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Newspaper
Charleston Gazette
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1955
Page
2
Ruth Ellis, the blonde mother who killed a lover when he tried to jil t her, was sentenced to die at the London gallows on July 18. Asked why she shot Easter Sunday she said she intended to kill him. The item also notes other international and national stories.
Mayor Copenhaver announced that 16 new firemen will be hired to enable a reduced work schedule next month. Eight men start July 11, with the remaining eight to begin at least three months later as training is staggered for practicality.
Copenhaver announced promotions elevating one captain to battalion chief and nine firemen to captains as the city contends with a 60 hour workweek limit. The move comes as officials project a possible $60,000 salary shortfall and defer final action until the budget is set in August.
Marietta Times reports the Navy hurried to finish its officers swimming pool at Willow Grove Naval Air Base near Philadelphia. A twin engined Navy plane traveled to Wood County airport across the Ohio River in West Virginia to fetch 75 gallons of rubber base paint for coating the pool interior.
A pre dawn fire struck a West Side business, weakening a ceiling that might have collapsed and killed several. Charleston firemen warned the blaze illustrated risks ahead of a proposed salary cut of 50 dollars a month, noting a sagged steel ceiling beam at the Electric Motor Service Co. on Tennessee Ave.
Charleston firemen recall saving the Electric Motor Service Co space and limiting damage to the Golden Eagle Restaurant. They warn a $50 salary cut could sap morale and drive experienced men away while two West Virginia lawyers are named to state posts and a law clerkship for Shafter of Madison is announced. The city plans to add officers and absorb costs by trimming pay.
Quick summer meals from July Better Homes & Gardens highlight hearty dishes like meats and cheese for porch buffets and whole basket suppers. Readers are guided to ready to serve sandwiches and other crowd pleasers for effortless entertaining.
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