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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 27, 1950

Page

4

New Trial Denied for Spy Judith Coplon

Judge refused a new trial for Judith Coplon amid allegations that newly discovered evidence showed government wiretapping. Coplon, serving 40 months to 10 years for espionage, also faced a related New York City conviction for conspiring with a Soviet agent to deliver U S secrets.

Judith Coplon Washington Tuaith Coplon Justice Department New York City Valantin A. Gibinuney Guilehey Tella Russia Ise Coffen Ape

William D. Cutlip of Fenwick Dies After Illness

William D. Cutlip of Fenwick died at his home after a long illness. He was a retired river lumberman and is survived by his wife Alice and several children and a grandson. Services will be held at 7:30 p.m. at the Fenwick Methodist Church with multiple ministers officiating.

Whitam D. Cutlip Fenick River Alice Jackson Cuulip Lour d ' Ime Perkins Tennis Shaver Fentwiel May Legs Richwood Joe Peviak Charleston William Cutlip Fenwick Carl C. Kang Newark L. B. James Clintonville Simons Morlu

Mrs Eggleton Rite Tomorrow in South Charleston chapel

Mrs Medorat ton died yesterday morning. The service for Mrs Jeorn Kime of Bath St Marmiot will be held tomorrow in the First Church in South Charleston Bay. Officiants H L Parkinson and Rev C Ges Lowe. Burial at Sunset Memorial Park. Ve dges at Snodgrass Mortuary South Charleston and will be arranged until service. Belton 72 a former resident of South Ileston with two sons and a daughter. three stepsons and grandchildren.

Medoratton Jeorn Kime Bath St South Ileston Vivore Tasimonds Keen Bay—intans Alva Worluman Daveris Myry Tamer Theanimdek Be ML. Habremons Eadoy Cunningham More O. G. Kinney Aukinvon Memorial Spring Hay

Deficit Figure Quoted by Doughton in Treasury Brief

The record shows a treasury briefing citing a large federal deficit for the year ending June 30. The figure inflation and department figures are discussed by committee members including Doughton and aides.

Doughton Washington Crayman Boushton Herse Ways and Means Secretary of the Treasury Bouse

Virginia Banker Dies in Bristol Hospital

A Virginia banker, long associated with the Dominion National Bank, died in Bristol Hospital after a long illness. He helped found the Dominion National Bank and had previously lived in Baltimore.

Virginia Banker Bristol Jones Gu Sour Yard Tirth Baltimore Cse Carne E Dominion National Bank

FBI Agent Berna Perreau Dies in Auto Collision

The family of Berna L. Perreau an FBI agent and former Princeton athlete was notified of his death after a Saturday automobile collision near Bethel Pennsylvania. Perreau, 28, formerly starred for Princeton and served in federal service.

FBI Princeton Berna? L. Pedreau Schow Footbad Bethel Perreau

Former C O inspector Save irish 3 in Huntington

Henry Fre jon a former 44 inspector of transportation for the Chesapeake and Ohio Railway died yesterday in a Huntington hospital. A native of Greenup Kentucky he began as telegrapher at Greenup and Russell and later served as a dispatcher at Covington. In 1937 he was promoted to inspectorship in Huntington and retired July 1.

C&o Irish Huntington Henry Frejon Chesapeake and Ohio Railway Greenup Freye C.& O. Aga Greenup and Russell Covington Isi i Spector Hunti Cov

Obituary notices span Kanawha Valley and nearby towns

AOssembled notices report several funerals and services across West Virginia communities. Thomas Sack dies after 83 years. services in Marmet and burial at Marmet Cemetery under Snodtrass Mortuary. John Casto, Dennis Cutlay, and many others referenced with memorials and church ceremonies. Burial arrangements involve Cunningham Mortuary, Ward Cemetery, and Spring Hays. Several survivors listed across families, with details from Webster Springs to Charleston and nearby areas.

Gelder to Lead Community Chest Campaign in Charleston

John T Gelder Jr will head the Red Feather Community Chest drive in Charleston. He stresses federation benefits, aims to double Red Feather volunteers, educate on agency services, and reduce fundraising waste through united fund planning and budgeting. Gelder, GM of WCHS, cites nationwide support and townwide participation as key to community welfare.

