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Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 14, 1950

Page

22

England Seeks Soft Peace for Japan to Limit Risks

London reports Britain and Commonwealth diplomats favor a relatively soft postwar peace with Japan to curb potential alliances with the Soviet Union and Red China. A 17 day Commonwealth conference proposed sovereignty restoration, limited reparations, early end of occupation, minimal Allied control, civilian ship and air force rights, and disarmament with provisions for an armed police force.

London Japan Russia Red China Commonwealth Canberra Australia

Obituary Notices From South Charleston Area

Numerous obituaries and funeral notices from South Charleston and surrounding towns list services, survivors, and burial details. Entries mention Patricia Barker infant daughter. Fannie Camp of Pittsburgh. Ellis Greene of Camden on Gauley. Emma Lee Sangy. Freddy Everett Jones. Abble Kaffer. Dicta Martin. Minnie Weely. Adolph Rousseaux. Lillian Sout of Nitro. James William Skler. Whitley Yanin. Whitley Welton. Effie Jane Willing. with details on dates, locations, and funeral homes.

M. E. Hundley Dies in Hospital

Marion Elmore Hundley age 62 an operator at Westvaco Chemical Corp South Charleston died after a short illness in a local hospital. Born April 15 1888 at Ruth on Davis Creek he worked for Westvaco since 1917 and lived at 4826 Kanawha Turnpike. Surviving wife five daughters two brothers a sister and four grandchildren. Snodgrass Mortuary in charge service 2 pm tomorrow.

Marion Elmore Hundley Taslic Westvaco Chemical Corp South Charleston Mr. Hundley Ruth On Davis Creek James Hundley Westvaca Kanawha Turnpike Martha Hundley Raymond Lowers Reba George Edward Strain Paul Gilllisple Charleston Lewis Stone George's Creek Hundley George Hundley East Liverpool Elmer Thompson Snodgrass Earl MacCormick Graceland Memorial Park

Third Pennsylvania Supreme Court Justice Dies at 78

Justice William B Linn of the Pennsylvania Supreme Court died at Jefferson Hospital Philadelphia at age 78 after a month as a patient. A native of Ephrata he joined the court in 1932 appointed by Gov Gifford Pinchot to fill an unexpired term. Earlier this year Justices George W and Marion D Pat died.

Philadelphia William B. Linn Pennsylvania Supreme Court Jefferson Hospital Linn Ephrata Gifford Pinchot Cina George W Marion D. Pat

Fire destroys home as witness say minutes to burn

Cherinuee Pay Ash escaped from a flaming residence with a single exit after fetching a wire. Nearby workers helped as the house burned in minutes, with all possessions lost. Mrs Knox went to the Ash residence to use their washing machine, reportedly about to start when gasolene fumes surged.

Ash Aly Knox

Father Convicted and Family Described as Healthy

A court convicting a father is reported with authorities saying the other two children were well treated and the family appeared healthy. Scielzo received earnings up to 75 dollars a week while his wife was described as healthy looking and well fed.

Scielzo

Red Defense Price Changes Affect Ruble Value

The article notes price reductions starting January one and March first, boosting the ruble’s value this year. It provides total expenditures for 1950 at 427.9 billion rubles versus 412 billion rubles in 1949.

Zverev

Church Opposes Sectarian Aid And Vatican Appointment

The 90th Presbyterian Church U.S. general assembly at Massanetta Springs Va opposes diverting public school funds to sectarian parochial schools and resists weakening church state separation. It also urged Truman not to appoint a Vatican representative and defeated withdrawing from the World Council of Churches.

Massanetta Springs 90Th Presbyterian Church U. S. General Assembly Standing Committee On Ras Vey Truman Myron Taylor Vatican Benjamin Rice Lacy, Jr Union Theological Seminary Richmond

Stuckey Elected Mayor in Martinsburg Bi-en Election

Carlton B. Stuckey, a Republican, won the Martinsburg mayoral race with 2,883 votes to Democrat Robert L. Tay’s 2,548 as the city council results were announced. The Berlin report notes Tay’s loss in the bi-ennial contest.

