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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 12, 1952

Page

8

Eisenhower Rivalry Heats Up As Delegates Move

The race to secure Republican delegates intensifies with Taft and Eisenhower each wooing support in New Jersey New York and the Far West As Taft conducts political raids Taft works to shift Jersey delegates while Eisenhower meets with New Jersey state leaders and regional allies to solidify backing amid fears of inflation and deficits.

New. Jersey Maryland New York Hoffman Hisen Far West Abilene Kan Hisenhower North Carolina Virginia Georgia Louisiana Texas John Foster Duiles Wisenhower Republican Party Taft Eisenhower New Jersey John Dickerson Dickerson Associated Press Robert A. Taft Ohio Dwight D. Eisenhower New York City Jerey

Andrew Shamblin Service Arranged

Andrew Jackson Shamblin 73 Boone County community leader dies after brief illness in Gutana. Service at First Baptist Church Friday 2 p.m. Rev. Ward Bowman officiates. burial in White Branch Cemetery. Survivors include wife Burcley Mae, son Carl Shamblin, daughter Ellen Williams, 13 grandchildren and a great grandchild. Body arrives at son's Gardon home Thursday.

Gardon Ellen Williams Van

Myers Named West Virginia Democratic Chairman At Wheeling

The West Virginia Democratic State Committee elected J. Howard Myers of Charleston as state chairman at a meeting in Wheeling. The body also chose officers including A. W. Paull Sr. as honorary vice chairman and set July 28 for the state convention in Wheeling. Delegates were apportioned by county with Kanawha County receiving 106, the highest, and Ritchie the lowest with four.

Ren County Patteson Fayette County State Committee Joe Smoith Clarence W. Meadows Senate J. Howard Myers Ernest L. Bailey Myers Ruttner Hotel Wheeling Skanawha County Ritchie County Lynn & Horner Clarksburg Ester M. Hell Walter T. Crofton, Jr Parkersburg Edwin T. Ratclifte Beckley Lillian Ford Williamson Leo Hiler Charleston Joseph H. Hansburger Pineville Anna Louise Hughes A. W. Paull, Sr Suort Baker West Virginia Tom Baker Cabell County William C. Marland Koontz

Championship outboard hydroplane day opens at noon

Former champions and notable drivers gather as the 1952 championships begin with hull construction changes noted. The program opens at 12 30 pm with inboard hydroplanes finishing the day, while the outboard schedule includes Classes B C BU DU and CU culminating in a free for all race.

Obituary for Mrs Creusle Own

Mrs Brown, 68, died Tuesday. Service will be at JoR Mt Carbon Church with Pred Robe officiating. Burial will be Breck Shebaay CaP eee, Pal reek. The legal omit. Her obituary details are incomplete in the text.

Creusle Jor Mt. Aodily Carbon Church Pal Reek Brown Aochts Wdnall Blonds Ghicon Gotta Cedar Grove Lows Kiosolving Woodland Cemetery Clyde Glasgow Cook

VEW Encampment Opens Here Today

A long list of Veterans of Foreign Wars activities, encampment events, and memorial services is planned with Merv CORE supervision. The notice details multiple funeral services for local residents, burial locations, and community events at Daniel Boone Hotel and various cemeteries, plus committee roles for the West Virginia Grand Encampment.

Bonn Grants U S Okay To Broadcast Voice From Germany

Bonn authorities authorized continued U S broadcasting to Iron Curtain nations from Western Germany after occupation ends. An American German radio pact permits ongoing operation of RIAS and the Voice of America station in Munich, delivering German language programming to East Germany and Soviet zones.

Bonn Germany United States Western U. S. High Commission RIAS Voice of America Munich Radio In East Germany

Judge Delays Continued From Page 1

Edmiston withdrew from the race Kilgore won the May 12 primary The report labeled the story as insinuating Zarubin faced allegations of trading a judgeship for political favors Kilgore said the piece alleged a secret and nefarious trade for his candidacy Edmiston was named as the source by defendants who argued the articles were published in good faith and without malice Judge Bouchelle set the September term to begin on the second Monday of September

Edmiston Kilgore O Zarate Per Inten Tox London Georgi Zarubin Buckingham Palace Queen Elizabeth Zarubin Kremlin Sen Wash Dayton Robert H. C. Kay R. G. Kelly Ihe Sen. Kilgore Dorther Julien F. Bouchelle

Wry News Snippets From Rail to Courtroom

June 11 dispatches report a mix of local concerns and oddities. Citizens urge help for a jailed relative amid bail trouble in Chillicothe while a Chicago burglary yields cash and a large negotiable check. California case features a name change bid for Hershey nickname bearer. An auction find uncovers hidden cash worth five hundred dollars in a turkey roaster lid.

Los Angeles Robert W. Hershey Superior Court Lee S. Cat Berkeley Calif Tami Tanabi Tanahl

Weather Summary From Washington to West Virginia

Weather report dated June 14 1962 shows nationwide temperatures and conditions. Sunny in Maryland Virginia and parts of the East with cloud cover and isolated thundershowers in Kentucky Tennessee and Illinois. Record high and low readings listed for several cities including Charleston Boston Chicago New York Philadelphia and Washington with wind data from Wednesday.

