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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 14, 1947

Page

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Bevin backs Marshall Plan to aid Europe initiative in Europe relief

London reports Ernest Bevin announced Britain will lead organizing the American proposed rebuilding program for Europe’s shattered economy. He welcomed Russia’s inclusion and said Britain will consult France and others to leverage the plan. Bevin predicted urgent talks with France to begin guiding Europe back to health.

Bevin Marshall Plan Europe London Ernest Bevin Britain U. S George C. Marshall Russia United States Franch France Begin Marshall Cambridge Mass Germany Ruslan Western Hemisphere

Prague Tension Divides Czechs and Slovaks Amid Talks

In Prague on June 12 political strain between Czechs and Slovaks grows as six party National Front discussions fail to settle issues over the trial of wartime figure Joseph Tiso and the expulsion of a Slovak judge. President Eduard Benes and Premier Gottwald publicly acknowledge the dispute as speculation spreads that Communists might move if tensions rise, while CTK notes deny Soviet intervention rumors.

Prague Czechoslovakia National Front Joseph Tiso Pup Eduard Benes Klement Gottwald London Daily Mail CTK Soviet Union Pieses Tura

Willie Willis Gurgrocer Stops Credit Sales This Week

Willie Willis Gurgrocer announces ending credit sales this week and plans to mail bills to customers. He cites waste and confusion from continuing credit transactions as the reason for the policy change.

Gurgrocer

House Group Pares Funds For Agencies

The House appropriations committee ordered 30 percent cuts for the Atomic Energy Commission and 18 percent for the Veterans Administration as it sent to the House floor an 8.17 billion dollar appropriation bill for 33 independent offices. The panel claimed total savings of about 1.41 billion dollars, while Democrats called many savings phony. The Senate added back millions to Interior, with Western reclamation and power projects restored after House objections.

Washington Atomic Energy Commission Veterans Administration House Appropriations Committee House Truman Sé Biljian Senate Appropriations Interior Department Westgannens sJengthy Maritime Commission

St Louis Public Transit Hit By Carrier Strike

St Louis area transit ground to a halt as 3,500 street car and bus operators walked out in a wage arbitration dispute. Over 1,000,000 residents faced delays and traffic jams while workers carpooled and walked. Mayor Kaufmann met with officials as bargaining continued with no immediate settlement anticipated.

ST. Louis St. Louis Public Service Co Aloys P. Kaufmann

Coal Walkout Said Certain Walkout Said Certain

Washington June 13 Senator Hartley warned John L Lewis will call United Mine Workers on strike unless the Taft Hartley labor bill becomes law. He argued the nation would be powerless to curb labor leaders with wide economic sway without it. Government experts voiced mixed views on the bill’s effectiveness to prevent a coal strike.

Washington Hartley R-Nj Hoge Labor Committee John L. Lewis United Mine Workers United States Lewis How Lever Truman Congress William

Rags SS Page 2 Column 4 Note

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CIO Officials Face Grand Jury Perjury Charge

The Justice Department told the House labor committee that Harold Christoffel and Robert Buse of the CIO United Auto Workers in West Allis Wisconsin face perjury charges before a grand jury. Hartley and Kersten were asked to appear next Tuesday. The charges concern denials of Communist ties during hearings on a strike curb bill.

Washington Justice Department House Labor Committee Harold Christoffel Robert Buse CIO United Auto Workers Union West Allis Wis Hartley R-Nj Kersten Communist Party West Allis Pease

Flag With State's Star Is Displayed in Museum

William H. Maginnis notes a historic flag with 18 states and 13 stripes adopted June 14 1777. The 35th star for West Virginia was added in 1863 and the flag is shown in the State Department Archives and History Museum. The 48-star Pledge followed Arizona and New Mexico statehood.

West Virginia Union Gettysburg Abraham Lincan Pearl Harbor West William H. Maginnis Continental Congress State Department Archives and History Capitol Roy Bird Cook Mabel Fisher State Museum M. A. McGuire West Orange N. J Order of Cincinnati Continental Army Lincoln Arizona New Mexico

Russia Warns Of Arms Delay In UN Armament Talks

In Lake Success on June 13 the Soviet Union warned the United Nations arms control commission may fail unless it links atomic control to armament limits. Andrei A. Gromyko pressed to tie the issue to a wider front as the draft committee discussed human rights. In Belgrade, a Yugoslav communique blamed two Greek planes for border air attack and the killing of a Yugoslav commander amid renewed cross border fighting near Nikolich.

Lake Success Russia United Nations Commission On U. N. Front Soviet Union Commission On Human Rights Andrei A. Gromyko Jeer Arms Commission Tom Belgrade Doj‘ran Nikolich Yuogslav

Rites Are Held for Klan But Rebirth Is Possible

Atlanta June 13 The Ku Klux Klan surrendered its charter in superior court, the attorney for the hooded order calling the action a final interment. Judge Bond Almand accepted the dissolution petition and signed the state’s plea to revoke the parent charter, while dismissing counts linking the Klan to subversive acts. Atty. Gen. Eugene Cook said quick hearings would follow against the Columbians.