Martinsburg Carlton B. Stuckey Robert L. Tay Berlin Tae Stuckey Dorothy Lamour Germany

Puerto Rico Population Jump Reported by Census Bureau

Census Bureau officials report Puerto Rico population rose from 1 869 255 in 1950 to 1 980 000 plus in 1951 with tax figures noted at $206 414 in 1950.

San Quan Puerto Rico Census Bureau

Reich Votes to Join European Council as East-West Tension Flare

In Bonn on June 13 the German Bundestag narrowly approved joining the unofficial European Parliament in Strasbourg amid fist fights sparked by Communists. Chancellor Adenauer noted Europe’s consolidation to counter the East threat as deputies condemned East German actions over Poland tied to the Oder Neisse border. Reimann shouted from the speaker’s stand. he was suspended for 30 sessions as the decision to move toward Europe passed by show of hands with a final vote anticipated Thursday.

Bonn INS Council HE Europe Trance Konrad Adenauer Bundestag Europe Max Reimann Poland Erich. Koehler Reimann Strasbourg

UAW Exonerates Accused Official in Toledo Row

The UAW executive board exonerated Richard T Gasser a vice president of accusations of dictatorship and misuse of Local 22 funds. The 23 member body found the charges reckless and based on rumor with no substantiating evidence after hearing over 80 witnesses.

Detroit CIO United Auto Workers Tadey Richard T Gasser UAW Gasser Toledo Gosser Local 12 Morehhan

Woman Arrested On Shooting Count

Miss Lillie Beile Myers 26 of Price's Ct was arrested by city police for shooting with intent to kill Calvin Legg 41 also of Price's Ct Legg was wounded in the left arm by a 22 caliber bullet and was listed in good condition at Charleston General Hospital Witnesses said the shooting followed an argument behind the Myers home last night and Myers was to appear in municipal court for a preliminary hearing today

Lillie Beile Myers Price W. W. Fisher Ingent Calvin Legg Legg Charleston General Hospital Fisher Myers Mori

Rhododendron Girls State Names Governors Nominees

Jackson's Mill June 13. Rangel Nassif 17 of Ravelsburg and Evangeline Hadjis 16 of Wheeling head the two party tickets for governor at Rhododendron Girls State. Federalists earlier chose Nassif while Nationalists selected Hadjis. Other nominees include Carla Analolvért Huntington Secretary of State and Mary Davis Beckley Auditor. The inauguration and general election follow Saturday with a stamp day concluding the event.

Jackson's Mill Rangel Nassif Ravelsburg Evangeline Harijis Wheeling Miss Nassif Carla Anal ‘Olvért Huntington Sue Baer South Charleston Mary Davis Beckley Sue Means Charleston Joan Hart Elkins Janey Davis Weirton Sue Hermon Oins Gill Garvin Clarksburg

Walkout Cancels CBS TV Shows Tonight

CBS canceled two shows and six others last night due to a technicians strike. The dispute centers on working conditions and pay, with the union seeking higher minimum wages and CBS offering a compromise. A federal mediator met with negotiators as delays affected both TV and radio productions.

New York Columbia Broadcasting System CBS APL International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Hollywood Chicago

Funeral is set today for Erbacon miner who died in mishap

Funeral services for Richard Halcomb 23 a miner at Gauley Mountain Coal Co were scheduled in Erbacon with Rev Lloyd Sitdom officiating He died in a Monday accident Survivors include his wife a daughter his parents two brothers and two sisters with burial in Erbacon Cemetery Dodd and Hurt Mortuary Webster Springs in charge

San Diego Cal Rosa Cottrill Liza C Richwood Charlie Cavin Creek Earl of Cowen Audrey Garver Von Aid Dodd and Hurt Webster Springs Sangy Emma Lee Barlow Mortuary Chapel Oral Lowe Boyd Memorial Christian Church Tro Skler James Wiliam Yawkey Aare Logan Thomas Thurmond Wark McCormick St. Albans Burla Sulphur Springs vrickson-Koonty Mortner 15 Erbacon Richard Halcomb Halcearb Webster County Gauley Mountain Coal Co Cowen Methodist Lloyd Sitdom Dodd Margie Holcomb Martha Jane Hendricks Holcomb Orville Cleveland Dale Montgomery Geraldine Robinson MacDunn Irene Facemize Sutton

Mullens Officials Renamed MALLENS

Mayor William M Hodroyd and Commissioners Woodrow Cook and Al Perry were reelected to two year terms in biennial voting today in Mullens. The results extend their terms and maintain local leadership.

