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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 21, 1952

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U S accuses Soviets of planning germ warfare in Korea

The United States challenged Soviet charges of germ warfare in the Far East and urged a UN on the spot inquiry led by the Red Cross. Ambassador Gross condemned Malik and urged Britain and allies to deter any future aggressor from using chemical or biological weapons in Korea.

United Nations INS U. S Far East Korea U. N. Security Council Red Cross Britain Russia Hitler Jacob Malik Gladwyn Jebb Kremlin Ernest A. Gross Malik United States Kaeo U. N Jebb Churchill Stalin

Plans to Ease Building Curbs Are Cancelled

Washington report notes the Defense Production Administration postponed indefinitely easing of steel use limits on home construction and recreational buildings as the CIO strike enters its 19th day. Officials warn the strike could halt military production and other industry, while White House talks fail to yield a settlement.

Washington Defense Production Administration Associated Press CIO Umion Truman New York White House T Industry Armed Forces Atomic Energy Commission Machine Tool Industry U. S. Steel Corp

Carbide Veterans Lead New Seadrift Plant Heads

Dr C M Blair and KR Barry Jr named to head Carbide and Carbon Chemicals Co. Seadrift plant to produce ethylene oxide and plastics resins. Blair, a Texas native with a PhD, returns after earlier Carbide work in South Charleston and Texas City. Barry formerly assistant superintendent in charge of chemical manufacturing follows Blair to lead the new operation.

New York Carbide and Carbon South Charleston W. Va Seadriff Tex C. M. Blair KR. P. Barry, Jr Dent R. Nil. Graham Carbide and Carbon Chemicals Co Union Carbide and Carbon Graham Carbide Blair Barry University of Texas Texas City

Inside Today ce PRS Amusements Kilgdlen Radio-TV

Amusements section highlights Kilgdlen items and a Radio TV listing with entries for 2 and 3 units. Ectorisis noted in the page copy.

Ce Prs Amusements Kilgdlen Ectorisis

Editorial: The Governor Replies

Gov Patteson declines to act until courts move first and pledges action if state employee irregularities surface. Gazette urges timely cleanup and suspension of prominent figures named in Kanawha County probe while praising his administration.

Patteson Democratic Party West Virginia Gazette Dahe West Kanawha

Allies Contain Attack on Hill in Korea

AP report from Seoul describes heavy fighting for a hill mass overlooking the road to Seoul. Chinese Reds fired from 10 p.m. Friday to midnight, then assaulting Allied positions west of Chorwon, 30 miles north of Seoul, with major casualties reported in prior days.

Seoul Korea Mild Farnell One Bill Chorwon Kumsong

U S Discloses Order to Detain Owen Lattimore

Washington reports the State Department alerted U S customs guards to stop Owen Lattimore from leaving the United States on a tip he planned travel to Soviet or Iron Curtain nations. Lattimore, Johns Hopkins professor and former State Dept consultant, expressed confusion and said he did not request a passport.

Washington State Department U. S Owen Lattimore Department Lattimore Soviet Russia Johns Hopkins University Baltimore Johns Hopkins Far East Arsen Uni

Corrupt Practices By Politicians Aired In Sunday Gazette

Rep. Robert L. Ramsay of Follawsbee argues in the Gazette that office-holders and voters must defeat corrupt practices. The point appears in Managing Editor Frank A. Knight's column "Today" as a featured assertion and related question.

Tomorrow’s Gazette Robert L. Ramsay Follawsbee Ramsay Ares Frank A. Knight

Rich Wife-Hunter Garrett Seeks Mail-Order Bride

Ex-wife says Garrett is no bargain. The Indiana man, 41 or 49, promoted an ad in a Rockport paper seeking a “teet 11! honeymoon.” He claims $28,4000 assets and two sons, while the former Mrs Garrett notes 14 years of marriage ended amid questions on finances.

Don Seagle the Gazette Garett West Jesse Garrett Arrett

Miscounted Ward Two ballots shifts lead in Charleston race

In Ward Two Charleston Democratic committeewoman recount after six precincts retabulated shows housewife Mrs. Mark Boggess leading incumbent Mrs. Mary Wathroce Frazier by 17 votes. Recount slowed by new entries including Justice of Peace candidate Theodore French and updates on prosecuting attorney races.

Charleston Mark Boggess Mary Wathroce Frazier Statehouse Boggess Brazier Prazier Theodore French Justice of Peace French Chase PF Lowry Jed Frederick Thomas Beteen Edward W. Hiserman Blackburn Watts Hiserman Tholas Homes Morgantown Y Brower

Charleston Fans Pledge $43550 in Toledo Baseball Transfer

Mayor Copenhaver leads third bid session with Charleston backers to raise a 400000 cash guarantee for the Toledo triple A franchise transfer. About 25 supporters in council chambers commit funds totaling 43550, the largest pledge yet in the see-saw battle with Toledo interests.

