported no current infection risk and bright morale as Maj. Gen. Leonard Heaton foresaw possible talks with aides soon.
The Charleston Gazette reports multiple injuries from seven crashes in the Charleston area. Victims include Joanne and Mrs. Virginia Javins, both treated at Charleston General Hospital. A bicycle struck boy Byron Cline on West Washington Street. he was treated and released. A stock car racer, Daniel M. Smith, sustained pelvic injuries and was treated. A three-vehicle collision on US 21 north of Charleston injured three rear-seat passengers, including Johnny Haynes and his wife Janet. all were taken for emergency care with Haynes listed in satisfactory condition.
A single engine plane carrying four people crashed near Kokomo Indiana after the pilot blinded by the sun hit 132000 volt power lines on the Verlin Ovtmann farm west of the Ruzicka Airport. The pilot Paul F Eikenberry 33 Jolietville Indiana and Roy Biddle 30 Kokomo factory worker died. A woman passenger and another man perished in the flames with one man Wright Hobbs 56 a nearby farmer describing the fiery wreckage. The bodies burned beyond recognition.
Mack Clinton Grounds age 90 of Deepwater Fayette County died yesterday in Beckley Memorial Hospital after a long illness leaving 97 direct descendants. He was a Methodist and a retired miner with two daughters three sons 40 grandchildren and 54 great grandchildren. Service will be at Poom mortuary chapel in Montgomery with burial at End of the Trail Cemetery. The body is at the mortuary. Spanish Scholar Dies In Madrid Agustin Gonzalez Annexaa Voyage 75 president of Spain's Royal Academy of History died today from heart attack.
Tokyo reports the Foreign Office may seek compensation from the United States for damages to the 4051 ton Mizuho Maru after a H bomb test at Bikini. Seventeen crew members hospitalised, three in serious condition, and health effects from possible fallout investigated.
The Socialist party renominated its 1952 standard bearers Darling ton Hoopes of Reading Pennsylvania for president and Samuel H Friedman of New York City for vice president. Delegates voted to focus on issue education and oppose major party policies, citing ballot access laws. Hoopes polled 20,189 votes in 1952 from 17 states, with limited ballot inclusion elsewhere.
A Jamaica report says a whirlwind hit Falmouth port causing the sinking of seven small sugar ships. Several crew members were rescued, with one drowned named Ligud Hilton amid chaotic conditions as vessels tore from moorings and sugar stocks were damaged.
United Jewish Appeal delegates in New York agreed to borrow 40 million dollars in communities nationwide to resettle North African Jews in Israel. The drive seeks a 105 million dollar national fund for other work as over 40 million has been collected, including 14 million at the conference. Moses A. Leavitt warned of looted shops and kidnappings in North Africa prompting the loan plan.
Pulitzer winner Arthur Miller is subpoenaed to testify before the House Un American Activities Committee regarding alleged Communist influence in U S passport procedures. Miller, linked romantically to Marilyn Monroe, faced denied travel in 1954 for The Crucible opening in Brussels.
Harrisville June 1 Burns Cunningham Ritchie County Assessor died at his home near Smithfield He leaves a widow a son and a daughter The obituary notes his public service and family.
Multiple brief notices report deaths across communities including Buckner Testie ed, Basil Service Childres, Theresse Children, Margaret Whitnes, Elbert Loveday, James Henry Powers, Raymond Southern, and Starcher. Surviving relatives listed. services and burial plans vary by location and church, with cremation or burial in local cemeteries.
Obituaries and funeral notices recall several individuals with services at local churches. Names include Mats Adains, Larry Joseph Grongh, Robert E Kel, Oddra Florente Atasley, Elba McGub, Verell Winters, Martha Nutty, Pilgri Wright, Alfred Taylor Sr, Cathert Strieklin, and Pinel resident Mr. Pritt, with church services, burial sites, and officiants noted.
