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Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 15, 1957

Page

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Mayor Won't Share TV Stage With Firemen Watch

Mayor Copenhaver refused to share airtime with city firemen on a local TV program. Fire Chief O E Boggess and the firefighters union accuse the mayor of meddling, while Stallard and the fire crew will air the first half hour, followed by the mayor.

James A. Hill the Gazette Copenhaver People Firemen Sanford R. Stallard TRE Wchs-Tv Fire Department Stallard Wolfe -Rale City Hall O. E. Boggess Fire Fighters Union Boggess

Relief as a right eyed by State DPA officials

The Gazette notes relief is a right but not charity. State Department of Public Assistance officials emphasize responsibility for eligibility data and confidentiality. Welfare workers say even full money aid may not be enough to spur self support and prevent deteriorating situations. The article lists essential public assistance services including eligibility determination, referrals, self-sufficiency help, and protective services, especially for children.

John G. Morgan the Gazette Relief State Department of Public Assistance Hemas DPA Robert F. Roth Tara

Definition of Money Awakens Great People

A compact reflection on money as a possession that can mislead fools yet often awakens capable individuals, highlighting money's dual power to distort judgment and spur clarity.

Jury Trial Amendment Blocked in House Vote

Northern Democrats and Republicans joined to defeat a bill amendment that would mandate jury trials for civil rights injunction cases. The vote 190 to 167 kept the measure on track for final passage, though leaders paused the final tally until Monday amid week’s departures.

Washington Isenhower Dixie Rep. Cooley D-Nc South Russell W. Keeney Hlinvis House Keeney United States

Parkersburg Man Named Banking Chief

A Parkersburg man who had been managing a Cleveland bank branch was named West Virginia commissioner of banking. Donald L. Taylor, born 1923 in Parkersburg, will take effect July 1. He is a Parkersburg native, with a long banking career including Buckhannon and Parkersburg banks, and last served as manager of the Airport Branch of the Central National Bank of Cleveland. He has been active in local banking groups and civic clubs.

Parkersburg Cleveland Ohio West Virginia Underwood Donald L. Taylor Taylor Walter T. Taylor Central National Bank of Buckhannon Tucker County Bank of Parsons de- Sales Parker Elkins Airport Central National Bank of Cleveland Central National Bank of Buckhannon Pittsburgh Parkersburg National Bank Cleveland Bank Ohio Valley American Institute of Banking

Winner named in Gazette Prize Crossword Contest

The Gazette announces a winner in the Prize Crossword Contest for the second straight week. Nine thousand two hundred sixteen entrants and others will try again tomorrow as a new brain twister is offered worth up to 220 dollars with the winner's name.

Gazette

Editor Cal Price Dies at 76 in Marlinton Community

Calvin W. Price, longtime Pocahontas Times editor and conservationist, died unexpectedly at 76 in Marlinton. Born November 22, 1890, he built the weekly into a state institution, used hand set type, and mentored three generations of locals. Surviving are his wife Mabel, four daughters, a brother and sister, and ten grandchildren. Funeral arrangements are pending at Smith mortuary.

Calvin W. Price Markinton Gazette Marlinton Pocahontas West Virginia Press Association Press Club Charleston Price Rockingham County The Pocahontas Times Times Mabel Milligan Price John Branch Green Richmond Isaac McNeel J. D. Hubard Virginia Beach Basil Sharp Martinton Norman Price F. R. Hunter Smith Mortuary

Huge Field in Charleston Saddle Show Prizes At Coonskin Park

The Charleston Saddle and Bridle Club Charity Horse Show brings one of the largest fields for prize stake classes to Coonskin Park over two days. Proceeds go to building recreational facilities. Today features Working hunter, Western parade horses, and more with tonight’s championship stakes including Jumpers and equitation among others. Officials listed include judges From Staunton and Columbus and others.

Charleston Saddle and Bridle Club Coonskin Park The Gazette Cos Forrest Taylor Staunton Roy Pauley Columbus Ohio Col R. Mitchell Catlettsburg Kyr Charles A. Wood Tridelphia St:ward John J. Prost S. £. Hershey Charles Taylor Chillivoothe Farrier Julius Blake Oakill

Aid Bill Passes Easily in Senate

The Senate approved a foreign aid measure by a 57 to 25 vote, clearing President Eisenhower's defense and economic aid plan through two more years. Leaders Johnson and Knowland steered the bill over attempts to cut or limit it, with House action still pending. The vote also defeated an amendment to raise farm export financing to 225 million dollars.

Washington Lyndon B. Johnson D-Tex William ¥. Knowland R-Calif Free World Russia United States Eisenhower Johnson Knowland Senate Sen. Case R SD U. S Case Sen Fulbright D-Ark Ellénder Dia Ellender

Deadly winds lash Illinois. three killed and boxcars derailed

Wire dispatches report two severe June windstorms in the Springfield area killed three people and injured over 40. Dorothy Farley, Annabel Larson, and Carl R. Applegate died. More than 46 injured were hospitalized as power lines fell and freight cars toppled. National Guard and police augmented by volunteers fought looting and cleared streets. Roofs ripped off, trees uprooted, and dozens of buildings damaged, with 70 to 98 mph gusts not a tornado. Multiple plants damaged including Cole Chemical and Al Recoeatance Manufacturing.

Springfield Ill Dorothy Farley Annabel Larson Carl R. Applegate St. John's Memorial Lindis National Guard Weather Bureau

State Football Father Dies in Charleston at 85

Attorney Harry Mc Clellan Anderson longtime Charleston resident and founder of West Virginia football died in Charleston Memorial Hospital at age 85. A Princeton alumnus he coached West Virginia University football in 1889 and later led civic groups, clubs, and Masonic orders in Kanawha County.

Harry McClellan Anderson West Virginia Charleston Memorial Hospital Charleston 15Th St. SE Anderson Mountain State Princeton University West Virginia University Edgewood Country Club Beni Kedem Temple Kanawha Lodge Tyrian

Haiti Army ousts president Fignolé in bloodless coup

In Port au Prince the army seized power ousting 43 year old mathematician President Daniel Fignolé relocating him and family to a coast guard vessel. A state of siege was declared with curfews, barricades and cut lines. Kebreau led the junta promising elections as soon as possible amid tense calm.

Larry Allen Port AU Prince Haiti Daniel Fignoles Fignole Army Justa Coast Guard Pangqma Colombia

Gazette Runs Complete Mutual Fund Listings Today

Investors are informed that The Gazette, the state's leading financial paper, begins publishing full lists of mutual funds with this week’s closing prices. The new stock listings appear on Page 7.

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