Gambling games and dangers of high stakes in local triangle
A Gazette report explains reverse draw poker and blackjack play in a Triangle District bar, detailing the high losses seen by a recently released gambler who loses up to 97000 in one night. It notes the structure of the games, the bets per player, and the edge of a spectator-influenced scene. It also describes horse racing greensheets and betting odds as part of the broader gambling milieu and warns of escalating stakes in social and informal settings.
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Richard A. Reinhart
the Gazette
Triangle District
Georgia
Steelworkers Strike Looms as Wage Dispute Sparks Walkout
Washington June 26 The CIO steelworkers union plans a possible walkout as industry refuses to meet demands for a 15 cent per hour pay rise for about 600000 workers. Negotiations in Pittsburgh stall with McDonald pushing 321 cents, while industry offers 12.5 cents. A short strike is anticipated if it occurs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
UIS
CIO Steelworkers Union
Pittsburgh
Une Jon
David G. McDonald
McDonald
Kefauver seeks six month extension of juvenile crime probe
Senator Estes Kefauver said he will ask the Senate to extend the nationwide inquiry into juvenile delinquency to January 31 and provide an extra 29,000 dollars. He noted hearings planned in Chicago on black market baby rackets and in New York on teenage crime, with possible Midwest porn literature hearings. Ellender is expected to oppose the move.
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Washington
INS
Estes Kefauver
D-Tenn
Kefauver
Senate Judiciary Subcommittee
Chicago
New York
Midwest
Ohio
Senate
Dunbar Mayor backs Operation Coonskin-Youth plan
Mayor D L Salisbury endorses Operation Coonskin-Youth and pledges support to expand youth recreation. Kanawha County leaders discuss funding for a five day a week nine week program at Coonskin Park with transportation lunches and equipment for groups of up to 30 children. Donations can be mailed to The Gazette or to T J Garman in Charleston.
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D. L. Salisbury
Dunbar
Coonskin
Ellender
Kefauver
Kanawha County
Salisbury
Operation
John T. Copenhaver
Charleston
the Ory
Joseph W. Londeree
South
R. R
Woodrum
Cedar Grove
Bill Chambers
Segni Seeks End to Italian Political Crisis
In Rome on June 26 Antonio Segni known as Honest Anthony agreed to lead an exploratory mission to determine if he can form a new coalition government to push economic and social progress and end the crisis sparked by Mario Scelba's cabinet resignation. Segni a founder of the Christian Democrat party is respected across parties and holds law degrees and professorships in agricultural and commercial law.
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Rome
INS
Antonio
Honest Tony
Honiest Anthony
Segni
United Nations closes birthday with pledge to seek peace and disarmament
The United Nations marked its 10th anniversary with a four point pledge to settle East West disputes, pursue disarmament to remove the threat of atomic destruction, and direct resources to improve lives, backed by 60 nations including the United States and Russia. Four young women are shown at a Lee Street dairy store before lunch.
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San Francisco
UNS
United Nations
Russia
Aeclumalian
Dorth
U.N
U. N
U. S
Marland to Reveal Program for Wooing Industry
Virginia's economy seeks new industry with an industrial development plan by Arthur D. Little Inc. to be outlined by Marland and partners at a Harvard Club press conference in New York. The campaign targets growth industries with briefings, exhibits, and slides on West Virginia resources, with further luncheons planned across major industrial centers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Gginia
Arthur D. Little, Inc
Marland and
Little
Harvard Club
Marland
West Virginia
Arthur D. Little
Mar- Yand
A.W. Paull Jr
Wheeling
Ford W. Morrow
Ravenswood
Helmuth Bey
Rand McNally Co
Washington
F. Welker
Federated Metals Division
R. G. Kenly
New Jersey Zinc Co
Pessimist Joke Quips About Health Fears
A wry line frames a pessimist as someone who cannot enjoy good health today because he fears illness tomorrow. The quip contrasts present wellbeing with future risk in a concise joke form.
Operation Coonskin Youth fund drive appeal
A civic appeal invites Kanawha County youth support for a diversified recreational program. Donors are asked to mail payments to The Charleston Gazette or to R. J. Gorman treasurer at 1213 Elmwood Ave Charleston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston Gazette
R. J. Gorman
Elmwood Ave
Charleston
Drivers' Okay Is Necessary To Halt Tieup
A tentative agreement on a complete contract has been reached between Atlantic Greyhound managers and AFL Motor Coach Employes union drivers after weeks of talks. Mediators Wright and Young said the deal awaits union ratification by Division 1493 members before bus service resumes in nine states including West Virginia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlantic Greyhound Corp
G. Harry Young
Joseph Wright
Company
James W. Harris
Gazette Atlantic Greyhound Buses
West Virginia
Marty Young
Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service
AFL Motor Coach Employes Union
Charleston
Probaly
Havingeen
Atlantic Greyhound
AFL
Court St
Wright and
Young
Washington
Charleston resident sells car after Gazette ad
A Charleston man placed a Buick ad in The Gazette promising an extra clean car for sale or trade. He was surprised by rapid results as the vehicle sold before noon on the first day, showing how effective a timely classified ad can be.
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Charleston
The
Gazette
BUICK
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