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Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 14, 1954

Page

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Douglas Urges US to Withdraw Recognition of Communist Lands

Senator Douglas advocates shock treatment by cancelling recognition of communist governments, closing consulates and embassies, and embargoing trade with Poland. He urges extending the policy to Russia, cites brutal Soviet crimes against Latvia Lithuania and Estonia, and praises Denmark while predicting a free Lithuanian homeland in time.

Chicago Sen Douglas D.-Nl United States Latvian National Center Danish National Committee Park Ridge U. S State Department Senate Russia Latvia Lithuania Estonia

Coty Urges Mendes for New French Regime

Paris reports President Rene Coty accepted Premier Laniel's resignation and asks Pierre Mendes France to try forming a new government. Mendes France, a Radical Socialist, favors sharp military spending cuts to boost the economy and later decide on his final answer tomorrow morning. Washington notes a federal children bureau address criticizing parenting penalties for delinquent acts.

Paris Rene Coty Joseph Laniel Pierre Mendes-France Mendes-France Germany Washington Federal Children’s Bureau

Pledge of Allegiance Recited in National Ceremony

The pledge invoking liberty and justice for all was recited during a national event. It affirmed allegiance to the flag and the republic, emphasizing unity and indivisibility of the United States.

United States of America

McCarthy Seen as Threat to Ideals in Speech

Atty General Brownell warned graduates that no person may place himself above the law or permit one branch to usurp another, without naming McCarthy. He urged vigilance to protect liberties and warned against quick, drastic actions while noting progress on racial segregation in education. He also referenced a White House backed stance on executive branch responsibility for national security.

Washington Brownell Son. McCarthy R-Wis American Univerisity White House Executive Department McCarthy America Supreme Court

U S to Call Latin Parley On Guatemala

Washington reports anticipate the United States will ask the Organization of American States to convene a special meeting to consult on possible sanctions against Guatemala. Prep steps include a formal request for consultation and the council's potential preliminary action at the upcoming meeting next Wednesday.

McCarthy Potter Senate Investigations Subcommittee Korea Red China Russia Washington INL U. S Organization of American States Guatemala United States State Department Hector David Castro

City Police Find Huge Cache of Wine Liquor

City officers raid a Triangle District dwelling and recover a substantial stash of wine and liquor after a late night surveillance operation. The scene attracts onlookers as police process the wake of a large raid and document the seized items.

Exiled Guatemalan Leader Says Tiny Spark Could Trigger Revolt

Guatemalan exile leader Carlos Castillo Armas, a former Guatemalan army lieutenant colonel, heads the Anti-Communist Front in Exile. He claims 90 percent of Guatemalans back rising against the Arbenz government and notes resistance forces are ready. He cites a recent pamphlet drop over Guatemala City as a notable stunt and says government attempts to kidnap or kill him have occurred.

Tegucigalpa Honduras Carlos Castillo Armas Castillo Armas Arbenz Jacobo Arbenz Guzman Butment Combe Commu Poland Washington Guatemala

Rail Line Cut In Indochina Amid Hanoi Strife

Rebel guerrillas ripped 200 yards of the Hanoi Haiphong rail line near Hanoi, using twisted rails to barricade a road and scrawl threats. The lifeline links Hanoi to Hai Phong, a major port for American aid, as French Union and U.S. air forces strike guerrilla positions nearby.

Larry Alien Hanoi Indochina Haiphong Red River

Showers Cause Burglary Scare at Kay Jewelry Co

A burglary scare in Capitol Street's Kay Jewelry Co area drew spectators in rain yesterday afternoon after a burglar alarm rang out. Police said no burglars were present and the alarm was triggered by a circuit short caused by rain hitting transformers.

Capitol St Kay Jewelry Co

End Geneva Talks Seen By Anglo American Press

Washington report says Geneva conference to end within 10 days after fall of French premier Laniel. Eden, Be dell Smith urge quick closure amid a stiffened Western stance toward Indochina and Korea. Weather notes, regional forecast added for Charleston area.

Kingsbury Smith Geneva INS Joseph Laniel Anthony Eden Eden Russia Red Chinst Korea U. S Walter Bedell Ter Iain Smith Charles Red Bloc Indochina China

Moslem Mob Riot Interrupts King Saud Visit in Amman

In Amman crowds shouted against Zionist America Britain and the Jordan government after King Saud arrived for talks. They denounced Premier Tewfik Pasha Abdul Huda and his cabinet demanding a Muslim led Arab Legion and government. A Moslem Brotherhood official alleged ministers attended a party with alcohol at an agricultural school.

Amman Jordan Britain Watfi Saudi Arabia Saud Hussein Tewik Pasha Abdul Huda Arab Legion Ammar Party Inc

Definition Fire Escape Says Religion Means to Some People

A compact note suggests that some individuals equate religion with fire escape meaning a quick exit from life or trouble, reflecting a provocative take on faith's role in coping with fear or danger.

Oft-Arrested Triangle Man Nabbed Again

In a Triangle District raid, police seized 198 fifths of wine and 2 3/4 gallons moonshine hidden in George King's home. Officers also found a book of numbers slips and a machete. King, 54, jailed on moonshine sale and possession charges, illegal liquor possession, sale of whisky while armed, and numbers slips. Detectives said the stash filled the back of the paddy wagon and implied a Prohibition era bootlegging operation.

James A. Haught the Gazette Triangle District George King McCormicks St King IR. L. Crouse Roy Clark Warren Warrick Richard Gordon Crouse Bing King’s Home

Blaze Kills 6 in Kentucky Family Fire

EVARTS Ky June 13 Six members of a Negro minister s family burned to death in a fire that destroyed their four room frame home late last night Coroner Tom Lee said the Rev George Drummond and Mrs Drummond escaped with two children before flames enveloped the house Those who perished were the minister s mother Mrs Virginia Drummond 72 a daughter Lydia 21 and her two children Barbara 5 and Calvin 3 a son Victor Joe 8 and another daughter Vera months Mrs Drummond stayed up baking a cake when others went to bed and flames met her at the door upon her return to the kitchen

Vera Lee

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