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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 12, 1954

Page

8

McCarthy Flanders clash over smear charges on 1952 probe

Senate subcommittee notes six charges against McCarthy including use of funds and concealment of income. Flanders accuses McCarthy of rejecting testimony while Welker refrains from further comment. Article also details Young’s long campaign to gain control of Central's board and his clear victory over Wall Street rivals.

Welker McCarthy Flanders Idaho Senate Flanders Read All Six Charges Raised By the Elections Group Subcommittee

Cohn and Kennedy nearly clash at McCarthy Army hearing

Washington dispatch reports Hoy M Cohn and Democratic counsel Robert F Kennedy almost came to blows during the McCarthy Army inquiry when Kennedy accused Cohn of warning that they would “get” Sen Henry M Jackson. Cooler heads prevailed as they exited the room, with both sides giving conflicting accounts to reporters.

Washington INS Hoy M. Cohn Robert F. Kennedy McCarthy Army Kennedy Cohn Henry M. Jackson D-Wash Jackson Pettt David Schine Joseph R. McCarthy John F. Kennedy D-Mass Joseph Ben Army

Ex-Mayor John Summers Dies After Heart Attack

Abingdon Virginia native and former mayor John Summers, 35, died of a heart attack while driving home with his wife from their lake cottage. A World War II veteran and lawyer, he is survived by his wife Ora Maye Summers, three children, his mother, a brother and a sister. The body lies at Campbell Memorial in Abingdon.

Abingdon Joan Jack) Summers Welch I.night South Holstein Dam John O. Summers Ora Maye Summers Virginia Cynthia John John O, Summers Richard Oft Alden Thomas Ips Jr Charlottes Wife Campbell Mor Mary

West Virginia Governor Urges Obeying Supreme Court Ruling on Schools

Governor Marland defended obeying the high court's ruling on school desegregation amid a Richmond conference where Southern states discussed their own course. He said West Virginia plans to proceed with change and questioned the value of continued group sessions.

West Virginia Marland Richmond High Court Supreme Court

Wounded Korean War Vet Found Hanged

Thomas H. Simmons, twice-wounded Korean War veteran, was found hanged in the back yard of his father's home on Two and Three Quarter Mile Creek. Police say he died by suicide using a rope from a tree limb. He is survived by his wife Barbara and two brothers Teddy and David. Body at Allen-Caldorph Mortuary in St Albans.

Thomas Harold Simmons Fred H. Simmons Barbara Teddy Ilinois David Allen-Caldorph Mortuary St Albans

Air Guard Training Camp Plans and Attendee List

Training officers outline gunnery transition and formation flying with pilots set for at least 20 hours. Maj Lyle M Carter will direct the 167th Squadron training as Lt Col Arkie B Bowyer and others from state headquarters attend including Col James K McLaughlin and Maj Roy Byrd.

Air Guard Lyle M. Carter 167Th Arkie B. Bowyer John H. Cavender Floyd C. Gerwig James A. Brown Leonard E. Hash James T. Shreve Sanford H. Harrison Col James K. McLaughlin Ralph R. Cowgill Maj Roy 1D. Byrd

Transit Strike Accord Reached In Pittsburgh

Mayor David L. Lawrence announced that union leaders will recommend approval of a 2,700 member strike settlement. Division 85 of the Amalgamated Association of Street, Electric, Railways and Motor Coach Employes plans a 3 p.m. meeting to decide, potentially ending the trolley and bus shutdown that has paralyzed lines since 5 a.m. May percent. If accepted by the union, some service could resume Sunday.

Pittsburgh David L. Lawrence Lawrence Division 85 Amalgamated Assa Palmer Pittsburgh Railways, Co

Dulles Proposes Narrowing Path to Indochina Intervention

Dulles spoke to the Los Angeles World Affairs Council outlining conditions for U S action in Indochina. He said UN moral sanction could justify fighting the Vietminh with allies and stressed major powers must join in any collective effort before unilateral action.

BD Dulles Los Angeles World Affairs Council Dulles United Nations Philippines Thailand Delalles Indo China Korea Asialh U. S

Funeral Set Monday For Fayetteville Soldier Killed in Korea

The body of Pic. James Thomas 41 of Fayetteville killed in Korea in 1950 arrived at Dodd and Payne Mortuary. Funeral Monday at Fayetteville Baptist Church at 2 p.m. with burial in Hughes Memorial Park. Surviving are his parents six sisters and three brothers. LaFayette Post 149 American Legion will conduct grave side rites.

Fayetteville Pic James Thomas Korea Dodd and Payne Mortuary Fayetteville Baptist Church James F. Frame Hughes Memorial Park Thomas LaFayette Post American Legion

Service Arranged for William Mangus

Service is set for William Mangus at 1 30 p m tomorrow in Cunningham Mortuary Chapel Rev Hobson D Fisher will officiate and burial will follow at Cunningham Memorial Park The notice lists William McKinley Jude as part of the arrangement details.

William Mangus Cunningham Mortuary Chapel William McKinley Jude Hobson D. Fisher Cuningham Memorial Park

Emory Kincaid Dies at 75 in Gauley Bridge

Emory B D Kincaid 75 of Gauley Bridge died of heart ailment today at Laird Memorial Hospital Montgomery. He was a 52 year member of Ledge No 64 AF and AM. Survivors include wife Clara, daughter Margaret Atkins of Carleton Heights, sons Warren of Hansford Ray of Gauley Bridge, brothers C T W of Cincinnati and I of Victor, eight grandchildren. Service Sunday 2 pm at Dodd Payne mortuary chapel Fayetteville with Rev Pelton Vandercoy. graveside Masonic rites at Richmond Chapel Cemetery. Body at mortuary.

