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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Nov 16, 1949

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Coplon Case Brings FBI Testimony On Suspected Plot

FBI agent Lamphere testified he had no reason to believe Judith Coplon took any memo or passed it to the Soviets while her defense seeks to block conspiracy charges. The court heard witnesses in a federal hearing linked to her espionage case against Valentin Gubitchev.

Meno New York FBI Justice Department Judith Coplon Robert J. Lamphere Miss Coplon Abayssiais Lamphere Miss Capain Valentin Gubitchev Archibald Palmar Uth

Police Seek Sex Maniac In Slaying Of Gal Six

Los Angeles police widened a manhunt for a 66 year old retired baker, Fred Stroble, in connection with the strangling of six year old Linda Joy Glucalt whose body was found under rubbish near her home. Autopsy showed a tightly tied neck, ice pick punctures, and multiple head wounds as investigators labeled the case a rape murder.

Los Angeles Nana Linda Joyde Glucalt Segan Mexico Fred Siodle Des BL Brennan Frederick Newbarr Brennan Ruben ‘Hanaman Linda

Strike Postponed By Deck Officers In Atlantic Coast

Washington reports a temporary halt to a deck officers strike as a peace plan is reviewed by AFL union members and employers from Atlantic and Gulf ports. The agreement calls for a vote by the rank and file with a Monday deadline and a possible strike if the plan is rejected by noon Tuesday November 22.

Washington AFL Mwe Atlantic Gulf Ports

Polish Woman Bears Ciel Baby on Flight To Home in America

A Polish mother aboard a Scandinavian Airlines System flight midway over the Atlantic gave birth to a healthy girl at 12 10 a.m. New York time, with the stewardess converting the rear lounge into a maternity ward. The baby joins a family of five en route to Oshkosh.

Ciel America New York Ralbleck Atlantic Scotand Newfoundland Rolbiecki Scandinavian Airlines Oshigren Ttle James C. Parker U. S. Air Force Germany Tor Slensrud LaGuardia Field Niels Jensen

Huge Electro Metallurgical Furnaces Power Alloy Production

The article describes Electro Metallurgical's large open furnaces used to heat rare ores and produce cherro alloys essential for tough steel. It notes the high temperatures, brick-lined bowls, suspended graphite electrodes, and the distinction between smelling and melting furnaces at the Alloy plant.

Charles BR Armentrous Garett Electro Metallurgical Electromet

Acheson Reports European Mission Ended Harmonious

Secretary of State Acheson told President Truman the Paris talks among Bevin, Molotov, and Bevin yielded full agreement after a week in Europe. He praised German contacts as very satisfying and planned to discuss Far Eastern questions with reporters. He intends to press for latest Ward case details before public remarks.

China Washington IAM Acheson Truman Messares Paris Germany Bevin Britain Porter

Clerk Convicted In Treason Cases

Herbert J. Burgman a 53 year old former clerk at the U S embassy in Berlin was convicted of treason for broadcasting Nazi propaganda during World War II The verdict came despite his heart attack recovery and he was taken from the courtroom to the district jail infirmary The case followed earlier treason convictions of Mildred Gillars known as Axis Sally and Iva Toguri D Aquino Tokyo Rose both sentenced to long prison terms and fines A federal jury deliberated five hours before finding Burgman guilty

Washington Ir— Slumpen Herbert J. Burgman U. S Berlin Bergman Praress Axiz Sally) Gillars Radio Iva ‘'Aguri d'Aquino Tokyo Rose Bureman Alexander Holtze

White House may seek new coal truce if miners walk out

Washington reports the White House may request a 60 day coal strike truce under Taft Hartley law if miners walk out again on December 1. Advisers differ on using injunctive powers or creating a fact finding board. price hikes by two large coal firms are cited as fueling public concern. United Mine Workers welfare fund staff cuts drawn protests from 300 to 400 workers. Lewis remains UMW chairman and fund trustee.

White House Washington John L. Lewis Truman Lewis Lewis’ Whiott Nradquarters United Mini Workers Unions Welfare Fund UMW District 50 Unicon Tothas Lewis’ Union Union Lewin Lehairman

Deputies Beating Alleged at Belle Football Game

Two county deputy sheriffs beat a man during a Belle football game last week, adding to a week of police brutality cases. Witnesses identified the victim as Lowell F. Slack, 33, a du Pont plant employee and spectator at the Charleston Stonewall Jackson game. The Cooke case cites similar police violence and names the involved deputies.

Belle Cooke Laidley Field Lowell F. Slack Rock Lake Village duPont

Slack's Attorney Claims Police Probe Biased

D Savage lawyer for Lowell F Slack argues Mayor Andrews designated Police Chief Ray to investigate Slack beating at Laidy Field. He says the move leaks defense facts before trial and calls for an impartial commission. Witnesses from DuPont describe the brutal beating by Deputy Whitlock during a recent fight.