Washington Charleston Boston West Virginia Chicago Maryland Eno Cincinnati Virginia Denver Jacksonville Kentucky Los Angeles Lauraville Tennessee New Orleans New York Philadelphia Pittsburgn San Francisco

Long Death Notices for Carney and Dillard Vegetate Local Obits

Two long obituary notices from South Charleston report the deaths of Nettie Carney aged 76 of 855 Anaconda Ave at St Francis Hospital after a week illness, and William Dillard aged 96 of Pond Gap who died at home after a long illness. Nettie was wife of the late Charley Carney, daughter of John and Mary Hogers of Fayette County, with survivors including daughter Kathleen Carney and sister Emma Sims. services are at Degnan Kittinger mortuary. William Dillard was a retired coal miner with many children and grandchildren, and his body rests at Fidler and Frame mortuary in Belle.

Carney Nettie Carney St. Francis Hospital Charley Carney John and Mary Burdette Hogers Fayette County Evangelical United Brethren Church WSWS Ladies Aide Misal Kathleen Carney Emma Sims Lansing Helen Chittum Kelly South Charleston Harold Ray Chittum U.S. Army San Francisco Cal Degnan-Kittinger Mortuary William Dillard Pond Gag James H. Dillard Pond Gap Benjamin Emmett Vinn Estep Hugheston Goldie Washington Lettishie Biswick Mammoth Sadie Wills Blakeley Fidler and Frame Mortuary Belle

Recount Delays and Ballot Irregularities in Kanawha County

West Virginia election officials chew over ballots as recounts slow in Kanawha County. Incumbent James E. Maroney pressed for a precinct 18 recheck while denoting irregularities. Voters faced erasures and smudges, with investigations by a special appointee and awaited grand jury action.

U. S. Senate Elections Committee Haythe James E. Maroney House of Delegates Maroney Province 18 Pratt BE. H. Hedrick Wiliam C. Marland Hedrick Frank L. Taylor Taylor Ernest L. Jones Connally Court Huntington Marshall College Charleston the Gazette West Virginia

Air power debate shapes Far East posture and Korea defense

General Weyland argues for limited air field use in Manchuria and heavier air power if extended combat occurs in the Far East, outlining FEAF reach from northern Japan to the Philippines and Korea. He says enemy bases need not be bombed if Korea ground targets are attacked, noting Sabrejets push MiGs south with heavy losses and a belief in high Korean air defense potential. A Moscow propaganda broadcast mocked U S voting and WV election fraud claims while local precincts report late vote tallies and a planned wetcheck resumption today.

Japan Korea Okinawa FEAF Weyland Philippines Bis Communist Moscow Jones Soviet Russia America U. S Tom Sweeney Wheeling Sen. Kilgore Sweeney West Virginia Watts Hiserman Cest

Dunbar News Announces School Playground Plans and Local Events

First Ward School playground in Dunbar opened June 2 with Mies Sara Downing supervising. A 2:30 pm Friday talent show will feature singing acrobatics and dancing, with parents invited. Other items note picnic Saturday at St Albans Roadside Park hosted by Dunbar Modern Mothers Club, a stork shower for Mrs Gary Smith, a Passi Matrons visit to 3 pm, and Homemaker Club lesson on Child Care. Also listed are Presbyterian Circles meetings, weekend guests in town, and local convalescence updates.

First Ward Myers Ay Dunbar Mies Sara Downing Miss Downing Western Kentucky State College Jefferson County Dunbar Modern Mother's Club St. Albans Mesdames Curtis 2Go Arvel Ray O.E. Pettry Fred Rymer J. W Bower Frank Styles Lattes Road Ly A. Jarrett A. M. Steele Everett W. Hunter 22Nd St J. Steinmetz J. J. Hammond H. WM. Ryker West Virginia Robert Andre Christ

Katherine Brush Dies A Novelist Of The Thirties

New York June 11 Katherine Brush 49 noted writer and screenwriter of the 1930s died yesterday ending work on a new novel Lover Come Back. Born in Mirchler town Connecticut she began as a movie columnist for the Boston Post and was twice married and twice divorced.

New York Katherine Brush Whcely Manhattan Desth Mrs. Brush Michler'town Conn Boston Post Wice

East German drive tightens as FDJ offers police enlistment

Western fear grows as Moscow limits aims to limited gains while East Germany pushes remilitarization. FDJ announces a one wide volunteer police enlistment as rifle training is planned for high schools next September. Berlin border clashes resurface with refugees shot and captured near the sector line. Diamond Shoals lighthouse mourns mariners.

People's Police FHF Berlin Red Patrol

Yank Infantrymen Clear 4th Stockade

Reports from Koje Island describe Yank infantrymen clearing the 4th stockade after negotiations at the gate. Prisoners were not moved immediately, engineers prepared a new enclosure, and transfers allowed personal belongings to be kept. U.S. paratroopers also began dispersal of prisoners across multiple compounds amid rain and security measures.

