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Newspaper
Charleston Gazette
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1947
Page
10
The Charleston Gazette outlines hospital crowding and long waits, noting Chicago's 525 bed facility began census checks to discharge long stay patients. Many discharged had chronic, nonacute needs. the piece discusses nursing home roles, patient strain on families, and the need for better, more suitable care options.
The Senate committee plans a complete investigation of RFC operations with a Friday vote on both the inquiry and agency extension. Senator Capehart says the RFC should not compete with private industry in lead bench operations. Aiken notes a ten volume survey of RFC by Hoover era is largely favorable, with profits from lending helped by a one percent treasury borrow rate. He warned that the inquiry should determine the cost to the treasury. Planting tips warn to set cosmos roots an inch deep while avoiding burying crown rosettes.
To insure continual bloom water lilies need extra feedings. A dinner bag for each lily filled with dried blood or cow manure is placed in a soil pocket under the lily. Drain the pool to the lily box level and set containers in full sun. If water over the crown exceeds 16 inches, raise the container.
The article discusses using water lilies to attract and warm the water garden, noting how wax from a candle can help keep blooms open at night. It suggests adding hardy and tender plants in soil-filled boxes to float on the surface and lists several species such as azolla caroliniana and bog rush for margins and growth variety.
Obituaries list several residents including Fatley Bandra Reathert-moulis daughter of Mr and Mrs bMdurle Battey of 433 Greentay Ave South Charleston died at home Monday night. Also Milam Martha Evelyn wife of B D Milam of Charleston died Sunday after illness. Starcher Tressle Betle died yesterday at home in Alum Creek. Tour Mary E former resident died yesterday in a Pittsburgh hospital. Wheeler Elizabeth of Union near Montgomery died Monday night. York Donovan Ci-Service will be held at Norman Ridge church near Grantsville. Burial at Norman Ridge cemetery. Yoak Mr William Yoak of Dorr, died Monday at home.
Secretary Krug urged Congress to extend for one year the federal cost mine safety code set to expire June 30. He warned loss of code would leave the government powerless to enforce safety standards amid recent mining accidents including Centralia Illinois, underscoring need for national action and stronger enforcement.
The Rev Merlin E Smith moderator of Raleigh Baptist Association died at his Crab Orchard home after illness He served as part time pastor at Coal Marsh Baptist and other area churches He resigned recently as full time pastor at Crab Orchard Baptist He is survived by his widow a daughter Edna Smith his parents Mr and Mrs Jasper Smith of Lilbeanie four brothers and three sisters
Senator Vandenberg said the Senate foreign relations committee is seriously considering a probe of the State Department’s informational and cultural service. A subcommittee of Smith and Hatch would study the Mundt bill authorizing the program, with a stop gap Voice of America appropriation possible if basic authorization lags this session.
Paris June 17 The Council of the Republic France's upper house unanimously ratified the peace treaty with Italy completing legislative action. Signature by President Vincent Jurio will complete French official action. The treaty becomes effective when all ratifiers deposit instruments in Paris. Russia is the remaining Big Four power to act. The American people spent about 1 billion for medical services in the year.
DETROIT June 37 The Chrysler walkout over lay offs in De Soto Wyoming Ave plant ends after a two day stoppage. About 6 000 workers across De Soto and two other plants are affected with near normal production restored. Negotiations with CIO UAW continued at Continental Motors where 1 200 workers struck last week. The Foreman's Association of America strike at Ford extended into its 20th day.
The Senate civil service committee won authorization to investigate presidential postmaster appointments by a 44 to 35 vote with only one Democrat supporting. The measure allocates 35000 for inquiry. Langer heads the panel and vows to review nominations before July 31, targeting violations of civil service rules or credible citizen complaints.
An engineer told the American Society of Mechanical Engineers that West Virginia would need 4.9009 million dollars for industrial waste disposal. He cited 10 states facing a total 214.1 million dollars to cope with the pollution problem. Professor George E. Barnes of the Case School of Applied Science presented the figures in Chicago.
The assistant secretary of war testified before Senate committees about not seeking an appropriation to support a reduction. Senator Bridges demanded the true facts on reports that funds were used to provide rides to the Russians via printing money. Petersen testified as the first witness in an investigation into losses claimed by the War Department from accepting unpacked occupation currency issued by the Russians.
