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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Sep 09, 1949

Page

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Dollar Parley Outlines Five Moves to Aid Britain

Washington plans five Marshall Plan based remedies to ease Britain's crisis within consent framework. Proposals include letting Britain spend Marshall funds freely, waiving non discrimination rules, relaxing customs, boosting U S stockpiles in British areas, and encouraging American private investment in backward British zones. Snyder announced four top level working groups to draft final details and warned congressional consent needed for the waiver of nondiscrimination.

Washington Britain U. S Treasury Spyder Congress Bisputa

Guard Request Looms Over Bell Aircraft Strike Violence

Appeals were made to Governor Thomas E. Dewey to send National Guard troops to Bell Aircraft Corp where violence erupted for a second day. The governor returned to Albany with state police superintendent John A. Gaffney to oversee the situation as district attorney William J. Miller and Undersheriff Arthur Mussiner sought guard troops after at least 14 people were hurt in attacks by flying squads of unionists. Wives of non strikers telegrammed for protection as CIO United Auto Workers Local 501 leads a 1,700 member segment in a 3000 employee plant demanding a pension plan and 10 cent hourly raise.

Buffalo Thomas E. Dewey National Guard Bell Aircraft Corp Albany Syracuse John A. Gaffney William 3. Miller Niagara County Arthur Mussiner Lawrence Walsh Dewey Miller National Guardsmen CIO United Auto Workers Local 501 Bell

Charles K Payne Dies at 89 a Charleston Leader

Charles K Payne 89 longtime Charleston businessman and banker died at 2 23 pm yesterday in a local hospital after major surgery. He lived at 1120 Kanawha Blvd East and had been a director of the Charleston National Bank and Dunbar Glass Corp. for decades. Born November 27 1859 near Newport Virginia he moved to Charleston in 1889 joining Payne Shoe Co later retiring in 1926. He helped form Charleston Industrial Corp as vice president and director when Nitro town development began. A Democrat he served in the House of Delegates in 1928 and chaired the State Relief Administration for four and a half years. He reorganized Dunbar Glass in 1936 and was then director and chairman. An avid traveler and golfer he held many civic posts including charter member and past president of the Charleston Chamber of Commerce shrine leadership Masonry and Scottish Rite.

Charles K. Payne Charleston Kanawha Blvd Mr. Payne Bat Ik Dunbar Glass Corp Newport Charles Henry Kezia {Kinzer} Payne Virginia Virginia Polytechnic Institute Mercentile Blackspurg Alex Black F. W W. O. Abney E. A. Barnes Payne Charleston Chamber of Commerce Beni Kedem Shrine The Masonic Temple Kanawha Lodge A. FP A. M Tnese

Explorer Wounded in China Mystery Ends in Tragedy

In Canton China an American explorer Leonard Clark 41 and Willard Freeman of Bridgewater Massachusetts were wounded in a shooting at the Freeman home where Harold Harris a British executive was killed. Mrs Freeman found the trio in the living room with a .32 caliber pistol at dawn after she had left the home at 2 am. Harris was shot three times while Clark was wounded once through the skull.

Canton China Leonard Clark San Francisco Willard Freeman Bridgewater Mass International Suppliers Corp Harold Harris Freeman Harris Clarke Pi Kappa Alpha

GOP Senator Seeks Check on Trade Bill Powers

Senator Millikin and other Republicans press to require notice and peril points before any broad reciprocal trade concessions. They want Tariff Commission alerts when proposed cuts threaten American producers, aiming to curb flood of cheap imports. Democratic leaders expect administration to secure changes despite GOP backing.

Washington Millikin R.-Cole Senate Lucas Congress U. S Tariff Commission Commission

Priests Fight Prague Plans

In Prague 4900 Roman Catholic priests signed a defiant declaration rejecting the government church law. The measure would extend state control over church appointments finances and administration. Archbishop Beran and bishops condemnation followed later. The proclamation claimed 70 percent of the 7000 clergy signed, with others enrolling.

