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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 24, 1950

Page

2

Lawrence Files For Congress in GOP Primary Race

Lawrence Sam Lawrence Jr of Charleston and L F Poifenbarger of Dunbar entered names for the Republican Aug primary. Lawrence, an insurance man, seeks the eth District seat held by Rep. E B Hedrick. Poifenbarger, an attorney, filed for State Senate from the fh District in Kanawha County. The th District GOP Senate race includes Hyer Staats Reed and Sayre with Karickhoff holder. Ine Yoho of Moundsville filed for State Senate 2nd District as a Democrat. John Storm of Bennend had filed earlier for the Democratic nomination.

Sam Lawrence, Jr Charleston L. F. Poifenbarger Dunbar Lawrence Congress Latelle M. Latollette, Jr E. B. Hedrick Beckley Charleston Junior Chamber of Commerce Penn Mutual Life Insurance, Co Harvard University Poifenbarger State Senate Kanawha Charles M. Love Spencer Ine Yoho Moundsville State Democratic Executive Committee Senate Donald van Camp Middlebourne van Camp

Air Force Recovers Six From Downed Fort Crew Bomber

Tokyo reports the Air Force rescued six men from a Superfortress downed about 140 miles southeast of Guam while returning from an Okinawa training mission. Three other crew members are known to have survived and are being sought, with two missing. Rescued men suffer from exposure but are alive. no names were released.

Tokyo Air Force Guam Okinawa

Multiple Property Transfers and Public Notice in Charleston WV

A long list of property transfers and a large public notice appear from Charleston West Virginia. The records show transfers on Foster Hill Drive Joplins Branen and Beechwood Addition with various buyers including Theodyte P Manment and Ray B Fought. The notice also lists non residents and unlocated owners for paving projects along Broad Street Quarrier Street and Morris Street with many named heirs and guardians. A logger injury near Rush Creek is reported with treatment at Charleston General Hospital and Spencer hospital. Public hearing by the Public Service Commission on a transportation certificate amendment for F-2434 is announced for Kanawha County adding a general commodities carrier scope.

Wrepies Sua Waite Franklin Brown Wis Aine NH Feuez Fost Hill Alonzo Dutt G. A. Danian St. Albans B. H. Seehiin Nay Rayang Branen Rollins A. Oh Rollins Beechwood Adda- Clyce Yaugean Ana Theodyte Kanawha Foster Harry Bi Bays Young Husie Cabin Creek Flosers-Samusas Builders, Inc Joe Geen Gnadindarn Tilite Luces Ray X. D. Spilman Me Lucas Robert Wf. Perredi Sud! Toow Larsemp Ané Wite St. Aifens Better Homes, Inc Catteil Ama Wite Dunpar John A Parsons To Better! Homes, Inc Calhoun Rush Creek William Chapman Pink Calhoun County Legg Brothers Timber Contractors Charleston General Hospital Chapman Cunningham Spencer Hospital Charcer Charleston W. Ve West Virginia Fersons Brod Street Virginia Street Smith Street Frances Bibby Anderson Ritz Habicht Broad and the Realts Co Elizabeth Kolgar McClinric Willer Fred W. Johnstone Crane Co Samuel R. Reynolds Elisabeth L. Revagide Martha’ B. Reynolds Martha BR. Reynolds van Inten ¥. Crawford Guardian Foone Reynolds Thompson Richard Henry Wiliams Janes Souton Nelson Richard Henry Williams Nelson Trust Ida FP Sutts Eleanor May Isaacs Gregory Wnoonts Trustes Muzine K. Schwabe Lenore Schwabe John J. Swint Wheeling Quarrier Street Morrier Street Ruffner Avenue Chastie Bullard Edward Bullard Robert Bullard Roy M Mollie Palmer Cort Palmer Stauntob Palmer Gregory Palmer Tony Palmer Stephen Palmer Cannell WSU Capitol Public Service of C. Big Osiveen Kenawha County Matheny Kanawha County Pauly Jail Build-ing Company Missouri St. Louis Pauly Jall Building West Mirennia Boro Cineserpar Raneym Ee Ley Remulr Corporation W. Va West Viryl

Army Convoy Highlights Coonskin Bridge Work

The Gazette outlines Operation Coonskin in Charleston West Virginia with the 1992nd Engineer Combat Battalion arriving at 11 a.m. to a floating foot bridge over Elk River beyond Mink Shox Hill. Spectators may walk the span on Tuesday and Wednesday as $500 000 of gear is set up. Volunteers, concessions, and a full two day program including a baseball game, concert, and fireworks are organized by local civic groups and sponsors.

