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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 25, 1956

Page

2

U S Eyes Campaign To Speed Integration

Washington June 24 The attorney general predicts a surge of litigation to enforce school desegregation with cases in several states next year He mentions Hoxie Ark as the only action so far and backs a special assistant AG for civil rights questions Folsom opposes tying school construction funding to integration and notes the bill funds 1.6 billion for classrooms The GOP strategists foresee Eisenhower Nixon ticket in 1956 and discuss McCarthy and Chotiner with McClellan. details are sparse

Washington INS Herbert Brownell U. S Brownell Justice Department Hoxie Ark Martian B. Folsom Eisenhower Nixon Berawweil Fisenhow Sen Joseph R. McCarthy Rwis Senate John L. McClellan Los Angeles Murray Chotiner Chotiner Richard M. Nixon McCiellan Chottiner White House MacCiellan

The Stitches Are Removed From Eisenhower

Washington reports President Eisenhower had the last of his surgical stitches removed as doctors said he progresses very satisfactorily after abdominal surgery. He walked to his wife’s room to share the news and anticipated discharge from Walter Reed Army Hospital by week’s end.

Washington Eisenhower Walter Reed Army Hospital White House Sherman Adams Hagerty Hisenhower Walter Read

Tito Greeted By Romanians

Tito arrives in Bucharest for three days of talks with Communist leaders. Romanian Red leaders greet him as a dear comrade, while 250000 spectators line the capital streets. He offers to leave past tensions behind and seeks new rules for cooperation among Communist parties per Moscow Kremlins decisions.

Bucharest Romania Tia Yugoslavia Umabantsty Moscow Comrane Tito Bygenes Reiain Kremlin Red Tila Tita Cominform Ini

Adm. King Lapses Into Coma In Portsmouth Hospital

Fleet Admiral Ernest J. King, 77, suffers acute heart failure and enters a state of shock and semi comatose at Portsmouth Naval Hospital after a heart attack. Bulletin says King remains in critical condition with doctors in constant attendance. Born in Lorain Ohio, his naval career covered Spanish American War through World War II.

Portsmoult INS Ernest J Portsmouth’ Naval Hospital Thomas J. Carter Ernest J. King Jr Bulletin “Fleet Addmiral Ernest J. King King Portsmouth Bethesda Naval Hospital Lorain Ohio

Israelis Claiming Jordanian Attack

In Jeru salem on June 34 intermittent border shooting erupted for hours. An Israeli Army spokesman reported no Israeli security deaths and one Jewish settler wounded. The clash occurred near Qalqilva and Nir Eliyahu on the Jordanian side, with Jordanian officials alleging farmers clashed with Israelis burning crops. A UN watchdog was notified.

Jerusalem Jaraeli Qal- Qilve Jordan Breder Nir Eliahy Tel Aviv United Nations Nir Eliahu

Keystone Resident Found Dead in P's

Conway West Virginia on January 4 1934 James M Prentice of Keystone was found dead behind a cabin in Rust Labour area. Coroner Phu Tuk of Beaver County said a brain hemorrhage appeared to be the cause. Police will determine if death was accidental or homicidal.

Conway Dune Janes M. Prentice Key Svane W.va Corengr Phu Tuk Prentice Penssylvania Warnick

Jackson Boy Burned Tending Farm Trash Fire

Sixteen year old Dick McCoy son of oerned McCoy a member of the House of Delegates was severely burned while tending a trash fire at his father's farm in Jackson County He reportedly poured gasoline on the flames and was burned on the chest and arms He was taken to St Francis Hospital in Charleston by a Parsons mortuary ambulance from Risley

Ravenswood Spe Dick McCoy

Moorehead College Admits Two Negroes

Moorehead Kentucky June 24 Morehead State College enrolled the first two Negro students in its 33 year history for the summer session. Ida Mae Ross of near Augusta and Anna Lantise Randolph of Afferton Bath Abbeys were among the new enrollees.

Morehead Morehead State College Ida Mae Ross Near Augusta Anna Lantise Randolph Affertin Bath

Shute Cops Seek Navy Aid to Recover Body

Police in MALUIKA ask naval assistance to recover a missing body. The request follows a reported incident near the beds in a remote area. Details are unclear due to garbled text, but authorities emphasize locating the body with nautical support to ensure proper handling.

