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Newspaper
Charleston Gazette
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1954
Page
1
Glaxo offers a no wax cleaning solution for lin e j eam and asphalt tile floors. Apply with a brush twice a year, dries in one hour, and leaves a water clear slip resistant coating that seals dirt out. Cheaper than wax and reduces labor, sold at The Diamond Downstairs Store.
Senator Cooper and lawmakers from soft coal states urged President Eisenhower to back efforts to rebuild the industry's economic strength. Mine owners and representatives warned the sector faces critical problems that could disrupt a vital part of national defense.
The Marmet volunteer fire department elected seven new officers on Monday night and reinstated Chief Edward Burke to lead the unit. Named to positions were Alfred Toney as assistant chief, Emory Spurlock as captain, Fred Stewart as first lieutenant, Donald Sullivan as engineer, V. Carpenter as first aid lieutenant, Gus M. Perolio as public relations officer, and Bill Spurlock as secretary.
Weirton Steel and the Independent Steel Workers Union announced a five cent hourly wage hike amid ongoing talks on wages and improved pension and insurance benefits. The 11,000 production workers at Weirton and Steubenville plants are involved with meetings set to discuss ratification and details within 24 hours.
State Auditor Edgar B. Sims urged West Virginia's 55 county sheriffs to remit all funds due the state as soon as possible after July 1. He emphasized needs for delinquent lands proceeds, justice of the peace fines, and circuit court fines for the upcoming year.
The 1900 infant mortality rate stood at about 200 per 1000 live births, far above today’s roughly 20 per 1000 in several countries. The comparison highlights dramatic global health improvements and changes in early childhood survival over more than a century.
Deputy county clerk John L. Frail announced the deadline for purchasing 1954 55 state business licenses covering hotels restaurants and vending machines as well as tobacco cigarette and soft drink sales. A 10 percent per month penalty begins July 1.
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