The Garett Associated General Contractors of West Virginia Karacha County Mink Shoxts Hill W. 3 Rt. 119 Clendenin Rd Charleston Transit Co Bisley Av Operation Coonskin Parkersburg Fusineers Ty W. T Ohny Brotherton Operation Coorskin CG. A Brddy Mys. de Eddie Howat Gazette Promotion Operation Cownskin Frank Polk Charleston Reds At & P Pevilign Band Shell Charleston AFL Musicians Union Alvin Snyder Charlestonaires Society For Preservation and Encouragement of Esco Slandara Oi Co Gazette Brotherton Kanawha Fret Alley

Fireworks climax drive for WV Tech scholarship funds

A 4 spectacular aerial fireworks display will climax a scholarship fund drive at West Virginia Tech in Mtory tonight. Homer Robbins of the program committee says the show, the largest in the section, features 1,400 aerial flashes with color and noise. It starts at 9 p.m. on the Tech campus with hillbilly bands on Montgomery streets and campus. W. D. DeVaney chairs the campaign noting the drive funds scholarships for students and a note will be presented before the opening of the Zali school term.

West Virginia Tech Mtory Homer Robbins Robbing Tech Montgomery W. D. DeVaney

Slayer Convicted In Boxer's Death

Huntington June 23 Robert Selby Howard 43 of North Kenova Ohio was convicted of voluntary manslaughter in the fatal shooting of prizefighter Henry Banks aka Baby Banks. The plea came after Howard admitted shooting but claimed self defense during an April 22 incident at a Huntington club room. Prosecutor Edward H. Greene attacked Lawrence County Ohio officers for testifying to Howard’s good character, arguing their statements were false and the sheriff and deputies were politically motivated. Sheriff Peter A. Burke and others testified to Howard’s long-standing reputation as peaceable and law-abiding.

Huntington Urhi Robert Selby Howard North Kenova Henry Tames Banks Charleston Huntington Club Room Howard Cabell County Edward H. Greene Lawrence County Ohio Greene Peter A. Burke Perry Wags Charles South Butcher Burke

Johnson Collapses At Alaska Airport

ANCHORAGE Alaska June 2 The chairman of the Interstate Commerce Commission J Monroe Johnson collapsed after a sun blasted stay on the airport apron. Attendants at Fort Richardson dispensary attributed the collapse to indigestion exhaustion and exposure to the sun. He was placed on a plane stretcher for possible continuation to Washington as Defense Secretary Louis Johnson and Gen Omar Bradley accompanied.

Anchorage Alaska J. Monroe Johnson Interstate Commerce Commmission Fort Richardson Col. Johnson Ty War Washington Defense Louis Johnson Omar Pradley Johnson Saa Navy San Fort Hey Japan

Church Assembly Bans Segregation in Southern Presbyterian Meet

The Southern Presbyterian Church assembly in Montreat North Carolina ruled to abolish racial segregation for adult delegates at designated conferences this summer and in cafeteria and Fellowship Hall. The Charlotte board of directors met May 31 and approved the policy expanding to all adult groups attending the conferences. White and Negro delegates will be housed in separate rooms in Fellowship Hall though previously Negro delegates used a separate building and separate dining areas. Dr McGregor noted few Negro attendees, usually four to six.

The Retreat Association Fellowship Hall McGregor

Senate AEC Committee Okays 3 Nominations

The Senate Atomic Energy Committee approved three Atomic Energy Commission nominations for new terms. Gordon Dean of California Thor E. Me (New York) and Henry Dewolf Smyth of Kentucky were named for three, two, and one year terms respectively, while the chair Mal Sumner T. File from Maine was held up and Pike’s reappointment hearing was requested by Senator Hickensgoper AdaI.

Washington Senate Atomar Energy Committee Atomic Energy Commission Auliing Mal Sumner T. File Maine Sen McMahon Senate Pike Hickensgoper Ada Gordon Dean Calif Nna Thor E New York Henry Dewolf Smyth KN. J

Truman Plans to Fly Home for Vacation

President Truman will fly to Independence for the weekend after speaking at the Friendship International Airport dedication near Baltimore. He will visit family in Independence and Grandview Missouri on personal business with no public appearances or speeches.