Mullens Mallens William M. Hodroyd Woodrow Cook al Perry

Town council seats filled in local election results

Five Democrats and two Republicans named to the town council. Republicans Decatur Young and Gardner Pierce join Democrats George D. Engle Ernest McKee Michael Z. Miner William H. Peery and George D Engle Bright as incumbents. Three other incumbents were defeated.

Cvenues Decatur Young Gardner Pierce George D. Engle Ernest 4. McKee Michael Z. Miner William H. Peery George D- Englebright Young Engle Englebright

Radio Station Fires Worker For Refusing Loyalty Oath

Hollywood reports Radio station AFI dismissed Charlene Aumack a secretary after she refused to sign a loyalty oath. The outlet owner Earle C. Anthony said the move was necessary to clear any suspicion and protect the station’s integrity.

Hollywood AFI Earle C. Anthony NBC Hhere Anthony Charlene Aumack

Motorcyclist Dies After Eskdale Crossing Crash

Benny Lee Thomas 20 of Ohley died in East Bank hospital after his motorcycle struck Eskdale crossing at high speed. He died at 11 with brain concussion and other injuries. Survived by parents, four sisters, two brothers and grandparents. Funeral arrangements incomplete.

Brade Benny Lee Thomas Ohley W. E. Tribbet Chelyan Thomas Eskdale Ben R.thomas Obley Reva Jean Trudy Loy Patricia Ann Judy Card Billy James Wee Howell Rayford Nody Pryor Mortuary East Bank

U S Grants Red Political Refuge

United States grants temporary asylum to Vladimir Houdek, former chief United Nations envoy for Czechoslovakia, while placing him under surveillance and parole as a Communist refugee. State Department mentions potential expulsion if he betrays non communistic shift. Rumors link Czech diplomat Jan Kurovsky seeking sanctuary after leaving New York.

Acheson Houdek Diplo Wat U. S Jan Kurovsky New York

Moody Reelected President Of Southern Coal Producers Assoc

Joseph Be. Moody has been reelected president of the Southern Coal Producers Assoc. The board renewed all officers for another year. Walter A. Thurmond remains secretary and Laurence E. Tierney Jr remains on the press executive committee.

Washington Joseph BE. Moody Southern Coal Producers Assoc The Southern Association Imearly Mondy Walter A. Thurmond Laurence E. Tierney, Jr Woody M. L. Garvey Pocahontas Fuel Co Ebersole Gaines New River Coal

Tobey Seeks Tax Rules Tightened on Charitable Trusts

In April 1549 Senator Tobey introduced bills addressing use of charitable and educational trusts to avoid taxes. He testified in hearings advocating changes to close loopholes and align with current Ways and Means actions.

Peoul Fagett Tobey R-Nh Tovey Way Little Sue

Social Security Plans To Raise Benefits And Cut Employment Period

The article outlines changes to Social Security continued payments and future benefits. It notes a rise in average retired worker payments from about 28 dollars to over 49 dollars, plus new rules to simplify qualification by shortening the required covered employment period and a gradual payroll tax increase starting in 1956.

Wreck Injuries Fatal to Girl 10 in Tunnelton Collision

Donna Jean Johnson ten dies from injuries after a car struck by an eastbound Baltimore and Ohio train in Newburg. Driver Ross L. Cool 28 of Tunnelton released from hospital. Passengers Mary Ann Cool 31 and Barbara Ann Johnson 12 remain hospitalized.

