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Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 13, 1950

Page

7

Anglers Attack Post Office Ruling On Fishing Skill

Washington debates whether fishing wins by skill or luck after the Post Office ruled contests with prizes resemble lotteries and may be barred from mail. Lawmakers like Rep. Boggs and Rep. Bennett defend skill while postmaster general’s stance is challenged by fishermen and hearings in the House judiciary subcommittee. Capt. Harrison notes a long fishing party tradition and urges better contests.

Washington Congress Post Office Department Caleb Boggs Charles Bennett Randelsh Harrison Chesapeake Bay Post Office House Judiciary Donaldson Rep Ramsey D-W.va Nelson Capt Harrison

Birth Announcements At Kanawhs Valley Incomplete List

Birth notices from Kanawhs Valley list multiple births with parents and towns such as Oglethorpe Drive Dunbar Clendenin Hansford and Hansford Streets. Dates range in June with several boys and girls named along with parent names Mr. and Mrs. Several entries are partial or garbled but show standard format of newborn announcements.

Kanawhs ‘Valley Henry Darne Oglethorpe Tune P. Chapman Dunbar Dune Paul Hitfe Decota Mya Eugene Clemmer Clendenin Jack Mounts Pittn ‘Ay Rana Aix James Miler Hansford Philip Young Mam St Wir Fred Hendrickson Hilbert Johnson Brewery Bawnemant Qua Morton Winifred Thomas Merritt Hansford St and & Herschel Harris

Weather forecast for the eastern states Tuesday

Temperatures rise from Georgia to Maine as a high pressure system moves east from the Carolinas. Showers and thunderstorms are expected across many areas from the Texas to the Rockies and the Lakes region with scattered activity in southern Florida. Max temps near 90s to mid 80s in major cities.

Georgia Maine Carolinas Grendenin Joseph Boone Covington Charles Marstall Erie Bennane Texas Noern Rockies Lakes Region Florida Weather Bureau

Central WCTU States Meeting Set for Tomorrow

The Charleston Central WCTU schedules a 2 p m gathering at Mrs. L C Kelinger 40 Kanawha Blvd W. Topic is Bringing Christ's Sunlight into Darkened Lives. Worship service flower mission relief observed readings by Mrs. Elsie Ruby and Mrs. Nona Vandine on Frances Willard's China missions. Music by Blanche RB Wolfe.

Central Wctu Charleston

Pennsylvania State College bans bars in fraternities

The bluenose policy orders fraternity houses to remove bars and forbid liquor on campus property, claiming the public views bars as evidence of drinking and frat life. Critics say the move drives students from frats into public venues and soda parlors, where they fear the activities.

America Pennsylvania State College

London Writer Unacceptable By MacArthur

A London Times correspondent in Tokyo reports Gen. MacArthur’s headquarters labeled him persona non grata for stories deemed critical of the occupation though Hawley says he was not expelled nor barred from filing. MacArthur’s chief of staff denies a change in security rules and says the statement cannot be linked to any story.

Tokyo London Times MacArthur Frank Hawley Japan Times London Hawley E. M. Almond MacArthur

Briton Joins Soviet Camp After Dismissal

John Feet Herlir, chief of Heuters News Agency, renounced the West at a news conference in East Berlin and joined the Soviet peace camp. The British agency in London dismissed him effective immediately amid Western officials’ surprise and columned coverage.

Berlin INS John Feet Herlir Heuters Gershardt Eisler East West London Peet iEister Tahicf East Berlin Eisler United States

Notable Com munis agent holds surprise news conference

The nation's top communist agent reportedly invited Allied and West German correspondents to a news conference without revealing the topic. Nellie Revell, famed newspaper woman and Broadway publicist, survives eye surgery and a broken back, aiming to return to work and prove herself stronger than ever.

Nellie Revell Grand Newspaper

Extra Fast Headache Relief From BC Powders or Tablets

Extra fast relief for pounding headaches using the BC formula. The combination of quick dissolving ingredients works better together and is available in powder or tablet form. The preparation is promoted as trustworthy and effective for simple headaches neuralgic pains and minor muscular aches. Two tablets equal one powder. 16e and 25e.

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