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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Nov 07, 1948

Page

1

Russian envoy blasts U S policy over Greek gas claim

Paris dispatch reports Soviet deputy foreign minister Andrei Vishinsky accusing Greece, with U S and British backing, of planning to use poison gas against Greek guerrillas. He also attacked the Truman administration for building a network of bases against the Soviet Union, as UN debate on the Greek Balkan crisis adjourned without a vote.

Paris Russia Andrei Y. Vishinsky Greece United States Britain Juliusz Katz-Suchy Butte Azaral John Foster Dulles Gay Thomas £. Dewer U. S General Assembly P.m U.N Alph Bunche Galilee Aras Negev Pipinellis Vishinsky Busan Drlegue

Marine Band Concerts Differ At Municipal Auditorium

The U S Marine Band performs two distinct concerts at the municipal auditorium on the Marines birthday. The 2 30 matinee lasts 90 minutes and is different from the 8 30 evening show, which runs about two hours with an intermission. The 20th Engineer Company USMC Reserve will observe the anniversary. Ticket details are in an advertisement on page 12.

U. S. Marine Band Municipal Auditorium William F. Santermann 20Th Engineer Co U. S. Marine Corp Reserve

Armistice Day in Charleston to Feature Marine Leader Speech

A Armistice Day parade in Charleston will start at 10 a m with Maj Gen Lemuel C Shepherd Jr as principal speaker. The Okinawa Marine veteran now commands Marine Corps schools at Quantico will address from the Kanawha County Public Library steps after the parade. Rev Frank Donaldson will give the invocation and Gov Meadows will speak. Rabbi Samuel Cooper will deliver the benediction. Parade marshal Frank L Craney will lead the march with assistants L K Landau John H Alexander and C H Levy. The cessation of hostilities time will be marked by taps and a firing squad. The parade route runs west on Kanawha Blvd to Capt.

Marine Corps Charleston Lemuel C. Shepherd Gt Marine Division Okinawa Shepherd Marine Corps Schools Quantico Kanawha County Frank Donaldson Meadows Rabbi Samuel Cooper Frank L. Cranet John Brawley L. K. Landau John H. Alexander C. H. Levy Lee St. Triangle Krause Kanawha Blvd

Mao and Soviet clash over world strategy in radio report

An Associated Press outline cites Mao Zedong urging anti imperial unity and a new world front led by the Communist bloc. The piece notes Mao condemns capitalist powers and calls for a united front against imperialism, with reference to Soviet leadership and opposing Western allies.

Atserazine Rutharist Partin Bucharest Soviet Union Germany Mao Gerems Es Sevice Unionet Uace

Please Turn to Page 33 Cal. 3

Page 33 of Cal. 3 features a note or item by Mavine Nand Ire dated Wednesday. The readable text is limited, with no clear event, names, places, or outcomes to summarize beyond the page reference and date.

Changes Foreseen In Holy Land Issue

Administration officials forecast an end to White House State Department disagreements over Palestine policy after the election. A steadier course for American relations with Israel and Arab states is expected, though future tensions with units handling Holy Land issues loom. The return of White House State Department cooperation in foreign policy has not prevented hard feelings with Undersecretary Robert Lovett.

Washington White House State Department Israel United Nations Bet Britain Near East United States Lovett White House State Department Robert Lovett

Traffic Count Arranged to Clarify City Problem

The Citizens Advisory Committee with Charleston police will begin a cordon traffic count Tuesday to measure inbound traffic volume into the cordon area. Morris Harvey College students will man intersections to record passenger cars and riders, with counts continuing until a follow up day.

Veeabey Charleston Citizens’ Advisory Committee Theity Pallee Morris Harvey Charles BE. Horlges Yesarey Tader Ourdan Hodges State Road Commission

Arab peace urged as truce in Palestine collapses

Paris November 6 A United Nations source said four Arab governments were told their military position in Palestine is hopeless and they should seek peace The briefing followed a three hour talk led by Brig Gen William E Riley chief of staff of the UN truce mission with Syrian Egyptian Lebanese and Iraqi representatives Also present were Ralph Bunche and Henri Vinier The source quoted Riley as saying the truce is dead duck and the Jews in Palestine hold military control He warned a mediator cannot enforce the Security Council order to withdraw Jewish forces from positions gained since the truce began The Security Council planned to discuss a British proposal to extend withdrawal to all Palestine further complicating the already tense situation

Paris United Nations Palestine Tos William £. Riley United States Ralph Bunche U. N Bunche Henri Vinier Riley Cairo Trans-Jordan Abdullah Al‘pently Israel Qwas Couin Iscaek Toeth Negev Egypt

Crazed Gunman Kills Seven in Chester Tenement

A gunman barricaded in a second story Chester tenement killed seven people and wounded four before fatally shooting himself. Melvin Collins, an eight year old Negro from Exmore Virginia, was named as the shooter by Assistant District Attorney R Paul Lessy. Police and witnesses described a rapid gun battle with detectives and bystanders killed or wounded as the assailant fired from the window. The spree ended with Collins dead and authorities seeking motive.

Chester Seige Teager R. Paul Lessy Melvin Collins Exmore Collins Andrew J. Desmond Harery Gibbs Gibbs Edward Boyer Elory Parnsley Fred Cosine

Watt B Powell Dies at 64 in Charleston

Walter B. Watt Powell 64 chief of the division of side parks a city council member and longtime local baseball figure died of coronary thrombosis at a Charleston hospital. He had been ill since late last month and had returned to health debates. Powell helped found Charleston’s ball teams and was urged to name the new park Powell Field in his honor. He was born in 1884 in Millboro Virginia and moved to Charleston with his parents 58 years ago. He leaves a wife Mary Etta Wilson a daughter Lilian Shawver a sister Stella McFarland and a nephew Mas James McFarland now in the U S Army. Powell played and managed for the Charleston Senators until 1942 and helped form a War Industries League during World War II.