Bartiet Smaly Brumaker Guernsey Christian Chapin Clate Shewot Sarvnice Charleston Geldar Gelder Red Feather Federation United City Alley Wheeling Golder Firet Ags Isiness Geldey

Final Plans for Coonskin Park Operation

Kanawha Valley AFL Building Trades unions and business leaders prepare for a two day operation to open Coonskin Park with a Wednesday fireworks celebration. Work crews cleared the site last week while Faul R. Anderson praised local cooperation and spirit. The project, born with W T Tad Coleman of Baldwin Machinery, grew beyond its original scope as funds and planning aligned with voter approved bond issues.

Kanewha Valley Faul R. Anderson Awvell Anderson Kanawha Kanawha County Rds Kanawla Airtport Coonskin Park Coonskin W. T. iTad Coleman Baldwin Machinery Co Operation Coonskin C. E. Wright West Virginia National Guard Frank A. Hight Sponsoring Gazette Paul R. Anderson Anderson's, Inc

Thomas Jam Snne ANG TASS a Holiness Ehuren

The obituary notes Jam Snne Thomas of Sulphur Springs died aged 75 after a fall at home. He was survived by a wife and one brother, with funeral arrangements announced for the next day at Sulphur Springs. Burial will follow at Creek Cemetery per family instructions.

Thomas Sweet Washingtonn Rowan M. Tomayrow

Dewey declares hell loosed by Soviet invasion of Korea

Dewey in Syracuse University speech declares the Communist invasion of Korea unleashes hell and warns of grim consequences for the three world struggle. He says cease fire must be obeyed and urges prompt, effective UN action. He remarks the day is a grim, foreboding moment for supporters of strength against Soviet aggression.

N.Y Mst Thorns E. Bowey South Korea Syracuse University United Nations Republican Party Dewey Albany Weremony Syrncsse Medical School State University of New York Ang Soviet Union

Parley to Analyze Western Communism Proposal

Bolivian Foreign Minister Pedro Zilvett Arze said representatives of all American republics joined in principle with his suggestion for a conference to confront Communism in the Western Hemisphere. He said the proposal is mature and a formal invitation will be issued after further study.

LA Paz Boliavia iPp Pedro Zilvetti Arze Bolivia

High School Graduates Honor Couple in Valatib NY

A young couple aged eighteen and their 18 year old partner were named honorees at the annual commencement ceremony of the Martin H. Glynn High School in Valatib New York. The valedictorian, New York State Governor, spoke at the event as Lt. Governor Hanley attended as a guest and potential candidate.

N.Y Wix Martin H. Glynn High School York Hanley Audi

Military Rule Ordered in Korea Amid Tense Situation

An unnamed agency reports armed forces in North Korea are under a controlled rule as tensions rise. The move aims to stabilize the region and address the current security situation.

Berlin Sniy Jet Adins Coan North Korea

Chinese Nationalist Navy Claims 300 Reds Killed

Taifml Kormose reports naval action along the Chekiang coast and Swatow area. Chinese Nationalists say 10 cannons, four junks destroyed and two airfields reported 70 percent wrecked. Coastal patrols tightened amid fears of a possible red invasion.

China Nationalist Navy Taifml Kormose Chekiang Swatow Tilgarthy Korea Theock

Lattimore: USSR Morally Responsible For Korean War

Johns Hopkins expert Owen J. Lattimore charged the Soviet Union with responsibility for the Korean conflict. He said the USSR supplied North Korea with arms and stated withdrawal of U S forces is unthinkable under current conditions.

Baltimore UFJ Owen J. Lattimore Rus Korea Johns Hopkins University Soviet Union North Korea South Korea Lattimore Sen. McCarthy LR Wiss State Department United States

North Korea Attack Forecast Reported to Congress

Washington reports say senior officials learned up to a year ago that North Korea was massing troops and banks on the border. Rear Adm. Roscoe Hillenkoetter testified CIA warnings matched White House briefings that an invasion had been anticipated for about a year.

