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Newspaper
Charleston Gazette
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1949
Page
2
Obituary notices report the deaths and funerals of Oke Brown, Mary Huffman, Clifford Morris, Cora Parsons, Mabel Steadman, Louie Sisler, and others from Charleston and nearby areas. Surviving spouses, children, siblings, and locations including St Albans, Sissonville, and Needmore are noted with service times, burial plans, and funeral homes.
California Governor Karl Warren urged state led health care programs as the only alternative if states fail to act. He supported a national plan only if states cannot or will not govern welfare and education aid, while Dewey and Warren prepare to meet at the governors conference in Colorado.
A U S judge urged thorough and sincere justice balanced by diplomacy so the People grasp the reasoning. He argued a judge should win public confidence through sincere duty and tolerance for mistakes, appealing to sportmanship in the American public.
The piece notes the fund is financed by 20 cent a ton royalties and mentions speculation that Lewis may seek to reduce the 40 hour work week. The extent of any change remains uncertain.
Reports state that the liberty of action of the sora Read is strictly watched over, with sources in Czechoslovakia noting tight scrutiny and external oversight.
New York impresario Albert Morini said negotiations are under way to bring the Swedish Royal Opera to the United States next April. He is in discussions with Joel Berglind, director of the Royal Opera, about a tour featuring Mozart operas in New York Chicago Detroit and another city. The plan is tentative with a late confirmation expected.
June 19 report lines show Zayim, military governor Na, emerging as the sole candidate for president in the national race. The narrative notes a unique cross national vote context with Syria and the United States involved.
Gideons of West Virginia closed their 37th state convention in Clarksburg with the reelection of Carl F. Bailey of Huntington as president. Other officers include J. R. Waybright Charleston vice president C. R. Saunders Huntington treasurer Thomas A. Pratt Parkersburg chaplain A. C. Cline Beckley Bible secretary T. E. Campbell Marmet membership secretary and reelection of board of tas see members H E Stephens Parkersburg G W Cowgill Clarksburg R M Corey Wheeling and F K McCulty Charleston. Auxiliary officers named Mrs John M. Lewis Huntington reelected president Mrs J A Pratt Parkersburg vice president Wesley Herrick Beckley treasurer and Mrs W
In the six state region, planes and forest wardens patrol woods as drought deepens. No rain for over three weeks leaves Maine Vermont New Hampshire and Massachusetts fighting slow burning fires amid wilted crops and brush.
Gladys Ferguson of Exkdale, 30, fell while returning from a wedding Saturday night injuring her left elbow. She was taken by Pryor funeral home ambulance to Boaksky Memorial hospital where doctors described the injuries as not serious.
Washington dispatch reports 19 boy governors on Capitol Hill review public issues. They urge teaching the facts of life in high schools, ending racial segregation, and adding political ideology courses. Proposals include a $2400 starting teacher salary, better mental health care, sports injury compensation, and disease prevention.
The Greek government reports guerrilla activity centered in Grammos near the Albanian frontier with a peak force around 13 to 200 fighters. Defeats of rebel leaders and a Macedonian state proposal reduce morale while pockets remain active near Corona with support from Yugoslavia. Greece maintains substantial border forces and reliance on American aid totaling 175 million this fiscal year, part of a 250 million Economic Cooperation Administration package.
In Geneva on June 19 eight Eastern country unions voted to form an Asian Federation of Labor to unite non Communist unions. Invitations will be issued for talks next weekend with Britain’s TUC, APL, CIO and Veterans’ Federation backing the plan. Initial eight members include Turkey Japan China the Philippines Pakistan Iran and Asia. Additional entrants may include Israel Ceylon Burma Siam Afghanistan and Sofia.
George J. Winslow 72 of Utica and a retired brigadier general of the New York state guard died today in Rome New York. He served as executive secretary for the Utica chamber of commerce for more than three years. A World War I and Spanish American War veteran he organized the sixth regiment of the state guard which replaced the national guard overseas.
Archbisho Beran in a pastoral letter outlines three conditions for church adherence to the state. He asserts the Christian philosophy must be recognized in public life and education, the Roman pope remains the highest head, and church interference must end. He warns of potential silencing as he travels to Strahov monastery to address followers.
Mrs Heoecca Ann Vickers Ayurs and her son Emmett Lynnalien of Mathlyn Fayette county will have a service tomorrow at Layland Baptist Church Rev W H Mevanie will officiate and burial will follow at Layland cemetery The bodies will be moved from Wallace and Wallace mortuary East Raittelle to the home of Mrs Elizabeth Sicki ler at 11 am today They were killed Friday when the tar vehicle they rode in overturned near Maplewood Fayette county
Mrs Wilma Ybarbe 24 freed after killing her husband in Grima said she will travel to New York for Sgt John Ybarba’s funeral. She will not attend if in laws join. Burial at National Cemetery Long Island with full military honors per Wilma’s wishes after army released body when parents did not file a claim by June 6.
