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Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 20, 1949

Page

16

Small Chinese Moslem Army May Hold Key to Red Defeat

James B. White examines northwest China where the Moslem Ma clans govern Ninghsia, Kansu, and Tsinghai. The Ma cousins wield autocratic rule, keep Moslem identity, and may decide the outcome of a Red advance by blocking or aiding Chiang Kai-shek forces. Their loyalty hinges on external threats, and Ma Hung-kwei, known as the Big Horse, could key a regional defense.

James B. White China Great Northwest Sian Normer Ninghsia Kansu Tsinghai Ma Hung-kwei Big Horse Ningbsia Ma Hung-ping Singhat Ma Pu- Fang Ma Fu-ching Ma Boys Chiang Kai Ma Chung-ying Nan- King Shansi Ma Hung-kwai Ma Hung-kwen Mizu Ma Thing-kwei Reds Ms Hung-kwei

Pazo touted for quick relief of piles and itching

A San Antonio reader reports nervous relief from agonizing pain using Pazo. The ad claims fast, comforting help for inflamed tissues and swelling, with easy application via perforated tubes and a form slip. Doctors are urged to consider the product.

Mra. A. W San Antonio Texaz

Marines Battle Brush Fire at Memorial Service

In New York on June 14 a detachment from Brooklyn Navy Yard Joined Marine Corps Fathers Association of New York observances. A brush fire near the speakers dais threatened the ceremony. Marines broke ranks, used shovels to beat back the flames and then reformed to present arms as taps sounded.

New York Lune 14 Brooklyn Naval Shipyard Marine Corps Fathers Assoc

Spouse Awaits Babich's Fate in Milwaukee Trial

Milwa ukee June 19 Kathleen Birmingham Babich 18 waits as her husband's murder trial opens in municipal court. Milton Babich 19 stands accused of killing her sister H Birmingham 16 whose body was found in the Milwaukee River March 20 after the couple eloped to Michigan. Rumors of a rift with her mother Mrs Albert Birmingham swirl through the hearings as Kathleen and Kath leans sit with the Babich family at each session.

Milwaukee Kathleen Birmingham Babich Kathleen Milton Basbich Hirmingham Milwaukee River Milton Michigan Katheen Albert Birmingham

Vegetable Contestants Compete Aug 2 at Jackson's Mill

Morgantown reports state vegetable demonstrations winners from five contests to reach the August 2 Jackson's Mill event for growing handling and market preparation. WVU extension agronomist Melvin Kolbe notes regional dates: Marissville July 1 Spencer Martinsburg Lewisburg July 8 and July to be announced. State winners advance to Washington DC for national junior vegetable growers association competition.

Morgantown Jackson's Mill Qultutist Melvin Kolbe West Virginia University Marissville Jackson's Milly Lewisburgs Spencer

Memorial Committee To Include All Creeds Formed in Chicago

A National All Faith War Memorial committee to honor American WWI sacrifices across creeds races and origins was announced in Chicago in May. Early members include Govs Adlai Stevenson and John Pastore with co chairs Berhet Hodes and Paul C Clovis, reflecting broad civic and political support. Gold Star Mothers meet in Kanawha Valley at the North Ion center as announced by Ruby Basivday.

Chicago INS Govs Adljut Stevenson Inpis John ©. Pastore Rhode Island Berhet Hodes City of Paul C. Clovis Chicaga Gold Star Kanawha Valley North Ion Center Yester-Dent Ruby Basi

Gold and Opium Seized in Major Hong Kong Haul

Revenue officials in Hong Kong report the year’s largest seizure, confiscating about £20,000 in gold and $125,000 worth of opium amid efforts against smugglers.

Hong Kong

AEC Officials to Face Lilienthal in Probe Over Fund Use

Washington reports Sen. Hickenlooper will quiz David Lilienthal this week on a secret counter espionage fund used for entertainment at Los Alamos. The probe aims to determine orders issued by the AEC and the fund’s extent, with review of similar practices at Hanford and N Reactor.

Washington Hickenlooper R.-la David E. Lilienthal Los Alamos Lilienthal ABC McMahon D N. Mi Hanford Wash AEC House Ion ‘Alamos House! l Congress Army Snider R. W. Va Holifield Alanic Committee ATC Federation of American Scientists National Science Foundation Adv Clark Asst Siate Peurifor

Relief rolls rise in New York City May costs per case climb

New York relief rolls and costs continued to rise in May. Hilliard reported 939,120 cases for May, up from 150 in April. The cost per case increased from 8 dollars 7 to 81 dollars 5 in May, signaling higher relief expenses.

