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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 27, 1956

Page

8

Governors Conference Dives Into Ike Run Talk

Atlantic City governors press Eisenhower run as GOP unites behind him. Hall urges re nomination while Harriman counters with charges of South Division and Kennedy Catholic questions. Hodges rails at Stevenson and tideland profits as Shivers backs Texas rights in a tense political session.

Nalib Luther H. Hodges North Carolina Chris Han Herter Massachusetts Allan Shivers Texas Hodges Averell Harriman New Shivers Tammany Hall Carmine de Sapio New York Harriman GOP Hall Eisenhower Adlai Stevenson Sen John Kennedy Stevenson

Brazil foil s plot to kill President Kubitschek

Rio de Janeiro June 26 The government said it smashed an anarchist plot to assassinate President Juscelino Kubitschek. An Albanian suspect identified as Antonio Consuilteh Vatentim alias Guido Antonio Lipertenectle was arrested in rooms above the Ting erlaf Hotel across from the Presidential Palace. Police found 300 maps including palace layouts and sites in Brazil and Bolivia related to energy minerals and other regions. The tip came from Bolivian ambassador Alvaro Teixeira Soares.

Rio DE Janeiro Brazil Juscelina Kubitschek Luna Fedrosa Antonio Consu Iteh Vatentim Guido Antonio Lipertenectle Tingerlaf Catele Palace Kubitschek Emerson de Lira Diaro Carbcoa Communist Party Bolivia Italy United States Yugoslavia Alvaro Teixeira Soares

Choose Carefully for Your Final Resting Place

A notice urges selecting a burial site in advance to gain comfort knowing details are handled. The superintendent at the park in London offers to show available lots and provide complete information.

the Park London

Montgomery Memorial Park Telephone Listings

Fragmentary OCR shows Montgomery Memorial Park in London with two phone numbers, HI 2-211 and HI 2-4601, suggesting directory listings for contact details.

Emorial Park London Chice Montgomery YF Vo

Hagerty Quiet on Ike Second Term Plans

Washington June 26 14 The White House dodged further questions about President Eisenhowers plans for a second term. Senate GOP Leader Knowland said he has no doubt Ike will stay in the race. Hagerty repeated no comment as Eisenhower nears hospital discharge and convalescence at Gettysburg.

Richard M. Nixon Herter GOP Eisenhower Massachusetts Supreme Washington White House Secon Senate Knowland James C. Hagerty United States Mnil Hagerty Hensmen Waller Road Army Hospital Gettysburg California Nixon

Amos Q. Walter Ex Athlete Dies at 30

Amos Q. Walter a 30 year old glass cutter at Libbey Owens Ford and former Charleston High School athlete died yesterday after a long illness. Born in Charleston he starred as a half back and hurdler at Charleston High and Morris Harvey College before Navy service in World War II. Survived by wife Mary Kathryn Smith Waller and siblings, services set at 2 PM tomorrow at Barlow Bonsall Chapel with burial at Sunset Memorial Park South Charleston.

Amos Walter Libbey-Owens-Ford Glass Co Charleston Charleston General Hospital Churchill Dr Charleston High Morris Harvey College Navy Charleson Lodge No BPOE Phi Sigma Phi Morris’ Harvey College The Toastmasters Club Barlow-Bonsall Mortuary Chapel Joe B. Ovarmyer Bream Memorial Presbyterian Church Sunget Memorial Park South Charleston

Putnam Marine dies in Japan during leave

George Frank Thomas 21, formerly of Red House Putnam Coins, drowned off Enoshima Japan on a leave of absence after his boat capsized in heavy surf. He served with the First Marine Air Wing in Abvugi Japan and was a 1953 recruit from the U S Marine Corps. Surviving are his wife Drema Bird Thomas of RFU 1 St Albans, parents Rex and Mrs O S Thomas, sisters Moira and Miary, maternal grandmother George Newton of Wealthia Va, with funeral arrangements at Seely tall Ye bretiaht ia the Alley and Cesdurph mortuary in St Albans.

Marine Spi George Frank Thomas Red House Putnam Enoshima Japan Thomas Teesiday Abeut Sgt Ab Vugi First Marine Air Wing Poca U. S. Marine Corns Mes Drema Bird Thomas RFU 1 St Albans Rex Red Hou Moira Miury George Newton Wealthia Cesdurph Mortuary St. Albans

Weather Summary and Regional Forecast Notes

Weather Bureau report lists temperatures and rainfall for 24 hours ending dawn. Charleston West Virginia Maryland Virginia Ohio Tennessee and Mississippi area forecasts call for scattered thundershowers then clearing with cooler nights. Highest winds were SSE at 16 mph in Washington with scattered city readings across the region.