Washington Truman Stouri White House Truman Independence Friendship International Baltimore Charles G. Ross Grandview Hoss

Ex Cuban Officials Jailed on Charges of Juggling Funds

In Havana on June 23 former secretary of the treasury Tsauroides Liecene and four aides were ordered jailed on charges of mishandling government funds totaling 9.3 million. The arrests cite funds diverted during former President Ramon Gean San Martin’s administration. Judge Federico Justiniani ordered detention without bail and seizure of properties.

Havana Cuba Tsauroides Liecene The Treasury Tne New Order Raman Gean San Martin Grau Federico Justinian

U S Custom Agents Seize Contraband Arms on Honduran Tanker

U S Custom Agents found contraband arms aboard the Honduran tanker SS Francis R Hart bound for South America. They listed 45,000 rounds of ammunition on three rifles and three automatic rifles. The vessel, tied to Alabama Dry Dock Shipbuilding Co, had undergone repairs. Honduran citizen Manuel F sales faced charges for attempting to export ammunition without a license Morales pleaded shilly before USB commissioner. He was jailed on bond set at $2500.

Francis R. Hart South America Connaband Enymus Alabama Dry Doce & Shipbuilding Co Arents Manuel F. Sales Morales USB

Truck Driver Injured In Lockwood Accident

A truck driven by P M Baughman of Perceval Webster County ran off State Route 38 near Lockwood, tipping over three times after losing control on a turn. Baughman was taken to Laird Memorial Hospital in Montgomery. hospital status not disclosed. Police comment unavailable.

Wood Richwood Nicholas County P.M. Baughman Perceval Webster County Locswood Ingay Tr S Baughman Laird Memorial Hospital Montgomery

Mayor Lists Continued From Page One Expenditures

Mayor Andrews outlined city spending highlighting police at 300000 and fire at 270000 as top budgets. He noted 73 percent of bars support organized baseball and playground attendance averages 50 children daily, with supervision costing about five cents per child. He urged retirees to engage actively in government at all levels.

Jenlyn Addiiton Andrews Meyer Andrews

Death of Eikview Youth In Police Notice

State police said a man identified as Ri 1 of RFD i died by his own action. No additional details or disposition were available. Trooper Jack Miller said the South Chartesian detachment was not investigating the death.

Eikview Ri 1 RFD i Sdon Atteeer Vile Elas Aledy Pa- Hce Jack Miller

Clues Sought In Damaging Blaze At Dubois School

Firemen search for the blaze origin at Dubois High School after a loud explosion leveled the brick structure late Thursday. Damages estimated at 45000 with replacement cost around 200000. The building, built in 1917, housed about 1000 students. Investigators examine possible arson and mine gas involvement as crowds blocked nearby roads.

Mgunt Hope Negro Dubois High School Tom Treaddle Twaddle Iarmen

Kilgore and Neely Injured in Coincidental Spreadof Sprains

Washington reports West Virginia senators Kilgore and Neely are hobbling with sprains amid explanations. Kilgore said the ankle strain is not serious. Neely reportedly injured while preparing for a trip home. Details suggest coincidence but lawmakers seek to ease concerns.

Kilgore Neely Washington West Virginia Kilgore End Cates Bush Sen

Rally on Market Takes Nosedive

New York, June 23. A rally in the stock market fizzled out as gains faded and most groups closed virtually unchanged. Steel and automobile shares slipped despite high production, while five Western railroads faced potential strikes. Merchandising stocks led a cautious advance as the Federal Reserve noted a six percent rise in department store sales. The Associated Press index held steady, long term bonds declined, and corporate trading remained light with overall activity dipping from Thursday.

New York Federal Reserve Associated Press Aynes Railjieads Treasury Corposrale

Pittsburgh Produce FAP-8DAL Itemry Update

Fragmentary notice lists produce and vehicles with unclear details. Reads like a commerce or inventory snippet mentioning apples and cars, alongside stray letters and numbers, obscuring full meaning. Further readable context is needed to identify entities, dates, or actions.

Pittsburgh Stegay Au Elesay Ubee

Livestock prices across markets with varied demand

Prices for cattle and calves across stations show mixed demand with ranges for beef cattle from good to high, including steers and heifers. sheep and lambs also listed with weights and prices. Pittsburgh and other markets report higher on-choice cores and steady to down pricing on common stock. calves, hogs, and other live stock prices are shown with broad spreads and few changes.

USDA Ueb Bala Wiediiga Pittsburgh

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