World News Snapshots From London and Beirut
A Friday note from Moscow says a group of experts will study detecting nuclear explosions, to begin in Geneva in July as proposed by President Eisenhower. In Beirut, Premier Sami Solh’s government outlawed three opposition parties for undermining Lebanon’s security after a rebellion, with details continued on later pages.
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London
Moscow
Andrei
Geneva
Lebanon
Beirut
Sami
Solh
Camille Cha
17 Crowns Set At Horse Show
The Eighth Annual Charity Horse Show at Coonskin Park continues with champions and reserve champions in afternoon and evening sessions. Judges are Carl Heinrich Asmis and Dr. J.P. Gardner. Admission is 1 for adults and 50 cents for children. proceeds go to Coonskin Park. More than 120 horses are entered.
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Coonskin Park
Charleston
Club
the Gazette
Carl- Heinrich ‘Asmis
Sykesville
J.P. Gardner
Kingston
Charles Williamson, Jr
Leesburg, ‘C
Gailey B. Wilson
Hickory
Area finalists vie for Miss Americahood title
Fourteen contestants advance to the Miss Americahood finals at Municipal Auditorium after 11 of 25 were eliminated in the first stage. The 14 finalists perform in evening gowns talents and swimsuits, with judges naming state finalists from Charleston and South Charleston. Final selections set for 7:45 pm.
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Kanawhal County
Municipal Auditorium
T. UH
Dorothy Kilgallen
Colgiayse Seeveee- Glttelpating
Gazette Want
Dunbar
Eyeals
Alfinals
Charlesvests BI Tan
South Charleston
St. Albans
Dan
Grief or Glory in Miss U S A Story by Jackie Loughery
The Sunday Gazette Mail profiles former Miss U S A 1952 Jackie Loughery discussing whether beauty pageants influence career or marriage. The piece references Parade Avenue and lists several young women ages 18 to 20 with partial addresses, suggesting a broader feature on contestants and personal futures.
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Jackie Loughery
U.S.A
Sunday Gazette-Mail
Parade
Trusty thefts trigger dismissal at Huntington home
In Huntington area, a string of robberies by prisoners from the West Virginia Home for the Negro Aged and Infirm led to Friday dismissals. Superintendent O H D Hazelwood and three functionaries were removed, with Frances Joyce named acting business manager and Carl Wright appointed acting farm superintendent. The action, described as the department’s hardest decision, followed five convicts being at large two weeks prior.
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Huntington Area
West Virginia
Harold E. Neely
OH. D. Hazelwood
Huntington School
Karl Eppling
Herbert
Waddy
Arthur ‘Hall
State Centennial Designer Chosen
West Virginia's Centennial Commission hired Alfred Stern of New York to chart a comprehensive proposal for the 1963 centennial exposition. Stern to prepare the prospectus for 5000 dollars plus expenses, with plans to raise 2 million for the celebration and seek 400000 from the Legislature, funded by industry and public subscription. Stern, linked to the Brussels Fair, directs the Department of Community and Industry Showmanship at the American National Theatre and Academy and has worked on the Detroit Golden Jubilee. The commission authorized a formal contract pending attorney general approval.
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Thomas F. Stafford
Virginia
Centennial Commission
Alfred Stern
New York
West Virginia
Stern
Commission
Iplan
Barron
Chilton
Charleston
Brussels
American National Theatre and Academy
Helen Hayes
Ike Not Asking For Resignation
Washington reports show White House press secretary Hagerty declining to state if Bernard Goldfine gave gifts to a high official while confirming Eisenhower has full confidence in Adams. The note highlights questions about possible favored treatment by federal agencies and gifts including a $700 vicuna coat and an Oriental rug.
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Washington
White House
Boston
Bernard Goldfine
Sherman A
Anse
Avalis
James C. Hagerty
Goldfine
Plymouth
Mass
Hagerty
Adams
House
Vicuna
Dramatic Behind the Scenes of French Crisis Revealed
The Sunday Gazette-Mail promises dramatic accounts of the French crisis with details on a tense meeting between de Gaulle and Pflimlin and threats to exile the government. The report hints at imminent invasion plans and political intrigue shaping France’s course.
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France
de Gaulle
Pflimlin
Sunday Gazette-Mail
State Dept Purchasing Practices Questioned By Dealer
R L Richardson president of Richardson Tractor Co charges the State Department of Finance and Administration bought by the pound and did not give proper consideration to law bidders and specifications. He commented on department practices in response to earlier defense by Director George B Vieweg Jr regarding recent Road Commission purchases.
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John G. Morgan
State Department of Finance and Administration
Charleston
Department
Pound
R. L. Richardson
Richardson ‘Tractor Co
George B. Vieweg Jr
Vieweg
Road Commission
Tornado Tops Weston Area Causes Major Damage
A tornado struck the Weston area near the State Hospital grounds at 9:0 pm causing trees to be uprooted and widespread damage mostly in Doddeize County. The incident damaged a Ther mfare Super market structure and left utilities off in parts as minor injuries were reported.
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Cette
Weston
State Hospital
Merrifield
Peer
Doddeize
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Western Parade
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Thar
Penny. Prim
Quarrier
Rosalie Thompson
First St
Barbara Greenleaf
Lewis
St. South Charleston
Dianne
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Pennsylvania
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Highland Ave
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Montrose
Sue’ Davidson
Groyscup
Elizabeth Seymour
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Quarrier St.sans
Ike
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Case
Sharman Adams
State Dept
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Clarksburg
Thornfare
Kanawha County
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Sue Davidson
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