Washington North Korea Rostae B. Hillarkoetter Central Inteligence Agency CIA Hillenkoetter White House Congress Truman

Minnie Milbee Dies at Age 69 in Charleston

Minnie Milbee 69 longtime Charleston resident died after a long illness at her Summers Street home in Laing Apartments She belonged to Robinson Chapel Church for 50 years Survived by two sons two daughters four grandchildren and five great grandchildren Services set for 2 30 PM at Robinson Chapel Burial at Teays HHS Cemetery under Allen and Cassborg Mortuary The body to be taken to Netty Taylor s home later today Durban South Africa marks day of mourning and protest against apartheid policies Armored cars and police patrol the city

Tars Charleston Laing Summers St Milbee Robinson Chapel Church Ffor Carl Frank Biuefield Brady Hager Netty Taylor George Wisman Tornaco Addison St. Albans Maggie Tyler

Storm Damage Noted From Kanawha Valley Thunderstorms

A pair of driving thunderstorms hit the Kanawha Valley between 6 30 p m and 8 30 p m causing a 24 degree temperature drop. Wind reached 43 miles per hour at Kenawha Airport with no reported fire or police damage. A chimney atop Mac Cars I collapsed but no injuries occurred as bricks were scattered about 100 feet. Residents faced power outages and telephone service disruptions while a distant electrical display was visible. Local officials noted scattered lightning wear and caution advised amid the strong weather activity.

Davis Kanawha Valley Charleston Civil Aeronavities Administration Kenawds Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Co

29 Known Dead Continued From Vrota Page 19

The list of dead in Smithburg and nearby areas of Ritchie County includes Mr and Mrs Bailey and children Charlotte Ann and Linda Carol. Mr and Mrs Rothwell and their children JoAn Lennie and Marjorie. Abrahent Williams and family. Cooper and Vern Cooper and others. National Guard deployed after a riot in Salem with 145 guardsmen on duty. A water tank and pump were sent to Smithburg. dismantling of the old bridge over Middle Island Creek began.

Vrota Smithburg Noadridge County Katherine Dune Simms Baileys Charlotte Ann Linda Carol RW. Rothwell Lorraine McKinney Joan Lennie Naam Marjorie Abrahent Williams Rock Run Srithburg Cooper Vivie Cooper Linda Cooper Keren Cooper Rodger Cooper Nelda Cooper Mincheloe An Harrison Cote Twerig Clive Bailey Hota Arch Bailey Ritchie Grover Koonta Sranichilérry Lester Sull Wilda Sulliv Brase Cher Irother Williams Salhi Cleveland Harrisville Ritchie County Shermen Mocts Mountain Wilbur Drake Pige Lockhard Salem National Guard Nar Fiong Guard 2Nd Engineer Combat Battalion Parkersburg Flnol State Road Commission Middle Island Creek Weet Union

Lake Yields Bits Of Plane Bodies After Midwest Crash

Fragments of flesh clothing and small wreckage drifted from Lake Michigan after Northwest Airlines flight with 38 aboard vanished on a Minneapolis bound trip. Coast Guard and airline crews scoured the lake for hours near St Joseph without finding any bodies or major plane parts.

St, Joseph Mich North West Lake Michigan Coast Guard St. Joseph rWorthwest Airlines Minneapolis

Erickson Sentenced to Two Years in Prison and Fined

Millionaire bookmaker Frank Erickson, once earning 12.5 million a year, was sentenced to two years in the penitentiary and fined 30 000. A suspended sentence of three years was given for good behavior. He will serve at Rise Island Penitentiary after a stay at The Tombs.

New York Geers Frank Erickson Coment Erickson City -iPrison

Escapee Recaptured After Two Year Hunt

A Farrtte County jail prisoner who escaped during a kitchen detail years ago was recaptured yesterday by State Trooper Glen Starcher. He has been returned to jail and will serve an eight month term on a concealed weapons charge.

Fausttevilig Farrtte Aran Odes Ilia Patrick Caldsyell Af Aster Springs Nicholas County Juiy Wilkow ‘Stull Caldwell Glen Starcher Stull

Next 48 Hours Decide U S Policy Toward Korea

The article argues U S policy on Korea hinges on the next 48 hours as South Korea mobilizes defenses. It contrasts UN obligations with unilateral action risks, notes past U S half hearted support, and weighs potential Soviet and Chinese reactions and broader world war risks.

