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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 30, 1948

Page

7

Student Commutes by Plane to University Class

The piece notes a student travels to a University of Oregon class in Eugene by commercial airliner. It costs 33 tally SS for the plane fare, with a stated comparison to her meals at home. Timothy Conklin, timber mill manager, remarks the trip cost less than her board in Eugene. The narrative mentions early departure at 0 a.m. and return.

University of Oregon Eugene Robert Conklin Hack Ty, iAinm

Debating Founding Errors in Early U S Leaders

A column discusses the 18th century birth of the United States leadership, noting Andrew Johnson as an illiterate past marriage and Lincoln’s assassination path. It recalls John Tyler’s marble games in Richmond, Virginia, and Richard M. Johnson’s failed renomination in 1840 while hinting at Warren’s reading of a controversial biography.

Andrew Johnson Abraham Lincoln John "Ruler William Henry Harrison Richmond Washington Aoe W.P Richard M. Johnson Warren

Philip Sporn Steam Plant Increases Power Production

Construction moves forward on the Philip Sporn steam generating plant between Gallipolis Ohio and Parkersburg West Virginia. A joint project of Appalachian Electric Power Co and Ohio Power Co, the facility aims to reach 550000 horsepower with three units, initially planning in 1947 with a 137300 kilowatt unit. The first unit should be completed in 1949 with the second following.

Graham Station Igallipolis Parkersburg W. Va Appalachian Electric Power Co Ohio Power Co Philip Sporn M. ©. Funk

Education Chief Resigns Position

Washington June 29 Dr John W Studebaker resigns as United States Commissioner of Education citing inability to afford federal government role. He earned ten thousand dollars a year and is a native of McGregor Iowa.

Washington John W. Studebaker U. S Studebaker McGregor Iowa Sporn Glen Bluefield Cabin Creek Kenova Funk Huntington Logan Claytor Hydro Pulaskas Futu Office 0 Education

Depot Commissioner E. Norton Resigns to Lead National Council

E. 3 Norton resigns as depot commissioner effective June 30 to become executive director of the National Council of Chief State School Officers in Washington. A former Montgomery Alabama resident and former Alabama superintendent of education, Norton leaves Associate Commissioner Edwin B Miner in charge pending a successor. Miner, a Vaughan Family alumnus and links to A. & W. Armed Forces Institute, hails from Fairfield Vermont.

E. 3. Norton Norton National Council of Chief Washington Montgomery Ala Alabama Edwin B. " Miner

Merry-Go-Round Walkout Over Dewey Ballot

Cormick walked out refusing to witness the catastrophe as the ballot for Dewey was passed unanimously.

Cormick Dewey

Fourteen Children Attend Lutheran Youth Camp Near Cowen

Twenty four children from Trinity Lutheran church attend a camp near Cowen in Webster county with a total registration of 140. Dr George W Schillenger serves as camp director and Rev Hardly L Hann of Fairmont is dean. Camp runs until July 10 with local attendees listed by name.

Trinity Lutheran Church Cowen Webster County George W. Schillenger Hardly L. Hann Fairmont Christian Education West Virginia Synod of the United Lutheran Church Doris and Marthe Rice Jerry Bradley David J George Gross Bronson Garcelon Lenore James Hamilton Edwin Nancy Huddle Jean Hiserman Peggy Kautz Charles Kesmodel Martin Kesmodel Jean Kirk Sally Leonard Patty Neely Charles Newhouser Kathryn Kenneth Shaw Ann Bobbie Stouch James Scarfz, Jr William Whiteman

Breiding Named Acting Director in State Education Division

George H. Breiding of Wheeling was named acting director of the division of education in the State Conservation Commission announced by Dr. C. F. McClintic. Breiding, 30, has a BS in wildlife conservation from Ohio State University, former Brooks Bird Club president, and two years in the Air Corps during World War II.

George H. Breiding Wheeling Division of Education State Conservation Commission C. F. McClintic Breiding Ohio State University Brooks Bird Club Ohio County Wild Life League Air Corps

Fair Enough Continented from Page Six

A remark on a book titled Missouri Waltz withdrawn from publication discusses a brutal tale of political corruption. It recounts Americans thwarted in voting against Truman's faction, election killings, the murder of a Treasury agent seeking income tax evidence, and the influence of Johnny Lazia.

Truman Treasury Johnny Lazia

The underworld boss Lazio and the James gang legacy

A fragmented account recalls Lazio as a modern Jesse James figure in a crime-ridden region and hints at a past alliance between Truman era political circles and criminals, followed by a government crackdown led by Gov. Thomas T. Crittenden in 1881.

Underworld Lazio Lazid Jesse James Truman James Thomas T. Crittenden

Weather boosts state crops as heat aids growth

Hot humid days last week promoted good crop development per the Federal State Crop Reporting Service. Corn and pastures improved, hay harvesting slowed by showers, vegetables advanced, apples and peaches sized well, and tobacco grew rapidly.

Mother and Daughter Sue Texas Lunch Over Spoiled Meat

Alma Bryant of St Albans and Callie Cameron of Charleston sue George Dagges doing business as Texas Lunch, seeking 5000 dollars each, totaling 10000. They allege illness after eating hot dogs at the defendant's restaurant on January 20 due to spoiled meat.

George Dagges Texas Lunch Lee St Alma Bryant St. Albans Callie Cameron Charleston

False Teeth Feel firmer with FASTEETH ad

Do your false teeth annoy you by wobbling while you eat. Just sprinkle FASTEETH powder on denture plates. This alkalinized coating helps hold teeth firmly and comfortably. No gummy or sour taste. Get FASTEETH today at your drug store.

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