Ike and Aides Hold Secret Indochina Crisis Talks
President Eisenhower met with top defense and foreign policy chiefs in a secret White House session on Indochina as Gen. Paul Fly arrived for five days of strategic conferences. Senate leader Knowland urged flexibility in U S actions, outlining blockade or arms support options, while staff level talks addressed supply, equipment, and Franco American cooperation amid Dien Bien Phu operations.
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Roy Hawley WVU Sport Chief Dies at 53
Roy M Legs Hawley athletic director at West Virginia University died at West Penn Hospital after a heart attack two weeks ago aged 53 He served WVU since 1928 and helped place the Mountaineers on the national sports map He planned the Southern Conference tournament in Morgantown and inspired WVU’s NIT 1942 success born in Bluefield he held a state high school scoring record of 66 points in basketball
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West Virginia University
West Penn Hospital
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Morgantown
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WVU
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Bluefield
Sunday Specials on Easter Seal campaign and youth work
A pictorial report highlights Kanawha County Society for Crippled Children and Adults and their Easter Seal campaign impact. The Gazette previews expert advice from Household Magazine on teens and part time jobs with photos of Charleston youths earning money.
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PSC OKays Boost Phone Rates Rise Monday
The Public Service Commission approved higher rates for 254,000 Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Co. customers in West Virginia with increases starting Monday. Residence with one four party line rise 22 to 14 cents monthly. private line households rise 42 to 26 cents. The increase, totaling 1,146,807 in gross annual income, follows six prior rate actions in six years. Commissioner Anderson dissented, arguing for a higher return. The plan includes paying station charges rising from 5 to 10 cents, with about a year to convert 5,368 pay telephones. Rural subscribers not included.
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Associated Press
West Virginia
Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Co
Public Service Commission
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Charles E. Anderson
Anderson
H. Johnson
Missing F-51 Fighter Sparks WV Search Halt
A search for a missing F-51 fighter plane halted by darkness and bad weather failed to locate the craft. About 18 planes took off from Southern West Virginia fields to scour the route between Charlestown and Pulaski Virginia despite high winds and low visibility.
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Boone Countian 108 Dies Here Survived by 143
A 105 year old Boone Countian died here after a two week illness. He saw his father captured in the Civil War and never heard from again. Survived by 143 direct descendants including a daughter Mrs W B Hallstead of A200 Venable Ave a daughter Mrs F L Melhattan of 820 Mathews Ave and son C W Atkins of Ashford. Service will be at 2 pm tomorrow Bartlett mortuary chapel conducted by Dr William E Craig. Burial in Barker Cemetery at Ashford.
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Wilson Atkins
Ja Farmer
Bernie Barker
Ashford
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William E. Craig
Central Methodist Church
Barker Cemetery
Blaze Levels 4-Unit House in Campbell's Creek Fire
A four family apartment building and a service station were heavily damaged in a Campbell's Creek fire that began about 11 a.m. yesterday. Three volunteer departments fought the blaze preventing spread as 200 cars crowded the Rt. 60 area. No injuries were reported. families of four households lost about $1,000 in furniture each. The building owned by Oliver G. Blake, 70 years old, suffered about $10,000 loss. the adjacent Herman Walker service station and contents were damaged by up to $5,100. Fire cause undetermined.
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Gatens Grocery
Oliver G. Blake
Spring Fork
Campbell’s Creek Coal Co
Shirley Layton
William Ashworth
Faye Hicks
Pete Meadows
Leyton and Meadows
Ashworth
Hicks
Herman Walker
U.S. Rt. 60
Malden
Rand and
Belle
Impulsive Peter Prays for Guidance After Ascension
In the days after the Ascension, Simon Peter walked into the countryside to seek guidance. A tall, broad man with a round head and strong jaw, he also faced his own impulsiveness and temper. He pled for God's power to sustain him through forthcoming years of decisions, turning to prayer and silence as Jesus asked, Lovest thou Me.
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McCarthy Criticizes Eisenhower as He Backs Probe Ban
Oklahoma City March 20 Senator McCarthy said he would campaign for Eisenhower if he were running today noting the president’s high batting average in office. He urged Republicans to oppose financing allies who trade with Red China and to avoid masking administration mistakes. McCarthy did not use prepared notes and spoke to a dinner of nearly 1000 Republicans. He also discussed a report on Communist aims to infiltrate media.
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Five Hurt As Car Crashes Crowd At Elkview
Five people were injured when a car collided with a stalled vehicle and bystanders on U S Rt 119 near Elkview. Louis S Anderson 24 suffered possible internal injuries and multiple fractures and was hospitalized at Charleston General. Others treated included Clarence Myers Leroy Gunnoe Harold Strickland and Tommy Lavender. A second car struck the Gunnee vehicle as drivers tried to flag traffic.
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Stevenson Refuses to Stooping to McCarthy Level
Adlai E. Stevenson said he would not reply to Sen. McCarthy's 20 count indictment of the Democratic Party and would not stoop to the senator's level. He flew in from Boston with his son and aides, planned to attend a theater performance, and will speak at Princeton University Monday. He noted Bedell Smith should be consulted on foreign policy and said he never heard of Togliatti.
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Unrest in Liquor Control Units Bodes Shakeup in Commerce
The Gazette reports a major shakeup in the Liquor Control Commission merchandising division with two staffers removed and a director position open. Chairman Luther K. Carson says the new merchandising director will not be from Kanawha County, amid rumors of political influence. Departures include Pattie M. Morford of Charleston and Gwendolyn Toney of Marmet, with the post still unsettled as officials maneuver.
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Kanawha
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Carson
Kanawha County
Homer W.hanna
D. Earl Brawley
Gallo
Pattie M. Morford
Charleston
Democratic County Executive Committee
Gwenndolyn Toney
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Wiley Warns Reds Power Perils U S
U S Senator Wiley of Wisconsin warned Russia could inflict serious tolls on the United States and criticized the massive retaliation concept. He warned American reliance on hydrogen bombs and urged decisive leadership to avoid war while noting Soviet efforts mirror U S progress in weapons.
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Mundt Seeks To Equalize Quiz Rights
Senator Symington pressed for replacing Senator McCarthy on the McCarthy Army inquiry and urged the Government Operations Committee or Armed Services to handle the hearings. Mundt offered a nationally prominent attorney as chief counsel, saying the post would be a public service with a chosen staff.
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