Grafton Donna Jean Johnson Tunnelton Tra A. C. Hotsutler Ross L. Cool Baltimore and Obi Newburg Cool Mary Ann Cool Barbara Ann Johnson

City Youth Elected Governor of Annual Negro Boys State

Warren Lewis of Charleston was elected governor at the ninth annual West Virginia Negro Boys State. The Federalists achieved another victory as Lewis defeated Busgene Donawey of Parkersburg in the primary. Board of Public Works members and state officials were listed, with several tie votes for auditor, sheriff, and circuit judge in McDowell County.

Warren Lewis Charleston West Virginia Lewis Busgene Donawey Parkersburg Board of Public Works Leroy Raynes Hars4 Scott Rober Seams Noble Washington K. Wells, Jr Eugene Washington St. Albans States Supreme Court Tanmas Owens Roy Smith Joseph Woods Milton Smal Ronald Cecil McDowell County William Jones I. J. K. Wells, Sr Ulysses Smelly Myron Rusty Renick Fayette- Vile Cpl. C. G McClain State Police W. T. Johnson New Farmers of America Gnc L. A. Toney Boys State

Dairy Workers Strike Targets 40 Hour Week in Nationwide Action

Capital dairy workers walk out in a wage dispute similar to Pittsburgh action. AFL dairy workers seek a 40 hour week with 48 hours pay. Pittsburgh Strikers demand daily guarantee raise from 19 to 12.50 while Greater Pittsburgh Milk Dealers Association offers 311, noting drivers currently earn about 200 monthly.

iCouunuert Page Pitgaellrg Nus Washington AFL Dairy Workers Union Pittsburgh

Milk Sale Barred in Capital During Strike Protest

Washington mothers protested as public health inspectors barred 1500 quarts of Maryland milk trucked in during a three day old milk strike. The incident spurred anger as a grocer attempted a 3 20 p m sale. An emergency plan to deliver milk to homes of babies and the sick was approved by major dairies and striking workers.

Capital Washington Maryland

Plan n Hailed Advances in European Negotiations

Plan backed by France Italy Western Germany Belgium Luxembourg aims to pool resources and broaden markets. French Foreign Minister Khunign outlined May 1 goals while Churchill demanded early access to the plan details, and Herbert Morrison signaled a rebate when details are ready.

Unity of Europe Council of Europe France Italy Germany Belgium Netherlands Luxembourg Robert Khunign Winstonchurchill Herbert Mart ‘Ison Paris

Hurricane Girl Attending Rhododendron Girls' State

Mary Lou Ellis daughter of Mr and Mrs William L Ellis of Hurricane is attending Rhododendron Girls State at Sackh son’s Mill this week. She is sponsored by the Women's Auxiliary of American Legion Unit 135 Hurricane.

Hurricane Rhododendron Girls Mary Lou Ellis Willian L. Ellis Rho Iododendron Sackhson's Mill Auxiliary Ofl American _ Legion Unit Atl

West Virginia Moves to Promote Booker T. Washington Ideals

Robert L. Drake of the Booker T. Washington Birthplace Memorial of Virginia arrives in Charleston to organize service clubs in West Virginia. The groups aim to improve local Negro life through health, education, job opportunities, and racial understanding while aligning with the national movement.

Hooker T. Washington West Virginia Lot Kev Wells Negro Schoors Wells Robert L. Drake Booker T. Washington Drake

Air France Jet Missing After Request for Bahrain Landing

A Saigon report notes Air France flight on a Karachi to Cairo route vanished after asking to land near Bahrain. Officials declined to identify passengers, but noted several Indo China administrators and other French officials were aboard. Survivors and bodies were airlifted to Bahrain as search efforts continued with little hope for the remaining passengers.

Feotare Walter Bahrei Faux Atl Bahrein Air France Karachi Cairo Babéi

Operation Coonskin park project moves forward

The plan extends from the entrance of Connskin Fallow Road toward Elis River to create a large park with a baseball field picnic shelters and fireplaces. AFL carpenters brick masons and other workers will build features while the operation’s general committee meets at the Daniel Boone Hotel to concrete plans. Volunteers expect 30000 to 50000 visitors to view the work with concessions and meals for workers.

