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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 20, 1949

Page

12

Mao Warns Imperialists May Blockade China

Chinese Communist leader Mao Tse-tung warned that foreign imperialists could blockade China by sea or deploy forces to invade frontiers. The Red radio broadcast from San Francisco carried Mao’s remarks opening a preparatory conference for a Communist dominated democratic coalition government in China. The conference ended a five day Peiping session with a future general government convention planned.

San Francisco Mao Ee-Tung Red Radio Today China Associated Press Mao Peiping

Atom bomb threat reshapes British air defense talk

Air Chief Marshal Philip Joubert warned in Cameron, England that a single atom bomb could devastate Britain, demanding a defense to depth and acknowledging air battles over Kent would not be feasible. He cited reduced bomber losses last war and warned any raid could force severe damage.

Camerogs Eng Britain D Marshal Ste Philp Joubert Siay Joubert Air Cadeta Kent

Extension Enrollment At WVU Set

Morgantown reports 1622 students attended West Virginia University extension hours at 26 centers statewide during 1948 49 senior year. Acting Extension Director E B McCus notes most students were teachers upgrading certificates. 115 extension classes ran across two semesters with six resident teachers and 18 part time professors. Previous year attendance stood at 690.

Morgantown West Virginia University E. B. McCus McCuei

Pipestem Man's Body Recovered From New River

The body of James Ellison, 63, of Pipe Stum was recovered from the New River today beneath the Bluestone bridge during dragging operations. Ellison had been missing since Wednesday after Rulison's car was found parked near the river.

Hinton James Ellison Pipestum New River Bluestone Bridge Etter Rulison

Busy Radio Schedule Highlights by Gazette Radio Editor

The Gazette lists top daily radio highlights from local stations including WGRVY WRNA WWON WHNA WMDN and more. Programs cover morning shows Diamond Time Betty Crocker Arthur Godfrey Against the Storm and Open House with varied music talk and news segments across the day.

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Robeson’s Son Marries White Woman in New York

Paul Robeson Jr., son of the singer, wed Marilyn Paula Greenberg, a white 19 year old from New York. The ceremony at an apartment house lasted about ten minutes with Congregationalist ministers officiating and hundreds gathered outside. Robeson senior remarked to reporters that the marriage would not raise Soviet interest. The groom, a 21 year old terrestrial engineer, met his bride at Cornell University.

Bovis New York June Tal Paul Robeson, Jr Negrin Marilyn Paula Greenberg Jeff Loa Soviet Union Robeson Cornell University

Press Watch Prompts Alabama Budget Debate

In Montgomery Alabama governors and lawmakers seek newspaper aid to curb state spending. Governor James E Folsom faces criticism for excess while urging editors to publicize his austerity push. A July conference with editors spurs calls to expose financial weakness and rally public support.

Montgomery Ala Alabama James E. Folsom Bruce Henderson Stile Folsom Henderson Felsam Mure House Senate State Highway Patrol

Current Movies 4 Midtown Theaters Full Cast List Showing

A noisy slate lists Caprio Ride Em Comboy with Abbott and Costello and Heep Im Ply ing with Abbott and Costello. Other features include Riding Jepule with Jennifer Jones and Joseph Cotten and Colorado Territory with Joe McGrew.

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Tydings predicts Senate session past September first

Senator Tydings warns Congress may stay in session through September or longer as repairs force the Senate from its chamber. He criticizes lengthy speeches by colleagues calling them slow and says pace could pick up later this month. He expects approval of the North Atlantic Pact by a large majority after Taft-Hartley repeal work.

Washington Congress J Tydings D-Md Maryland Tydings Senate House Supreme Court

Four Canadians slain in Sudbury gun battle

SUDBURY Ont June 12 Four people died last night after a gun battle between more than 60 police officers and a man who barricaded himself in his home following a quarrel with his wife. Clarente Brosseau a member of Canadian Industries Ltd near Copper Cliff held off authorities for over two hours before being felled by bullets. Police say he killed officers E Turrell and G Daitt two men about 25 and a Sudbury civilian James Gerna 50 before dying. Onlookers watched as shots were exchanged and Mrs Brosseau and her two children escaped unharmed. Sudbury a mining town of about 15000 tang.

Sudbury Ont Clarente Brossen Canadian Industries, Ltd Copper Cliff E. Turrell G. Daitt James Gerna Brosseau Terretl Dault Germa

Red Boss lauded in Spy capture in Hungary

Communist press says Deputy Premier Rakosi revealed subversive activity leading to the arrest of ex Foreign Minister Laszlo Rajk and 19 others on spying charges. Editorial ties Rajk to Zionism and fascism, while a court convicts seven in a separate Zionist emigration case amid border-law prosecutions.

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Italian Socialists Vote Anti-Communist Stand

The Independent Socialist party backed collaboration with Premier Alcide De Gasperi's anti Communist government and endorsed the Atlantic Pact. A narrow majority of delegates approved the twin issues after four days of heated policy discussion.

Rome Independent Socialist Party Pati Alcide de Gasperi

AFL Scoffs at Recession Despite Jump in Jobless

Washington June 1. Sen. O'Mahoney says unemployment figures are confusing and need analysis. The Senate House Economic committee will study unemployment statistics and the investment picture with two subcommittees. An unemployment subcommittee will be headed by Rep. Hart and include several senators and representatives. The other subcommittee will study the investment picture under OMahonys chairmanship.

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Italian Prince Shot During Church Service in Rome

Prince Alessandro Torlonia, 22, was shot three times in the chest during a mass at a central Italy church. Police named the assailant, a farm hand fired from a Torlonia property, as the attacker. The prince was in very serious condition at San Sincome hospital.

Rome Alessandro Torlania Torlonia Italy Prince Torlania San Sincome Hospital

4 H Club Members Hit Record Peak

Morgantown June 19 71 4-H club enrollment reached a record 32492 in the first three months of 1949 official said C P Dorsey associate state club leader at West Virginia University Agriculture Extension Service reported the figure compares with 31128 in 1944 and 29082 in 1937 the current totals include 27874 white and we Negro boys and girls. The Portuguese man of war is a jellyfish formed by a group of small animals tied to a float.

Morgantown C. P. Dorsey Agriculture Extension Service West Virginia University Dorsey

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