Korea J. M. Roberts U.S Japan America United States United Nations U.N Amery Occudalor Towers South Kor U S Usul League of Nations Mussolini Ethiopia Tupen Manchuria Bnt International Partiff

San Francisco Area Tops 2 Million Mark

The 1930 Census shows the San Francisco metropolitan area population at 2,111,296, with county and region figures noted by Harry L. Nolder, indicating growth since a 1920 count of about 1.42 million and outlining the area's span across counties and square miles.

AN Francisco San Francisco Harry L. Nolder Areca Francisco Way County

West Virginia University Scholarships Awarded Roane County Students

The Roane County Alumni Association awarded two WVU scholarships. Richard Browning of Spencer, a pre medical studies sophomore, and James Hardman of Heady, a Spencer High School class of 1930 member, will attend WVU. The funds come from the First National Bank of Spencer.

Morgantown West Viraity Roane Roane County The University Alumni Assoc Richard Browning Spencer Funda First National Bank of James Hardman Heady Spencer ‘High School WVU

Bailey to Visit Flood Stricken Areas in West Virginia

Rep. Bailey of West Virginia travels from Washington to assess flood damage near West Union. He plans to stay several days and hopes White House will approve disaster funds for relief efforts.

Bailey Washington D-Wv West Virginia West Union White House Gow Selies Who

Tragic Flood Survival Echoes in Doddridge County

Amid rising floodwaters near Middle Island Creek, a family home, the Bailey house, was swept away as rescuers battled strong currents. Twelve of twenty flood deaths in Doddridge County occurred there, including Mrs. Katherine Simms and her two children. her husband was with them.

Smithburg Doddridge County Bailey House Middle Island Kathervine Jine Simms

High Waters Halt Search for Body of Schaimer

Heavy flooding along Chal Rhier river halted the search for Elman W. Bail, 33, missing after vanishing near Altura Creek one day earlier. Fire crews cited strong currents making anatomy and recovery efforts unsafe as water levels rose and debris impeded operations.

Chal Rhier Elman W. Bail Che South Charleston Bail Altura Creek

Yak Fighter Counterattack Shocks Seoul Evacuation Efforts

An Associated Press report from Seoul notes a surprise Yak fighter raid stalled a Mustang over Kimpo airspace amid ongoing air raids. The incident followed hours of alarms as U S and South Korean forces evacuated personnel, with about 200 Americans flown to southern Japan and 700 women and children leaving by ship.

Countnber Trent Sunskirts Associated Press Gisarteh Seoul Norcan Mustang Ar Tha Theoir Furtana siTinek Kimpo Japan Ayere

St Albans Council Moves Against Telephone Rate Hike

The St Albans city council voted to file a formal protest with the West Virginia Public Service Commission against proposed telephone rate increases. Mayor Gregory Funk urged committees to study all revenue sources including street sweeping purchases annexation of eastern territory railroad projects and a municipal swing arm tax.

St. Albans West Virginia Public Serve ‘Commission Gregory Funk Coineil Ocd

Korean envoy appeals for immediate U.S. aid in Korea

Korean Ambassador Joli Chry sle told reporters that military aid approved by the President has been authorized to reach Korea in time to help repel the invasion. He urged immediate U.S. action, noting Congress and the president have signed measures to speed supplies, while stressing Communist forces threaten crucial time.

Washington Joli Chrysle Korea

Elkins Woman Killed as Lightning Strikes

A fatal lightning strike near Elkins killed a local woman identified as Rostey from West Virginia. The event occurred in the late afternoon and authorities continued to investigate the circumstances as funeral arrangements were prepared.

Elkins

Light and truth in Christian Science reading room notice

A fragmentary notice promotes Christian Science study. It cites quotes about light guiding all people and truth in Scripture, mentions Mary Baker Eddy, and offers to send a copy of Science and Health. Includes address 910 Jarrier Street, Charleston and a request to request the Library Edition.

Christian Srience Jarrier Street Charleston Mary Baker Edy Lime Cloth Library Edita

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