MY WAR WITH THE MOB NO 1 Reds Hoodlums Parents of Mob
Victor Riesel recounts a nationwide mob racketeering crisis linking unions politics and business. He cites hundreds of labor official killings looting of welfare funds and intimidation including threats to leaders like Walter Reuther. He notes public outrage President Eisenhower and mass offers of aid while urging a moral crackdown.
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Pierson Dumped by GOP As Cooksey Wins County Chair
South Charleston chemist Robert C. Cooksey defeated Roy H. Pierson 39 to 25 at a heated meeting to become the new Republican county executive committee chair. Pierson led since 1949. Cooksey drew backing from Mayor Copenhaver and a major faction at City Hall. The session erupted in fierce exchanges as factions clashed over proxies and leadership.
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Inside Today Crossword Contest Update
Fragmentary page shows a feature on a crossword contest and mentions astrology and community news notes. Names and concrete details are unreadable, but the piece signals an upcoming puzzle event within the paper.
Underwood Urges Youth to Back GOP Bid for Governor
Speech by H. Underwood at Young Republican convention attacks Marland and Mullohan, urges mobilization and strong organization to defeat Democratic candidates Tuhert and Affgl. He criticizes slush funds and promotes party unity and campaign vigor amid a tense gubernatorial race.
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Wilson Backtracks After Calling Senate Moves Phony
Secretary of Defense Wilson disavowed accusing Senate moves to boost Air Force funding as phony. The White House denied pressure, and Wilson said he may have been misread or misquoted. President Eisenhower and aides discussed the issue at Walter Reed Hospital as Wilson withdrew his order mandating civilian clothes for officers.
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Soviet Missile Build-Up and Defense Urgency Highlighted
QUANTICO Va June 23 Gen Thomas D White acting Air Force chief told a Defense Department meeting that Russia could possess ocean spanning missiles by 1960 and stressed the need for an effective missile defense. Adm Arleigh Burke echoed warnings that Russia would have ship and submarine launched missiles very soon.
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Twining Visits Moscow for Air Show and Talks
General Nathan F. Twining arrives in Moscow with U. S. air leaders to attend Russia's air show and tour Soviet air installations. He says the trip aims to observe and learn, not pursue politics, and will be reported to the President. Russian officials welcome the party as U. S. reporters accompany them.
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DuPont Belle Works to Convert from Coal to Natural Gas
The sprawling DuPont Belle Works plans a multi million dollar modernization to switch from coal to natural gas for process gases. Gas supply is arranged with United Fuel Gas Co. of Charleston. The change will raise construction jobs temporarily and reduce overall plant investment, with full modernization slated to finish by summer 1959.
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Akron trucker linked to Hammond double shootout
Warren Ohio reported a truck driver Alfred Wilson 37 in Hammond Indiana linked to the Thursday night killings near Akron where three women were shot. Investigators described a man in brown clothing saying I done it. A massive manhunt near Windham found no trace of Wilson.
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Anchored Here Now Modernizes Belle Works in Charleston Area
Valley industrial leaders hail the Du Pont Belle Works modernization to gas as a stabilizing move that ends decade old abandonment rumors. Officials say the shift away from coal storage will free land for expansion and boost ammonia production competitiveness.
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Steel Wages Gamble Hit By McDonald
New York June 23 The president of the United Steel Workers David J McDonald charged that steel industry offers are a gamble with workers futures He accused managers of trying to disrupt relations and warned of a nationwide strike by midnight June 30 if no contract is agreed by then
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