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Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 28, 1946

Page

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Molotov Shifts on Dodecanese and Tende Briga Frontiers

In Paris Molotov suddenly offered to return the Dodecanese to Greece and to settle the Tende Briga frontier along France’s proposed lines, contingent on hydro electric power assurances. He balked at Romania air traffic non discrimination terms, while Byrnes and Bevin pressed for navigation rights and sovereign limits.

Resaia France Paris INS Molotov Council of Foreign Ministers Dodecanese Greece Alps Italy Romania Ritish Byrnes U. S James F. Byrnes Ernest Bevin Bevin Thev United States United Sates Byres Malotov United Nations

Double Suicide In South Charleston Claims Two Lives

Miss Olive Wymer aged about died with Woodrow V Aldridge 29 in a South Charleston apartment on Montrose Give and Kanawha turnpike. Dr. B R Dunn said both died by their own hand after taking enough poison to kill 100 persons. Notes indicated they planned burial together and requested a picture in a blue frame. Aldridge was married but estranged. neighbor tried to reach a relative with the news.

South Charleston Spring Hill Montrose Give and Kanawha Turnpike Olive Wymer Scott Depot Woodrow V. Aldridge Carbide and Carbon Chemicals Corp BR. H. Dunn Aldridge Woodrow W. E Green

C and O Reveals Plans for Charleston Depot

C and O president R J Bowman outlines an up to date Charleston station with solar light air conditioning and large picture windows. The project hinges on South Side boulevard rights of way and construction cost estimates.

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President Names Clifford to Take Rosenman's Post

President Truman names Clifford to be special counsel, a $12,000 salary speech writing advisory post once held by Samuel Rosenman. Clifford, a 39 year old lawyer and naval captain, will assume duties in Washington with ties to his earlier work and meetings with Truman.

Clifford Rosenman Washington Clark ML. Cliford Samuel Rosenman Franklin D. Roosevelt York City Truman James H. Foskett Strafford Augusta Bir Europe Potsdam Troumon Naval Service Clifford Hiad St. Louis de Arally White House Mr. Truman John . Snyder Treasha Federal Reserve Board James K. Warda Feh Waite, House Naval A Wardman Naval Ional Intelligence Authority Univers

Navy Plane Capable of Halting in Midair

The Navy announced a revolutionary flying Hounder pursuit plane identified as the FAU-2 or PSU-2 with 1650 hp engines and potential speeds up to 350 mph using gas turbines. Builders Chance-Vought claim the craft can hover in midair and lift off from a dead stop, showcasing a broad design and advanced propulsion.

Washington Navy Chanve-Vought Co PSU-2

Five $500 Gifts to Hospital Memorial Fund

A notes from the Textiin Workers Union of America memorial gift fund donate $500 to Memorial Hospital building fund in memory of seven service members killed or died during World War II. Donors include James B. Allen Stanley Ho Boyte Dunbar av Mrs Beckiey Thomas i tan Maurlin R. Smith Robert M. Tufts, Niko, and Daniel Walker.

Treasue of Textiin Workers Union of America Save American Viscuse Corp Nitro Memorial Hospital Building Fund James BE. Allen W. Allen Stanley Ho Boyte Nive M. Boyle Dunbar Beckiey Thomas

Landlord Defies Judge Chooses Jail Over Eviction

Davis, owner of a Louisville tenement, faced Circuit Judge Mrs. George Garvey and refused to evict three families. He jailed himself rather than comply, saying tenants deserved home security while tenants resisted relocation. Neighbors and relatives described the dispute as building safety concerns and a clash with city orders. Page 2.

Louisville Aike Morris Z Davis Hero Jedus Ralph Pople Townbill Bard Bhi George Garvey Lawrence Speckiman Speekman Stewie Yames

Britain Decrees Flour Ration Amid Bread Crackdown

Britain announces a flour and bread rationing plan effective July 21, with caps on daily bread and cake portions to curb shortages. Prime Minister Clermont R. Ales chairs a cabinet session as Undersecretary Strachey explains the aim is equitable distribution and saving five to ten percent of normal consumption.

London Britain Clermont R. Ales Siute Doh Ea Briain United Stats Strachey Strachey United Sites

House Action May Bar U S Funds to Reds

Washington June 27 The House voted to bar American UNRRA relief funds to any nation censoring press accounts of relief distribution, targeting Russia. Rep Dirksen sponsored the amendment while Chairman Cannon warned of bloodshed if a friendly nation is insulted. The measure, carrying 485 000 000 for UNRRA and 261 571 908 for other purposes, faces a Senate review. Amounts for UNRRA relief in Russia were not specified.

Washington House UNRRA Russia Dirksen Cannon D-Mo Appropriations Committee Oes Senate

Man Killed While Calling on Friend

A man identified as Thompsen 8B of AB Peoples Se Washington Manor was killed during a visit on Washington Street. Detectives arrested The Leland Witawater 64 a former road commission employee and jailed him on murder suspicion amid a witness recounting of a confrontation and liquor issues.

