Population in Charleston 72 818 as 1950 census figure
The 1950 Charleston population is 72 818, up 4 904 since 1940, per Homer D May U S Census Bureau district supervisor He cites suburban Exodus as a key factor and notes possible revisions after processing non residents and routine checks. Charleston remains second to Huntington in West Virginia city populations.
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Charleston
Homer d. May
U. S. Census Bureau
May
Huntington
Wheeling
Washington
Roth Named as Main Figure in Amerasia Plot
Senate investigators heard Larsen testify that former Naval officer Andrew Roth was the principal conspirator in the Amerasia document episode and a real Communist. Larsen said his opinion stemmed from Roth's presence with Communist leader He Chih in Indochina.
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Larsen
Service
Washington
Emmanuel
Ameras
Senate
Andrew Roth
Roth
He Chih
Indochina
Striel
Begay
Larser
Naval
John S. Service
China
State Department counters McCarthy charges over malice
The State Department released an 11 page refutation of Senator McCarthy's claims that Communists dominate U S policy. It rejects his assertions about Acheson's law firm profits and FBI findings, insisting the secretary withdrew from the firm and no profits were involved.
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Washington
State Department
Sen. McCarthy
Wis
Department
MacCarty
Wisconsin
Acheson
Polan
Senate
McCarthy
FBI
Torota
Governors' Section highlights West Virginia heritage in special edition
The Gazette publishes a Sunday Governors' Section on the eve of the state's anniversary. It tells West Virginia history legends mountains wealth and achievements. Readers are invited to request extra copies via a coupon on page one.
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Gazette
White Sulphur Springs
West Virginia
the Gazette
Europe Socialist Parley Endorses Coal Steel Pool
European socialist parliaments unanimously back the Schuman plan to pool Europe coal and steel with seven conditions. Hugh Dalton led the talks with France Italy Belgium and others present as Britain rejects supra national authority. France Italy Belgium Holland Luxembourg begin Paris talks without Britain to implement the plan.
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Schuman
Europe
Hugh Dalton
Holland
Luxembourg
Paris
Britain
Laborites
Labor Party
New International
Jother
P. A. Grady Dies In Hospital Here
P A Grady of Huntington died in a local hospital at age 87. He was a charter member and past president of the Mine Inspectors Institute of America and led the American Mining Institute and the Kentucky River Mining Institute. He began in coal mining in McDowell County and later worked in Floyd Perry and Logan Counties. At his death he belonged to the accident prevention bureau of the State Department of Mines.
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P. A. Grady
Huntington
Virginia
D Ten General Hospital
Grady
Mine Inspectors Institute of America
American Mining Institute
Kentucky River Mining Institute
McDowell County
Floyd
Perry
Logan Counties
Governors Gather For Conference At White Sulphur Springs
Governors from many states assemble at White Sulphur Springs for a political forum led by Secretary of State Acheson and Economic Cooperation Administrator Paul Hoffman. The group plans discussions on state government reorganization water resources highway safety and mental health while debates over Communists in the State Department surface. Democratic and Republican leaders anticipate luncheon talks with President Truman as Thurmond and Wright are notably excluded from the invitation.
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Jack
White Sulphur Springs
T—E
Acheson
State Department
Paul G. Hoffman
Europe
Trumer
Washington
Gavtrom Thurmond
South Canz
States Rights
Dewey Declines Run for New York Governor
Albany June 17 Gov Thomas E Dewey renounced any bid for a third term as New York governor stating fatigue and overwork after 20 years in public life. He will not seek re election in the fall but will remain active in public affairs and may return to private practice. Lt Gov Jor Hanley, 74, mobilized Republican support as the party’s governor nominee choice, confirming his candidacy.
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Albany
Thomas E.wey
New York
Dewey
Hanley
Jor R. Hanley
Multi Million Fire Rates Citrus Plant Blaze at Eloise
A massive fire at Winter Haven Florida destroys much of a large citrus packing plant. Owner John Snively estimates losses between 2 and 2.5 million dollars as eight towns //fire departments bring the blaze under control. Three firefighters are seriously injured.
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Winter Haven
Fla
Florida
John Snively
Po: Packing Assoc
CR. Wilkes
M Main
Eloise
Bartow
Lake Wales
Lake Alfred
Haines City
Lakeland
Eagle Lake
Auburndale
Pene
Morris Harvey gifts push college toward 750000 goal
Morris Harvey College reports 601 387 dollars in gifts and pledges toward its building fund two months after opening. A. W. Cox, campaign chairman, says fundraising will continue until the 750000 target is reached as a building on the South Ruffner campus nears completion.
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Morris Harvey College
A. W. Cox
Ichairman
Cox
Ruffner
Pfaff and Smith Builders’ Supply Co
Pugh Furniture Co
Father Slays Wife Then Wounds Son in Glen Ferris
In Glen Ferris, a father shot his sleeping wife Lena Mae Thompson 49 with an automatic pistol about 1:20 am. He also wounded their son George Thompson, 12, as he fled, and was arrested at the home within an hour.
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the Gazette
Glen Ferris
J. R. Lilly
Montgomery
Lena Mae Thompson
George Thompson
Eigetro-Metallurgical
Auley
Lilly
Glen Farris
Clarence
Thompson
Woman Loses Savings to Two Men in Street Scam
Mrs Maxine Mc Dowell of 1424 Elenwood Ave recalls being approached by two men on Capitol and Virgin Streets at about 1015 AM Friday. She says she fainted after a man smoked a cigarette and another a cigar and woke three hours later to find she had withdrawn her savings and handed it to the men.
