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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 19, 1956

Page

18

Electronic resuscitation wand shown to aid drowning victims

New York reports on a glass wand device titled electronic resuscitation that uses tiny electrical pulses to stimulate the phrenic nerves and diaphragm for breathing. Developed by Barrow Laboratories with Dr. Frank Gray Jr. the portable unit, exhibited at a World Federation for Physical Therapy congress, aims to replace manual artificial respiration and could be carried by ambulances or beach use.

Barrow Laboratories, Inc Branford Barrow

Heat Roasts Middle U S as Rains Help

A vast heat belt stretched from the central Plains to the Ohio Valley with 9 degree heat from Oklahoma to Georgia. Cooler air pushed south along the Atlantic coast and Great Lakes while the Pacific Northwest warmed in the afternoon. A cool front lowered readings into the 30s in Pennsylvania and drizzle/fog cooled Duluth. Early frosts forecast for Maine New Hampshire Vermont and New York lowlands. Rain totals at Helena Montana reached 2 42 inches. City temps included Boston 64 Atlanta 86 Miami 87 Dallas 90 Denver 79 Chicago 81 Salt Lake City 87 San Francisco 63 Seattle }

Associated Press Central Plains Ohio Valley Gulf Coast Oklahoma Georgia Mid- Atlantic Coast Great Lakes Pacific Northwest Pennsylvania Duluth Minn New England Weather Bureau Maine New Hampshire Vermont New York State Helena Mont Boston Atlanta Miami Airport Dallas Denver Duluth, Minn Chicago Salt Lake San Francisco Seattle

Former Residents Plan Mountaineer Round Up in Orlando

Former West Virginians now living in Orlando organize a Mountaineer round up for June 29 at the Chamber of Commerce clubhouse. Organizer Mrs. J G Kraft, formerly of Charleston, announced the event after readers responded to her Magic Valley article in the Orlando Sentinel. Round up committee members include Mr. and Mrs J G Kraft Me and Mrs O K Mairs Mr and Mrs 4 M Joplin Mr and Mrs Robert Lookabill and Mr and Mrs Frank M Milam.

Orlando, Fix Specis Chamber of Commerce J. G. Kraft South Charleston Orlando Sentinel O, K. Mairs M, Joplin Robect Lookabill Frank M. Milam

Judge Docket Aims At June Appeal Terms

Judge William J. Thompson sentenced two defendants to probation and released the June term appeal docket list. George Easley 55 of Third Ave got three years probation for soliciting prostitution and Milton Nabors 23 of South Charleston received two years probation after pleading to assault and battery. The docket includes city and state appeals with dates for numerous litigants and cases headed to trial.

William J. Thompson George Easley Third Ave Milton Dale Nabors South Charleston Nabors City of Chase Jim Kelley Chas Roy C. Harmon Rufus Hawkins Eriil Jones Emmett Neal Dollie Parrish K. L. Schwelnesberg Harry Sketns Congress Jane Smith Ja Smith Hobart Lee Woiker Doyle Withrow John W. Yates Arlene White Dewey Auxter Mary Jane Womack Billy Booker Maxine Hale Samiel Calloway Gera Dean Bord Fisher Barbara Ann Childress James E. Hoffman Jo Ann Varney Edward Hurt Louise Manns Leroy Johnson Creme Kida James Moses Arthurette Pare Norris Penn Thelma Smith James Shew Betty Varney Howard K. Smith Etta Acotologist Williams Trail Betty Hixeiis Wiliam Franklin Withrow

Confessor Committed To State Mental Hospital

Erwin Shipley, 3, of Niles, West Virginia, confessed to killing Juliet Staunton Clark, owner of the Charleston Daily Mail, three years ago, then recanted. A court-ordered commitment follows a hearing, with a disorderly conduct charge likely to be dropped.

Chicago Juliet Staunton Clark Charleston W. Va Daily Mail Erwin Shipley Niles Shipley

Cyprus Slayers Of Britisher Doomed to Die

Two 22 year old Cypriots were sentenced to death by a Nicosia judge for slaying British air force corporal Patrick Hale on May 14 after he gave them water. A third youth, 18, received life imprisonment. All three pleaded innocent.

Nicosia Cyprus Paleometecho Cpl Patrick Hale Firmen

Sunday School Parley Slated in St. Albans

Bethel A M E Church in St Albans will host a Charleston District Sunday School Convention event and a concert by the Yellow Jack Goel Singers. Rev. William Ricks and Rev. J E Washington say both programs are open to the public.

