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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Oct 03, 1953

Page

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Erskine Fans 14 as Burns Edge Yanks in World Series

Dodger pitcher Carl Erskine struck out 14 to beat the Yankees 3-2 at Eb bet Field in game two of the World Series. Roy Campanella hit a decisive eighth-inning homer as Brooklyn ties the series at two games apiece. Mantle and Maris fanned four times each as Erskine matched the moment with masterful control.

Bob Considine New York Carl Erskine Dodger Ebbets Field New York Yankees Yanks Erskine Howi Ehnils Yankee Vic Rasch Roy Campancelila Campy Spectors Brooklyn Butthel Mal Mantle Mickey, Mantle Tee Col Gil McDougald Gene Woodling Phil Rizzuto Raschi Pinchhitter Gon Bollweg Ehmke Johnny Mize Iskine Shen Mive Mive Big Jonny Yankees Wich Dodgers Cal Brooklyn Dodgers Chuck Dressen Roy Campanella

Dallas Doubles Patrols To Nab Phantom Rapist

Dallas residents bunker behind locked doors as police ramp up patrols and add 40 radio cars in a bid to capture a phantom rapist killer. A $6,000 reward was posted for the slayer of 29 year old Mrs H C Parker. Fear rises as reports of rape and attempted rape surge and citizens stock up on pistols locks and lights.

Dallas Tex H. C. Parker Carl Hansson

Obscure Classifieds and Obituary Notice Summary

A compact today’s page fragment shows a jumble of items including obituary notices, classified markers, and editorials. It references Radin and Grasset in a sports context with Rev. Editorial content and TV theme notes.

Fom Radin TV Grasset Rev Editoriae

Statewide WV Trucker Strike Idles 1,200 Workers

A statewide Teamsters strike began yesterday in West Virginia, idling about 1,200 truck drivers after failed contract talks. Local 175 in Charleston and Local 505 in Huntington led the action, with a federal mediator present. Negotiations sought higher pay and better conditions as the contract expired September 30, affecting most cities except the northern area.

Teamsters West Virginia Frank Rebhan AFL International Brotherhood of Teamsters Rebhan APL Teamsters

Lewis Man Will Remain Mine Chief

Washington reports John J Forbes will retain the post as head of the Federal Bureau of Mines after a dispute with the Eisenhower administration. Undersecretary Ralph A Tudor announced the decision, praising Forbes' 37 years of service and qualifications. Prior nominee Tom Lyon faced opposition from John J Lewis, leader of the United Mine Workers.

Washington John Lewis Eisenhower Federal Bureau of Mines Ralph A. Tudor John J. Forbes Tom Lyon Salt Lake City Forbes United Mine ‘Workers Secretary of the Interior

Three Cops Reinstated After Suspension Incident

Three Charleston patrolmen Tommy Wilson Jess Johnson and Ben Joinson are back on duty after a mayor announced the five officers reinstated without prejudice. They will serve in nonpayable positions for the suspended period while Noattas Montgomery awaits investigation results.

Copenhaver Noattas Montgomery Tommy Wilson Jess Johnson Charleston Ben Joinson Jones Ek

41 Woods Fires Are Still Burning

The State Conservation Commission reports 41 woodstand fires burning across the state last night. Most are under control. none yet critical. Firefighters busiest in Mercer County with seven fires, five under control and two ongoing with crews on scene. District breakdowns show Nicholas County three fires two under control one active. Webster two under control. Fayette five with crews or no report. Raleigh five three under control two with crews. Wyoming one under control. Greenbrier two one under control one with crew. Monroe one.

Mercer County Nicholas County Webster Fayette Raleigh Wyoming Greenbrier Monroe

No Rain Forecast Forest Fire Threat in State

Conservation Commission prepares for worsening fire danger as no rain looms. In West Virginia, late October 1952 saw 1,609 fires burning about 600,000 acres amid a severe drought. Deer are prevented from hunting across counties and 580 fires averaging 40 to 50 acres hint at deeper, harder to control blazes.

Skip Johmson the Gazette Conservation Commission West Virginia Carl 3. Johnson Lansaily

Indian Guards Kill 2 POWs In New Riot

In Panmunjom a second anti-Red prisoner riot ends after Indian guards kill two Chinese prisoners and wound five during a mass breakout. North Korean dies and five wounded in a similar riot. observers report prisoners shouting and beating tins. Thimayya accuses organized groups before custody and cites UN caution on explanations teams.

Panmunjom Neutral Nations Repatriation Commission Thimayya A. L. Hampton United Nations Command U.N Formosa Hamblen U.N. Command Commission Red Ion Rues Allo

Planned It Two Weeks Ago Bank Robbery By Putnam Bank Bandits

Charleston's bush teague gang robbed Buffalo Bank in Putnam County and staged a two hour crime spree. They also held up Van's Never Closed Grocery for 34 dollars and burglarized Woodrow Wilson Junior High School for instruments later pawned. Harold L. Page 47 said he planned the job two weeks earlier and recruited four young men. two others implicated were already jailed or surrendered.