Shute Navy Aid

Mine Accident Fatal To Fayette Man

Richard Carlton Persinger a 46 year old coal miner from Clifftop Fayette County died in Beckley Memorial Hospital from injuries suffered in a tipple accident at the Royalty Coal Co mine in Landisburg Persinger lost his right arm and sustained internal injuries when run over by a railway coal car He was a lifelong Clifftop resident and member of Clifftop Baptist Church He is survived by his wife Evelyn rs four sons parents and several siblings The service is set for Clifftop Community Church with burial at Charlie White Cemetery Wallace and Wallace mortuary in East Rainelle handling arrangements.

Richard Carlton Persinger Clifftop Fayette County Beckley Memorial Hospital Royalty Coal Co Landisburg Persinger Lfelong Clifftop Baptist Church Evelyn Ruth Redrick Nora Loretta Connie Barbara James Harold Richard Jr David Join Logan Persinger Crab Orchard Lillian Cooper Lydda Elizabeth Stull Homer Alfred Lawrence Dayton Ghia John Shirley Donnelly Cash Brooks Charlie White Cliff- Top Wallace and Wallace Mortuary East Rainelle Tetore Servite

French Units Battle Rebels in Aures Mountains

In Algiers on June 24 the French said infantry and mechanized cavalry are fighting nationalists in the Aures Mountains of northeastern Algeria. They reported 51 rebels killed and over 200 rebels killed or captured along the Tunisian and Moroccan frontiers. The Aures engagement began when motorized infantry trapped up to 300 insurgents ten miles southwest.

Algiers Algeria Aures

McDedodell Man Held In Fatal Stabbing

A Welch man faces murder charges after the fatal stabbing of Glagee Smith. Police reported the suspect confessed to the slaying during interview. The case, linked to a Cardy street incident, proceeds to court with a probable tomorrow hearing.

Weather Here and Elsewhere Relative Annidities

Fragmentary weather note mentions varied patterns across locations with unclear dates. It references lines like here and elsewhere and notes items such as temperatures or conditions in a cryptic style. The readable text is insufficient to identify places or concrete forecasts or authoritative actions.

Obituary Notices NLOWLING Henry L

Henry L Nlowling of Parkersburg died yesterday at Kerspur hospital after an extended illness. He was a retired accountant and a past master of Greenbrier Lodge 32 AF and AM Lewisburg. He was past high priest of Ronceverte Chapter 21 Royal Arch Masons and held various other Masonic and civic positions. Surviving are his mother Mrs. Sarah Brewster Rowling of White Sulphur Springs, two daughters and several siblings. Services will be at 2:30 PM tomorrow at Shankin Mortuary with burial in Rosewood Cemetery Lewisburg.

Nlowling Henry L Parkersbury Lewis Greentrier Charleston York Rite of Honor Sarah Brewster Rowling White Suikar Springs Ars. C. V Oscar V. Bowley D. Gordon Droop E. Hee Crossville Leon Gus A. Bowling Port Chester Shankin Mortuary White Salone Springs D. Rextode Wilbe Im Rosewond Leburg Greenbrier Lodge 42 Lewisburg Pady Tarell Warrick Squires Cabell Gawhey Bridg Goumy Billy Eed Chesapeake & Ohio Railway Belva Gailey Bridge Fayelle County Moose Lodge Smithers Serong Kanawha Tamorrow Lick Branen Freewill Baptist Church Cunningham Mortuary

Funerals for Claude Downe and others in area churches

Local funeral notices list Claude Downe and several residents from Fayette Gourty, Lockbridge and surrounding towns. Services are noted at Bridge Methodis Church and First Presbytecias with burial at Memorial Cemetery and Wireline Cemetery, honoring multiple individuals with Rev. Homer Elkins and Rev. Arnold Ernest McCoréle presiding.

Flcshman Claude Downe Fayette Gourty Methodis Lewis Burial Are Memorial Cemetery Neuville Guinn Nagi Ruth—W Forkbridge Summers Lockbridge Methodist Church Homer Elkins Wireline Hughes Arnold Ernest— McCoréle Lineal County Ty Om

Twenty Hurt In Accidents Over Weekend

Weekend accidents in Charleston area injure twenty people across six wrecks. Two-car collision near Winfield, five hurt. pickup van carrying children to a swimming party plunges off West Virginia 14 near Big Chimney, five injured. Putnam County crash involved a Winfield couple and three Ohio sailors en route to Norfolk, five hurt. Vehicles taken to Thomas Memorial Hospital and Charleston General Hospital. several sailors injured with head and spine injuries. Additional Saturday crashes added to the toll.

