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Newspaper
Charleston Gazette
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1954
Page
1
Geneva reports say Reds and a Chinese negotiator indicate US prisoners, 83 Americans and 543 civilians plus 29 military, may see early release or sentence commutations for good behavior. China asserts many are jailed or denied exit visas during the Qianlong regime and vows to review cases in talks.
A jury awarded $6,500 to Mamie Corrie after a May 7 accident in Charleston. Her husband George Corrie sued for $10,000 for hospital and medical expenses. co-plaintiffs Emil Doddial and Charlestown Childrens Clothing sued for a combined $35,000 in Common Pleas Court.
Four Dormont High School juniors testified regarding a 80 foot car collision that knocked a Moody car from position after a Long Story Made Short device hit it at an intersection. The trial also centered on the school rule banning shorts and the liability claim from the accident.
The Civil Aeronautics Board in a 3-2 vote lifted temporarily a 23 year old rule to allow American Airlines to use a single crew on transcontinental routes. American has flown nonstop New York to Los Angeles since last November, meeting an eight hour limit eastbound but exceeding it westbound.
The City Manager will, on June 19 1954 at 11 a m, offer improvements and structures on listed premises for cash to highest bidder with demolition within a set period. The city may reject bids. Prices are for houses at 621 Hunt Ave Hill 1019 7th Ave Payne Est 1015 7th Ave Gillespie 1018 7th Ave Connally 1011 7th Ave McHyhinny 1005 7th Ave Norris. Additional offers for two parcels: a 40 by 70 lot conveyed to the city by Lem Gillespie and wife, with separate bids for lot alone or lot plus Gillespie house removal. the rear 30 feet of the Payne lot abutting Hunt Ave back to Gillespie. and the right to reject bids or demand security as needed. Lands purchases are subject to City Council confirmation.
Dr. J Robert Oppenheimer denounced the Atomic Energy Commission move to publish the full 5300 pages of testimony from the month long security hearings. He criticized the decision as improper and said it would impact the proceedings and his reputation.
The U S Civil Service Commission announced an examination for a laboratory electronic mechanic with salaries from 2950 to 5940 yearly. Appointees will work with the latest electronic equipment in Navy research laboratories. Full details available from Charles Young at the post office claims window.
FAIRMONT June 15 Formal court authority is granted for a 61 day summer racing meet at Wheeling Downs. Federal Judge Harry E Watkins approved the request of Carl O Schmidt of Wheeling receiver for the half mile track that authorization be given for a summer meeting to open July 24. The Wheeling track owned by William G Lias was placed in government receivership during litigation against Lias to collect nearly three million dollars in back taxes interest and penalties. Schmidt informed the court in his appearance yesterday that the track realized a profit of 139262 from its spring meeting out of which is still to come 17000 in unpaid bills. Judge Watkins allowed Schmidt a payment of 25000 in partial settlement for his services at receiver.
Buick showcases a Riviera hardtop introduced in 1949 as a fresh body type that instantly captivated buyers. The piece notes the model’s popularity and predicts widespread adoption by other manufacturers in future years.
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