Don Seagle Steff the Gazette Charleston’s Bush Teague Buffalo Harold L. Page Chandler's Branch Putnam County Page Robert E. Combs John Berry James Shreve Eziekal Zeke) Myers Van Charleston Woodrow Wilson Junior High Berry

Vietminh Brigade Terrified as French Drive Presses

In Indochina near Hanoi, remnants of a Vietminh force of about 5 000 men flee the French Union advance. With routes inland blocked by French columns, the group aims for the coast, hoping to escape by sea. French and air units maintain pursuit over roughly 400 square miles as hopes of survival fade.

Hanoi Indochina Red River Hung Yen Gulf of Tonkin

Parents Deny $500000 Ransom Demand in Bobby Greenlease Case

Kansas City October report shows fear for 6 year old Bobby Greenlease as family associates deny any contact with kidnappers and refute a $500000 ransom. Police avoid interference to aid recovery. Ad alongside ransom chatter remains unverified. No concrete leads in Juliet Stainton Clark murder case in Charleston.

Kansas City Bobby Greenlease Robert Ledterman Tulsa Ledterman Bobby Robert C. Greenlease Letterman Kansas City Star Times Chicago Lederman Clark Juliet Stainton Clark South Hills Charleston

Industrialists Get Marland Lashing at WV meeting

Governor Marland scolded West Virginia manufacturers for failing to offer concrete solutions to the state's financial crisis. He warned that schools and roads cannot be funded on current revenues and urged decisive action. The address to the West Virginia Manufacturers Assn urged accountability and bold proposals.

White Sulphur Springs W. Va Marland West Virginia West Virginia

Reich Occupation Views Stir Eastern Star Leader

Dr Wilbur H Crambler of St Louis told the 50th annual session of the West Virginia Chapter Order of the Eastern Star that Germans recapture property for occupancy by U S armed forces and pay rent but inconveniences to German owners remain. He quoted a German grand chancellor expressing hope U S forces stay long. The overseas chapters are engaged and a page turn is noted for more details. Clea Moore film actress comments on fashion in Hollywood.

Pearl M. Masterson the Gazette Germany U. 3 Wilbur H. jCrambler St. Louis Order of Eastern Star Crambier Westirginia Thhe Municipal Auditorium Eastern Star United ‘Lodge of U. S Dr.' iCrambler

Ford Praises Reds for Gift in U N Aid Plan

At the United Nations Henry Ford praised Russia for its first donation to the U N fund for raising world living standards and pledged continued U S support. Soviet Delegate Arkadyev spoke of Russia’s willingness to help and to aid in distributing aid while Ford reaffirmed the U S pledge as the fund’s mainstay with nearly 13 times Russia's amount for 1953 commitments.

Russia United Nations N. Y Henry Ford U.N United States Ford G. P Arkadyev Arkadyev U.S U. S

Picture Doodles Debuts In State Magazine Section

The Gazette announces a new game titled Picture Doodles starting tomorrow in the State Magazine section. Simple lines transform players into artists and the activity suits ages eight to eighty, also making a fun party game for children and adults.

State Magazine The Gazette

Sailing to Kanawha River for All West Virginia Boat Races

Boats and drivers converge on Charleston for the Seventh Annual All West Virginia Boat Racing Championships. Races start at 12:30 p m tomorrow on the Kanawha River, sponsored by The Gazette and Charleston Boat Club. A pre race party at Daniel Boone Park features Bob Phillips catering.

Charleston

Strike Idles 60,000 Men 100 Vessels on East Coast

On the East Coast waterfront a two day ILA strike idled about 30,000 dockers and left about 100 ships idle from Maine to Virginia. The Constitution was laid up in New York, the first passenger liner hit by the stoppage. FBI warned of possible gunmen targeting Joseph Fr. Ryan, ILA president, who faces hospital protection amid tensions with the rival AFL-backed group led by John Dwyer. Eisenhower named a three member board to push a Taft-Hartley injunction to end the walkout.

Pye East Coast New York Maine Virginia International Longshoremen's Association American Export Line FBI Oregon Joseph Ryan ILA AFL John Dwyer Dwyer YUA APL Baltimore Eisenhower Threeman Board

War claims by Pole: only war can free Europe

A displaced Polish exile in Washington says liberation of Soviet dominated Europe hinges on war, while noting Poles are 99 percent anti Communist. He warns liberation cannot occur without foreign help and calls for action against the Kremlin regime. Peaceful means he says will not suffice.

Pole Washington United States Europe Jan Hajdukiewicz Red Korea Poland Hajdukiewicz San Francisco State Department Voice of America Kremlin

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