Charleston Winfield Puram County W. Va Big Chimney Putnam County G. L. Copens Norfolk Thomas Memorial Hospital Andrew E. Legs Helen Legg Andy Howard Hillsboro Ohio Kenneth Milburn Bob Picklesimer Williamsport Copen Legg Charleston’ General Hospital Hafer Albert Myers Sonembhu Harey Harmon Rand Elizabeth Spaul Mammoth Anna JF Spa Jill Geraldine Young Karen Naylor Yes

U S Army Officer Dies in Korean Helcopter Crash

First Lt. Richard T. Claus of Philadelphia, Pa., was identified as the U S Army officer who drowned when his helicopter on a tactical reconnaissance mission over the Hwan tan River crashed on the Western Front in Korea. The pilot suffered minor injuries and next of kin had not yet been certified. A search for his body continued.

Seoul INS U. S. Seventh Division Korea Richard T. Claus Philadelphia Hwantan

Victim of Stroke Unnoticed on Beach

A 67-year-old sunbather was found two days after suffering a paralytic stroke on Crandon Park Beach in Miami. Picnickers spotted James Shaefer lying motionless after sundown Friday and he was in serious condition from the stroke and second degree burns. Police said the stroke occurred early Thursday.

Miami Fla Crandon Park Beach James Shaefer Dade County

Cave In Buries Miners in Japanese Coal Mine

Five miners feared buried alive after a mine in Gite Prefecture caved in. Officials estimated two days needed to dig out the bodies under the direction of authorities. Survivors and local residents are named, with pleas for prayers as the search continues amid heavy dust and danger.

Tokyo UNS Gite M Fttake

Americans Chorus Support for Soviet Critics Amid Khrushchev Claims

The American Communist Party announces it accepts critique of Soviet policy and seeks independent socialist work in the United States. It rejects the idea that Stalin alone caused all crimes and affirms unity with international leftists while pursuing peaceful constitutional socialism. In other items, a Commerce Department report notes average family income rose to over 5 520 dollars in 1955, with 23 million families earning above 5 000 before taxes and total national income at 286 billion dollars.

New York Stalin Nikita Khrushchev National Committee Commuunist Party U.S Soviet Union Russia Khrushchev Washington Commerce Department TRE -Department United States Department Itze

Ex Jazz Musician Becomes Priest In Capuchin Order

BRAGON New York June 24 ex jazz musician Frega Wes Slapping a bass in a jazz joint on Manhattan's 52nd Street. He studied meditated and joined St Lawrence Capuchin monastery here and was ordained Father John of the Cross at 39. His first Mass will be next Sunday at St Michael's Church Paterson and he remains a simplex priest with one year more study before parish work.

Bragon N.Y Gate Prega Wes Manhattan Father John of the Cross Paterson N.J Frega Les Brown Army Joe Mooney John St. Michael's Church

Guatemalan government uncovers subversive plot declared alarm

The Guatemalan government announced a subversive Communist plot had been found and declared a state of alarm, a form of martial law. Police fired on a crowd at the railway station during Ubico anniversary celebrations, arresting several, though no casualties were reported.

Guatemala Jorge Ubico New Orleans

Turk Syrian clash leaves two dead on border

Damascus reports Turkish patrols chased smugglers near Derona in northern Syria. Two Turks were killed and another wounded after a 24 hour clash. Turkish planes allegedly violated Syrian air space and one officer is missing. Villagers were set on fire by a signal flare and later reinforced by gendarmes.

Damascus Syria Interior Ministry Derona

Iceland Vote Shaping Keflavik Base Fate in Parliament Race

About 70,000 Icelanders braved wind and rain to elect a new parliament amid a decision on retaining the 8000 American forces at Keflavik and other NATO installations. The Independent Conservative Party favors keeping the Americans. other blocs push for evacuation. Results due Monday.

Reykvjavix Tceland Keflavik North Atlantic Treaty Organization Iceland Nalo Progressive Social Democrat National Defense U.S

Furniture Polish Kills Baby in Morgantown

Morgantown June 24 Larry Walter Bailey 17 months died in a Morgantown hospital after reportedly drinking a large quantity of furniture polish. Pathologist Dr M J Hobbs says autopsy not completed and cause of death pending. pneumonia is not ruled out.

Morgantown Larry Walter Bailey M. J. Hobbs West Virginia University

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