19 Jun 1957
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Newspaper
Charleston Gazette
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1957
Page
1
The Charleston area endured extreme heat with a 93 degree high and a brief shower dropping to 73. Forecasters expect highs near 92 today with cooler air not arriving until tomorrow or Friday, though a front may fizzle before reaching nearby West Virginia. A local meteorologist notes this is not an unusually hot spell for June.
The Associated Press reports four days of extreme heat caused at least 177 deaths in the eastern United States from drownings heat prostrations and storms, with 26 more fatalities from floods. Heat lingered near 90 across the region while a cold front moved eastward from the Midwest bringing storms and flooding in places like Dell Rapids South Dakota and Seward Nebraska.
A new Kanawha County heart group formed last night to spend 35000 earmarked for the defunct Kanawha County Heart Assn. Eleven representative citizens elected Franklin W. Bowen temporary chairman and set up committees for nominating budget uses and procedures It will operate as a nonprofit and seek approval from the United Fund and Kanawha Welfare Council before starting. Bowen and 10 others including L Me Cardell Virgil W O Dell Carl Pennington Dr Morris H O Dell Richard Glaser Dr A B Curry Ellison S E Soden R D Rhodes and Bowen were named. The group may later work with the West Virginia Heart Assn. at a future date.
An OCR fragment lists code-like strings 6-0611 and 2-141 with unclear context. The readable bits show mixed numbers and words that resemble catalog codes or filing references without a clear event or person.
The State Supreme Court upheld Melvin Loveless' third conviction for first degree murder as an accessory before the fact in the 1953 killing of Sarah Reed during a $600 Logan apartment robbery. The unanimous ruling praised the fairness of his trial and denied prejudicial error.
Judge Joseph C. McGarraghy blocked U S authorities from turning GI William S. Girard over to Japan for manslaughter trial, ruling surrender would violate his constitutional rights. The decision prompts an appeal by the U S government, while Japan proceeds with plans to try Girard. Secretary Dulles noted the issue and the case moves toward final resolution in the Supreme Court.
Mayor Copenhaver and Chief C E Boggess met in the city council chambers for over two hours of arbitration on departmental rules. They left smiling with a tentative agreement on a seniority rule and procedures for unit transfers, plus openness to future suggestions.
Hong Kong report of Pei ping radio text of Mao Tze tung secret speech admits China was jolted by the Hungarian revolt. He says it raised hopes of similar events in China and warns against coercion in educating the masses while maintaining Communist rule. He notes past Bolshevik rigidity and calls for peaceable persuasion.
Douglas Fairbanks Jr and his West Virginia born wife hosted a Mayfair coming out party for Daphne Fairbanks with Queen Elizabeth II and royal guests among the 330 attendees. Duke of Bedford failed to secure an invite while Viscount Astor lent his country house for the private event.
Washington reports that Russia agreed to a second stage armed forces reduction to 2,100,000 after political settlements, with first stage cuts to 2.5 million. U S officials note that immediate deeper cuts would jeopardize bases, NATO, and overseas commitments. Talks continue in London between Stassen and Zorin.
The West Virginia industrial story is tied to the United Mine Workers and John L. Lewis. The Gazette releases a special State Magazine Section Sunday featuring a complete graphic picture of the man and the union.
Thomas F. Stafford reports two major expansions eyed for Charleston federal facilities. A post office second floor and a new court building are considered, with possible relocation of Cincinnati postal operations. Local officials cite government square plans around Reynolds Street civic center.
The House approved President Eisenhower's civil rights bill 286 to 126, sending it to the Senate where a Southern filibuster is expected. Republican leaders vow to push toward the floor despite Democratic resistance, with a two year study commission and a DOJ civil rights division among its provisions.
June 18 final tally 206 to 126 sent to the Senate as Democrats Byrd Kee Staggers and Republicans Moore Neal from West Virginia supported the measure while Bailey was noted in West Virginia. Contempt actions and subpoena scope were debated as the bill moved to the Senate during an executive session on IAEA ratification.
Mrs Dorothy Krueger Smith, once sentenced to life in prison by a Japanese military tribunal for killing Col Aubrey D Smith, is set for release today. Federal Judge Ben Moore granted release per a Supreme Court of Appeals mandate reversed on June 18, allowing civilians accompanying aerial forces overseas to be released. Deputy Marshall Wyatt W Thompson travels from Bluefield with the order to be served.
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