West Virginia officials discuss calling a legislature session amid a grave financial emergency. The governor cites Supreme Court tax decisions and a need to adjust the tax code while noting home rule limits on charter elections. He asks for cooperation across departments and asks lawmakers to be away from home briefly.
The House sustains a presidential veto over tax relief. Rayburn of Texas says he’s glad, urging debt payoff with high revenue. Republicans charge the vote delays tax cuts until next year, citing huge foreign commitments. Knutson warns this ends relief efforts. CIO chief Macray criticizes the plan as greedy. Halleck blasts veto as executive overreach and quotes Truman.
Washington reports little hope for immediate meat supply relief from the Agriculture Department. Federally inspected plant production last week fell four percent from the prior week to 108.7 million pounds, while it was 417 million the week before. Officials cite seasonal production decline and strong consumer demand, though last week’s output was 5 percent higher than the same week last year when farmers withheld animals in anticipation of price control removal.
Army information sheets warn troops that the American Communist Party is a Russian agent and a danger to democracy. War Department says pamphlets in the No 1 pamphlet series are being prepared for overseas and home distribution. The material urges recognition of Communists and describes their past activities while stressing a strong democracy as defense.
The French foreign ministry announced a proposed series of committees with United States and European representatives to assess Europe’s resources and needs in food transport steel coal and agriculture. Bevin would discuss details with Bidault as experts in finance economy and trade join sessions while Moscow had not responded to coordinating talks.
The International Longshoremen and Warehousemen's union the American Communications Assoc and other maritime groups face wage demand showdowns as contracts near expiry. Harry Bridges reportedly met with Communist officials in New York amid a wave of labor stoppages. Currin dismissed outside interference, Bridges’ San Francisco whereabouts were disputed.
Reports from Budapest describe a violent clash between Freedom party members and Communists, with Sulyok accusing ministry of industry of election invalidation and declaring Hungary a police state. Disputed counts show blame shifting as journals note armed confrontations and arrests amid a government crackdown.
President Truman spoke at Princeton University as former leaders and dignitaries gathered for the ceremony. He urged stronger global leadership, better civil service training, and higher government salaries while noting a lighter moment when he tripped over his gown.
The defense questioned Mead on his knowledge of missing papers and cancelled checks. Mead claimed ignorance of the missing documents and suggested calling George Meader, a former Senate committee chief counsel. Meader attended but was not summoned. he said committee papers were returned to owners. The government revealed Cary Garrison was once indicted for bribery and later acquitted.
Testimony shows Frosa Pare and Lloyd Thomas saw Curry shot after Hunt and Thomas approached his coal truck near the railroad car. Beverly Bowers and others corroborated most details from homes and the community building. Prosecutor calls the act malicious murder. defense claims threats earlier and no premeditation. Curry allegedly drew his gun after Hunt brandished a cane.
Jurors return from the trial where Oliver claimed self defense after shooting a man on a roof. Witnesses described Morrison fatally wounded near Court and Dryden Streets with defense contending another shooter. Oliver’s prior aliases and the weapon’s ballistic match were part of the testimony.
COHASSET Mass June 17 Mayor James M Curley of Boston lay on a hospital bed in Washington as authorities prepared to enforce a six to 18 months mail fraud sentence. The former Massachusetts congressman and governor, ill with high blood pressure, lost a second Supreme Court appeal for review of his federal conviction. The Rev Thomas Devlin administered the last rites at St Anthony's in Cohasset while officials awaited a formal mandate. Curley was convicted last year for involvement with a group claiming it could obtain government contracts. No evidence showed personal financial benefit.
Shertok said proselytization is discouraged and converts may lose Jewish status if they do not practice rites after marriage. He noted unknown figures on converts and described White Paper conditions as abnormal. Private Jewish sources floated partition as a possible solution with most coastal plain and Galilee in a Jewish state. Irgun executions near Acre drew UN attention amid calls to intervene.
A mixed record shows a lawmaker urging landlord favored decontrol with tenant risk, while Marseilles imposes a 40 day quarantine for incoming visitors. Legal notice in Charleston WV requires creditors and beneficiaries of Charles W. Holstein estate to file claims by December 12, 1347 or lose rights.
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