Welch Prods at McCarthy In Quiz War
In Washington the McCarthy Army hearings stretch into their 35th day with wrangling between Sen. McCarthy and Joseph N. Welch. Welch declares the armed forces fight communism too, and McCarthy retorts he hopes to finish soon. The session aims to end tomorrow after eight weeks. Dirksen seeks to exclude a secret FBI digest from the probe but Mundt rules it remains central. McCarthy defends accepting the document and accuses the Democratic senators of bias. Please Turn to Page 2 Col. 1
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Oppenheimer Security Case Details Emerge in Senate
Rep. Hinshaw of California said three semi secret summaries of Dr. J. Robert Oppenheimer security proceedings and some FBI files were lost last Friday. They were found Sunday in a railway station lost and found. The loss prompted the Atomic Energy Commission to release a transcript while FBI documents remain unseen.
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Blaze Levels Poca Garage
A spectacular fire started by a lightning bolt destroyed the Childers Chevrolet Co. garage in Poca Putnam County. The blaze threatened nearby homes until hoses kept it in check. damage estimated at 7000 dollars. A St Albans fire truck collided with a car on U S Route 60 seconds after departing for the scene, injuring no serious, and the crew fought the blaze with help from six surrounding units.
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No Decision on 1956 Term by Eisenhower
President Eisenhower said he is focused on current issues and has not discussed or hinted at running for another term in 1956. He laughed at questions about the matter, plans a key meeting with Prime Minister Churchill, and said he will not reveal positions on farm price supports awaiting Congress action.
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West Virginia Floods Drench Cities After Thunderstorm
Heavy rains and severe thunderstorms walloped West Virginia, dumping 1.78 inches on Charleston and gusts up to 60 mph. Flooding hit Cameron and others, flooding streets, knocking out over 300 telephones, causing fires and mud, with Fairmont and Greenbrier Creek areas among hardest hit.
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McClure Attacks Durkin Over Union Charges in Charleston Visit
Charleston pipe fitter Paul McClure, formerly with Durkin's pipe fitters union, challenges Durkin's union actions and accuses Morris and others of political retribution after being removed from the Glasgow power plant Aug 15. McClure says national agents aided the effort to elect Durkin while he was secretary of labor.
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Practical way to clear baby items ads sale page
Page 8 column 2 advertisement urges selling outgrown baby items to cash in. It lists prices for a baby bed high chair crib carriage and pads with sold notes and a phone contact to place or respond to the classified sale, claiming all items sold first day.
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Four Puerto Rican militants found guilty in House shooting
A federal jury convicted Rafael Miranda Andres Figueroa Cordero and Irving Flores-Rodriguez on five counts of assault with a deadly weapon in the March 1 shooting at the House of Representatives. A separate verdict on counts of shooting to kill against the other defendants, including Lolita Lebron, was inconclusive. The defendants face up to 75 years on the initial counts and up to 50 years on the later charges.
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Latin Reds Face Europe Boycott
The State Department announced the United States and other free world nations pledged not to sell arms to Guatemala amid concerns over Soviet arms reaching the country. Officials said they are pressuring European suppliers to halt further shipments as civil conflict looms and resistance leaders plot from Honduras. Maj. Daniel Caceres warned a Guatemalan civil war could erupt at any moment as arms reportedly dropped into southern Guatemala were diverted to the government.
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Boreman Nominated for U S District Judge in WV
President Eisenhower plans to nominate 57 year old Herbert Boreman of Parkersburg to the U S District Court for the Northern District of West Virginia. He would replace the late William E. Baker who died June 4 after 33 years on the bench. Boreman’s selection surprised many West Virginia Republicans who favored Robert B. McDougle.
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Guatemala Pleads Aid Of Honduras
Guatemala urged Honduras to curb exiled anti-Communist forces feared moved toward the border. Ambassador Amadeo Chinchilla said Honduras would prevent border incidents and seize arms. reports said armed exiles were airlifted near the border and a boat left La Ceiba to threaten Puerto Barrios. Three planes carried Khaki-clad men from Tegucigalpa amid rumors of military alignment with Arbenz Guzman.
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Angel Sanchez
Today's Definition Patriotism The Pain in the Neck
A fragmented line in a 1860s style column discusses patriotism and foreigner tensions, noting discomfort with outsiders and national identity. The snippet hints at social friction and a tongue in cheek critique of xenophobia in public discourse.
Gazette Meeting Of Executives Bids On Annexation Review
Mayors Copenhaver of Charleston and Londeree of South Charleston plan a joint meeting at The Gazette to weigh annexation prospects for Fort Hill Forest Hills Vandalia and nearby areas. Reports note petitions from about 2000 residents and potential duplication of efforts as both cities seek civic and police fire coverage insights.
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South Charleston
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Jungle Explorer Bitten by Insect In Eye Hatches Baby Bug
Chicago June 16 A jungle explorer returning from Guatemala reports an insect bite near his eye swelling to golf ball size. Dr Harold Emily a Chicago chiropodist and amateur explorer recounts opening the swelling to find a moving bug about 1% inches long with a white body and fat belly. He says the insect possibly laid an egg that hatched inside his arm after the bite.
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