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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 20, 1955

Page

2

Scelba Braces for Cabinet Shakeup in Confidence Vote

Rome reports Premier Mario Scelba’s cabinet may resign for a reshuffle before a crucial confidence test in Parliament this week. Indicates Christian Democrats and allies back in line, with Liberals and Social Democrats signaling support as talks proceed. Aiming to present changes Thursday ahead of a no confidence motion.

Rome Mario Scelba Christian Democrat Party Social Democrats Christian Democrats Promse Scelba Lioup Chamber of Deputies

Hopeful View Is Predicted By Observers

Observers foresee a hopeful view of the Geneva talks as Eisenhower plans a New England speaking tour after arriving in San Francisco for a Big Four foreign ministers meeting. Molotov attends a dinner with Hammarskjold and diplomats, while U N officials and Lodge prepare for possible early settlement of summit agenda. The city prepares for a week of diplomacy with security at peak and 60 nations represented.

Harold MacMillan Antoine Pinay Russia V. M. Molotov Washington Eisenhower New England Sanermaste International St. Francis U.S Geneva Hillsborough U. N Dag Hammarskjold San Francisco War Memorial Opera House Fairmont Colombia U. S Eduardo Zuleta-Angel Dulles U. N. Henry Cabot Lodge Kremlin INSI Molotov Paris War Memorial Hammarskjold Stanford University Lodge Harold E. Fischer Jr China Fischer Walace

Washington Post chairman gives stock to 711 workers

Eugene Meyer and his wife donate nearly 500000 dollars worth of Post Co stock to 711 employees and circulation contractors. Recipients include Washington Post Times Herald staff and WTOP WMBR crews with five or more years service. Stock held by American Security a Trust Co with a 20 year purchase option. Circulation rises from 56000 to 360000 daily and 410000 Sunday.

Washington Eugene Meyer The Washington Post Co Agenes E. Meyer Washington Post and Times Herald Wtop Radio and TV Wmbr Radio and TV Jacksonville Fla Meyer Post Washington Post WIOP Thhose

Diem Inspects Fighting Area Amid Hoa Hao Clash

Premier Ngo Dinh Diem toured western Viet Nam to inspect the army action against the Hoa Hao rebels and to discuss moving rich firelands to Northern refugees as part of agrarian reform. Reports say Gen Tran Van Soai and ex-chief of staff Nguyen Van Vy fled to Phnom Penh after the crackdown. George M. Rariden of Gainesville died at 65. funeral set at Holy Trinity Church Gainesville with burial at Alachua Hillcrest Memorial Park.

Saigon Viet Nam Ngo Dinh Diem Diem Tran van Soai Hoa Hao Soai Nguyen van Mon Phnom Penh Cambodia George M. Rarlden Mil- Charleston Parkersburg Takeo Cam Gainesville Fin Alachua Hillcrest Memorial Park DeWitt’ C. Jones Mortuary

South Korean calls for action amid Korean split crisis

Foreign minister Pyun urged international support to end Korea's division, arguing that outside force intervention could liberate enslaved peoples and warning the United States must lead against appeasement. He denounced Indian ambassador Menon and urged firmer U.S. leadership to prevent Free World strangulation.

Pyun Korea South Korea

Harlem Blaze Fells 12 Firemen on 5 Story Tenement

Twelve firemen were overcome by smoke during a Harlem fire at a five story tenement on East 128th Street. Firemen controlled the blaze before it spread further. Cause of the fire is unknown.

New York Harlem East 128Th St

German War Veterans Convene in Two Cities

In Hannover and a second city today a total of about 250000 German war veterans gathered for conventions. About 150000 former prisoners of war attended the Hannover meeting, many veterans of the Russian front, while 100000 disabled veterans joined the event in the other city.

Hannover Germany Burg Disabled

Obituary notices from Greenbrier and surrounding counties

A batch of death notices and obituaries from Greenbrier County and nearby areas reports the deaths of Mrs Commarella Brown of Renick a service at her residence with burial in Rosewood Cemetery Lewisburg. Also listed are TOMSTON Grover C Johnson JONES infant Lee A Gore and other residents with funeral arrangements and burial plans in local churches and cemeteries.

Three Children Drown In Texas Storm Cellar Crush

QUANAH Texas June 19 A wall of water from a violent thunderstorm trapped a farm cellar near Quanah killing three children. Ira Keeney and his wife fled into the storm cellar with their four kids as rain and flood surged. Emma Keeney survived while Doris Allene Thomas Truman and Alma Dean Emma Jean, twins, drowned. Damage to the farm and surrounding area ran into thousands as more storms threaten the region.

Quanah Tex Upper Texas Holliday Wichita Falls Little Sandy Creek Dodson Hollis Okla Keeneys Keeney Emma Keen Doris ‘Allene Thomas Truman

WVU Education Conference Opens with Leadership Focus

The eighth annual summer education conference at West Virginia University opens in Morgantown with Dr K Fenster of the University College of Education outlining a theme on the function of leadership in curriculum development. The week long program targets principals supervisors and superintendents, aiming to improve curriculum change and study techniques across districts.

Winland Albert Winfield Sergica Mt. Lodly Bapchureh Davia Ronit

Fire Eater Tavui Burn Show Ends Quick Hugely Newsless

A Samoan fire eater Uluale Tavui faced cancellation at the American Furniture Mart show in Chicago after a dramatic blaze during a practice. A crowd watched as Tavui inhaled kerosene and blew a flame, causing fear and a rush outdoors before the exhibitor halted the act and shifted to gasoline.

