Five Years Meted For Klan Slaying
In Pensacola Alabama a mill worker Charlie Carlisle Jr. 24 was found guilty of manslaughter in the Feb 22 shooting of Charlie Hurst during a mob incident tied to a Ku Klux Klan flare up. Carlisle received five years in prison and admitted Klan involvement in a signed statement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston
Pen City
Ala
Alabama
Birmingham
Charlie Carlisle, Jr
Charlie Hurst
Hurst
Carlisle
Roy Heath
Heath
Claude Luker
C. M. Hunter
Albert Wilson
Alvin Horn
Luker
Obituary notices from West Virginia area deaths and services
Obituaries list Samusles67 Anderenam and many relatives with multiple deaths across towns like Ripley, Spencer, Charleston, and Gay. Services led by Rev. Orland Reynolds and burial at local cemeteries under regional mortuaries, with numerous survivors including spouses, children, and grandchildren named.
Coonskin Park opening described with ceremonies and construction
The article chronicles a ceremonial culmination of a large project named Operation Coonskin with Gov. Patteson and others touring the site. Heavy equipment workers haul dirt on Coonskin Trail Road toward an artificial lake and park area while workers finish ballpark facilities and pavilions.
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Lefrourneau
Kanawha Ait+ iport
Coleman
LeTaurreau
Gov. Patteson
Operation Coonskin
Ty Charles Z. Kuln
Man
Gov
Patiesar
Judre Fred L. Fox
Supreme Court
Shebhan
Mrs Long Haas Dies Lifelong Kanawha County Resident
Mrs Long Haas 75 lifelong Kanawha County resident died yesterday at the home of a relative in Charleston. She was born October 7 1874 in Kanawha County daughter of H Miller and Margaret Miller. She belonged to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. Surviving are two brothers H H Miller Charleston and Lonnie Burnsville and two half sisters Mrs John Summers Charleston and Mrs Ernest Coan Sissonville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Long Haas
Kanawha County
BR. C. Persinger
Butlitt St
Margaret Smith Miller
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints
H. H. Miller
Charleston
Lonnie
Burnsville
John Summers
RED 3
Ernest Coan
Sissonville
Winifrede Man Killed in Slate Fall at Mine
Aurelio Alois Alvarez 46 of Winifrede died in a slate fall at Wini frede Collieries No 3 mine near his home yesterday at 11 am. The body lay at Pryor Mortuary in East Bang.
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Winifrede
Aurelio Alois Alvarez
Pryor Mortuary
East Bang
Kanawha Population Figures Hover Over 1940 Census Totals
Census figures for unincorporated towns in Kanawha County show gains in many communities led by May. Several district populations shifted, with Poca District losing ground while multiple districts and towns across the county recorded increases. The six county district total now stands at 433 348, up 61 718 since 1940.
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Grove
Chesaneake
East Bank
Glasgow
Pratt
Marmet
Burnwell
Chelyan-Capin Creek Junction
Eskdale
Jefferson
Union
London
Ells
Biz Sandy
Cabin Creek
Malden
Washington
Kanawha
Boone, Logan
Raleidh
Sixth
Russia Says Korean Vote Lacks Legal Force Due to Unanimity
Moscow issued a Tass broadcast note to UN Secretary General Lie stating that Security Council decisions on key issues require unanimity among all five permanent members. It argues that Nationalist China’s seventh vote does not legitimize the Korea resolution, implying no legal force.
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China
Russia
Soserce
U.N
Trygve Lie
Moscow
Tass
United Nations
Security Council
Permanent Council
U.S
Briton
France
U.s.5.a
Mrs. Elizabeth Hankins 76 Dies After Auto Crash
Mrs Elizabeth L Hankins aged 76 of Linwood Pa died yesterday in a Chester hospital from injuries sustained when struck by a car Sunday in Linwood Pa Survived by daughter Mrs Benjamin Robertson Linwood a brother Charles Congleton Linwood and sister Mrs Jamies Goff Ogdensburg Pa Service and burial will be in Linwood
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Craig
Shirley Ann
Charles W. Craig
St. Albany
South Courtesian Hospital
Atic
H.C. Craig
Arthur
RFD
St. Albans
Tetley
Lie Howe
Arthur Lacy
En Sorapson
Ye Bill
Allen Casdorph
St. Alpans
E. L. Hankins
Chester
Elizabeth L. Hankins
Lirrwood
David P. Hankins
Cabity Creek
Hankins
Linwood
Benjamin Robertson
Charles Congleton
Jamies Goff
Ogdensburg
Linewood
Man and Son Escape 1200-Foot Wreck Near Gauley Bridge
Special to The Gazette reports Garrett Reedy, 41, and his eight year old son W. T. Reedy walked away uninjured after their light truck plunged 1200 feet over an embankment east of Gauley Bridge. State police say both occupants survived the crash despite the vehicle being demolished.