Atlanta Inc Ku Klux Klan Morgan Beiser Bond ‘Almand Klan Belser Eugene Cook The Columbians

Please Turn to Page Cal 3 A Ito

A fragment from a newspaper page requests readers to turn to page Cal 3 for further details. The text provides no names dates places or events beyond the instruction to continue reading on that page. The readable portion offers no additional factual content to summarize.

Gates Reelected To Police Civil Service Commission

Mayor Andrews announced the Charleston Chamber of Commerce reelected real estate agent C Bernard Gates for a four year term on the city police civil service commission. The board approved unanimously and the other two members are W Wertz and M Boiarsky.

Andrews Charleston Chamber of Commerce C. Bernard Gates City Police Civil Service Commission Charles E. Hodges Chamber Gates Directlore Police Civil Service Commission W. W. Wertz M. Boiarcky of Police Boiarsky M. M. Neely Meadows

County's Best Dad Revealed Tonight on Blue Streak

Kanawha county selects a Typical Father from nominations by clubs and organizations. The winner will appear with his family on an 18 minute WCHS program at 8:45 pm tonight and be photographed with his children for Sunday's Gazette.

Kanawha Onge WCHS

Plane Long Overdue With 46 Passengers

Capital Airlines reports Flight 410 with 46 passengers is overdue after taking off from Chicago en route to Washington with stops in Cleveland and Pittsburgh. The DC-4 plane, piloted by Horace Stark, was last in contact near Martinsburg West Virginia, about 65 miles from Washington.

Washington Capital Airlines Martinsburg W. Va

Vandenberg Urges Bipartisan Panel on U S Aid to World

Senator Vandenberg urged the creation of a bipartisan top level advisory council to study how far the United States can aid a war torn world. He called for a total balance sheet of U S resources and an open discussion of Europe and Asia aid, stressing prudent planning and self reliance.

Washington Vandenberg Ped Mich United States Senate Foreign Relations Committee America Vandenberg Marshall Europe Asia Congress Spe State Department Ealst Capitol Hill Tandenberg Congressional

Scions Agree On Rent Bill in U N Deliberations

Boston June 13 United Nations delegate Austin spoke before Massachusetts Institute of Technology graduates on rent control legislation. He described a final accord on a bill allowing up to 15 percent increases under consent of tenants and landlords and detailed its major provisions including advisory boards and the rent administrator Frank Cree don. He contrasted Soviet and American approaches to inspection and control during the postwar period.

Austin U. S Massachu Wolcott Jesetts Institute of Technology Walcott Senate Mar White House Sia Sis Sysof Defense Frank Creedon

$100000 Zoo Arrives in Aerial Noahs Ark

Ontario California receives a Pacific Overseas Airlines planed zoo from Bangkok with 800 pound baby elephant among 1000 plus animals. One baby elephant died before arrival. Collector Coulson B. Glick organized the display for eventual sale to U S zoos. Cargo weighed about 7000 pounds and cost roughly $18000 to ship.

Ontario Cal Pacific Overseas Airlines Bangkok Siam Pacific Coulson B. Glick Los Angeles United States Far East

Brave Schoolgirl Collars Rabid Dog Rampage in Pittsburgh

A 14-year-old girl from Lee School Beechview cornered a stray dog blamed for a two day rampage that bit or scratched 13 students and several adults. Police and animal rescue teams joined the chase before the girl captured the animal and police took it for examination.

Pittsburgh Animal Rescue League Suzanne Weller Lee School Beechview Suzanne

Doctors Link Social Climbing To Ulcers In Public Ideology

Atlantic City July 13 doctors Karl M Bowman and Jurgen Ruesch told the American Medical Association that an unusual number of social climbers and strivers suffer from chronic diseases including duodenal ulcers and thyroid issues. They said the public ethos of pursuing fame and prestige creates stress and pressure to constantly improve one’s condition rather than simply enjoy life.

Atlantic Crry N. J wtFlwAn American Medical Algoc Sm America Dras Karl M Bowman Jurgen Ruesch

Thyroid Ills and Climbers in AMA Centennial Discussion

University of California doctors warned at the AMA centennial closing session that social class shifts demand permanent changes in values, mastery methods, and childhood habits. They argued that the loss of social adaptation erodes self sufficiency and leads to isolation and potential social, mental, or physical pathology. The report cites four year studies and references Pleane Turn.

AMA University of California

Union Denies Part In Pane-Breaking

An International Brotherhood of Teamsters official denied a grocery window smashing was linked to a strike against Charleston area beer distributors. Store owner Leon Sheff said a brick was thrown at his 1541 Jackson St. shop, with two striking drivers or helpers visiting beforehand. Union secretary-treasurer Frank Rebban said the strike remains peaceful. Kanawha Valley Beer Distributors noted two earlier window-breakings since May 1.

International Brotherhood of Teamsters AFL Charleston Leon Sheff Jackson St Sheffs Frank A. Rebban Teamsters Kanawha Valley Beer Distributors, Inc

Dewey Says He Is Content and Near at Home

Fragmentary item quotes Dewey in a public bow expressing contentment with his present location. A misread line suggests a next year plan to move, mentioning Stan Arnold, with garbled punctuation and attribution to The Gazette.

Dewey Tom Movk

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