Fied Toledo James A. Hill the Gazette Charleston American Association Copenhaver Danny Menendez

Clarksburg Likely To Get GOP Headquarters Choice

Republican State Committee members meet at the Ruftner Hotel to pick Clarksburg as campaign headquarters if Holt's plan prevails. Spencer K. Creal of Parkersburg is favored for state chairman after Robert B. McDougle's retirement. Holt cites Clarksburg proximity to GOP voters and Creel’s selection is hinted. Party convention set for July 26 in Huntington.

Republican State Committee Ruftner Hotel Clarksburg Rush D. ‘Holt Holt Spencer K. Creal Parkersburg Creal Robert B. McDougle J. Holt Clendenin West Virginia Harrison County Creel Huntington

Stassen Attacks Taft as Too Conservative for Nomination

Harold E. Stassen assails Gen Dwight D Eisenhower and Sen Robert Taft as too conservative for the Republican presidential race. Eisenhower weighs a Chicago appearance as delegates from Idaho and Washington gather in Denver. A Taft faction campaigns near Washington and Texas amid fraud accusations in a close 28 vote GOP showdown. Democrats, led by Adlai Stevenson, move west for strong delegate battles as CBS plans a Chicago TV appearance.

Chicago Associated Press Harold E. Stassen Dwight D. Eisenhower Robert A. Taft Ohio Stagsen Minnesota Ike Eisenhower Denver Idaho Washington Hisenhower Watt Maryland Texas Taft Denison Dallas West Whidwest Ested Mefaiver Richard Russell Georgia Boise Mutual Security Averell Harriman Des Moines Omaha

Secrecy Shrouds Turnpike Session At White Sulphur

A tri state turnpike meeting at the Greenbrier Hotel White Sulphur Springs WV remained secret with officials signaling no public statement beyond a brief authentic note. Virginia highway commissioner J A Anderson objected to news coverage citing private Old Dominion Turnpike Commission representation.

Tohn G. Morgan the Gazette White Sulphur Springs West Virginia West Virginia Turnpike Commission Virginia Greenbrier J. A. Anderson Old Dominion Turnpike Commission

East German Travel Curbs Tighten to Halt West Escapes

East German authorities impose strict travel limits on Soviet zone residents aiming to stop Western escapes for conscription. Refugees report new prohibitions on traveling beyond three miles from home without a permit and orders to leave ID cards. Women are recruited to fill jobs as the army expands with an estimated 375000 cadre.

Berlin East Germany Hitler West Germany West Berlin Magdeburg People's Police Against 1 Leipzig University

Swedish Defenses Report Unidentified Jet Violation

Sweden says an unidentified foreign jet violated its airspace Tuesday over Halmstad on the West Coast. The incident comes as Sweden reviews a Soviet note over the Catalina incident and a note disputes Sweden's border claims.

Slockholm Sweden Halmstad

Pro Rhee Youths disrupt protest at Pusan meeting

About 50 Korean youths shouted death to anyone who calls Syngman Rhee a dictator and broke into the International Club restaurant during a protest meeting in Pusan. They smashed chairs and assaulted attendees until police intervened and halted the violence after the gathering was dispersed.

Pusan Korea Syngman Rhee Rhee International Club

Democrats Still Locked in Putnam Chairmanship Deadlock

Democrats in Putnam County remained in a fourteenth consecutive tie vote as of tonight over the county chairmanship. The split was six to six between incumbent Carl Henderson and Jesse Brown with the selection postponed indefinitely. The mechanism to resolve the chair likely rests with state authorities and J. Howard Myers, coordinating with gubernatorial nominee William C. Marland.

Harry G. Bollmann Gazene Winfield Putnam County Democratic Executive Committee House Duder David E. Yates Buffalo Yates J. Howard Myers William C. Marland Carl A. Henderson Hurricane Jesse Brown

Film starlet quotes Mollywood men in clipped fashion

Anita Ekberg blasts Bollywood males saying many are seen as dolls or sweeties and that such talk means nothing. Rob ert AL Taft asserts a need to win in 1952, emphasizing the Republican bid.

Anita Ekberg Robert AL Taft

Ballot Sounds Death Knell For Pay Panel

Washington June 20 The House voted to abolish the Wage Stabilization Board and end price controls on most consumer goods. A second measure would extend the Defense Production Act for another year starting July 1. Key votes showed mixed party support as debates over Taft Hartley and steel policy continued.

Washington House Howard Smith D-Vale Truman Taft Hanley Saw Congress Office of Price Stabilization Bétonies Roger Te Putnam Fenebiers Rep Talie Iowa WSB Senate Howe

Senate Approves GI Vote Statute For Federal Ballot

The Senate passed a bill to let qualified armed services members vote for president next November via a federal ballot in states lacking absentee or mail voting. An amendment permits a straight party vote or write in for president, VP, and Congress. The plan also extends to federal workers overseas and military families.

Washington Senate House Armed Services Sen. Ferguson R Congress Sen Green D-R. 1 Diligang Humphrey Fulbright Exchange Ee Neal

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