Boamer Boatney Stort Washington Truman Kose Island Sen Richard Russell D-Ga International Red Cross Koje Sweden Switzerland India Pakistan Indonesia Boater Kose U. S Staat

Theater in Spencer Names Northfork Man As Newest Manager

Telford Crisco, 24, named manager of the Wood Theatre in Spencer by Cinema Theatres Inc. of Bramwell. He replaces George C. Vickers, who resigned to serve as a Spencer patrolman. Crisco is a Northfork native, Northfork High School alumnus, in theatre since 1943, previously operator and assistant manager at Freeman Theatre in North Park. He is unmarried.

Spencer Telford Crisco Wood Cinema Theatres Inc Bramwell Roral Cristo George C. Vickers Northfork McDowell County Northfork High School Freeman Theatre North Park

B K Booker Mullens Dies at 79 in Coal Fork WV

B K Booker Mullens, 79, died yesterday at his daughter’s home on Campbells Creek. A retired coal miner, he leaves seven sons, a daughter, a sister, two half-brothers, three half-sisters, 65 grandchildren, and 45 great grandchildren. Services at Blakeley Advent Christian Church at 1 p.m. Saturday with Elder Wilbur Balse officiating. burial in Blakeley Cemetery. Mortuary arrangements by Fidler and Frame.

B. K. Booker Mullens B. L. Mallens Coal Fork Campbells Creek Vic Harry Virgil Macel Earl Sander Ison Bay of Marfrance Troy Clendenin Floyd Joehin Della Rider Sand Gap Eliza Seastave Kentucky Saturley Blakeley

Jones Laughlin Cuts Salaries 40 Percent

PITTSBURGH June 11 Jones and Laughlin Steel Corp the nation s fourth largest told salaried employees today their salaries will be cut 40 percent June 15 for the duration of the steel strike. A salaried worker is one who receives a stated pay at regular intervals, as opposed to hourly workers who are paid according to hours worked. All employees from top executives down are receiving notices of the cut in mailed notices today. Work schedules also are being reduced.

Pittsburgh Jones and Laughlin Steel Corp

Senate rejects seizure powers as steel strike looms

Senate and House rejected President Truman's request for industry seizure authority after his daybreak joint session plea. Lawmakers favored using Taft Hartley enforcement instead, backing resistance to broad seizure powers amid the steel labor dispute.

House Group Senate Truman Szpremes Aral House

Morgantown Gas Synthesis Station Plans Revealed

A Morgantown site donated by the Morgantown Chamber of Commerce hosts a planned bureau research complex for synthetic gas from coal. The project, supported by West Virginia University, includes laboratories, offices, a garage, storage, and a gasifier demo unit aimed at economical gas production for liquid fuels through gas synthesis. The plant at Morgantown has operated since 1948 with university cooperation.

Fairmont W. Va Bureau Appalachian Morgantown Wit Virginia University Chapman University Procaas Louisians

Partlow, Welch Attorney, Dies. Buriel Planned in Lebanon

Ira J Partlow a longtime lawyer in McDowell and Mingo counties and former Welch city attorney died after a long career in law and public service He studied at Cumberland University Washington Academy and Randolph Mackin College He was a Pi Kappa Alpha member and Presbyterian Church supporter Surviving are a daughter and three sisters plus a grandchild Funeral services are planned in Welch Presbyterian Church with burial likely in Lebanon Tennessee where his wife was born and buried

Conugea Rage Burrell Bath Partlow Tie Cumberland University Washington Academy Randolph-Macon College McDowell Mingo Welch Pi Kappa Alpha Preabyterian Church Pi Kappa Alpha Fraternity Hector McLain New Bern N. C D. C. Upechike Rosa Bishop Washington, Va B. Cannon Castleton Vas Andres Romain Ram Sey N. J. Jay Presbyterian Church Lebanon Tenn

White House favored Morse plan on pay raise and seizure power

Administration lieutenants backed the Morse plan proposed by Sen Marsn granting limited seizure authority and pay raise potential for the industry, with a 60 day cap unless Congress extends. The House committee trimmed real estate controls and Regulation Xv and urged suspension of consumer credit terms on autos, appliances, and furniture. Rep Patman led the push to end curb powers when current law expires. vote 18 to 10.

Spheld Patman 1-Tex

Housing Project Progress Amid City Growth and Confidence

Mayor Copenhaver attended the permit event praising Charleston’s growth and future. The project, designed by Associated Architects, aims to serve families with fewer dependents while reducing costs. B L Horton, contractor’s construction superintendent, expects completion in about 18 months.

Copenhaver Charleston Kanawha Valley Associated Architects B. L. Horton

WSB Formula Proposes Wage Growth Tied to Output

A committee report outlines two paths for wage hikes linked to rising costs. One option allows automatic wage increases of about 2 percent per year, or 4 cents an hour, with employer agreement. The other would regulate wage boosts case by case, requiring proof from employers and unions that productivity is expected to rise in the coming year.

WSB

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