Flag Day Flag Mystery Over Midtown Charleston Lot
Gazette reporter Helen Haught counted 16 American flags in midtown Charleston on Flag Day and spotted a strange device flying near the post office lot. The object displayed three horizontal stripes red white and blue, provoking questions about a Dutch Luxembourg or Yugoslav flag interpretation.
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The
Netherlands
Washington St
Luxembourg
Helen Haught
Gazette
Charleston
Subway Strike Halts New York Transit Amid Heat Wave
A nine hour wildcat subway strike cripples all three lines, leaving thousands stranded across New York. Transit officials estimate 780,000 riders affected as eight million face heat and crowding. motormen return to work after amnesty talks.
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New York
Kanes
Sus
Subway
Pune
Coney Island
Bronx
Flimes Square
Queens
The
Transit Authority
BMT
Connelly and Caudle Convicted in Tax Case
Two Truman administration officials Matthew J. Connelly and T. Lamar Caudle were found guilty by a federal jury of conspiring to help an income tax dodger. Sentencing set for July 19 with motions and a possible new trial pending.
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ST. Louis
Truman Administration
Matthew J. Connnelly
T. Lamar Caudle
Contrelly
White House
Truman
Caudle
Justice Department
U. S. Dist
Rubuy M. Hulen
Connelly
Federal
City Man New Coal Leader
L Newton Thomas of Charleston West Virginia elected president of the National Coal Association. Thomas, president of Carbon Fuel Co in Kanawha County, succeeds LC Campbell of Hastern Gas and Fuel Associates of Pittsburgh as head of the national organization.
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Washington
L. Newton Thomas
Charleston
W. Va
National Coal Assn
Thomas Is Fourth West Leader In Largest Cameraman Union
Fragmentary text lists Virginian as head and mentions C. C. Dickin among others in a note about the association of cam operators. Details are incomplete but indicate a leadership change or ranking within a national union.
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Dr. Alvarez
Tnomas
Virginian
United
C. C. Dickin
Gardner Lashes at Administration Over Air Power Funding
Trevor Gardner former assistant Air Force secretary said the U S risks losing the qualitative edge to the Russians in air power due to budget cuts. He testified before the air investigating subcommittee chaired by Senator Symington and stated funds would guarantee a future second best Air Force. He warned that money constraints may let Moscow overtake Washington in missile and air capability.
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Washington
INS
Trevor Gardner
Air Force
U.S
Gardner
Air Investigating
Stuart Symingtos
D-Mo
Dberprerats
U. S
Argentine Rebels Seized From Haitian Embassy Then Restored
In Buenos Aires on June 14 a gang seized Gen Raul Tanco and six companions from the Haitian ambassador's residence seeking names of accomplices. President Aramburu ordered their return and an apology after the seven were back with the embassy four and a half hours later. Ambassador Brierre protested as Haitian officials verified their safe return.
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Buenos Aires
Raul Tanco
WAITS
Jean Brierre
Pedro Aramburu
Latin America
Aramburu
Tanco
Sundsy
Taneo
Franck Paul
Associated Press
Orchard Manor Residents Unveil New Shower Pool
Jim Branham of Belton Missouri helps cool off as Orchard Manor residents celebrate a new shower pool installed to beat the summer heat. The scene shows children enjoying the water feature at night with umbrellas and inner tubes nearby.
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Orchard Manor
Jim Branham
Belton
Poffenbarger Seeks Vote Recount in Charleston Precincts
The County Court refused to void Charleston Precinct 103 votes and denied a recount demand by Republican candidate Poffenbarger for the Kanawha County Common Pleas Court race. Knapp leads by 120 votes. recount planned for June 23 in precincts 103 and 106.
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Bayard F. Ennis
the Gazette
Charleston
Perry S. Poffenbarger
Kanawha Coramon Pleas Court
Dennis R. Knapp
Nitro
Knapp
Poffenbarger
Poffen‘barger
Margaret M. Caudle
South Charleston
Third Ward
Mary J. van Camp
Samms
Directory Starts Sunday With 30,000 More Readers
Sunday directory ad promotes a new issue priced at $1.20 per week, 80 cents cheaper than rivals. It boasts 30,000 more readers in the Great Kanawha Valley and targets business and professional leaders. Call 6-O81 before noon Saturday to start with the initial issue.
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West Virginia
Kanawha Valery
Statehouse Keeps Grip On County
The Gazette reports that the Statehouse Organization retained control of the Kanawha County Democratic Executive Committee. Liquor Rass Luther H. Carson was elected chairman without opposition after Fleming Chisholm nominated him for a unanimous proclamation. Beatrice Dyer opposed Carson, but nominations closed and outgoing Chairman Kenneth G. May handed over leadership.
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Harry G.moffmann
Gazette
Statehouse Organization
Contro
Kanawha County
Luther H. Cares
Lightnig
Fleming Chisholm
Carsan
Chisholm
Beatrice Dyer
Charleston
Carson
Kenneth G. May
Giquor
Official May 8 primary returns published in Gazette
The Gazette prints complete official returns from the May 8 primary for major state and county contests. Pages 10 and 11 present results, marking the first publication of official totals.
Young masked rider zips through Lewis Street on odd errand
A seven year old in a towel cape and sheeting headgear pedals a bike rapidly down the 1500 block of Lewis Street. A second-hand sign reads trailer Fore Soil as he races along on a mysterious mission.
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Lewis St
Polyethylene plants announced for Institute and Seadrift
Union Carbide and Carbo Corp announce two new polyethylene plants to be built at the Institute and Seadrift Texas. The combined capacity will reach five and a half million pounds annually with low pressure process yielding stronger heat resistant plastic. Completion is slated for early next year.
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Institute
Carbide and Carbons Chemicals Co
Charles H. Atwood
Seadrift, Tex
New York
Morse G Dial
Union - Carbide and Carbo Corp
Carbide and Carboh Chemicals’ Co
Dial
South Charleston
Carbide
South Charleston Experimental
Pli
Atwood
Union Carbide
Texas
Bakelite Co. Plastics Division
Union . Carbide
Torrence
Calif
Sedrift
Tetley's Definition Sourpuss Weevilish Person
A concise glossary style entry defines a sourpuss as a weevish person who never wipes his opinion off his face.
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Sourpuss
Ike Hopes For Liberation of 17 Million Germans
President Eisenhower improves after surgery and drinks clear broths. Chancellor Konrad Adenauer visits and calls the recovery speed a miracle. Press secretary Hagerty dodges questions on a second term and on Doris Freeson’s column about ileitis recurrence.
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Washington
Eisenhower
Konrad Adenauer
West Germany
James C. Hagerty
Walter Reed Army Hospital
Debated column questions Eisenhower health dialogue
Washington observers say propaganda overload harms public talk on President Eisenhower's health. The piece notes medical commentary, political maneuvering, and the ongoing impact of his illness, with mention of doctors and press reactions in Chicago and Milwaukee.
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Washington
Eisenhower
David, Allman
The
American Medical Assny
Chicago
Eisenhhower
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