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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 23, 1956

Page

13

Russians Tour Midwest in Heat Unfazed by Monroe Spotlight

Four Russians on an official visit to Oklahoma Arkansas Texas and Missouri drew mild curiosity from locals as FBI agents shadowed their four state tour. Lt. Col. Boris Bogatyrev and Lt. Alexander Okakapin offered no comment on Marilyn Monroe. They traveled with State Department approval and planned to fly back to Washington that night.

ST. Louis Souri FBL Marilyn Monroe Ton Oklahoma Arkansas Texas Missouri Joplin Lamibert-St. Louis Field Washington Boris Bogatyrev Alexander Okakapin FBI St. Louisan St. Louisa State Department

Persistence Pays Off Man Who Loved Work Farm Drifts Back Home

Radford Virginia June 22 Freddie Mills 37 of Radford was on his way back to imprisonment at Bland Correctional Farm today overjoyed at the prospect After being released Mills returned to court on drunkenness charges asking for six months at Bland The judge denied then gave ten days in Radford jail He was released and reappeared in court on drunkenness again The judge offered six months suspended sentence Mills insisted to go to Bland And the judge obliged escorting Mills to custody for serving the sentence

Radford Freddie Mills Bland Mills Sidney Johnson Johnson Justice Johnson

Egypt Moves To Curb Polygamy In New Law Push

Cairo reports government advances a revolutionary marriage and divorce bill to end multiple marriages except in authorized cases. Voters prepare to ratify a new constitution and elect Premier Gamal Abdel Nasser, sole candidate, with Egyptian women already granted voting rights but many planning to boycott. The draft legislation aims to end polygamy, curb divorces, and create social service offices to reconcile couples with children in view of public approval.

Cairo Egypt Gamal Abdel Nasser Doria Shafik Daughters of the Nile’ Organization Public Services Council Larry

New Soviet Jet Craft Awaited At Air Show

In Moscow on June 22, officials expect unveiling of two to seven new jet aircraft at an air force show. Gen. Nathan Twining will attend as observers note possible delta wing and swept wing designs. Center of intrigue remains an experimental model not yet in production amid two potential bombers and other advances.

Moscow Soviet Union Air Force Show Nathan F. Twining Air Force Tver Itefe Ne Star Taise Self

Nehru in London For Conference

India's Prime Minister Nehru arrived in London for the Commonwealth prime ministers conference next week. He avoided entangling in Middle East disputes and said he would not meddle in Arab-Israel issues unless help is needed. He met Greek Premier Constantine Karamanlis in Athens and will depart for Washington in two weeks to meet the President on several matters.

London India Nehru Comemonwealth Rome Middle East Athens Constantine Karmanilis Washington

Plane crash near Levington causes village chaos

In Levington England a Thunderstreak fighter crashed near a Suffolk village. Postman Arthur Ralph suffered only pants damage as debris and fire damaged the village hall and homes. Pilot LA Robert W Bazley bailed out and landed safely after attempting to steer toward the sea.

Levington England Suffolk Arthur Ralph Sam Robert W. Bazley Pittsburgh

Italy Hails Peace Role At United Nations

Ambassador Leonard Vitrili presented credentials as Italy's new permanent UN delegate. He pledged Italy's full cooperation toward world peace and international accord in New York.

United Nations N. Y Leonard Vitrili Italy Maly

Ohioan Tells Of Visit To Russia By Farner Speaker

Ohioan Ferris Gwen told Charleston Rotary Club that Soviet farmers are better off than ever and unlikely to rebel against communism. He, along with 11 other American farmers, toured the USSR last year and described farmers as sharp and alert despite low living standards, noting women bear heavy work and rural homes lack water and electricity.

James A. Haugh Russia Ferris Gwen Ohio Soviet Union Charleston Jwe Owen Helen Wiide

Radioactivity Spotted in Rain in Australia

Radioactive rain was reported today in parts of Central Queensland with advisories to avoid using rainwater for drinking. A Queensland University physics professor urged residents to bathe in safe water and watch for skin irritation amid fallout near Kur edala and Montebello Island tests.

Sydney Australia Queensland Britain Montebello Isand Proving Ground Kuredala Brisbane Queensland University

State Department Studies Algerian Rebels Job Offers

The State Department examines ads offering American workers pay up to 4500 dollars plus expenses for noncombat flying work with Algerian rebels. Ads appeared in the Los Angeles Herald Express, directing responses to a Tripoli box. Officials worry about citizenship impact and passport issuance for volunteers. France views Algeria as an internal matter, and U S FR relations could strain if citizens join the rebel cause.

Washington State Department Coul Niings Los Angeles Herald Express Maenth U. S Jouises Tripoli Libya France Algeria

Special Meeting of West Virginia Coal Firms For Merger

Black Band Coal Company and Dickinson Properties Inc announce a special stockholders meeting in Charleston Kanawha County WV on June 26 1956 at 2 30 PM to vote on a merger agreement. Copies filed with company offices available for inspection during business hours prior to the meeting. By order of the Board of Directors E R Summerfield secretary.

Black Band Coal Company Black Band Coal Companys West Virginia Kittawhe Valley Charleston Kanawha County Dickinson Properties, Inc Board of Directors E.R. Summerfield Ary Vor Goins Kanawia Valley Kana County Ab Tures Ovelack P.m Dickinson Properties Black Band Coal Com West Virginia Corporation Ballin Board of F. K. Sumaferfield AIAS Tider Press Plus Kanawha Boulevard MacFarland St Altention Robert Mellace Charleston Hobbies, Inc Wash Graley Theodore T. Adamczyk Second Avenue South W. Ve Irty Church Hubbard Nursing Home Virginia ST. W. BH Harrell Beard Virginia St. E Knight Helen Mountain Mission State Department of Purchases S. T. Waller Waller Accent Loht Weed

Employment 8 Male Help Wanted in Charleston Branch

An old established company seeks one man aged 24 to 40 for sales and service in Charleston. Starting salary per week plus commission. Call for an accountant. Experienced and qualified salary from 600 to 630. Must be experienced on refrigerators automatic washers and dryers. Good salary, steady job. Write Box SH Gazette. Write Box T1 Gazette. Slate nullifications, experience and salary x Belled.

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Help Wanted Ads With Multiple Job Listings

Classified notices offer various employment openings from Waitress positions at local diners to sales supervisor roles for regional distribution. Listings mention experience requirements, travel, training programs, salaries, benefits, and box numbers for applications in Charleston and Pittsburgh areas.

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