Dave Connskin Fallow Road Elis River AFL Operation Coonskin Danel Boone Hotel

Imperialism Continued From Cage 1h Report Ranks Unsettled Economy

The report notes ongoing failures in industry and commerce, a large number of Gandits to be annihilated, and persistent unemployment. It argues social order remains unstable and that economic construction cannot be carried out in a planned way yet.

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Minister's Car Stolen From Roane Street Church

A car belonging to Rev. B. E. M. McAdams, pastor of a Modena NY church, was stolen about 11:30 am Monday from Roane Street and Tennessee Avenue and found hidden in weeds in Charleston's Woodward area the next day. Police returned the car to the minister.

New York Charleston Woodward “Er BE. M. McAdama Modena N.Y Roane St Tennessee Av Tyro McAdams Yale University Japan

Pressure Blows Off Hydrant Cap Killing Water Worker

Clarksburg authorities report veteran water board employee Jesse Menear Menear, 64, killed when a hydrant pressure cap blew off during a cap loosening test. Police say the crew was testing pressure. Menear died after being rushed to a hospital.

Clarksburg

Family Nights Planned by Army Reserve Unit

A Parachute Infantry Regiment unit announced plans for a monthly family night. Col. Jeff Lipscombe, commanding officer, said wives will be offered light refreshments and training films to acquaint families with army methods. Full details will be announced later.

Ee Parachute Infantry Regiment Jeff Lipscombe Lipscombe

Lawmaker Backs Coal Industry Aid Bill

Rep Marsalis endorses bill to regulate bituminous coal prices and competition. The measure envisions a coal commission and producers boards with price controls. Marsalis cites overcapacity and past labor unrest as dangers to the industry and national economy.

Washington Marsalis R-Cole Senate Serpierre D-Wva Uce

Judge Harris Faces Contempt of Court Ruling

An Indiana judge, Harris, announced from a Capitol location and appeared belatedly in Municipal Court on an intoxication charge. The contempt verdict stems from defying a Supreme Court order issued last March prohibiting a probe into John Knox Parcel, Sullivan County prosecutor. The intoxication hearing was continued to July 14.

Harris Capitol Stu Paul Robeson New York Supreme Court John Knox Parcell Sullivan County Statehouse Groun

Bailey Granted Continued From Rage It Before Verdict

Attorneys for Bailey D Boonie Dawson and D L Salisoury renewed pleas for a writ of error in a death case arguing due process and circumstantial evidence. They called the verdict shocking and said no competent record evidence supported first degree murder. Mrs Fazio died Oct 25 after being found injured near Welch and Young Streets. Bailey was accused of robbery and throwing her from his car.

Painter Bailey D. Boonie Dawson D. L. Salisoury Chamber of Death Neae Fazio Welch and Young Sts

Acheson Outlines Paths in Cold War Policy

Acheson warns appeasement could invite Soviet aggression and weaken U S resolve. He rules out preventive war via atomic bombs and advocates a fourth course: cooperation with other nations and peaceful negotiations to resolve differences.

Coupees Acheson Soviet Union

Molasky Defends Gambling Ties Amid Senate Inquiry

In testimony Molasky denied financial ties to gambling, noting stock holdings of about $477,000 and ownership in Pioneer News along with his wife. He said Western Union Telegraph Co. stock exceeds $500,000 and affirmed his innocence of any gambling connections, despite criticism from the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. Agnes Brown and William Brown are linked to Pioneer News shares.

Ildren Kefauver Molasky St. Louis Post- Dispatch Western Union Tegraph Co Molaski Pioneer News William Brown Agnes Brown St. Louis

U S Aid Debate and Public Notice in Kanawha County

Discussion over Britain's use of foreign aid funds and U S concerns on socialism in government policy. Also a public sale notice in Kanawha County West Virginia lists a real estate auction and probate creditor notices for the estate of Herbie Carpenter with dates and conditions.

Circe Kanawha West Virginia James Theines Esther H. Rot T al Kanawha County Charleston Charle Brope West Charleston Company M. W. Venable Mfke West

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