New York City New York York Hilliard's

Formed For New York Election Fusion Ticket

New York June 19 Itns Attorney Samuel Seabury announced the formation of a committee to promote Fusion ticket in the New York mayoralty race. Seabury said Edward Corsi state industrial commissioner and possible Republican candidate agreed to serve with the Fusion movement as investigations into the Walkerty affair pressured his resignation.

New York ITN Samuel Seabury Seabury James J. Walkerty Edward Corsi

Cleveland Woman Made National BPW President

Miss K. Lucille Provo of Cleveland was elected chairman of the northeast regional conference of the National Federation of Business and Professional Women’s clubs at the closing session of its annual meeting. Other officers named include Mrs. Phoebe A. Pate of Marcus Hook co-chairman, Mrs. Jane A. Teird of New Haven recording secretary, and Miss Charlotte J. See Hagen of Augusta treasurer.

Lantic CIV N. J INSI Mmiss K. Lucille Provo Cleveland Northeast National Federation of Business and Professional Women's Clubs Phoebe A. Pate Marcus Hank, Pa Jane A. Teird New Haven Conn Charlotte J. See- Hagen Augusta

Communists’ strength tested in Trieste elections

Trieste June 19 voters in five communities outside the city within the British American zone elected city councils. The vote was seen as a test of strength between pro Tito and pro Moscow factions. Last week Trieste chose a pro Italian council, favoring return to Italian control. Today's results were not expected to mirror that trend as Slavic populations dominate in four of the five communities, totaling 24 272 people.

Trieste Free Territory pran-Moscoy

14 Year Old Cowboy Toy Dies in Self Made Noose

In Mill Hall Pennsylvania a 14 year old boy named Glen Albright fashioned a noose at rope end and slipped from a limb. His chin became caught in the rope and he died after plunging to the ground in a tragic accident yesterday evening.

Mill Hall Cain Glen Albright

Notable Guests at Greenbrier Spring Wine Auction

Attendees at the Greenbrier include Mr and Mrs Richard Doane of New York Mrs Aribur Filjott Mr EB M Scott of Jenkintown Pa Miss Selma Jarvi Mr and Mrs John B P Kiley of New Brunswick N J and others from Philadelphia Washington Warren Cleveland Baltimore and Charleston among listed guests. The fragment lists many names and cities, highlighting a high society gathering with diverse regional representation.

Greenbrier Hichard Doane New York Aribur Filjott EB. M. Scott Jenkintown Selma Jarvi John BP. Kiley New Bronswick N. J Stuart Stanley North Terrytown J. M. Cecil Port Washington R Crwal Charleston

Greenbrier hosts press seeding bass and golf reunion

Slammin Sam Snead returns to The Greenbrier after earlier laurels as guests from six press members join a weekend golf agenda. The bass fishing season opens with guests and notable names including Mr and Mrs Tselin Swonpe and Jack Adams from the Associated Press among others.

Slammin Sam Snead Greenbrier the Greenbrier Jack Adams The Associated Press Harry ‘Remnant Journal of Commerce Micholas P. Gregory Philadelphia Inquirer Ed. Michaelson Robert Allen Syndicate Mildred Dissenderfer Wall Street Lauck

Father's Day Is Just Another Day To Carpenter With Sixteen Children

NORWICH N Y June 1971 Father is Herbert Stevens a 3 year old carpenter with eighteen children including triplets and three sets of twins his wife and family home today but no extra celebration The oldest child is four and youngest near infancy the family owns their home they cut corners buying discount bread and using 80 loaves last week The WWI veteran reflects the first dozen is the hardest then it gets easier He says just having the children around is celebration enough

Norwich N.Y Herbert Stevens Stevens Mra. Stevens

Daring Policeman Rescues Boat From Helicopter Above Jamaica Bay

A daring police officer lowered from a helicopter to a runaway speedboat in Jamaica Bay. The vessel with locked rudder spun wildly while police and Coast Guard could not reach it. The officer boarded, shut the craft, and got the pilot and others to safety before a launch towed the boat away.

Jamaica Bay Coast Guard Pcene Gerald Grosson

Hoffman and Dewey On Cold War Standoff No End In Sight

In Williamstown Massachusetts Dewey and Hoffman warned against any immediate end to the cold war stressing that a free world relies on Western Europe’s ongoing stabilization. Dewey cautioned that decisions by Soviet leaders in Moscow will dictate peace or war and highlighted the perceived gains from a prolonged uneasy peace rather than war.

Dewey Wremlin Europe House of Native Sll Wilums College

Incoherent World War Era Food Reference Headsline

A garbled OCR note references a summeriarie task to stave off a cold war through a tea time sandwich. It mentions cucumber, butter or margarine, pepper, and a Western European statesman, with a 1952 American taste angle and wheat bread.

Avery Statesman

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