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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 22, 1957

Page

2

Political labels shift in postwar U S party scene

A Nam consultant notes labels replaced by Liberals and Conservatives while discussing likely outcomes for measures this session. Federal school construction aid $700 million, anti trust reform, broader minimum wage coverage, and a controversial natural gas decontrol bill face uncertain fate. Skepticism about a tax cut remains, with Parliament maneuvers affecting civil rights chances.

Cestinied Om Dv Eisenhower Smethurst Eisenhower

Lewis and Tyson clash with plans to regulate welfare funds

John L. Lewis of the United Mine Workers and a U S Steel executive testified before a Senate subcommittee opposing federal controls on employee welfare and pension funds. They warned of overreach into voluntary associations and noted 500000 plans and about 30 billion dollars could be affected, despite AFL CIO backing for disclosure laws. Lewis cited past fund scandals but urged honesty without sweeping regulation.

Washington John L. Lewis U. S. Steel Lewis The United Senate Robert C. Tyson United States Steel ‘Corp Tyson Congress

Audits and contracts under dispute slow public works progress

The Board of Public Works faces delays as auditors and outside help are debated. William H. Truslow reports difficulties securing auditors for transfers at institutions after changes in business managers. Curtiss Trent states audits must be done by the tax commissioner, with no authority for outside auditors. Dorman consults with Barron. time not set for a follow up. An Huntington engineering survey raises concerns about a new unit, potentially halting payments. The board includes Gov Underwood, Barron, and D. Pitt as secretary.

Dorman Tax Commissioner Curtiss Trent Tax Commissioner’s Office Trent Sea Ti Barron Bar- Ton Board of Public Works Mason Denzil Gainer Statehouse Huntington Board of Public “Works Tee Underwood D. Pitt

Store Bird Escape Amazes Charleston Shoppers

At F W Woolworth Co on Capitol Street in Charleston a cage of 30 parakeets broke loose during a basement cleaning. The birds fluttered through all three floors as employees improvised nets and chased them for hours until the last one was captured late in the afternoon.

Charleston F. W. Woolworth Co Capitol St

Ex MH Coach Frank Arritt Dies at 49

Frank Leslie Arritt 49 longtime Meadow Bridge High School principal Fayette County died yesterday at his Meadow Bridge home from a heart attack. A Fayette County native and Morris Harvey College graduate, he coached football and attended Marshall College. Survived by wife Celeste daughter Carolyn son Michael mother Mrs. Bertha Arritt brother Fletcher. body at Wallace and Wallace Mortuary East Rainelle.

Frank Leslie Arritt Meadow Bridge High School Fayette ‘County Meadow Bridge Fayette County Morris Harvey College Marshall College Meadow Bridge Methodist Church Covington, Va Celeste Carolyn Michael Bertha Arritt Oak Hill Fletcher Fayetteville Wallace and Wallace Mortuary East Rainelle

Brother Pat Withrow Hospitalized in Charleston General

The veteran Charleston preacher and founder of the Union Mission, Withrow, was in Charleston General Hospital yesterday with several disorders. His son Rev Pat Withrow Jr said his father fell a week ago and grew weak and delirious with upset bodily functions. Attendants listed his condition as satisfactory.

Pat Withrow Charleston Union Mission Charleston General Hospital Pat Withrow ,Jr

Notable West Virginia Mason Passes Away at Home

Longtime fraternal leader Mr. Robinson, who served as Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of West Virginia from 1952 to 1933, held high positions in Scottish Rite bodies and Royal Order circles. He resided at the Rutnner Hotel with his wife Mrs. Es ter Geddes Robinson. The body lies at Simpson-Chandler mortuary.

