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Newspaper
Charleston Gazette
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1948
Page
3
A garbled 1948 Republican comment hints at a plan to erect a seven story wall or barrier above a convent, with crowds and attempts discussed. The fragment suggests speculation on the impact of such a structure on the area.
The article describes a temporary city within Philadelphia for a major convention with its own post office telegraph system and a special exchange for Republican headquarters named Locust. It notes 50 000 to 75 000 temporary residents, 6 000 hotel rooms, 7 500 emergency rooms, and 16 000 hot dogs daily as food needs rise.
Dr Charles E Kenney of the State Public Assistance Department convened the West Virginia Committee on Planning Hn Children to set state participation in a 1950 White House conference on child welfare Invitations were extended to representatives from 35 organizations active in welfare to join the planning effort.
Examinations held June 11 and 12 in Morgantown yielded a list of successful test completers from Charleston and surrounding towns including George B. Keane W Jowrayy Martha Horner Roi Lynch Nathaniel Graft and others from Bluefield Rainelle Ronceverte and Huntington among names such as Charles D Bias Ear ward Maloney and John R Kesling.
In Montgomery on June 23 the issue of recount requests after canvass completion was discussed by Gen. Isa Q. Partlow. A Democratic sheriff candidate sought a recount five days after primary results. Partlow stated the official binding occurs when rendered, with the entry in the record proving rendition. Also noted: Dr Lavada Ratliff, WV Institute of Technology education professor, will guest teach at Fairmont State College workshop on reading and teaching tomorrow and Friday, presenting on the role of comics in education.
At Salt Lake City convention of the American Institute of Architects Cyrus F. Silling reports Gen. Carl Gray seeks a 7 percent appropriation on 293 million dollars to expand the Veterans Administration architectural program. He notes 260 architects and engineers employed in 1947 VA hospital projects and argues for private architects’ continued role.
Princeton seniors Russell Webbe of Charleston and Beech Avenue graduate among 65 recently elected to Phi Beta Kappa for outstanding undergraduate scholarship. The honorary society recognizes high academic achievement across fields.
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