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Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Oct 13, 1952

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Editorial Side Stepping the Law on Turnpike Lanes

The New York Turnpike trustees seek court approval to proceed with a five lane toll expressway from Princeton to Charleston despite a West Virginia Attorney General ruling that the 1947 act requires multi lane construction from the outset. The editorial urges refinancing to meet the law’s full intent and defend public funds from private engineering missteps.

West Virginia New York Federal District Court Princeton Charleston Turnpike C Immission Ben Moore Turnpike Commission West Virginia Turnpike

Stabilizer proposes reserve price law for crisis use

Economic Stabilizer Roger L. Putnam outlined a standby price wage control plan for presidential use in an emergency with veto authority for Congress. He said the system would require consulting the Defense Production Act committee and a possible special session if Congress is adjourned.

Washington Roger L. Putsnam Congress Putnam Senato H House Stalin Eady Korea Henry H. Fovwler Fowler Fulham

Industrialists discuss energy shift at New York event

A special technical conference in New York this week gathers top industrialists to debate future power. The focus is on atomic energy for commercial use in coming years while coal is questioned as a power source amid labor and industry tension.

New York Atomic Energy Jesse Victor Riesel Johnny Lewis Tunion Phresudb Sasaee

6 States List Gen. M'Arthur For President

Gen Douglas MacArthur’s name appeared on presidential ballots in six states under minor party labels including Christian Nationalist Constitution and America First. The move drew note from Republicans who said they were not alarmed but considered potential effects in close states. An Associated Press check found MacArthur slates qualified for 97 electoral votes.

Wymaroid Olmer Washington Douglas MacArthur Eisenhower Associated Press MacArthur Constitution America First Parties Republican National Campaign Headquarters

Men Held In Murder Of Four In California and New Mexico

In Chester California on October 12 authorities reported a bloody half inch pipe found near the scene where High Sierra grocer Gard Young, 43, his two daughters and a playmate were slain and three men were seized in Santa Fe New Mexico in connection with the crime. The weapons and suspects were tied to a rugged Northern California logging road where Young’s car trunk held the bodies and a third daughter survived the ordeal.

Alice Redstreake Chester Calif Santa Fe N. M Plumas Bertram James Gard Young California Young

Army to broadcast full election returns overseas

The Army Signal Corps announced it will transmit presidential returns and state trends to servicemen worldwide via 212 radio stations and 72 overseas stations. Using reports from the Associated Press United Press and International News Service, returns will begin immediately after polls close.

Army Washington Army Signal Corps Associated Ss. United Press and International News Service Signal Corps

Patteson Withdraws Endorsement Of Byrd For Congress

Gov. Patteson announced he would no longer endorse or support Robert C. Byrd, the Democratic nominee for Congress from West Virginia's Sixth District, after Byrd reportedly expressed willingness to reorganize the Ku Klux Klan. Byrd declined to withdraw his candidacy. La Follette called the move surprising and said he would continue his Republican bid.

Frank A. Knight the Gazette Yeaterday Patteson Robert C. Byrd Sophia Congress Byrd West Virginia Samuel Green Atlanta North Carolina State Capitol The Gazette la Follette Morgantown Dema

Woman Killed Riding to Church in Downtown Crash

Mrs. Mary Damous, 63, of 303 Washington St, was struck and killed when a car driven by Katie Mary Hutcherson, 33, veered off Court Street and into a yard near a street barrier. The victim’s son was to wed yesterday. the driver is a churchgoer.

George Damous Washington St Court St St. Francis Hospital Katie Mary Hutcherson Katies Mary Hutcherson Washingtom Ct

Stevenson Rates Reception Fine in Rebellious South

Illinois Governor Adlai Stevenson praised his reception in the South calling it fine as he campaigned across eight states. He urged Dixie voters to back his ticket while noting support in Nashville and clashing with Southern critics. Eisenhower planned coast to coast travel targeting Texas and Louisiana with focus on tidelands oil policy and Solid South dynamics.

Stevenson Dixie Jack’ Bell Springfield South Adlai EB. Stevenson Pacific Coast Texas Illinois Hully Nashville Tenn War Memorial Auditorium Dwight D. Eisenhower Louisiana Florida Tennessee DouUlstead Robert E. Clark Denver INS Eisenhower Wyoming Oklahoma New Orleans Lone Star

Diplomatic and Battle Updates From U N and Korea Front

The report details South Korean forces on White Horse Mountain repelling a Chinese assault as United States Britain and France map a plan to push for Security Council seats. Western diplomacy centers on blocking Soviet influence with Denmark seen as the Western choice.

United. Nations INS United States Britain France U.N. General Assembly Security Council Denmark Soviet Union Baltic Russia Fhve China U. N Netherlands Colombia Brazil Lebanon Turkey Seab

Tired But Happy Truman Returns To White House

President Truman arrives at the White House after a coast to coast speaking tour, covering 3 300 miles and described as a landmark campaign effort. He plans a three day trip beginning Wednesday through New England and Brooklyn and then Midwest campaigning until election day. The 68 year old continues in the role of retiring Democratic party head.

Truman White House Ernest B. Vaccaro Andra Creigh Washington New England Brooklyn Midwest

Refugee recounts torture in Communist police custody

Vienna dispatch reports that Eastern European police increasingly use physical torture to extract confessions. A Czechoslovak girl identified as Miss Novak claims three days of ice water, abuse, and beatings on thighs and feet after being accused of spying. Western investigators view her account as reasonably reliable amid some dubious claims.

Richard O'Regan Vienna Austria Europe Miss Novak Bratislava Belong Wales

Water shortage crisis threatens hundreds of U S cities

Washington reports a nation wide water shortage crisis with experts warning hundreds of communities may perish from thirst unless solved. The Geological Survey notes 170 billion gallons daily are needed and shortages affect New York, Chicago, Philadelphia, Baltimore and other major areas across arid West and industrial East.

James Lee Washington United States Washington Midwest U. S. Geological Survey New York Philadelphia Baltimore Chicago Arizona Nevada California Edmonston Joseph Tracy Utah Colorado Clifford H. Stone Colorado Water Conservation Board Colorado River Alfred Merrite Smith Geological Survey San Carlos New England New York Area New York City New Jersey Delaware Basin Memphis Accandectines

Supreme Court to rule on Costello appeal and other cases

The Supreme Court may act Monday on gambler Frank Costello’s appeal to overturn an 18 month contempt sentence. It may also decide on the legality of the federal gambling tax and the fate of Julius and Ethel Rosenberg who seek review after death sentences for atomic espionage.

Supreme Court Frank Costello Congress Costello Senate Crime Committee New York Julius Ethel Rosenberg U. S Soviet Union White House United States High Court Los Angeles Rep Brehm Edward A. Rumely The Committee For Constitutional Government

Nationalists Slay 3 Red Companies Off Chinese Coast

The Central Daily News reports Chinese Nationalist forces attacked three small islands off Red China and wiped out three Communist companies in a night and day of fighting. The targets were Wanshan Yangyu and Shaitou near Chekiar province, about 220 miles south of Shanghai.

Seoul White Horse Mountain White Horse Hts Chorwon Tron Triangle U. S Taipmh Formosa Red China Central Daily News Shanghai Chilew Wanshan Yangyu Shaitou Chekiar

Gazette Rental Ads Promise Fast Results

Ex ads boast quick rentals with numerous listings. Notices include addresses like RESCENT Road and MORNING JACKSKON ST with rooms for rent, baths, private spaces, and prices from $12.50 to $50. Callers urged to submit ads by evening for Tuesday’s Gazette.

Gazette Rescent Road Jackskon ST

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