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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 30, 1951

Page

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Mobs Assault U S Plea Over Oil Pact In Iran

Tehran June 29 Pro Communist crowd about 19 000 in Parliament Square rejected American attempts to ease the Britain Iran oil dispute shouting Death to Truman and Death to Grady The rally backed nationalization and condemned international intervention The British owned Anglo Iranian Oil Co may cut production to ease storage at Abadan while Iran rejects The Hague petition and says the case is not within the court's jurisdiction The demonstration proceeds with no police interference.

Tehran Iran Truman Grady Parliament Square Henry F. Grady Anglo-Iranian Oil Co Abadan The National Society International Court of Justice Hague United Nations Green H. Hackworth United States

Solons Vote Extra Month On Curb Law

Congress extends economic controls for 31 days with a total ban on price rollbacks and new ceilings except farm parity. OPS estimates the rollback ban costs consumers about 5 billion dollars. House and Senate moved swiftly to pass the measure before the controls expire, sending the bill to President Truman for signature.

Washington Congress Truman Office of Price Stabilizaton OPS House Senate Senate Banking Committee

Communist Power Cited by Marshall

Secretary of Defense Marshall warned the Communist world is building up its military strength. He said the United States must spend at least 6.3 billion dollars annually for three years, totaling about 19 billion on military aid to allies, regardless of Korean cease-fire talks. He noted the tragedy of casualties.

Washington Marshall House Foreign Affairs

Windshield Birds Evicted by New State Code

State motor code limits glass area to windshield wipers only leaving decorative gadgets and suction foot birds without a place to perch. Morgan’s eighth article on provisions appears on page 5 alongside amusements obituary classifieds and columnists.

John G Morgan Crosaw

Frigate Spars With British Cruiser Off Abadan River

Near Abadan Iran a two gun frigate faced a British Mauritius cruiser within about 400 yards on Shatt El Arab. Iran protested to Iraq as Tehran officials called the British appearance a bluff while Iranian crowds watched from the bazaar and rivercraft.

Abadan Iran Bazaar Tehran Iraq Agro-Iranian Oil Co AIOC Iranian Oil Commission

Eight Navy crew killed in PBM bomber crash near Key West

A Navy patrol bomber crashed during a training flight killing eight of nine aboard near Key West. One survivor, a broken leg, could not be questioned due to shock. Chief Kitching freed a second man who died later. three officers and six enlisted were aboard the twin engined PBM. Names withheld pending next of kin notice. Bodies recovered from 12 feet of water.

Key West Fla Navy Kitching Carl Bartlett Eddie Vehnder

Big Guns Stop Red Push Amid Report of Truce

Allied artillery shattered attacks by two Communist companies in central Korea just before an armistice bid. Red losses were described as frightful as they retreated near Kumhwa, 17 air miles north of Parallel 38. Rumors of a cease-fire circulated among troops while Moscow suggested field talks.

Big Guns Red Tokyo Korea Kumhwa Highth Army Moscow Matthew B. Ridgway Washington J Alfies Jacob Malik Russia U. N North Korea Pyongyang

Rebels Seize Reins in Siam

Singapore reports rebellious military officers who kidnapped Prime Minister Luang Pibul Songeram have announced they seized control of the government. Thai Navy broadcasts say officers from all armed services moved to take over due to dissatisfaction with the premier’s regime. A news blackout on Southeast Asia dispatches followed.

Singapore INS Thailand Luang Pibul Songeram

Solons Support Ridgway Truce Effort in Broadcast

Congressional leaders from both parties voiced support for Gen Ridgways peace negotiations and his armistice broadcast while demanding an honorable peace without appeasement. They expressed confidence in the United Nations commander and hope he can arrange a truce despite ongoing fighting.

Washington INS Ridgway House United Nations Senate Farland Ariz

Police Hide 2 Witnesses Arrest Dope Ring Suspect

Police moved two witnesses for safekeeping as Ir aman was arrested on a dope selling charge. Gene Dedrick of 1114 Randolph St faced a $1,000 bond awaiting Municipal Court arraignment. Police said a stakeout followed a gunfire incident on Washington St. as three vice squad members trapped a narcotics suspect delivering morphine. Two prostitutes were moved to a Huntington institution after life threats. Indictments re emerged against Dewey Smith and wife Elizabeth after police forced entry in June.

Iraman Gene Dedrick Randolph St Dedrick Washington St Bernard Simms Ers Simms Hunington Rman Dewey Smith Elizabeth Smith

Kincaid Resigns as Patteson Aide for National Young Democrats

Odus R. Kincaid 37, executive assistant to Gov. Patteson, announced his resignation to pursue the presidency of the National Young Democratic Clubs of America. He will leave effective July 15 to accept a private post enabling a wide campaign across several states ahead of the December 8 election in St. Louis.

Odus R. Kincaid Gov Patteson National Young Democratic Clubs of America YDC St. Louis Wincaid

West Side Boy Killed by Auto

A 10 year old boy returning home with groceries was struck by an automobile in front of his house and died an hour and a half later in a Charleston hospital. Franklin Earl Bussy Smith son of Mr and Mrs A C Smith of 2208 Pennsylvania Ave was identified by Sgt Jess Workman as the victim. The driver Russell W Salisbury 38 of Clay was northbound and the boy apparently ran into the side of the car. He was taken to the hospital at 4 10 p m and died at 5 40 p m No charges have been filed yet. He is survived by his parents a sister Nancy grandmother Mrs Henry Ward Omar and grandfather L Roby Charleston. The body is at Elk Mortuary.

Charleston Jess Workman Franklin Earl (Bussy) Smith A.C. Smith Pennsylvania Russell W. Salisbury Clay Wilson Mortuary Sgt. Workman Nancy Henry Ward Omar L. Roby Elk Mortuary

Prayer for Peace by Rev Ashworth

A brief 30 second prayer asks for world peace and blessings for enemies and leaders. The speaker, Rev. L. Ashworth, a retired Baptist minister, requests divine guidance and gratitude.

Army chief Ridgway Seeks Armistice Talks Aboard Danish Ship

United Nations Commander Ridgway proposed that the Communist commander in Korea send an envoy to discuss an armistice aboard the Danish hospital ship Jutlandia in Wonsan Harbor. The move follows 134 days of Allied bombardment with no explicit Red invitation.

Wonsan Ridgway U.N Washington United Nations Truman Matthew B. Ridgway Korea Wongan Tokyo New York United Nations Command Malik Ridgway Jacob Malik Jutlandia Red Cross Tahain

United States Pledges Safeguards for Any Korea Armistice

The United States says any Korea armistice must include UN observation of both sides and full information on opposing forces to prevent violations. Gen Ridgway formally invited Communist participation in talks as officials note broad backing from 16 governments with forces in Korea.

Charleston Gazette West Virginia Associated Press Charleston West Reda John M. Hightower Washington United States Korea United Nations Matthew B. Ridgway

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U.S Big Bad Siam Southeast Asia Solons Kincaid Odus BR. Kincaid L. ¥. Ashworth Wonsan Harbor Deurual Y Peng Teh Huai Kim Il Sun Nam Ii Pentagon Red China Republic of South Korea North Sea of Japan Voice of America Trygve Lie Pate AAAS State Department
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