Walter B Watt) Powell Side Parks Charleston al Investor Powell The Conservation Commission Millboro J. S. Powell Mary Etta Wilson Lilian Shawver Stella ‘McFarland Lewisburg Mas James McFarland U. S. Army Charleston Senators

Marine Wand there Wranesday

A fragment from a marine news item mentions an event on a Wednesday with unclear details. The readable text hints at a timetable or notice but lacks full names, places, or outcomes. The piece appears to be OCR damaged and lacks verifiable specifics.

U S Planes Sent To French Africa

Paris reports secret American moves to rearm Western Europe. Secretary of State Marshall told a French military leader that President Truman's election accelerates U S rearming of Western troops. An informant cites plans to stock U S combat planes at French North African bases and relocate three French divisions from Germany.

Paris Europe U. S Marshall Truman Russia West Frankfurt Germany North Africa

Dewey vows GOP leadership after defeat stay-at-home vote

Gov. Thomas E. Dewey announced at Albany he will stay active in the Republican Party after losing the presidential race. He blamed the defeat on overconfidence and said he has no further ambitions for public office. Dewey expressed determination to guide the party in the coming years and praised youth support, urging Republicans to remain engaged.

Albany N.Y MSI Thomas E. Dewey Truman GOP T Bany Tucson Ariz Dewey Dhe Elec Saya Gop Pye New York City Republican Party

Molotov Attacks U S Policy At Soviet Anniversary

Soviet Foreign Minister Molotov declared the defeat of Dewey proves Americans oppose aggression as he spoke at the Bolshoi theater on the first anniversary of the Russian Revolution. Stalin was absent as Molotov accused Britain and the United States of courting a new war and urged destruction of atom bombs.

Moscow M. Molotov Thomas E. Dewey Molotov Stalin Brintin United 5 United States United Nations U.S. A

Hospital Carelessness Hurts Patient in Charleston Hospital

In Charleston a man identified as Mr B suffered a fractured leg and pelvis after injuries from a car accident. Doctors repaired the bones but a hospital supervisor’s misadventure with weights caused new fractures and extended his stay. The administrator berated Mrs B when she sought a billing adjustment, prompting questions about local hospital conduct.

Charleston Mrs. B Mr. B

Survey Indicates Labor Act Repeal and Farm Price Support Debate

An Associated Press survey of new Congress members shows strong backing for claims to repeal the Labor Act, support for high farm price supports, and President power over price controls. Respondents from both parties largely favor or tolerate farm subsidies and remain split on repealing the tariff law, with many qualifying their responses and noting potential voting changes before actual legislation.

Washington Preas Congress Els Ling Vie Standiy Price Inet Werner Wie Che Aise Cate Ios Siiwes Tas Tuhiy Escent Ste Democrate Pace Hot Congres Prine Curbie Dent Dontoriats Americane Labborite Regoyiiticana Caorytress Plan Cine Trary Cautiouarce Toa

Milder Law to Replace Taft Hartley Act Seen Probable

Labor leaders forecast repeal of the Taft Hartley Act by a Democrat controlled Congress but expect new legislation to replace it. Administration officials will begin behind the scenes talks with labor and management to shape provisions of a KuCat tle act. Final form depends on President Truman’s return from vacation and post election political dynamics.

Washington INS Congress Uasor Truman Key West Ifla

Peace Rumors Stir Nanking Morning Report

In Central China the government claimed a modest victory tonight while rumors in Nanking spread that talks with the Communists were being negotiated. A military communique said three Communist columns totaling about 44 000 men were defeated in Southern Shangwing 40 miles northeast of Suchow. Unofficial reports claimed the Communists bypassed Suchow and moved toward Pengpunaly. The government said Yingkow was abandoned after a 3 000 casualty evacuation. In New York Jessica Tandy faced backstagen threats but performed A Streetcar Named Desire with detectives present and police tracing calls to a Rye tavern.

Nanking Central China Shangwing Suchow Pengpunaly Yingkow Manchurian Marine Danniere

Oregon Voters Endorse Pension Plan Despite Risks

In Salem on November 6 Oregon voters overwhelmingly approved an 850 monthly state old age pension for all residents, prompting bond bids of 2 million dollars to finance the program. Critics warned the scheme could bankrupt the state, with the public service commission halting further aid checks until the law is clarified. A sponsor admitted the plan wasn’t as intended and called for legislative changes.

Salem Ore

Marine Band to Perform Twice at Celebration Here

The United States Marine Band will give afternoon and evening concerts at the municipal auditorium Wednesday to mark the 173rd anniversary of the corps. The ensemble, renowned as the White House’s official musical group for 150 years, features carefully selected Americans from diverse backgrounds and undergoes strict auditions and physical exams. The band’s appearances span formal receptions to royal visits, reflecting its nationwide prestige and ceremonial duties.

Marine Band United States Marine Band The Gazette Great Military Organization United States White House

Me a Tority Page ot Only Marine Mandatere

Readable fragments note limited marine mandate context with references to Westheaitan affairs and potential official actions. Key names are unclear in OCR but indicate political or administrative items tied to maritime matters and regional governance.

Westheaitan

Johnson Reported On Cabinet List

Washington May 3 A cabinet reshuffle is rumored with Forrestal's departure and possible replacements discussed. Lewis A Johnson of West Virginia, former assistant secretary of war and American Legion commander, tops potential successors as the cabinet reshuffle unfolds amid party tensions.

Johnson Washington Mares Forrestid Marshall Trepra Rampanmn Lewis A. Johnson Weat Virtint American Legion Parrestal Cei Ansan

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