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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Mar 18, 1951

Page

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Yanks Capture Supply Post as Red Resistance Stiffens

Allied forces seized the Communist supply center at Pungan 20 miles south of the Alta Parallel and 16 miles east of Kongehon as Red opposition stiffened on the central front. Heavy fighting raged along the Rong and Rongshan sectors with Chinese forces mounting assaults and air activity indicating continued support for Communist troops. Counterattacks were repelled and Allied patrols reported persistent enemy resistance in the Hongehon-Chunghon area amid ongoing withdrawals on both flanks.

Dep Mlares Tokyo Sundar Insi Aimeviona Korea Pungan Pungam Alta Parallel Kongehon Dreds Perth Rongohand United Nations Plenaeheny Tehting Ffengchen Chuachon Sei Paraltel Ams Vos Aru Homsgehon Rover West Honachan Chunghon Chunehon Archer Hongehonens INS Cecil Brownlow

Sunday Specials in Gazette Spark Moral Education Mix

A garbled page description highlights a Sunday edition of The Gazette promoting liberal education through features on government politics arts and philosophy. It references experts in Washington and local church history and hints at serialized pieces and theatrical notes.

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Army Uses Store Buying to Speed Emergency Gear for Korean War

The Army ends a store to store shopping tour for surplus clothing and equipment to meet urgent needs in the Korean War. Buyers found bargains on military items including clothing footwear bedding and packs with prices often below current manufacturer rates. The operation covered six Army areas and aimed to supplement normal depot channels due to tight supply.

Washington Bay Clothing S Prisen Creilien Lee Mike A Generiit Milentias Army

Russell Demands Pact Clarity on Yugoslav Stand

Senator Russell urged a clear West position on NATO responses if Yugoslavia is attacked, calling for advance declarations of allied intent. He pressed Spain Turkey Greece and Yugoslavia join the anti Communist defense lineup as debate on troop deployment resumes. General Eisenhower supported a stronger Atlantic Pact flank and Yugoslavia's potential aid but avoided political questions.

Washington Mareh Sen Russell W-Ga Russia Yugoslavia Senate Armed Services Committee Europe Senate Korea Georgia Spain Turkey Greece Dwight D. Eisenhower Armed Services and Foreign Relations Committees ier-Europe Mediterranean

Taft Attacks Corruption and Whitewash in Government

Taft denounces political corruption and White House influence in Washington. He blasts the Reconstruction Finance Corp for abuse and calls for abolition of its authority to lend new funds. He accuses five percenters and influence peddlers of operating openly while McCarthy era probes face White House resistance.

Ottesville Marne enSen Tall Ohio Truman Young Republican College Taft Reconstruction Finance Corp Senate Vig Sovami Washington Senate Foreign Relations Sen icCarihy Tr-Wis Sen. McCarthy Tydings Committee United States Treasury Finance Corp Reconstruction & Here National Committee White House

Crackdown on Price Records Under New Enforcement Drive

The government orders a nationwide crackdown on businessmen failing to maintain price records. Edward P. Morgan, enforcement chief, cites widespread noncompliance with required UPI record keeping. An investigation targets manufacturers and wholesalers to ensure all price schedules and records meet official standards. The probe extends to retailers nationwide with action expected after March 22.

Washington Edward P. Morgan Fedsprite Centrol UPI Minigan Rtom Hae Said Hein

Eisenhower denies Truman 1952 political talks

Paris dispatch reports Gen Dwight D. Eisenhower refused to discuss or confirm any possible 1952 presidential candidacy. SHAPE information chief Brig. Gen C. T. Lanham noted Eisenhower often declines commenting on such links, but stated the President never mentioned any political possibilities to him.

Paris Dwight D. Eisenhower Truman The Quill Moergill Mueller National Broadcasting Co Eiisenhower Eisenhower United States Nhower Supreme Headquarters of Allied Powers In Europe SHAPE C. T. Lanham Shate

Special Church Services Mark Holy Week in Charleston

Charleton ministers sponsor a five day Holy Week program with Sunrise, noon, and special evening services in Charleston. The Easter Sunrise service is on the south esplanade of the state capital. Speakers for weekday noon services include Dr Ralph Schurman Reverend Lean Cant Reverend Moses Newson Reverend Wilburn Campbell and Dr George H Vick. West Virginia State College Institute will provide musical selections led by James Bailey with soloists and Mrs G H Overholt as organist.

Charleston St. Marks Cage Ovela Chow West Virginia State College Institute James Bailey Wall G. H. Overholt Wil Se Charletson Wilburn C. Campbell Iushop Vradjuine Episcopal Diocese George H. Vick

One Killed Two Hurt In Fight Near Clay

A 37 year old George Burnett Hudson was jailed in Clay County on a murder charge after a fight near Spread in Clay County left Joe Arnold dead and two others wounded. Cloyd Uphold and Donald Poland were injured. Uphold is in critical condition at Staats Hospital. The incident occurred around 4 p m in front of Hudson home.

Clay Clay County Spread Par George Burnett Hudson Spread Fark Coa? Co Kingwood Preston County Sista Myers Joe Arnold Cloyd Uphold Charleston Staats Hospital Donald Poland Tunnelton Uphold Hudson

Prober Would Quiz Maragon In Army Deals

A House committee may question Joan Maragon about links to George Dawson a British trader involved in U S Army surplus in West Germany. Dawson offered to testify and denied profiting large sums while Vaughan said he did a favor for Maragon regarding a 1948 letter. The probe centers on procurement deals and potential influence factors in Gov ernment contracts.