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the Gazette
Gauley Bridge
Scley County
R. K. Price
Garrett Reedy
Lizemorss
W. T. Reedy
Here
Price
Reedy
Nicholas Mullens Killed in Peters Creek Mining Accident
Summersville June 28 Nicholas Mullens 28 of Craigsville Nicholas County was killed at 4 pm today by a fall in the Peters Creek mine of Peters Craek Coal Co Surviving are his wife Eu Heane Mullens three daughters Deda Karen Charlotte Sue Sharon Kay all at home his father Luther Mullens and two brothers Taras Milburn all of Craigsville The body is at the White Mortuary at Summersville
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Summersville
Orval D. Mullens
Craigsville
Nicholas County
Peters Creek
Peters, Craek Coal Co
Eu‘Heane Mullens
Deda Karen
Charlotte Sue
Sharon Kay
Luther Mullens
Taras
Milburn
White Mortuary
Unidentified Man Falls to His Death in Cliff Incident
A man about 55 is found at the base of a 40 foot cliff along Louden Heights road near the C and O Rail way Depot. He died en route to a local hospital. Descriptions include grey coat and vest, overalls, saris forewnerk shoes, and iron rimmed glasses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louden Heights
Chesapeake and Ohio Railway
Lr. F. Honaxer
Mrs Bell 75 Dies While Visiting Riverside Grandchildren
Mrs. William Bell of Charleston dies at 75 in Riverside California while visiting her three grandchildren. Burial planned in Riverside after services at the home of her daughter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Bell
California
Cooperation Key Continues in Coonskin Park Project
The article details community cooperation for Coonskin Park with Ashton Crowley Zak Bros and M L Angelo Angel's Royal Fur donating services while Ted Coleman asks for lumber. Leslie Ray and Edi Shaffer arrange lumber for Sunday work. Lawrence Baldwin supplies rope and Troy Pauley leads concrete work on road and lake sites.
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Iby
Ashton Crowley
Zak Bros
Paul Ande
Cornskin' Ceneral
M. L. Angelo
Angel's Royal Fur
Ted Coleman
Project Equipment
Leslie
Happy) Ray
Ha and
Shaffer Lumber Mill
Edi Shaffer
Falling Rock Creek
Ray
Charleston
Lawrence Baldwin
Baldwin Supply Co
Fellow
Troy Pauley
Charleston Concrete ‘Flooring Co
Pauley
Coonskin Park
Man Dies in Fall Near Barlow Masary After Crash
Report says William E. of Loutendale, 47, fell from a highway berm near the city limits. He skidded along the road edge then 10 feet over a bank, ending at a tree. Taken to Charleston General Hospital by ambulance, he reportedly died en route or upon arrival with minor shoulder injuries noted in some accounts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waeoern
Barlow Masary
William E
Loutendale
Charleston General Hospital
Bird
Truman Addresses Luncheon on Korean Air Aid Goal
President Truman spoke at the Mayflower Hotel to U S reserve officers, stressing that air aid to the Korean Republic aims to strengthen United Nations peacekeeping powers. He said the action seeks world peace through the UN and cited it as the sole purpose of the effort.
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Pareey
Acheson
United Nations
Park Finished Opens After Coonskin Park Work
On the final day of Operation Coonskin spectators toured Coonskin Park in a jeep caravan and praised the project. Gov. Patteson Mayor Andrews and regional officials viewed completed facilities including lakes trails pavilions toilets and a baseball diamond. Local business support and a standout Meacor Floor Co crew helped finish the park as a community celebration featured a JV baseball game a dance and a fireworks show.
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Ion
Guv. Patteson
Andrews
Oneida County
N. Y
Charlestas
Colum
G. Carl Morse
Coonskin Park
Morse
Oneada County
West Virginia National Guard
Ratawha Wai- Hey Bsinessmen
Meacor Floor Co
Charleston
Meacor Company
Pithones
Big Darce
Meador
Gazette
Charleston Reds
Chuck Pardue
S Diance
AFL Musicians Union
Paul
Selly McKown
Oyter Mountain
Esso
Taft Attacks Acheson Policy Over War Powers Debate
In a Senate session Taft argued Truman overstepped Congress by acting unilaterally. He pressed claims about past Korea decisions at Yalta and Potsdam, U.S. troop withdrawals in Asia, and Formosa policy. He warned a firmer approach was needed.