Meinensays Gunset Charleston West Virginia Maryland Virginia Ohio Tennessee Washington Weather Bureau Asheville Atlanta Boston Cincinnal Dallas Denver Jacksonville Los Angeles Lawisville Memphis Miami St. Paul New Orleans New York Philadelphia Pittshurst Richmond St. Louis San Francisco Seattle

Obituary Notices From West Virginia Area

Obituaries report the deaths of Mrs. Mariel Boyd 54 of Alloy Tarn tle County and Mrs Beulah Burford Clifford of Huntington with service details in Montgom ery and Huntington. Also listed are DSM Rebecca Jane T D of Moor ersville and Flora Ann Lillig ridge of Maj Gen with multiple survivors and burial plans. Various other brief notices cover Bernice Hunker Clara Emma Rohr Jennetta Kay Ose and Oley Tharp with family ties, services, and burial arrangements.

Obituaries from West Virginia area with multiple funeral notices

Funeral notices list numerous individuals with ages and local cemeteries. Entries include ADKINS James Robert of Hager, Myrtle C Agnor of Lynchburg, Olive Duncan of Heaters, Dositie Flitzwater of Lockwood, Murrill Gainer of Clarksburg, Nettie Sillenwater of Camp Creek, Martha Jane McClure of Tawkes, Flora Ann Ridgeridge, Martha Maude Mullins, Cara Pettry of Naoma, Margaret Aryan Spencer, Emma Turner Ward, Elmina Whiting of Richwood, and other mourners. Services at various churches and cemeteries across Lincoln, Mercer, Nicholas, and nearby counties.

Coal Car Crush Man, 26, to Death

A 26 year old brakeman, Billy Lee Arnold of Bluewell, was killed at the Norfolk and Western Railway Arista yards when a string of loaded coal cars rolled downhill after he had uncoupled two cars. He died from a broken neck and crushing injuries leaving a widow and two children. Railroad workers reported Arnold was walking beside the cars when they detached from a tipple and rolled toward him.

Matoaka Norfolk and Western Railway Arista Here Billy Lee Arnold Bluewell Arnold

NAACP Leader Vows Stronger Fight for Civil Rights

Marshall declared the NAACP stronger and more effective as he described a life and death struggle for democracy. He labeled opponents as a small bloc of Southern politicians and covert segregationists, warning of Southern and Western hidden practices. A twofold antisegregation program was approved and lawsuits against eight stubborn states including Mississippi and Alabama were planned for later this year.

Marshall NAACP NAACI Mississippi Alabama Louisiana Georgia Florida South Carolina North Carolina Virginia

Bower Details Income From State Insurance Business

Former legislator Bower testifies he received state fire insurance business starting in 1951 and later contracts after informing Senate Clerk Myers in 1949. He denies being silenced or selling his vote, noting he aimed to participate independently and that any such sale would be a crime. Fellow lawmakers McCoy and Shafer corroborate his independent voting stance.

Okey L. Patteson Spencer State Hospital Bower Senate J. Howard Myers Myers Ward Wylie Mullens D. Grove Moler of del. Vernon McCoy Ravenswool Everett R. Shafer Beckley

Suspect Hints Role in Attack on Labor Columnist

New York police report a young prisoner in a city workhouse hinted involvement in the April blindings of labor columnist Victor Riesel. The prisoner Alexander Kpena, 22, of the Bowery, was arrested for sleeping in the subway and offered details the authorities are scrutinizing.

New York Pollice Victor Riesel Alexander Kpena the Bowery Hinde Broadway

Red Jacket Miner Dies After Motor Accident

Williamson June 260 uF Thomas Harrison Gillespie 77 a miner at She Island Creek Coal Co mine Red Jacket near Matewan was fatally injured yesterday by an 8 mine motor Gillespie leaves a widow and three children He formerly was a constable in the Williamson area.

Progress Mentioned Across Several States Against Segregation

A press conference cited progress in Missouri West Virginia Tennessee Oklahoma Kentucky Arkansas Texas Maryland Delaware and the District of Columbia. Education and negotiation will be used in these states and against segregation in the North.

Missour Wes Virginia Tennessee Oklahoma Kentucky Arkansas Texas Marand Delaware District of Columbia

Ballot Overrides President's Wish in Defense Funding Debate

The Senate fights over a defense bill with about 154 billion for the Air Force. Sen Chavez trims 200 million from proposed Air Force increases, citing base construction needs. Secretary Quarles defends Air Force strength and argues U S security hinges on more than military power. He notes three years hence the B47 fleet remains crucial and concedes some cuts from the original figure.