Chicago Dego Furniture Company Wasco Uluale Tavui American Furniture Mart Mart Ftnday Tavui Lake Shore Drive Mart Uluale

Funerals Held for Several Local Residents

Obituary notices list services for Martin Atkinson of Reedy Roane County at Pentel Methodist Church burial in Spencer Cemetery. John Bailfs of Richwood Nicholas County to be buried in Dowtaln Chapel Methodist Church cemetery. Cari Cutruick of Spencer Roane County to be laid to rest at Hebron Methodist Church burial in church cemetery. Clara Gray of Beckwith Payette County to be buried in Grawa Cemetery. Martin Bill of Nalien Nicholas County to be buried in Wallace Memorial Church Remembrance in Clintanville Greenbrier County. Lacy Withrow Kercker of Charleston to be interred at Mountain Mission Cemetery. Maude Crauch Smith of Toronado to be buried near church cemetery. Job Swinford of Reed to be buried at Spring Fork Cemetery. Lawrence Walker of Boone County to be buried in Walker Cemetery. Revivers listed with respective churches and burial sites.

Waugi Gertrude Owim More Hat Pocahontas County Charlee Yoho Mountain View Martinton Smith Mortuary Smrs Waugh Marinton Atkinson Martin Reedy Roane Traane Pentel Methodist BH. C. Quih Rte Charles Spencer Cemetery Bailfs John Graver Cleveland Richwood Nicholas County Dowtaln Chapel Methodist Church Herbert Pennington Church Cemetery Cutricuy Cari Spencer Roane County Hebron Methodist Church Ronnie and Clifford Philips Church Heer Spencer Gray Clara Beckwith Payette County Hethe Nichalaa County Ae Pete Grawa Bill Faward Faday Nalien Bays Chapel Methodist Church Wesley Fenpington

Knowland Warns On U N s Role

Senate Republican Leader William Knowland said the United Nations should not be a foundation for world government. He urged the U N to succeed as a forum of discussion and a tool of collective security while noting U N progress and limited public support for withdrawal. General Marshall and Henry Cabot Lodge shared views on patience and usefulness of the U N amid Cold War tensions.

San Francisco Senate William Knowland United Nations U. N Knowland U. S Henry Cabot Lodge George C. Marshall Marshall U.N Lodge

Garner and Butler Joke Elephant Hunt in Texas Visit

In Uvalde Texas former Vice President John Nance Garner backed national Democratic Chairman Paul Butler and joked about elephant hunting with a double barreled gun gifted to Butler by Fort Worth Young Democrats. They joked about party unity as Garner welcomed Butler and the crowd of about 200. Butler planned meetings with Texas party leaders in Seguin and Houston to bolster Democratic support in 1956.

Uvalde Tex John Nance Garner National Democratic Paul Butler Garner Butler National Party Chieftan Texas Fort Worth Kim Sewell Corsicana Democratic Advisory Council Ole Garner Tully Allaw Shivers San Antonio Austin Staabone Han Seguin Hilda H. ‘Weinert Houston Democratic Party Jesse Jones Housto Reconstruction Finance Corp University of Miinots Buller-Garner

Russians Return 10 U S Landing Craft

MAIZURU Japan Monday June 20 formal transfer of 10 lend lease landing craft from Russia to the United States was scheduled for today final papers for the transfer were signed by naval officers here late yesterday the Infantry landing craft LCIs worked fine for Russia during World War II Soviet Captain B M Vorontsov told newsmen Russian crews brought the 10 LCIs into this Japanese harbor Saturday twenty seven other lease lead craft are to be returned by the Russians about July 4.

Maizuru Japan Russia United States B. M. Vorontsov

Baby in County Custody After Jehovah Witness Blood Transfusion

Gail Bertimato born June 10 at Hague Maternity Hospital Jer sey City, placed in county custody after a blood transfusion given despite parental religious objections. Judge Mar Tribiano ruled on Jehovah's Witness parents Mr and Mrs Louis Bertimato from Palisades Park.

Englewood N. J Palisades Park Bergen County Mostic Relations Court Mar Jin J. Kole J. Calvin Tribiano Louis Bertimato Gail Bertimato Park Sey City

Wheeling Youth Wins in Road-c-o Contest at Beckley

Wheeling entrant George L. Ashton, 18, won first prize in the state Road-c-o contest at Beckley, earning a chance to improve his seventh place national score. Ashton, whose father runs a garage near the Pennsylvania line in Ohio County, collects his mail at Alexandria, Pa.

Beckley George L. Ashton Wheeling Ashton Pennsylvania Ohio County Alexandria Ottawa Virginia Washington Keystone State Buenos Aires L. R. LaFleche Argentina Narby

Four Confess To 25 Burglaries In Tri State

In Ironton Ohio on June 19 lawmen said three West Virginians and one Ohioan confessed to 25 burglaries across the Tri-State area. Joe Henry 18 James Hayes 25 both of Hon WV Bill Hayes 127 of Scottown Ohio and a 15 year old Haan youth admitted involvement. Most thefts were in Huntington area and Ironton Lawrence County. All four arrested last Wednesday for an Ironton restaurant burglary. The three men bound to grand jury with $1 000 bond. the minor was sent to Cabell County Detention Home.

Ironton Ohio Lawrence County Joe Henry James Hayes Hon. W. Va Bill Hayes Scottown James Haan Huntington Tad Weu Cabell County

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