Ctl Thompsen AB Peoples Se Washington Manor Washington St Alvenys Neingly Wilke Boltler Flilawaler

Naval plant lease talks near final sign by July 18

War Assets Administration discusses leasing part of a naval plant as a potential long term lease. Officials say bids for building number 103 may be signed by mid July after a conference with Navy and War Assets staff. Leasing interest involves local firms in West Virginia and Pennsylvania.

Vane Naval Plant Washington Seth Chartestur Wy Va Tio Hedrick and Bailey Wes Virginia Cantar Onion Ysluvs War Assets Administration Hearick Navy War Assets Wald Co Tyan Mamufiee der Oof Wisalog Grerhine

Germans Protest Order to Vacate Hamburg Demonstration

In Hamburg on June 27 1945 about 4000 residents protested an order to evacuate from homes for Allied oil supply operations. Police made several arrests as crowds chanted the German anthem and called for resignation of the administrator. The protest lasted around two hours with no injuries reported and the crowd dispersed after the mayor urged calm.

Hamburg Rai Persinel Ctnopolice Ueder Aurgermeister Petersen Peterer

O Daniel Filibuster Battle Rages In Senate Night Session

Democratic Leader Barkley circulates a debate limiting petition to endSen O Daniel s six hour plus filibuster on the price control extension bill. O Daniel hoarse from long remarks resists a midnight vote while Barkley pushes for a one hour per senator limit.

Washington Barkley Senate Sen O'Daniel D.tex Barkley Bhes Hartel Huffman D.chip O’daniel Thomas D.-Okla Lucas D.-Ll Barklee Chuck Tes Opa

Belts Can't Be Loosened Yet Truman Tells Nation

President Truman released a report warning world food needs will remain high for months and urged continued effort to save bread and flour. The bulletin showed 5,500,400 long tons of food grains will be allocated by year end and the 1948 grain harvest may reach 6,000,000 tons by mid July.

Truman Nation Washington

Huey Long Filibuster Record Noted In Senate History

Washington June 2 1935 Huey Long holds the record for a filibuster by a single senator lasting 15 hours and 38 minutes set in mid June 1935 during the national industry recovery extension debate Other long talks include Faulkner Allen La Follette Burton Smoot and Jonegy with hours ranging from 12 to 18 in various instances shared time roles cited as notable talkathons

Washington Huey Long LaFotlette Aldrich-Vreeland Burton Ohio Smooth Utah Jonegy Ono

Truman Hopes to Hold Bowles as OPA Chief

President Truman said he hopes Bowles will remain as head of the Office of Price Administration. He noted Bowles has expressed a wish to return to private life in Connecticut but has not definitively quit. The question arose as Congress considers extending the OPA and Bowles’ possible resignation.

Newal Truman Ito Tobey Bn.a New England Trumen J A Truman Bowles OPA Washington INS Lromar

Evacuation Device Aids Fire Safety Demonstration

A 50 percent decrease in fatalities is predicted for a new evacuation device named the Evacuator. Detroit's TAL Baskin announces a public demonstration at the Chesaneatee and Potonat Telephone Co building in eastern Illinois. The device speeds people from burning buildings and could cut deaths by up to 30 percent over the next decade.

Tal Baskin Detroit Chapeston Deviuw Progam Walian Eastman Chesaneatee and Potonat Telephone Co Lee and Hale Sta. T Eastern Canvar

Evacuator Device Promises Faster Fire Rescue

Rustman, longtime fire prevention researcher and commissioner of the International Fire Fighters Association, touts a patented evacuator device attachable to a window sill or ledge. It enables five trained operators to evacuate building occupants quickly from a five to twenty story structure, allowing two men to control it from the ground and resume firefighting duties promptly.

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Thomas Hospital Leasing Okayed

Federal Works Agency approved a plan for South Charleston to lease the Her bert J. Thomas Memorial hospital to a non profit operator. operation begins after the city acquires equipment and the nonprofit takes over the hospital finances and revenue bonds.

Washington Tarley M. Kilgore Vatane Federal Works Agency South Charleston Herbert J. Thomas Memorial Hospital Careylomaices Yclo Hic Kill Fore A. V. Fitzwater IWA

Meat Shortage Break Expected Amid OPA Debate

The Associated Press notes prospects of an early relief in the meat shortage as the OPA extension bill looms. Trade sources anticipate a temporary shift in livestock receipts and prices if the policy is decided, with the National Retail Meat Dealers Assoc predicting a consumer supply around September. Cattle and hog receipts rise slightly. sheep up sharply, weekly totals show mixed gains from the prior week.

Associated Press OPA

Isolation Leader Nye Wins Back To Office Amid Turmoil

In a turbulent turn, Nye regains leadership as backers rally. Leys Toor Gérale climbs amid the shifts while Stan Atholib of Copsright reports the 1916 Garseley case, marking a pivotal power realignment.

Nye Leys Toor Gérale Adi Stan Atholib Copsright

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