Prague Czechoslovakia Josef Beran Central Action Committee

Heat Reveals Suspect Hiding in Morgue

Police chased Frank Ray a 19 year old Black man wanted for questioning in two robberies for two hours. He sought sanctuary in a funeral home and, using a flashlight, officers checked bodies in the morgue and found a warm body matching his.

Jacksonville Fla Frank Ray Finneral Ray

President May Request Steel Truce Extension

President Truman said he may seek an extension of the steel truce to avert a threatened nationwide strike next Wednesday. A final decision will come after his steel fact finding board submits a report on Sunday. He also said efforts to avert a Missouri Pacific Railroad strike have exhausted avenues under the Railway Labor Act.

Washington Truman Tolso Philip Murray CIO

Martin Gave Data in B-36 Case Conspiracy Probe

Plane maker Glenn L. Martin told Navy investigators he contributed information to an anonymous dossier that sparked a Senate probe into the B-36 program. He later said the letter lacked proof of procurement irregularities involving top defense officials and President Truman.

Washington Glenn L. Martin Navy Baltimore Defense Johnson Sullington Truman Symington James V. Forrestal Hugh Henson Martin Emerson ,Electric Co Thomas R. Davies Cedric R. Worth Harold G. Mosier Davies Mosier Worth

Sawyer Cheered As Jobless Decline Signals Rebound

Washington reports August employment rose to 69,937,000 with 406,000 fewer unemployed. Secretary Sawyer praised the figures, suggesting the end of the recession may be near, while Dr. Edwin G. Nourse urged restraint, noting seasonal upturn and unresolved disinflation. The Census Bureau figures followed his comments.

Sawyer Washington Secretary of Commerce Edwin G. Nourse President's Council of Economic Advisers Nourse Census Bureau

Abdominal Injury From Grandfather's Chisel

A Joliet infant, 11 months old, had her abdomen pierced by a chisel when she fell near a cabinet being installed by her grandfather David Wandless. Her father Lawrence rushed her to Joliet hospital where Dr. Gordon Snider operated. the doctor said she might have bled to death without prompt care, but she has a good chance to survive.

Tor Joliet Til Joan Arlene Weber David Wandless Joan Lawrence Gordon Snider

Pact Said Broken By Espionage Acts

Ins-Fo Jana formally accused picid ia tonight of hostile acts and declared Marshal Tito's regime trodden down land destroyed the mutual aid pact of March 1948. Warsaw accuses Yugoslavia of spying and undermining the Cominform unity, with Petrovic named in a network plot. Washington reports the U S lent 20 million dollars to Yugoslavia to bolster Tito against Moscow.

London Ins—Fo Jana Picidia Marshal Tito Yugoslavia Russia Warsaw Polish Foreign Office Poland United Camp of Democratic “Nations Ministry of Communications Petrovic Bulgaria Belgrade France Blavs

Admiral States Anti Red Plan

Admiral Oscar says 75 million dollars would help halt Communist advances in Asia and tests show Senate backing. He urges aid strictly controlled, not given to Chiang Kai shek, with funds used only after Chinese and Red forces are contained. Page 12.

Capitol .Hill Snyder Paul G. Hoffmen Hoffman C. B. Hows Washington America Congress Vice Oscars U. S Ghina Cheigman Connally Senate Foreign Relations Committee Burma India Siam Chiang Kai-shek

Gunplay in Bogota Assembly Leaves One Dead

In Bogota last midnight Liberal and Conservative deputies clashed in the Chamber of Deputies over a presidential election date veto by President Marino Ospina Perez. Gustavo Jimenez was killed after exchanges with conservative Carlos Delille, with Jorge Soto del Corral and two conservatives wounded as more than 50 bullets were fired. The incident follows a history of unrest during Ospina’s administration.