Bandits aboard a Chinese owned steamer Wenhsing wounded four passengers last night on the voyage from Kongmoon near Canton to Hong Kong. The vessel reached Hong Kong safely this morning after a volley of rifle fire.
The article discusses railway expansion and coal industry impact in West Virginia across eras. It notes millions of tons mined, potential train loads, and the broader economic reach for the Katowha valley. Senate leaders debate ERP aid cuts from 7400 million to lower figures, with Bridges warning on program prolongation if cuts are too deep.
Delegates of the New Jersey Gasoline Retailers Association arrive in Wildwood for a three day session at the Manor hotel. John Dressler of Ridgewood, president, says resolutions will be acted on, including naming Gov Alfred Driscoll as small business commissioner and forming a Senate and Congress committee. Repeal of the federal automotive excise tax will be discussed.
Douglas Lees accuses Senate Democrats of dishonoring party pledge to repeal Taft-Hartley. He leads five amendments linked to Taft-Hartley features, four already adopted, backed by Senate Democratic Leader Lucas and a majority of Democrats with some Republican support. A second vote on the Douglas-Aiken amendment could occur if multiple emergency-strike plans are debated. Douglas may rally additional votes though he remains lukewarm on seizure provisions.
The Kanawha Valley salt brine industry expanded in World War I to supply chemical materials. West Virginia coal and brite support rubber plastics rayon and other sectors. glass making began at Wellsboro in 1815 due to silica sand and natural gas. Textile, lumber, pottery, agriculture, and service industries shape the economy, with Virginia a leading producer in the region.
Revolters hail venting by George and Solidify Coalition Bridges while Byrnes departs the cabinet in January 1947. The discussion centers on the administration's domestic program and fears of state control. Commentators note potential shifts in Republican and Southern Democratic coalitions in Congress.
Denham argues the NLRB acted beyond jurisdiction by ruling on unfair labor practices at two San Pedro California and Tuccol New York stores. He contends the board is judicial only and cannot reverse lawful general counsel decisions on jurisdiction.
Fragmentary OCR text provides few readable names and places making it impossible to extract a coherent event, outcome, or date for a proper headline and summary.
A long route along the Mormam trail showed the 60 mile ride far beyond many riders. The west to east rides were split, with a forward auto assist for the rear section. Riders ranged from a Sidney 85-year-old to a 12-year-old boy, with a dramatic fall injuring Lloyd May and a sheriff’s speed clocking Bert Sehedegg at 36 mph.
The GOP proposes 009,000 in grants for slum clearance and up to 400,000,000 annually in subsidies for 1,050,000 low rent public houses, mainly via local housing authorities and farm housing. The Senate passed a similar measure 57 to 13 after cutting dwellings from 1,081,000 to 810,000.
About 200000 workers under six United States subsidiaries are involved as wage discussions continue. The bargaining covers more than 835 contracts totaling over 720000 employees in the steel industry.
Mary McMillan continued from Parr Ly pastor officiating and burial will be in the tandly plot at Sunset Memorial park. Pallbearers are A. S. Alexander Jr M. MM. Alexander, Dr Witt Swart, Dr Francie Clark, Payne Brown, Robert Shrever, High Thompson, and Cha Staton.
In Brooklyn Herman Rodenberger, 75, fights recurring boyhood ball games by painting his house with a bold camouflage pattern. A painter added irregular black designs on white to hide balls, but neighborhood youths still strive to bounce and dodge, while Rodenberger observes the change.
Weather data shows 11.64 inches of rain in the Petersburg area from 7:40 p m to 7:30 p m CEST Saturday with a 4.31 inch downpour over two and three quarter hours ending at 7:50 p m Friday. Townspeople fear typhoid risk grows alongside flood damage. Twelve industrial plants were damaged and crops like corn and wheat suffered in outlying settlements as farmers prepared for harvest.
Huntington June 1 James Bicknell of Huntington named producer of a state wide television talent search and beauty contest to run with the Kentucky Ohio West Virginia fair in Camden Park August 14 to 20. The effort spearheaded by J A McLaughlin agriculture commissioner. Winners receive auditions at Paramount Chicago and a New York trip for the beauty title. Entrants should notify Bicknell at fair headquarters First Huntington National Bank arcade Huntington 4734.
E. H. Burke of Fairmont was elected state commander of the Disabled American Veterans at the conclusion of the group’s annual convention in Pairmont. He succeeded E. Ray Richards of Junction City. Other officers named include Silke E. Rosa of Huntington as senior vice commander, Reymond Flinsky of Bellwood as junior vice commander, C. G. White of Frenchreek Upshur County, and Fay Baker of Clarksburg as sergeant at arms.
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