Japan Cabinet Weighs Plea On Okinawa Land Rule

Tokyo dispatch reports Japan's cabinet to meet under Prime Minister Ichiro Hatoyama to consider appealing to the United States for a rethink of U S land policy on Okinawa. The issue has sparked political tension as Ryukyuan leaders resist proposed lump sum lease payments and demand higher rents for land requisitioned by the U S Army.

Japan Tokyo INS United States Pacific Okinawa Ichiro Hatoyama U. S Japanese Socialist Party Hatoyama America House Armed Services Washington U. S. Army

Eden and Attlee Knighted in Royal Garter Ceremony

In Windsor England on June 18 British Prime Minister Sir Anthony Eden and Earl Attlee were installed as knights companions of the Garter. Queen Elizabeth II presided at St George's Chapel with the ceremony featuring the garter ritual and robes. Eden was attended by Winston Churchill and Field Marshal Montgomery. Churchill had been knighted in 1984 and Eden briefly helped him up the stairs before Churchill declined the aid.

Windsor England Anthony Eden Earl Attlee Earl of Iveagh Order of the Garter Elizabeth II Britain St. George's Chapel Windsor Castle Eden Winston Churchill Field Marina Viscount Montgomery Winston Churchill

Senate Honors Green as Oldest U.S. Senator Ever

The Senate paused its business to crown Theodore Francis Green, age 88, as the oldest senator in U.S. history. Sen. George D. Aiken presented Green with a wooden scepter and a gold-painted crown as colleagues applauded. Green surpassed Vermont’s Dustin Morrill, who held the prior record, dying in 1898 at age 58 years.

Washington Senate Theodore Francis Green Rhode Island George D. Aiken Morrill Green Aiken Vermont New

Two-Year Pact Signed By Wheeling Builders

In Wheeling Ohio Valley Builders Exchange and Building and Construction Trades Council reach a unprecedented two year contract covering contractors on both sides of the Ohio River. Terms were not announced.

Wheeling Ani Northern Panhandle Ohio Valley Builders Exchange Ohio River Building and Construction Trades Council of Wheeling and Vicinity

Greeks Delay Flight of British Airliner at Athens

Two Greek fighters intercepted a British European Airways plane over Patras after it deviated from its international route. The airliner bound for Cario from Munich landed in Athens and was delayed 90 minutes while civil aviation officials questioned the pilot and aircraft.

Athens INS British European Airways Patras

Affiliates defend CBS tampering claim at Senate hearing

Washington witnesses urged against FCC regulation of networks warning that tampering with affiliate relations would be dangerous. John Haynes of the Washington Post broadcast division said affiliate ties are a public benefit and a working partnership with CBS TV. Donald Thornburgh of WCAU NBC station said the Philadelphia outlet is not controlled by CBS and benefits from a cooperative relationship.

Washington Columbia Broadcasting System Senate Interstate Commerce Federal Communications Commission Bricker Ohio CBS National Broadcasting Co John &. Haynes Washington Post Broadcast Division CBS TV Post Broadcast Washingjton Jacksonville Hayes Donald W. ‘Hornburgh Wcau, Inc Wcau-Tv Philadelphia Bulletin CBS Television Thornburgh

Ike Will Run Key Senator In GOP Says

Senator Schoeppel predicts Eisenhower will run for re election after his operation. He says Republicans have an excellent chance to regain control of the Senate in November. He cites Kentucky race by Thurston Morton as favorable and Wisconsin as likely a unified GOP front.

Ike GOP Washington Schoeppel R - Kan Hisenhower Senate Eisenhower Nixon Kentucky Thurston Morton Democrata Moroni Wisconsin Sen Wiley

Eleven new troopers join South Charleston unit

South Charleston unit receives eleven state troopers who completed training at the State Police Academy in Institute. Capt. J. B. Jack announced their assignment to detachments in South Charleston, Parkershire, Barboursville, and Chelyan, with one transfer from South Charleston to Grantsville.

State Police Academy Institute Company B South Charleston J. B. Jack B. R. Adams K. J. Bowman R. R. Heflin A. L. Jackson R. F. Rutong D. L. Stevenson T. Nicholson M. R. Weaver Parkershire M. P. Koerner B. Rexgode Barboursville J. D. Ferguson Chelyan Jack C. C. Beck Grantsville

Jap Arrested In Fleecing On Exports

A Japanese national, Shigemitsu Matsubara, 26, formerly of New York, was jailed by the FBI after allegedly falsifying statements to the International Cooperation Administration. The Manito Co. sold Japanese yarn to Korean importers in 1955 for 329,998 dollars, while a U S made yarn valued at about 169,999 dollars. The scheme involved shipping yarn via San Francisco to U S and then to Korea. Matsubara faces up to five years’ imprisonment or a 30,000 dollar fine and arraignment is set for Tuesday.