Bogota Colmna Chamber of Deputies Marino Ospina Perez Gustavo Jimenez Boyaca Jorge Soto’ del, Corral Amadeo Rodriguez Richardo Silva Chamber Jinenez Carlos del Ille Noteen Jimenez Ospina

West Virginia Fair Showcases Homes and Furnishings

At the West Virginia Agricultural and Industrial Fair exhibitors display a full range of home construction and furnishing wares from tools to exterior finishes. Prospective builders can see jig saws, casement windows, aluminum awnings, storm doors and gutters, plus insulation and interlocking plastic tiles for bathrooms or kitchens.

Ay Marcelle Ward West Virginia

Emergency Drive Seeks Polio Funds in Kanawha County

A week long campaign to raise funds for the National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis was launched in Kanawha County. T Sterling Evans outlined plans and the national fund status at a meeting with chapter members, press and radio staff, and state officers. The national goal is 14.5 million dollars to fund advances to affected areas as needed.

Kanawha County National Foundation For T. Sterling Evans Foundation National Fund Evans Th Foundation

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Tito accuses Cominform of insults and rumors

Premier Tito in Belgrade accuses the Russian led Cominform of spreading false rumors and insults to undermine Yugoslavia. He asserts economic independence and says Yugoslavia will source what it needs elsewhere despite the propaganda campaign. He praises mineral wealth and spoke to French delegates in support of resisting Moscow control.

Belgrade Yugoslavia Marshall Tito Cominform Communist International Information Bureau Russia Tito Moscow

Third Hurricane Skirts Bermuda

A large Atlantic hurricane brushed Bermuda with winds near 55 mph and light gusts. No property damage was reported as the storm center passed about 60 miles east of the islands and moved north-northeast at about 15 mph.

Miami Fla Bermuda Honeymoon Isles Grady Norton Miami Weather Bureau Weather Bureau

Rival unions threaten broader fight over entertainers

Rival AFL unions traded barbs as James Petrillo warned he could pull orchestras from night spots and theaters to fight the AGVA. AGVA and its AAAA parent group, led by Paul Duizell, clarified their stance in the escalating dispute over raiding of membership in the entertainment field.

New York AFL James C. Petrillo The Musicians Union Today Rillo American Guild of Variety Artists AGVA AFL Federation Avr Apsprousa AFL Associated Actors and Artists of America AAAA Paul Duizell

Richard Strauss Dies, Composer who Enriched Music

Richard Strauss, 85, died in Germany after a career spanning wars and regime changes. The noted composer of Der Rosenkavalier and Salome shaped modern music despite political entanglements and wartime pressures.

Richard Strauss Garmisch Germany Bismarck Strauss Johann Strauss Kaiser Wilhelm

U N Warned War Brewing in Korea

The United Nations issued an annual report warning of a barbarous civil war brewing in Korea. It states the republican government seeks U S protection against Russia and ties the crisis to Communist advances in China. The report, signed by several nations, urges U N commitment to Korea defense and mentions Korea unification and the 38th parallel.

Lake Success United Nations Korea U. N. Commission For Korea United States Russia China Asia Republic General Assembly Philippines Australia el Salvador France India Lycia

Charleston Skies and Weather Across Regions

Friday forecast notes visible celestial events with Venus and Mars visible at specific times while IOA temperatures vary by region. Virginia expects fair pleasant weather with highs 68 to 72 degrees, Tennessee shows cloudy conditions with mild high, Western Pennsylvania anticipates fair, cool conditions, Friday night cools toward mid 0s with pale skies.

Venus Mars Virginia Tennessee Pennsylvania Deylang

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Dollar Willie Willis Charles Payne Charles EK. Payos GOP Voice of America British Broadcasting Co Defense Forrestal Leroy Simpler Navy Public Relations Section Navy Court of Inquiry Cedric Worth IUS Israel Fund Ecuador Stalin Israel Haifa Cred World Bank Acheson Secreetary of Defense Yuguslav Moscow Radio Tan Prebateurs Reen Union Petrillo Nazi Music Chamber Paul Josef Goebbels Bruno Walter Berlin Philharmonic Arturo Toscanini Adolf Hitler U.N 38Th Parallel
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