Doliver Elkins, 26, was shot in the chest during an argument at Wimpy's tavern in Marmet. He survived after the bullet deflected off a rib and was hospitalized in good condition. Tavern owner George Manzigiannis, 65, was jailed on malicious wounding charges. State Troopers say Manzigiannis admitted firing during a dispute when Elkins refused to leave.
A farewell tea will be held at 4 p m Sunday in the church basement at 1 Randolph St honoring Rev Lorne Ross as he leaves First Advent Christian Church to pursue evangelist work in New England. Congregation members invite attendees.
Four Consolidation Coal operations in Harrison and Marion counties planned midnight shifts to end an unauthorized four county coal strike. Local 4019 members at Williams mine voted 40 47 to return to work while a district committee talks with John L. Lewis. Some miners objected and another meeting was held today.
William F. Cameron a 50 year old Dorchester man tied to the Brink's robbery probe was found murdered in a car in the Fargo Building rear parking area South Boston. FBI and DA office joined the investigation led by Commissioner Thomas F. Sullivan. Police say the killing resembled a dock gang enforcer method and Cameron had recently spoken of fearing for his life.
Wanderl Pancake of Pleasant Plains was chosen state commander at the 26th annual West Virginia Disabled American Veterans convention held in Huntington. Other officers elected include Paul Sehwesig senior vice commander Warren Hosasloak first junior vice commander David Tatum second junior vice commander M. R. Ward third junior vice commander D A Fitzpatrick sergeant at arms Kermit Thorp son judge advocate and G White chaplain. Commander Pancake is a Milton native and works for Appalachian Electric Power Co.
Hollywood. June 10. Patricia Owen 24, a British actress, was taken to Cedars of Lebanon Hospital after her husband producer Sy Bartlett found her unconscious at their Benedict Canyon home. Police said she appeared to have fallen or overdosed on sleeping pills. condition not serious. The couple married two months ago in Palm Springs.
The Methodist Conference lists assignments and reassignments across Beckley and Charleston districts. Key moves include Morris Harvey College program linked posts, professors and chaplains, plus ministers left unappointed to study.
The People reports that many mental patients are being released from institutions, risking public order. It cites a court decision freeing unstable patients to free hospital beds, with experts warning some may become wastrels or thieves.
About 300 Local 3715 CIO United Steelworkers members picketed the Gravely tractor plant in Dunbar after the old contract expired. Clerical staff also remained off their jobs though police reported no disturbances.
Washington reports Americans spent more than 1.6 billion dollars abroad last year, a rise of over 200 million from 1954. The Commerce Department notes a continued large increase expected in 1956.
In Moscow June 1 1950s era report Prof Bruna Pontecorvo a defector and Soviet colleagues D Blokhint Ley and V Wexler publish in Pravda urging wider personal contact among scientists of all nations. They praise American and Western high energy physics progress and note Soviet nuclear advances while stressing cooperation despite past secrets.
Summerfield predicted the chances are excellent for congressional approval of postal rate increases to balance the deficit. Proposed hikes would raise first class mail to four cents, magazines by 30 percent, advertising matter by 120 percent, and third class mail by 30 percent.
A 57 year old man Glen Davis was arrested on felonious wounding after a shooting at the home on Littlesburg road. Virginia Thomas Davis, 28, was in critical condition from seven bullet wounds at a Bluefield hospital. Her 11 year old son was away at summer camp. The injured woman is the estranged wife of Ralph Davis. A 1 year old daughter found her wounded on the kitchen floor.
Mrs. Ethel Helwig of 2114 Bridge Rd escaped serious injury when her car ran off Bridge Rd and tumbled about 100 feet into a ravine. Rescuers found her thrown through the windshield, with facial cuts, and she was rushed to St. Francis Hospital in an ambulance.
Cairo reports Egypt will send a delegation to London to discuss means for increased trade cooperation. The Middle East News quotes an official statement confirming the invitation and purpose of the talks.
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