New York INS FBI Today U. S James J. Kelly Shigemitsu Matsubara Manito Co Matsubara T U. S International Cooperation Administration Kelly Fusan Korea San Francisco FBI

Britain Cuts School Building by One Third

London reports Britain's education ministry orders a one third cut in the school building program to curb inflation. Of 89 million pounds planned, 144 million dollars will be started before March 31, with potential additional work if inflation slows, according to officials.

London Britain David Weeles Focal Education Eccles

Winners of 32 000 Didn’t Hear Boo Boo

New York June 33 That little blooper last night on the CBS TV quiz show 64 000 Challenge won’t alter prize awards. Producers ruled Pearson and Price split 32 000 each after a slip during a final round. Pearson said he heard nothing and remained focused on the question. Price said he was happy with the shared award.

New York Bill Pearson Vincent Price Lonny Fox Michael Pearson Michelangelo Price Billy

Amendments to corporation charter and stock reductions noted

West Virginia Secretary of State certifies Warren Brothers Company resolves to amend its charter to eliminate preferred stock and reduce authorized capital from 400,000 common shares of $5.00 par value to 400,000 no par value common shares, with detailed prior capital and post amendment figures. Also includes notices of public sales and corporate dissolutions in Charleston and Kanawha County.

T DB. Bil O'brien West Virginia Giiman Wallace Warren Brothers Company Aald Corporation Cambridge Middlesex Massachusetts Offie Corporation Redempion Cotamen Binck Colman Shiekes Great Sea Charleston Garlen Motors, Inc Hinton W. Va Jaxen Billy G. Hollder Universal C. I. T. Credit Corporation Ford C&c Dun E Universal C. I. T. Credit Corporation Ford Fdr. Sp. Co. Motor No Princess Dorothy Coal Company I- Corporation Jones Street Diviston I Street Soutr Jefferson District Kanawha County Cammion Council Ity South Charleson Te Tate Bulding Sata H._S. SHUMATE General Crane Ofice Sentral Crans North Charleston Recreation Center Regian Piddy Ibth

Employment Wanted Ads From Local Gazette Seeks Various Posts

A flood of mixed job ads from a long established company seeking a sales and service agent in Charleston, Texas and California openings for drivers, kitchen staff, engineers, and hotel helpers. Listings include pay ranges, travel expectations, and company names such as Baxco Gazette Warber Shop Standard Coffee and Spaghetti House. Some entries request references and prior experience with appliances, coal, or hotel cuisine.

Charleston Pilus Commission Iplt Nce Baxco Gazette Ruaitisntigen Sarber 40Th Street Kanazna City Texas California Denmark Ze Ie Sleepy Holow Golf Club, Inc Eprace Mt A Hoke R. Darlington Hatley Weuhenday Chanical West - Virginia Gutlere Shamplin Coal ‘Company Quine We Va Pirst

Lost item reward notice for a gray rabbit near streets

A damaged public notice reports a lost gray rabbit described as black wan elite, with rewards offered. Location hints include Guerrier, Caprio, Thompson, and Laws Streets near Alberbbon area, Monday Alberbbon. The note mentions additional items like a coin and key money, with a 288 reward referenced.

Guerrier Caprio Street Alberbbon Thompson Laws

Untitled ad text about profits and Cadillac promises

A fragmentary ad style passage questions money focus and noble profits while offering a meeting at a hotel on a Wednesday in June with instructions to check a desk for details. It mentions a Cadillac and executives, suggesting a promotional or dubious sales pitch. The language is garbled and nonstandard.

Jett Darlet’ Boom Tar Prey Snyder

Salesman Wanted for Electrical Supplies Territory

Rational concern seeks two ambitious men with car to handle local established route and accounts. No electrical experience required. full training, permanent year round work, duties include calling on commercial and industrial accounts with guaranteed electrical supplies. Interviews by appointment. provide contact numbers for Mr Hill and Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad Company listings.

Chesapeake and Ghia Railroad ‘Company Huntington Vollec Herzen Garette Oalléce Educe- Han Tinscrance Ineama CARU Federal Lipe ALITY Arcade al Wertiel O'Brien

Wanted young men under 35 for automotive sales leadership

Advertises rapid growth auto dealership seeking ambitious, hard hitting salesmen and managers. Provides furnished demonstrator, liberal pay, good working conditions, and opportunities for advancement. Respond to Gazelle Box 5-73 with references and interview details.

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