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Truman
Congress
Taft
Acheson
sTaft
Senate
Yalta
Potsdam
United States
Korea
China
U.S
South Korea
Formosa
Permits total 49000 for three dwellings issued by city office
Building permits totaling 49000 were issued by the city building inspectors for three dwellings and a three apartment building. The homes include Samuel Martis at Lot 3 Belmont Ave for 19000, Mr and Mrs J W Blum at Lot 118 Seenie Dr Shadow Law for 11000, Angeline Elizabeth Crisis at Lot 10 Hilltop for 8000, and Mrs H H Means at 8508 Noyes Ave for 28000. Additional permits for basement completion at 1905 Chandler Br by Howard Pauley and a two unit erection by Vaughan Corp at 4709 Noyes Ave each total 1000.
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Ciy Butildin
Samuel Martis
Belmont Av
J. W. Blum
Seenie Dr
Shadow Law
Ana Angeline
Elizabett
Hilltop
H. H. Means
Noyes
Howard “Pauley
Chandler Br
Vaughan Corp
Ordee
Noyes Av
Senate approves emergency draft bill amid looming manpower gap
Congress and Mosse reach a 315 to 4 emergency agreement two days early. Senate leaders report 18 senators favoring the measure, amid a U S Army shortfall of 244 000 and Navy Marines Air Force gaps totaling requests for up to 635 802 men to reach overall authorizations. No draft calls or Reserve activations planned yet.
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Mosse
Senate
Vandenberg
R‘mich
Young Krnd
Slutg Inn
Iesany Aur
Lor U
Army
Navy
Air
British Navy Orderly Fleet Shows Korea Aid Stance
Sir Gladwyn Jebb, head of Britain's U.N. delegation, said Britain will help as it can to aid South Korea. He added any action to put out the fire of war is acceptable and Britain will assist, arriving in New York a month early from England. He commented on Korea developments and U.N. efforts amid the crisis.
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U.N
New York
Gladwyn Jesh
United Nations
Britain
Gladeon
England
Korea
Troma
South Korea
Gladwyn
Trust Action Filed in Kanawha Circuit Court
Ben Harperson and others filed a trust action in Kanawha Circuit Court against Mary L. Crowiex. The suit seeks to determine the trusteeship of property under a trust agreement tied to 1570 Kanawna Blvd. T. and alleges a dispute over control of the trust estate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kapnawha Circuit Court
Ben Harpeson
Mary L. Crowiex
Kanawna ‘Blvd
Plane crash kills three. six paratroopers saved
State troopers report six paratroopers uninjured after a plane crashed and exploded. The crew stayed with the aircraft as it burned in a 210 square mile area, with residents of Hendersonville and Old Hickory rushing to the scene.
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Sears
Hendersonville
Old Hickory
Tt. L. Megee
Exise Tax Bill Faces Split Vote and Veto Threat
President Treiman warns he will veto if excise revenue is not offset by higher taxes elsewhere. Republicans push to split the bill allowing a vote on excise cuts separately from corporate levy increases. House GOP Leader Martin argues higher levies would depress business and employment.
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Senuimued
Treiman
Congress
Martin
Agsachusetta
American jets blast North Korean Yaks near Kimpo during evacuation
At U.S. airbase Southern Gawan on June 27 American jet and Mustang pilots claimed to have shot down at least six North Korean Yakovlev aircraft while protecting and escorting transport planes evacuating Americans from Korea. Lieutenant Robert Weyne of Garden City New York described engaging a Yak near Kimpo Airfield as seven Yaks approached the field.
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Tom Lambert
Gawan
Korea
Koresn
Carreras
Lat L
Bob Weyne
Garden City
New York
Dee
Wayne Eid de Gelion
Kimpo
Dst
Impo
Uwe
Anothap Yak
Ray Sehjileveti
Seattle
Rover Dewald
Auanis
Patel
Abey
Sehileveff
Coust
Dowald
Sevansports
Schulereff
Dewashi
Joseph N. Ong Dies Suddenly at Labor Temple
Joseph N. Ong 54 of 52LP Noyes Ave a carpenter for C Elliott Construction Co died after a heart attack at the carpenters union muci ng at the Labor Temple last night en route to a hospital Surviving wife Margaret Wacd Ong three sons Clifford Burton Ong and Donald Ong all of Charleston a sister Mrs Howare Christy of Winfield born in Charleston Funeral arrangements at Barlow Mortuary
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Ong
Charleston
Ite
MacArthur Leaves Japan for Korea to Assess War Front
General Douglas MacArthur flew from Haneda toward Seoul to assess the Korean front and coordinate information, aiming to remain two days. He met four news editors in Tokyo and outlined plans to report immediately on departure, while U.S. signals teams moved to bolster ground air liaison and supply convoys rushed toward Korea.
