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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 20, 1950

Page

7

Revival of European Vitality Offsets British Isolationism

AP report notes Schuman Plan Conference in Paris as Germany and France join to pool industrial power for peace. West Germany voters in North Rhine-Westphalia deliver moderate result, denouncing extremes and endorsing Adenauer's stance for a united Western Europe. Currency convertibility moves and U S backing signal broader European cooperation under US aims.

J. M. Roberts, Jr Paris Germany France North Rhine-Westphalia Ruhr

On the Line: Army vs Scientists and A Bomb Debate

The text recalls tensions between Army personnel and scientists during the Manhattan Project era. It mentions pressure to downplay the Army’s role in the development of the A bomb while filming The Beginning of the End at MGM. Groves faced criticism for security rules, and accusations of fascism arose against him.

Army Mayflower Washington Groves

Committee aims to identify guilt and motives in probe

The passage shows Lodge asserting the committee must uncover who was guilty and why, beyond political considerations. Note-Larsen admits loaning documents to Jaffe but denies knowledge of Jaffe's Communist connections, while Wherry and Ferguson's motives remain unspecified.

Lodge Wherry Ferguson Larsen Jaffe

Teen Barbershop Contest Planned Here By SPEBSQSA Chapter

A teen-age barbershop quartet contest will be held in Kanawha County schools this fall under the Charleston SPEBSQSA chapter. Prizes of 50, 25, and 15 dollars will go to first, second, and third place. Local judges will be drawn from the barbershop chapter as part of a national youth program to boost interest in barbershop singing.

Adenauer Germany Europe United States Britain Washington U. S Truman Avserell Harriman Rision House U.S Charleston Spebsqsa, Inc T. C Ted) Fennell Kaanawha the Harmonizer Wellsburg Little Reds Parkersburg Lakewood Omaha Neb Young|sters Toledo Bowling Green Berea Evansville Ind Sacramento Iron Mountain Mick Eau Claire Wis Bik iBart Amarillo Tex Providence Fennell Joseph Pickavance

Williamson Man Held in Slaying

William Wynne 33, manager of the Ritz Hotel and Williamson Restaurant, was charged with murder in Williamson. He allegedly fought William Duncan 38 of Tazewell, Va., in front of the Ritz last Monday. Autopsy showed Duncan died from a fractured skull and other injuries. State police quoted Wynne saying Duncan had been drinking and causing a disturbance.

Wynne Duncan Ritz

Autumn election map shifts as 36 Senate seats at stake

GOP strategist sees 36 Senate seats up this autumn with Democrats favored in 23 and Republicans in 8. Johnson notes Republicans may win seats long held by Democrats in Connecticut New York Pennsylvania Utah Idaho Washington California Nevada Illinois. He cites a hidden issue blending McCarthy era charges with war fears and public longing for peace, forecasting volatile voter mood. Anything could happen in the 1960 elections.

G.O.P. Man Hunt Johnson -Slieves Senate Connecticut New York Pennsylvania Uta Idaho Washington California Nevada Andlinois Johnson Mr. Johnson

Vermont in 1949: Republicans, Com munists, and Alger Hiss hopes

The passage defends a political alignment shift in Vermont, labeling the state as historically Republican but now leaning left of the New Deal. It alleges Communist influence in the lower portion, particularly in summer, and notes the hope that the Alger Hiss trial would be moved to Vermont.

Republic Vermont Alger Hiss

Carbide Man Missing From Frame

Fletcher Leatherwood, 32, of Frame, missing since early Tuesday morning June 13 after being left by friends in Charleston. Employed by Carbide and Carbon at South Charleston, last seen in a medium blue suit white silk shirt and tan shoes. Brown eyes dark brown hair ruddy complexion five feet five inches tall 145 pounds. Anyone knowing his whereabouts asked to write to his Frame home.

Fletcher Leatherwood Frame Charleston Carbide and Carbon South Charleston

Toddler Flown For Operation Reported Good

A 15 month old Kentucky girl from Pikeville was flown to Cincinnati through dense fog for an emergency skull operation after a fall caused a skull fracture and a blood clot. She arrived with her father and underwent surgery around midnight. hospital staff said her condition was improving and listed as fairly good.

Nati Cincinnati Kentucky

Geomorph history of the New Kanawha River system

Dr Harry M Fridley of West Virgil University writes a volume on the New River’s role in eastern U S watershed development. The work, seventh in a State Geological and Economic Survey series, notes the river’s million year plus north-northwest flow and its existence before the Kanawha and Ohio rivers.

Morgantown U. S Harry M. Fridley West Virgil University Fridley WVII State Geological and Economic Survey New Kanawha River Kanawhas Ohio Washington House Interstate and Foreign Commerce Committee Congress Ths

Kind-Hearted Fellow Faces Glass Bill After Bird Incident

A station employee attempting to avoid a pecking bird at a service station last night veered into a plate glass window. He was uninjured but his boss charged him nine dollars for the new glass. The Kanawha area extends west to Nitro in Kanawha County.

Bird

398th Parachute Unit Sets Contact Camp at Armory

Lt. Col. Harold J. Lipscomb announced that the 398th Parachute Infantry Regiment units will meet at the Organized Reserve Armory at 1016 Lee for a two day contact camp. Reporting times are 9 to noon Saturday with 1 pm classes. Sunday covers airborne training and summer encampment preparation at Camp Campbell, KY.

398Th Parachute Infantry Regiment Organized Reserve Armory Lee Harold J. Lipscomb Camp Campbell

CERTA-VIN Promises Quick Relief From Upset Stomach

In Charleston signs of rapid relief from gas and bloating appear with CERTA-VIN a new herbal formula blended with vitamin B and iron. A local man reports waistline reduction of seven inches after using it while others claim improved blood health and stronger nerves.

Charleston

Hanley Confirms N Y Candidacy at Albany Meeting

Lt. Gov Joe R Hanley a 74 year old Spanish American War veteran officially seeks the Republican nomination to succeed retiring Gov Thomas E Dewey Top GOP sources expect no opposition at the state convention September 5 6 in Saratoga Springs Hanley said she would carry on the progressive liberal administration of the past eight years as Dewey announced he would not run.

Albany N.Y Joe R. Hanley Jo Ray Thomas E. Dewey Hanley l Saratoga Springs Hanley Dewey

Hanley Considers Third Term Amid Health Strain

For a third term, chiefly due to physical exhaustion, Hanley revealed plans to run but postponed his formal announcement, signaling ongoing deliberation about a candidacy despite fatigue and pressure.

Hanley

Dodge Magic Mile Demonstration Ride Promises Smooth Starts

Dodge presents a lightning fast pick up and smooth starts in a Magic Mile demonstration ride that irons out road bumps and eliminates jerks for a pillow soft drive.

Dodge Finid

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