Malane Grand Lodge of West Virginia Supreme Council Coromander Court of Honor Charleston Royal Order of Jestera Red Cross of Constantine Robinson Rutt‘ner Es ‘Ter Geddes Robinson Simpson-Chandler Mortuary

Three Crashes In City Area Injure Eight

Eight people were injured in three automobile crashes in the Charleston area last night. At 4 30 p m two cars collided at Tennessee Avenue and Roane Street injuring a mother Betty Bowden 24 of Big Chimney and her two children Brenda Sue 9 and Vanessa who were treated and released. Bowden's husband Clarence 23 and the other driver Albert K Roy 52 escaped injury. At 7 35 p m two cars collided at West Washington Street and Woodward Drive injuring four people including driver Buddy Lee Fugate 17 his wife Penny 14 and passenger Della Brannon 45 all treated and released. The other driver Charles L Mynes 22 was treated for knee injuries. At 9 p m another two car crash on 0 8 60 at St Albans injured Harold H Hill 29 of Coal River Road treated and released. Damage estimated at 1600 dollars.

Charleston Tennessee Ave Roane St Betty Bowden Big Chimney Mountain State Hospital Brenda Sue Vanessa Clarence Albert K. Roy Virginia St W. Washington St Woodward Dr Buddy Lee Fugate RFD Penny Della Brannon Charleston General Charles L. Mynes Blackwell Houston Thompson Accident Prevention Bureau St. Albans Harold H. Hill Coal River Road Thomas Memorial Hospital

A. B. Gay Trucker Dies in Charleston Hospital

Augustus B. Gay 78 of 335 18th Street Dunbar longtime owner of A B Gay Trucking Co dies after a month long illness in Charleston General Hospital. Surviving Cecil L and J Ruffner sons Los Angeles Reza L Hirsch Miami Blanche M Jonson eight grandchildren seven great grandchildren. Service will be at Wilson Mortuary Chapel 9 p m tomorrow by Rev Glen W Stewart burial Sunset Memorial Park body available after 4 p m today.

Kanawha County Charleston Trucking Co Charleston General Hospital Wes Augustus B. Gay 18Th St Dunbar A.B. Gay Trucking Co Cecil L J. Ruffner Charleston Reza L. Hirsch Los Angeles Calif Blanche M. Jonson Miami Fla Wilson Mortuary Chapel Glen W." Stewart Sunset Memorial Park Burns Mea Cerede New York City Harden Harded Mornery Cooper Martha Yawkey Lincoln County Lee Griffithsville Boyd Cleveland Ohia Ert Aris Berths Linkous Elle Adkins South Charleston Stella Linville Huntington Vernie Linville Richview Hazel Stephens Tampa Frs Viola Brumfield Chesnake Ohio Cors Adkins J. Albans Hirem Lovejoy Alert Lovejoy Beary

Benny Falls into Well Rescue Sparks Controversy

Benny's rescue from a backyard well by Sam Woodson drew praise and debate over credit among volunteers. Some hailed Woodson as a hero after he pulled Benny to safety on May 16, while others claimed he was a late arrival and questioned the distribution of recognition amid the prolonged, days long rescue effort.

Benny Thye Sen. Purtell Bill Sam Woodgon Woodson

Weather Report Fragment

The snippet shows a weather timetable with times at 00 a.m. 8 55 p m and 2 05 a m likely indicating observations or forecasts. It lists no locations or figures. Based on the fragment, details are insufficient to determine a full report or outcomes.

Weather forecast fragment for Western Pennsylvania

Fragmentary forecast notes warmer weekend with scattered afternoon and evening thundershowers. Saturday expected partly cloudy, humid with possible thunderstorms. later periods show variable cloudiness and light winds around 8 mph.

Pennsylvania

Obituary notices from multiple deaths in West Virginia area

Numerous obituaries reported with death notices across counties. Names include Mrs. Rebesenn and Mrs. Katy Goths with burial details at High Mount Baptist Church Cemetery. Other obituaries list Burns, Cooper, Clemone, Bourlocksville, Jackson, Jeffrey, Eruletz, Moran, and Warner with surviving relatives, funeral homes, and burial arrangements across Covington, Buckeye, and Blue Ridge regions.

Rebesenn Tormorra Kary Snr Springs Rev R. Watson High Mount Baptist Church Brocks Sear Buckaye Survis Joseph Peet White

Possible Cuts in Lakin Improvements Spend- Led Plan

State lawmakers asked for more study on Lakin State Hospital upgrades costing over 700000. A two story ward building may be reused while a new water system, dammed lake and piping, were proposed. Mitchell cited rust in the water tank and hard water concerns, with forest land and timber awaiting reassessment.