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MacArthuna
Japan
South Koren
MacArthur
Haneda Aitport
Gaim Sluem
Iis
Maj. Anthony Story
St. Louis Ma
Bataan
Korea
Iatime
Tim
Howard Handleman
International News Ice
Russell Brines
Associatedt
Ernest Haberechy
United Press
Roy Matarthey
Reuters
Seoul
Korvan Bstt
South Korea
Sath Korea
Tokyo
Kore
M MacArthur
Ray Richards
Richards
Army Signal Corps Teaons
Sou
Geh
Tbouglas MacArthur
Signal Corps
MacArthurs
Tu Kimpo
Synn
Man Rien
Rhee
Suiwen
Pusan
U.S
Myereid
Han River
Espeas Jast
Suwon
Defense Department
Inchon
Jain Port
Pravda Criticizes U S Actions in Korea and United Nations Stance
Pravda argues the United States acted without UN authorization to deploy forces in Korea and contends the UN Security Council failed to restrain Washington. It portrays U S moves as a fait accompli and accuses the puppet South Korean regime of aggression allied with unseen forces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
United Xitions Organization
Truman
Acheson
Security Council
United States of America
United My
Karen
China
Pravda
United Nations
iAc
South Kiva
Heavenly Petes
Plo
Democratic
I Jemn
Korea
Nnliis
Ec Senate
Seth Paralte
Talmadge Holds e/AP TT Piven Page fe
Fragmented OCR reads as political race notes with references to Talmadge George Bordine and Burdine across multiple counties. Mentions of voting totals and alleged racial elements appear in a garbled merge of names and claims with unclear dates and places.
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Talmage
George
Chitmda
Binance
Fureig
Bod Tin
McLrainah
Noruinrgs
Mei Dennan
John S. Wood
Mouse Gry-American Activitiey
Comintern
Terzee Rf
Boresdom
Culumnist
EL Bordine
Helsinth Ghistier
Burdine
Couny
Savennik
Sontakin
Pusan
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Spencer
D. ¥. Anderson
Rush Creek
Balure
Sarah Jane
Usser
Odd Fellows Cemetery
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Robert, Burdette
Faii
James Pierce
Keith
Gail Larneone
O. B. Young
Hailey
George Benjamin Bases
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Henry
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Wubermas
Euza Harnessy
Clareston
Mornt¢eal
Bia
Roy
Harrett
Coss Sulphin
Buta A Redt
Beatrice Price
Bala Ky
Barrett
Hunter and Hunter Mortuary
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Harrison
Cora Lee
Red House
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Semel
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Homer Paysins
Frank Miller
Det. Gagto
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Foo
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Poen
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Nixtra
Austin Johnson
Plawsany
Frank Filne
Pr. Pleasant
Wade Chapel
Pus- Barn
Thomas King
Rasmiond
Wace Chapel
Poongc
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BrGay
Acer & Long
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Gracedhacks
Ste Means
H. L. Pokt
Minnie Withrow
Winstrede
Grace Crowder
Dunbar
Benjamin Bycks
Bancroft
Wiuson Mortuary
Blanche Tyler
Lou Chavlisses
Minne Pickens
Longacre
Gilbese
Sam
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Mass Gladys Martin
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Jame
Carl
Lick Byston
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Fran
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Nes
Mar
Virginia Grshabs
Anna Wither
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Smith
Martha Jane
Claremont
Dux
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Smth
Buenay
Mt. Hope
Surface
Mvs. Marie
Cunningham Mortuary
Joe B. Guermyes
Pating
Bream Memorial Presbyterian Church
Newhenge
Pall Searcys
Farley
Bin
John Suzinee
Rutherford — Smash
James Teel
William Jivgman
Kanna, Jr
Marinia Si
Raptiatyenue
Midkitt
Lincoln County
Dagnte Andercs
Dolly
Attuney
St Hatt Hamelin Co
Tudzy
Anderson
Coonskin Trail
Wes
Okey L. Patteson
Coonskin-Ga
Elx River
U. S. Rt. 119
Sovernor
Coonskin Hollow Rd
Ruffuer Hollow
L. 5
Witt
L. &. Coleman Road Building Company
Far Co
Anderson's, Inc
AFL
Bamier
The
Kanawha Game
Tish Axssac
LeTourneau
Ik Seying
LeTourneamount
Nis
Rupert
Greenbrier
Liza Yeager
Pearl
Albright
Bathmore
Deien Langhorn
Haakins
Tawagy
Ernestine EB
Gillie Laughorn
Ufrman
MIL
Gay
Ratner
Daris
Rtaiph
OL Huper
Lifelong Co
Man, Son
Wreck
Nicholas
Coonskin
Elk River Forest
Nancy Breisacher
C. ¥. Breisacher
H. L. Smith
Rosemary Smith
William H. B
Riverside
Gal
Malis
Bilis
Atay
British Sea
Tennant Frem
Fiahler Ganes
Belfast
U. S
Joseph N. Ong
Bishards
Guerrilas
U. Y
Adm
John Hig
Talmadge
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