Charles W. Ray den Prowse Charles Gibbs Slack Walter L. Cavender Laidley Field Lowell F. Slack Andrews Laidiey Field Savage

Committee Named On Parking Issue

An Ii man committee of local downtown merchants was formed yesterday to tackle the parking shortage. Dewey Kuhns chairs the group, formed at a meeting with merchants and city officials at the Kanawha Hotel. The panel will submit recommendations within 40 days. Members include Harry Campbell, I Noyes Smith, William Opitz, E Herrison, Si Galverin, W B Sealy, George Reeves, O L Higerman, Hen Gentry, and Sidney Kleeman. Dudley Simms presided.

Dewey EB. S. Kuhns Kanawhe Hotes Citizens’ Traffic Advisory Committee Harry V. Campbell I. Noyes Smith Kanawha Banlong and ‘Trust Co Willian Opitz Kresge Co Herrison Montgomery Ward Si Galverin Gilpern’s Music Co W. B. Sealy Diamond Department Store George Reeves Reeves Rood Market O L, Higerman The Peoples Store Hen Gentry Gentry Furniture Co Sidney Kleeman Frankenberger’s Dudley L. Simms

German Plant Dismantling Slowed by Big Three

German Chancellor Konrad Adenauer said the Big Three agreed to slow the dismantling of war related plants and to permit West Germany to build larger merchant ships. They also plan trade posts, participation in international bodies, and lighter penalties while negotiations continue.

Adenauer Bonn Germany Konrad Adenauer West German Petersburg Rhine

Pictures Today provides nationwide timely news images

A new nationwide photo service delivers up-to-the-minute pictures of news events and people who made news yesterday across the United States, enabled by Acme Telephone network facilities and featured in The Charleston Gazette and The State Newspaper.

United States Acme Telephon

Two Hanged for Killing of Mohandas K Gandhi

Two Hindu Nationalists were hanged today in Ambala for the assassination of Mohandas K Gandhi the spiritual leader of India. Narayan Godse and Narayan Apte were executed together after shouting a final salute to the nation. Their ashes will join Gandhi in a holy river but the time and place remain secret.

Ambala India Mohandas K. Gandhi Narayan V. Godae Narayan B. Apte Gandhi Ingra New Delhi Ganges Britain Godse Inds Gwineh Pak

Miners Pay Off Penalty After 1948 Coal Strike

John L Lewis and the United Mine Workers settled the $1 420 000 penalty imposed by Judge Goldsborough for defying a court order to end the 1948 coal strike. The payment was made to U S district court clerk Harry M Hy as legal experts noted its size for a labor union. Lewis himself did not attend the ceremony, leaving the payment to lawyers.

John L. Lewis United Mine Workers Harry M. Hy U. S. District Court T. Alan Goldsborough Lewis Welly Hopkins Eupreme Goldaborough

Five to Ten Year Sentence In Fatal Charleston Shootings

The fatal shooting of Amy Clinton, 27, at the corner of Lee and Gostiwry Sis last June 4 led to a plea of guilty by Colley Woodrow Barker, 30, of 15 Christopher St. He faced a five to ten year state penitentiary term before Special Intermediate Judge Sidney Goad after admitting to shooting Clinton in view of witnesses while a two year old step-niece was nearby. Barker fled the scene but was captured by Sgt. Trabest Woodall at Court and Virginia Streets. Police noted Barker had served time in a federal prison at Leave Worth, Ken, and was dishonorably discharged.

Amy Clinton Charleston Lee and Gostiwry Colley Woodrow Barker Christopher St Barker Sidney Goad Burker Barker Trabest Woodall Virginia Sts enwWorth Ken

Roosevelt Announces California Gubernatorial Candidacy

James Roosevelt declared his intention to seek the Democratic nomination for California governor in 1950. He spoke at a press conference with political editors and planned a radio broadcast to detail his campaign, aiming to challenge incumbent Republican Governor Earl Warren who won both nominations in 1944.

Los Angeles James Roosevelt California Roosevelt George Luckey Tourman Luckey Bart Warren

China Reds Repudiate Nationalist Delegation at UN Seat Battle

Peiping broadcasts report Red China disowns Nationalist China's UN delegation in an early move to seize the big power seat. Nine Paris embassy staff who defected to communists seek to rally other Chinese diplomats abroad while the United States supports the Nationalist team. The episode highlights veto power held by five permanent Security Council members including China.

Lake Peiping Federal Communication Comission United Stats China Ching I-nation Security Council United States Russia Britain France Li, N Dr Tf, Tsiang

Charleston Skies and Visible Planets Outlook

A compact sky brief notes Sunrise at 708 am and sunset, Moonrise, prominent stars near Venus, Altair high above Venus and Jupiter. Visible planets Venus Jupiter Mars Saturn rise times. see cloudiness in West Virginia and Maryland with generally fair conditions and cooler temperatures.

Venus Altair Jupiter Mars Saturn West Virginia Aston Bee Mrcumadiie Lemueta Marylind Virginii Cosete

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