Lakin State Hospital William Mitchell McDowell Board of Public Works Mitchell Committee On Government and Finance Commission On Interstate Cooperation Lakin At the Hospital At the

Fugitives Still At Large As 5 Held After Jail Break

In Hamlin a statewide manhunt continued for Harvey Curtis and James Cooper, while Johnny Peyton, James Hayes, and Delbert Brunty surrendered after pleas from a father. Bobby Ray Bhert and Jack Lewell Brock were captured at an empty house. The escape used a smuggled hacksaw and blankets to lower from a jail window. parole violators Peyton and Cooper were involved.

Hamlin Lincoln County Harvey Samuel Curtis Logan James Cooper Spurlocksville R. L. Bonar Johnny Peyton Branchland Jjohnny Peyton James Edward Hayes Charleston Delbert Lee Brunty Midkiff Bobby Ray Bhert Jack Lewell Brock Sherif State Logan County Rack Bonar Cooper Hayes Brunty State Penitentiary

Death of Tot 6 Admitted By Ex-Con

DETROIT June 21 State Police Lt Howard Whaley said Lawr ence Richard Turner a 50 year old former convict admitted orally the slaying of 6 year old Mary de Caussin who disappeared June 12 from her suburban Ecorse Township home Her battered body was found next day Turner who worked in a produce market said the girl fell and struck her head in the store then he panicked and placed her in a produce bag in the back room later moving the body to a wooded area police said he cut the body to simulate a sex killing.

Detroit Howard ‘Whaley Lawrence Richard’ Turner Mary de Caussin Turner de Caussin Whaley Bill Shaffer John Ware Mary Ecorse Township Michigan State Jackson

Riot near U S Embassy as 500 Japanese students clash in Tokyo

Tokyo police repulsed about 500 students who stormed the U S Embassy and then staged a sitdown in front of the police headquarters. Demonstrators, from Tokyo universities, chanted anti American slogans and pressed for Okinawa's return, H-bomb cessation, and dawn release of two arrested students. No injuries reported.

Tokyo INS U. S William S. Girard Okinawa U.S Japan Far East Richard Schneider Foreign Ministry

Eisenhower Kishi See Okinawa as Jointly Managed

Eisenhower and Japanese Prime Minister Kishi issued a communique noting shared views on reducing war danger and the threat of international communism. They discussed strengthening U S Japan ties and Okinawa’s status with Kishi urging revision of the security treaty and administrative control for Japan. Dulles met with Kishi after the luncheon at the National Press Club.

Eisenhower Kishi U. S Japan Okinawa National Press Club John Foster "Dulles

Annis Boggs Dies at 90 Retired Steamer Captain

Capt Annis Boggs 90 retired steamboat pilot on Kanawha and Ohio rivers died Thursday morning in an Alexandria hospital after a stroke at a son's home. He was among the oldest U S steamboat pilots and began towboat work at 17, later towing coal lumber and bridge steel. Survived by three sons, seven grandchildren, four great grandchildren, with funeral arrangements via Snodgrass cargo mortuary in Alexandria.

Annis Boggs Kanawha Ohio Rivers Alexandria Alonzo Capt. Boggs United States Braxton County William Alonzo Martha Jane Boggs Kanawha Valley Charles_ton Lumber Co Coal River Knight Mohler Lattes Devereaux Lumber St. Albans Ohio Moonlight Columbiana Rand John Cramer & Son ‘Mortuary Snodgrass

Ex City Couple Killed in Los Angeles Crash

Ex City Mr and Mrs Nathan Goldberg former Charleston residents died in a head on collision in Los Angeles where they had lived about 30 years. Mrs Goldberg aunt of Mrs Manny Kahn sister of the late Mrs Anna Ray Canter. Survived by daughter Mrs Harry Davis and two sons Morton and Herman Goldberg all of Charleston. They celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on June 8. Service and burial were in Los Angeles.

Nathan Goldberg Charleston Los Angeles

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