Washington Joan Maragon White House George Dawson Germany Rep Bonner D-Nc House Maragon Dawson Bivy Paris Senate Clyde Hysjsong Europe John Maragon George Dawson and Co Foreign Liquidation Service

Train Hits Car Injuring Two At Elk River Road Crossing

A Central Railroad train struck a car on Elk River Road near Newhouse Branch crossing injuring two occupants. John Fields 28 Frame cerebral concussion and shock Roy Fields 22 Wellford cerebral concussion shock and a severe cut. Howard Rucker 24 Frame uninjured. Eyewitnesses described the car straddling the tracks as the engine approached. The 1937 coupe driver was struck in the face by the engine front. Both injured were hospitalized in satisfactory condition.

New York Central Railroad Elk River Road Newhouse Branch Charleston U. S. Rt 119 McMillan Hospital Join Fields Frame Roy Fields Wellford Howard Rucker Dp. E. Haddox Newhouse J Dr David Rack Newhouse Dr

Contempt and Perjury Threats Hit Costello in U S Probe

United States grand jury actions threaten Frank Costello with contempt and perjury charges after he refused to continue testimony before the Senate crime committee. Other figures named include Joe Adams and Frank Bricke sere with ties to Costello. Former Mayor William O’Pwyer is slated to testify as the top witness regarding Costello’s links to Tammany Hall.

Dwyer New York Frank Costello Senate Rudolph Hise Jey Costello Sere Washington Sen. Estus Kefa Joe Adams Casiclls Frank Brickeser Halled CIA James Moran Brooklyn Numbers Louis Weber U. S Halley CosieNo Hoss O'Essyer William O'Pwyer Mexico Molley Oowweer Costella Tammany Hall Hatley Olowyer Tarmany Hall Weber Brooklyn King Perj Moran O'Dwyer Wief Attorne Farler Kefarver U.S Irving Saypel Tefauver Kefauver Cosetello Actina Gasawer Senate Crime Committee Alexander Wiley R.-Wis Lester C. Hunt D-Wyo Estes Kefauver D.-Tenn Charles Tobey R.-N.h William O'Dwyer LaGuardia Crime Committee Acme

Atom weapons tests planned at Eniwetok in May

Congressional sources disclose the May tests at Eniwetok Proving Grounds will include underwater experimentation and a hydrogen hell bomb test. The program, at a cost around ten billion dollars, involves more than 10 000 personnel and numerous ships.

Eniwetok Washington America Teniwetek Pacific U. S Fat Eniwetok Marshall Islands

Big 3 Refuse to Let Russia Tie Hands

Paris dispatch reports that the three Western deputies led by Parodi refused to endanger leverage in talks with Soviet Deputy Foreign Minister Gromyko. Jessup Davies and Parodi insisted on a Big Four foreign ministers meeting only if not constrained by prior concessions, signaling firm negotiating stance.

Big Russia Paris Andrei Gromyko Philip Jessup United States Ernest Davies Britain Alexandre Parodi France Parodi Gro-smyko Prague Gromyka

Group Nearly Ready To Seize La Prensa

A congressional committee is set to take over the strikebound La Prensa in Buenos Aires. The action, approved last night, names 11 senators and six deputies loyal to President Peron to silence the paper, one of his strongest supporters.

Rage Aus Vgentina Buenos Aires E-Mar Afta la Prensa Senate Fhve Juan D. Peron Congress Commnittee Peron

Spring Weather Outlook Says Spring Not Yet Here

The Associated Press reports no signs of spring despite the calendar. Storms brought snow and sleet to the mid-Continent while temperatures are forecast to rise gradually across the country over the next four weeks. Freezing rain stretched from southwestern Nebraska to west central Illinois as snow fell in multiple states and regions. A separate Canadian storm was ending after two days of western prairie blizzards.

Associated Press mid-Continent Weather Bureau Nebraska Ilinois Red River Valley New Mexico Montana Wyoming Pennsylvania New York New England Canada Prairies

GOP Levels Guns At Johnston Aide

U S Republican senators press for more probe into Reconstruction Finance Corp as they question Casey memory in a Senate Banking sub committee inquiry. Sen Fulbright says RFC faced political influence and seeks a broader investigation into standards and practices.

Washington March Republian Rep Casey D-Mass Eric Johnston Democra Ane Republicans Senate Banking Reconstruction Finance Corp Sen. Fulbright D-Arch Subcommittee RFC Mors

Irish Honor St Patrick Parade Draws Big NYC Turnout

New York marked St Patrick Day with parades as about 100000 weavers and other celebrants filled Fifth Avenue under overcast skies. Mayor Impellitteri led the reviewing stand, joined by former Mayor O Dwyer and figures like Irving G. Saypal and Robert Wagner as the procession showcased Irish and international displays along the city route.

New York St. Patrick's Day Fifth Avenue Sands Harrigan Vincent R. Impellitter William O ° Dwyer William O ° Dwyer, Nowmbassador Mexico DLS Irving He Saypal Atom State Supreme Court Aron Sieur Manibattan Robert F Wagner

New Tax Sleuths Stalk Underworld

Treasury announces formation of a task force to pursue income tax fraud by criminal underworld figures. Officials defend invasive audits as needed to curb evasion and to close loopholes cited by critics.

Underworld Washington U. S. Treasury Aline Digaiers Jx Trean Omics Treanuy Elying Dhawer Hese Cetieres

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