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Maxine Mc.Dowell
Elenwood Av
City Polite
Wtl
Capitol and
Virgin Sts
Arawa
Flood Ravages Spencer Area as Storms Wreak Havoc
Severe floods and electric storms lashed southern West Virginia with heavy damage. Spencer in Roane County bore the brunt with eight hours of power loss, flooded business districts, mud-filled basements, and three feet of water on the athletic field. Red Cross aid mobilized as 100 to 150 families reported losses. cattle escaped from flooded dens and isolation reached Alvord. A downed plane rescue scare occurred near Montgomery as Navy aircraft circled the area during the night.
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West Virginia
Spencer
Roane
Alvord
Spring Creek
Spenver
American Red Cross
Arfield
Reedy
Reedy Creek
Montgomery
Kenawha-Fayette County
Kanawha
Floods in Two States Kill and Wreck Towns
Flash floods in Washington and Ohio kill at least one woman and cause widespread damage. Creeks overflowed in Crooksville and Crooksville area, with water seven feet deep. Crandall Cracksville blast from a kiln fire destroys the Acme Pottery plant. Property losses rise above 1.9 million dollars.
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Lne Assaciien
Washington State
Ohin
Midwest
Ohio
Crooxsvle
Rozeville
Crooksville
W Ater
Cracite
Acme Pottery Co
Cracksville
Harold Shower
Slain Girl Found Amid Storm Near Lover's Lane
Eighteen year old Alma Jinning of Croft Run Ohio was beaten and raped then killed in a secluded farm field as a thunderstorm raged. A mysterious parked taxicab with an obscured plate was seen near the scene by Joe Dyrdek and his sisters who reported the incident to authorities. Deputy Sheriff Windsor Jones questioned Bellaire cab driver George Doty, though he has not been charged. The witness group found the body after a downpour and a flash of lightning lit the area.
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uPi
Alma Jinning
Croit Run
St. Clairsville
Windsor Jones
Bellaire
George Doty
Joe Dyrdek
Pauline Hand Amy
Lucille Dougherty
Dyrdek
Drerdel
Dirdek
Pauline
Sudden Arms Increase Reported By Western Allies
Western Allied informants report a rush in Russian air power buildup in East Germany, with new single seat jets described as 12 feet long and armed with two cannons. They note increased munitions shipments from Russia via German rail, plus refugee movements and deportation threats tied to facility visits at Finow, near Berlin.
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Richard S S
Berlin
Russia
East Germany
Theiss
Sipphy Eberswalde
Wale K
Waly
Brovah “Ane
Finowah Tee
Atlantic
Ring
Germai
Ily
Atlentfe
Defense Chiefs Reach Tokyo for MacArthur Talks
Secretary of Defense Johnson and General Omar N. Bradley arrived in Tokyo for crucial talks with General MacArthur. The discussions focus on Japan’s entreaty and U.S. bases in the region, with Johnson saying the talks cover the entire gamut of defense issues.
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Johnson
Bradley
MacArthur
Tokyo
Omar N. Bradley
U.S
Fairport
Gen. MacArthur
Pacific
America
Probe Witness Takes Own Life In Pittsburgh Probe
Robert Lamn a 38 year old keeper of labor and material records at the Tunnel St shop of the Department of Lands and Buildings shot himself hours before he was to testify. Lamn aided Howard Gross and faced questions over city labor use on city time as the council probes alleged free work. Mrs Lamn heard the shot at 6 30 am and found him dead with a 30 30 rifle nearby.
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Pittsburgh
Robert Lamn
Tunnel St
Department of Lands and Buildings
Howard Buck) Gross
Gross
Grose
Homer R. Greene
Laun
Margaret
Trimage 12 Col 4
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Fateful Decision On Excise Taxes Set For Monday
Washington reports a billion-dollar excise tax bill facing a Monday vote. President Truman demands offsetting revenue, seeking gains from big corporations. Congressional and administration aides debate offsets as top officials maneuver.
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Washington
Monda
Truman
Sealy
Jewelr
Truman to Reveal Underworld Taxes In Senate Inquiry
President Truman orders release of income tax records of prominent crime figures to Senate investigators and directs all executive departments to cooperate fully, signaling a new phase in the inquiry into crime and corruption. He has told Chairman Refsover he will back the investigation with full power.
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Washington
Truman
Senate
Refsover
D-Tenn
al Canone
Mee
Coonskin Park Set for June Coonskin Blitz and Rail Shuttle
The Gaztte notes Operation Coonskin with a special Baltimore and Ohio train moving spectators to Coonskin Park on June 27 and 28. Charleston AFL Musicians Union will provide music at the climactic event. Construction work worth over 300 000 dollars begins with equipment moving in the park.
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Charles R. Armentrout
Gaztte
Baltimore and Onio Railroad
Coonskin Park
Coonskin
Charleston
AFL Musicians Union
Tocal 136
Siental
Operation Coonskin
Gazette
Associated Contractors
W. Va
Ex-Aide to Chiang Is Put to Death in Formosa
The article reports the execution of an ex-aide to Chiang Kai-shek in Formosa, amid political turmoil following a revolt in 1947 and ongoing tension with Communist forces. It mentions Gen. Chen Yi and martial charges, with references to graft and attempted surrender to Communist forces in early 1945.
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Chiang
Gin Chiang
Formosa
Chen Yi
East China
Reds
Gep
Chen
Chekiang
Ene
Shansi
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