Gauley Bridge Emory BD. Kincaid Laird ‘Memorial Hospital Montgomery Kincaid Clara Kincaid Margaret Atkins Carleton Heights Warren x Hansford Ray W Jauley Bridge Ct. W Cincinnati O. and I Victor Dodd-Payne Mortuary Fayetteville Pelton Vandercoy Richmond Chapel

iLast Rite Scheduled For Orville Withrow Service

Orville Vernard Jack Withrow 26 of 718 Cairns Court will be laid to rest after an 11 a m service at the chapel with Rev C F Beckett officiating. He died Thursday at Charleston General Hospital burial will be in Spring Hill Cemetery.

Cunningham Mortuary Chapel Orville Vernard Jack) Withrow Cairns Charleston General Hospital C. F. Beckett Spring Hill Cemetery

Obituary notices and service details from local paper

Several death notices are listed with survivors and funeral arrangements. Names include Vicki Ferrell of Quincy and others connected to Maiden Glasgow and Charleston areas. Services set at churches and mortuaries with burial in Whitesville and Green Lawn cemeteries.

Funerals Planned for Francis Harpoldo and Davis Jarrett

Funeral services set for Francis Harpold of Ripley at Wall Mortuary Chapel with Rev. Frank Barker. burial in Ripley Cemetery. Davis Jarrett of Powellton to be buried at Romery Memorial Park following service at Po Methodist Church with Rev. Mont Carr. body at church an hour before service.

Harpold Francis Ripley Frank Barker

Mayor discusses annexation plans amid rural poultry concerns

The mayor urges careful annexation with input from Charleston and South Charleston while noting bans on poultry and livestock within city limits. He suggests a survey to gauge sentiment, cites Vandalia residents seeking incorporation, and says six teams will each include a policeman and a fireman for the study.

Charleston South Charleston Danner Hollow We Copenhaver Vandalia Arneobinson Mark Wolfe de Oskir Cochran Jess Bowean Dallas

Siamese twins born in Manitoba hospital amid annexation talk

A St Boniface mother gave birth to Siamese twin boys and a healthy normal third child in a local hospital. The mayor plans a house to house survey on annexation sentiment, arguing only areas wanting to join should be included. Residents are described as opposed or divided on joining the city.

ST. Boniface Man Wee Yvonne Mousseau

Monroe Plan Laughed At In Senate Pinups Debate

Senate debate on Joseph Goheen and Schine docu ments features exchange over pin ups as anti communism tool. Jackson questions use in Africa and other regions while McCarthy defends ideas and warns against misjudging Schine. Goheen dies after car crash. memorial set in Richwood with funeral plans.

Bike Knights of Columbus Jackson Elks Africa Pakistan Free World McCarthy Schine

Jet crash at air show kills Navy pilot and civilian

Lt. Robert Woolverton, 33, a veteran World War I ace and Dallas based Navy test pilot, dies in a two story school crash alongside another civilian secretary identified as Mrs Elaine House Branch. Navy tests canceled the festival as Vice Admiral Doyle orders a board of inquiry to probe the accident.

Robert Woolverton Dallas Sadie Woolverton Abiene Kans Elaine House Branch Millington, Tenn Navy Here Adm A. K. Doyle Naval Air Training Pensacola Fla

William Coleman 85 Dies After Long Illness

William Coleman 85 retired farmer died yesterday morning in Staats Hospital after a long illness. A Putnam County resident until eight years ago he moved to Dunbar with his wife Matilda. Survived by five daughters and five sons, a brother, 18 grandchildren, and nine great grandchildren. Body located at Keller Mortuary Dunbar and to be taken to the residence at 4 p.m. today.

Olley Wiliam Charleston ‘Memorial Hospital Charleston Lumber Co Mission Union Two Sisters Nelson Liptrap Nelle Bardette Bartlett Mortuary Ewis George B Barrell Nareing K. A. Lewis Richmond Harris and Small Rege Tuary Petersburg Tommy Arnold McCallister D. Sod Lincoln County Thomas Memorial Hospital Bro Green Lawn Nelsonville Armatrong Mortuary Whitesville Oakley A. E. Oakley Atmea Steel Co Mantcoalange Thursa Tieston Pital Presbyterian Church Are & Son Rost Henry Bautr Alster Rise Nellisville Omer Rutledge Pernoon Icle Greeland Cedar Grove Methol Temple Lodge No Herbert Osher Muncie Ind Andrey Winchester Richard Jimmy Anne Mae Turner West Julia Snodgrass A. Vannote He ‘Louis Azerokm Patsy Ann Alexander Haney Misses Boandie Rutledge Hong Nathat Udnall Aise Glasgow Denia Tralian Wincheter Ke “Opal Berths Moore P.O. Grene Haz Homer Cummings Cook Sankoff Drie Mike Sr Charleston Memorial Hospital Ger Warshouge Charleston William Lee Coleman Tenth St. Dunbar Staats Hospital Putnam County Dunbar Matihkda Nina, Smith Mamie Null Liberty Davie Short Summersville Opal Ada Coleman George Kanagua Olmer Mammoth Stanley Red House James Lancaster Robert Riverdale Acres Charles I Hobertsburg Keller Mortuary Ithe

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