House Senate Senate House Sen. Chavez D-Nm Floer Air Force Quarles United States Sen. Knowland California Eisenhower Senlender Defense Department Wilson U. S Russia

1955 Ohio River shipping boosts coal coke rates high

Col. Person reported 1955 totals show eight million ton annual requirement and a 30 percent rise in ton mileage. Iron and steel tonnage climbed to 4,368,727. chemical tonnage surged 40 percent to 1,647,054. miscellaneous tonnage jumped to 2,577,274 as gasoline and other goods moved more broadly. Sulphur for steel rose to 430,553 tons.

Col. Person

Hanna's Trial Set For Sept 4 In Fairmont

A motion to dismiss an income tax evasion indictment against Homer W. Hanna, federal court clerk in Charleston, was denied. Judge Sterling Autcheson set September 4 for trial in Fairmont, with Judge Hutcheson presiding as West Virginia judges recused themselves. Hanna, a Jeffersonian Democrat, faced charges of understating his 1949 53 income by seventy nine thousand seven hundred seventy eight dollars and twenty eight cents to dodge thirty one thousand seven hundred seventy eight dollars and twenty eight cents in taxes.

Richmond Homer W. Hanna Charleston W. Va Sterling Autcheson Fairmont Hutcheson Hanna Ee OF West Virginia U. S State M. M. Newly

Three City Men Hurt In Putnam County Crash

Three Charleston area men were injured when their car was forced off Wilfield road in Putnam County. Raymond Snodgrass, 23, was admitted to Thomas Memorial Hospital with a right leg injury in satisfactory condition. Clyde McCarthy, 29, received cuts and bruises and was released. Ronald Mangus, 21, was treated for a left arm injury and released. MacCarthy drove the car the others said was forced off the road by another vehicle.

Charleston Area Wilfield Putnam County Thomas Memorial Hospital Raymond Snodgrass Victoria Rd Tyler Mt Clyde McCarthy Bigley Ave Ronald Mangus Livingston Ave MacCarthy

Mishap Fatal to Miner Alva Pauley at Riverton Coal Mine

Alva Pauley 49 of Crown Ifill died in Montgomery hospital from injuries in a Riverton Coal Co. mine accident. Survived by wife Hazel three daughters Elvin Woods Barbara Shirley Pauley and Kenneth son James Sam Garrett and others. Funeral 2 p.m. tomorrow Crown Hill Church with Rev Hancock officiating burial Chelyan Cemetery Pryor mortuary Eas Bank handling. Body to home of brother Sansuel before services.

Alva Pauley Crown Ifill Montgomery Riverton Coal Co Hazel Elvin Woods Deta Hancock Chelyan Pryor Mortuary Eas Bank Sansuel

Wilson Grime Dies at 96 Local Resident

Wilson Grime, 96, longtime Putnam County resident, died at his Robertsburg home. Survived by three sons Elmer Vance and George, three daughters Mrs. Mary Baker Mrs. Hazel Sayer and Mrs. Artie Newell. Service set for 2 pm Friday at the Baptist Church with Rev. Frank Estep officiating. Burial in Buffalo Memorial Park. Body at Stube Mortuary.

DSM Rebecca Jane Mooersville Nicholas County Suttam General Hospital New Hone Methodist Church Morris Feary Haynes Idamas Goldie Collison Cincinnati Ohi Tressie Murphy Diller Vear Hookersville Rex Moundsville Union Bassist Church Dille Ernest Creth Baughman Cemetery Clay Mortuary Clay Mire Tressle Murphys Robertsburg Wilson Grime Putnam County Elmer Vance George Blair Mary Baker Hazel Sayer Milton Artie Newell Eleanor Frank Estep Raines Mu

Rite Slated Today for Dewey C. Price

Funeral service will be held this afternoon at Weekley Memorial Church for Dewey Clyde Price 57 a former FBI undercover agent in the Communist Party of West Virginia who died of a heart attack Monday morning in route to a Charleston. Rev Denver Miles will officiate Burial will follow at Cunningham Memorial Park St Albans The body is at Bartlett Mortuary Chapel Price lived at 406 Beauregard Street and had worked 18 years at the duPont plant in Belle.

Weekley Memorial Evangelical United Brethren Church Dewey Clyde Price FBI Communist Party of West Virginia Charleston Denver Miles Cunningham Memorial Park St. Algans Bartlett Mortuary Chapel Price Beauregard St duPont Belle

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