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Newspaper
Charleston Gazette
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1954
Page
9
New York doctors report a breakthrough with Bio Dyne, sold as Preparation H, that shrinks hemorrhoids and stops bleeding without narcotics or anesthesia. Suppositories and ointment claim rapid pain relief and sustained improvement over months.
Former Judge Charles Ritchie of Kanawha County rejected a report that annexation would bankrupt Charleston. He said the issue is for residents of those communities to decide and noted he spoke only as a legal adviser at Oakwood School.
O. C. Richardson withdrew from the Republican primary for Kanawha County Court citing poor health and plans to back Emory Young. Remaining contenders are John A. Simme and Harvey C. Dunlap. Young is endorsed by Richardson.
In Baltimore the tense Democratic struggle for Maryland governor ends as voters prepare for tomorrow's primary. Dr H C Byrd and George P Mahoney lead the field with Gov McKeldin abstaining from campaigning amid Republican odds.
A July Reader's Digest feature presents a method to boost problem solving through concentration and mental clearing. It suggests letting the unconscious mind work by taking 20 minutes daily, dropping the issue, and allowing imagination to run.
The West Virginia Public Employees Council AFL plans to submit a $25 a month wage increase request to the Board of Control through its union. The council also voted for a privately conducted $15,000 job survey to harmonize hours and pay across six state institutions. About 1,000 employees in local unions are represented. Angelo Pelosi was elected president for 1954-55 at the two day convention.
Tokyo reports Japan will conduct a comprehensive study of Bikini Atoll fallout. The scope includes impacts on marine life livestock silk production and other natural resources as fallout from American hydrogen bomb tests is assessed.
Tom Sweeney of Wheeling warned Greenbrier County Republicans that coal miners may lead a political revolt in southern West Virginia. He described miners fed up after mine closures and shifts in support from Democrat Sour grapes to Republican candidates as federal races realign.
The contest between Byrd and McKeldin features mudslinging accusations of lies and shady deals. The Republican field includes retired Gen. Pedro A. Del Valle, Temus Bright, and James W. Gunn as voters prepare for a light turnout and nominations for seven congressional seats plus state offices.
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