Crew to Tackle Warren Leads Coonskin Road Project Today
APL workers will prepare the Coonskin Trail route ahead of Operation Coonskin on June 27 28 in Kanawha County West Virginia. A bulldozer from Andersons Inc cleared a rough path through park grounds in about six hours. Union laborers will handle drainage piping paid from their funds as part of the park project with material donations from Union Concrete Pipe Co Baldwin Machinery Co and others.
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Namey 68 Dies at Home in Charlestown
Andrew Namey 68 retired merchant died yesterday at his home 227 Reynolds Street He was a member of St. George's Orthodox Church and the Athien Society Services will be at 230 pm tomorrow at St. George's Orthodox Church with Archbishop Samuel David and others officiating Burial will be in Sunset Memorial Park The body will be taken from Hartlett Mortuary to the church tonight Surviving wife six sons Naif Leor Moses James and George all of Charleston three daughters Geneva Mrs John Bell and Mrs George Mured all of Charleston and 10 grandchildren
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Governors Greetings Highlight West Virginia Meeting
Governors and their families mingled during the visit while West Virginia state police demonstrated sharp efficiency in transport and protection details. The Pattesons’ daughter Fanny Lee worked at Greenbrier resort, joining lunch with her parents in the employees dining room amid a favorable conference weather.
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Sedan Split in Two in Two-Car Crash at Pt Pleasant
Special to The Gazette reports a new sedan was cut in half in a 3 am crash on State Rt 62 near Pt Pleasant injuring three. James Cunningham 16 Tack Cartwright 18 from New Haven and Ernie Sharp 54 of Huntington were treated. Cartwright and Sharp released, Cunningham hospitalized with lacerations. No arrests. Sgt D G Wilfong described Cunningham’s car breaking in two near the rear axle as Sharp’s car approached.
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Miss Maginot Killed In French Accident
Miss Francoise Maginot dies in a car crash near Reims after witnessing a monument unveiling for her father Andre Maginot war minister who began the Maginot Line. General Chevillon is critically injured as their vehicle hits a tree and bursts into flame near Sezanne following Revigny ceremony.
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German Unveils Plaque Honoring Fr. Flanagan
In Berlin Roman Catholic Bishop Konrad Sardinal von Preysing unveiled a plaque honoring Rt Rev Edward Joseph Flanagan founder of Boys Town Nebraska. Flanagan died in Berlin May 1 1948 during a tour of German youth camps. The plaque donated by German and American Catholics hangs at the 297th U S Army Hospital in Berlin.
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Cabbie to take lie detector test in slaying case
Belm ont County authorities said 32 year old cabbie George Doty of Bellaire would take a lie detector test tomorrow as investigation continues into the rainstorm killing of Alma Montag 18 from Croft Run near Bellaire. No charges filed yet, coroner reports possible criminal attack. The victim met a friend in Bellaire and Doty claimed to have driven both girls home after a 11:30 p.m. pickup before dropping off the other passenger.
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Governors Probe Details Housing and Mental Health Needs
The committee urged adequate hospital employee housing and high sanitation standards for new builds including kitchen water and waste systems. It lamented limited mental illness research and called for expanded state hospital space modern equipment better staff outpatient clinics and preventive programs. Note mentions many governors and spouses arriving in Charleston for an event.
Shriners Swarm Into Los Angeles Conclave Opens
Red fezzed Shriners from across the nation and Hawaii arrive for the 1959 Royal and Mystic Order of Shrine convention in Los Angeles. Delegates numbering around 200000 are expected, with Pershing Square transformed into a major registration tent city for five days. Hotels are sold out and adjacent towns report Shrine signs at hostelry fronts.
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Refugees Denied Asylum in America
One hundred eight refugees from Germany, Austria, and China, who arrived in New York three weeks ago, must return to Europe tomorrow. Arthur Greenleigh, head of the United Service for New Americans, said Atty. Gen. J. Howard McGrath informed him the refugees cannot stay in the United States. They rode a sealed train to New York May 28 and have been confined on Ellis Island after a long voyage from Shanghai.
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Printers Plan Partial Pay For Crossing World Telegram Line
The AFL printers union announced partial compensation to World Telegram and Sun compositors for lost wages due to not crossing CIO American Newspaper Guild picket lines. About 280 composing room workers would benefit, with per member amounts undetermined and decisions left to individuals.
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Inland Tidal Wave Hits Harlowton Town
A 12 foot wall of water from a cloudburst in the hills smashed through the lower part of Harlowton Montana late yesterday. One person died, Mrs Ed Bacon about 62, wife of a rancher nearby. Transportation and communication facilities were snarled while homes were damaged.
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Franco marks civil war entry anniversary in Madrid
Generalissimo Francisco Franco attended a ceremony in Madrid to celebrate the 11th anniversary of his troops entering the city during the Civil War. The event underscored his enduring leadership and the ongoing legacy of the conflict.
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Unseen Friend Delivers Safe Hot Water With Monel Tank
A father reassures that clean hot water will be plentiful for household chores aided by an unseen helper. The Monel tank guarantees safety by allowing water to reach high temperatures without danger.
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