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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Sep 28, 1957

Page

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Haiti imposes martial law curfew as Dejoie hunted

Haiti's military government declares martial law with a curfew from 10 p m to 4 a m and places the nation under army control. Former Sen Louis Dejoie remains at large as investigators seek him regarding yesterday's general strike attempt while Duvalier leads unofficial election gains.

Larry Allenport AU Prince Haiti Republicc Louis Dejoie Francois Duvalier Dejoie Clement Jumelle Paul Magliore Miami Port Au Prince Vive Duvalier Congress

Inside Today Want Ads and Display Listings Note

Classified section entry notes various phone lines and display ad references with catalog codes for Inside Today. It indicates advertisement placement channels and categories for want ads and other listings. The fragment lists several service codes and lines to contact for placing or viewing ads today.

Wreck Closes Charleston Road During Evening Rush

A semi-trailer wreck blocked Ferry Branch Road after 3 p.m., sealing off a major city artery. Police and officers struggled to move traffic as cars stretched nearly a mile in multiple directions. Patrolman Jim Robinson called it a nasty foulup and said congestion persisted for about ninety minutes.

Charleston Ferry Branch Rd Jim Robinson Ferry Branch South Ruttner United Fuel Gas. Co

War Is Unthinkable Says Khrushchev To Mrs Roosevelt

In Moscow on September 27 Mrs. Franklin D. Roosevelt relayed Khrushchev’s claim that war is unthinkable and that the Soviet leader called for peace. She described Khrushchev as cordial, simple, and outspoken during their long visit at his dacha near Yalta.

Moscow Franklin D. Roosevelt Nikita Khrushchev Gummer Yalta Communist Party

Dunbar Sanitary Board Meeting Ends In Chaos

The Dunbar Sanitary Board meeting dissolved into confusion as lights were turned off and on amid a dispute over spending. Two members A G Rice and James A Purnell supported hiring Rey Casto and Chaney to determine the board's rights. the mayor Charles Caldwell and Councilman M J Williams opposed. Barker ruled the meeting illegal, prompting charges of dictatorship as power struggles and political tensions surfaced after a claim the board would sue the city for 5000.

Don Marsh Ruer Dunbar Sanitary Board A. G. Rice James A. Purnell Live Board Phillip Simmons City Athy Charles Caldwell M. J. Williams Ing“ Simms Dunbar Williams Simms

Impeachment Call as Sen Talmadge Attacks Eisenhower

Sen. Herman Talmadge D Ga urged that he could vote for impeachment now of President Eisenhower, calling him the conqueror of Little Rock. He accused federal troop moves over school integration as political intimidation and suggested private schools as the South’s only defense. Arson at Albany State College for Negroes caused $300,000 in losses, with uncertainty over arsonists’ race. Arguing troop withdrawals, officials discussed potential broader occupation plans for the South and criticized Southern officials for undermining the Supreme Court. Arlington Hotel faced possible Negro waiter strikes amid tense race clashes and a Louisiana draft board mass resignation described as a beginning of a wider action.

Sen. Talmadge D-Ga Eisenhower Little Rock Talmadge Albany State College Albany Defense Charles E. Wilson South Sen Russell Senate Armed Services Committee Bob Sikes D-Fla Wilson Sikes White House Woodrow W. Mann Arkansas Sen. Case R Arlington Hot Springs Ark Guv. Orvald. Faubus Louisiana Selective Service

Long Sixteen-Inch Hudson Stalls In Road Causing Crash

Oak Hill Sept 27 Specialy A six foot nine inch man Kenneth Hudson 27 of Carlisle lay in the highway near a tavern causing James Bell of Red Star to swerve. Bells car with five Red Star youths skidded into a parked vehicle and overturned. Hudson was taken to Oak Hill Hospital in fair condition. Grace Sullivan was treated and released for minor injuries.

Oak Hill Kenneth Hudson Carlisle Oak Air James Bell Red Star David Sullivan James Lesher Donald Jones Gerald Warrick Grace Sullivan Bell Hudson Oak Hill Hospital

Mothers Plan Mass Visit to Gov Faubus Over School

Nine integrated students at Little Rock Central High returned to classes under guard after federal troops arrived. A pro segregation group led by Mrs. Margaret C. Jackson announced thousands of mothers would visit Gov. Faubus to demand the school’s closure until the crisis is resolved. FBI observers guarded events including a Central Stadium football game as tension and risk of violence persisted.

Little Rock Ark Central High School Orval Faubus Margaret C. Jackson Mothers’ League Central High FBI Central Baton Rouge Central Stadium Woodrow Wilson Mann White House Washington J. Edgar Hoover Gov. Faubus

Pigeons attack man sunning on Federal Building steps

A City Scene man resting on the Federal Building steps is surrounded by a flock of pigeons feeding from a bag of pea nuts. The birds swarm with rapid wing beats and snapping beaks, creating a tense scene as the man reacts to the sudden assault.

Turkey cites fear of Syrian arms at United Nations

The Turkish ambassador Seyfullah Esin at the United Nations warned of Communist arms buildup in Syria, insisting Turkey must safeguard its security. Syria's Salah Bitar and Arab leaders countered that Syria poses no threat. King Saud of Saudi Arabia said Syria is not a threat and pledged to resist aggression, signaling potential reconciliation with U.S. policy.

United Nations N. Y U. N World Peace Organization Munist Syria Seyfullah Esin Middle Western Esin Turkey Salah Bitar Jordan Saudi Arabia King Saud Damascus Saud Eisenhower Dulles Washington New York Bitar

Puzzle Winners Named In Gazette Crossword Contest

Three winners emerged in The Charleston Gazette crossword contest. Names will be announced later in Samperrow’s Gazette, which will also publish a new puzzle worth up to $220.

Chere Charleston Gazette Samperrow Gazette

Judge Halts Teamsters Union Voting

A U S district judge halted next weeks Teamsters officer election. Judge F Dickinson Letts granted a temporary injunction at the request of 13 rank and file members who alleged illegal delegate selection and an election to hand the presidency from Dave Beck to James R Hoffa. The injunction could delay the Miami Beach convention and may lead to a permanent order months away. Beck and Hoffa said they would appeal. Hoffa, a leading candidate, faces Senate testimony on financial dealings with racketeers. The convention opens Monday. the court signoff on the injunction is set for tomorrow.

Washington U. S Teamsters Union F. Dickinson Letts Teamsters Dave Beck James R. Hoffa Beck Hoffa U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals District of Columbia Miami Beach Fla Letts Midwest Senate Orobers Michigan International Brotherhood of Teamsters U.S. District Court New York Scott State Federation of Labor

Ex-Boss Details Teamsters Threats and Rigged Elections

Former Michigan Federation of Labor official testifies that the Teamsters Union used threats rigged elections and links with the underworld to build power in Michigan. He names Hoffa threatening to break his arms and legs if he resigned over constitutional changes.

Washington Michigan Federation of Labor Teamsters Robert Scott Senate James R. Hoffa Midwest Scott Hoffa William Buffalino Teamsters Local 985 Detroit Robert F. Kennedy Harry Newman Buffalino Kennedy Newman

Judge Upholds Right to Cuss Privately

Jimmie Lively, 26, of Handley fined $1 for profanity by Justice L. E. Enicks of Cabin Creek. Judge William J. Thompson ruled the warrant did not specify public use, overturning the fine on appeal as the profanity may have occurred in private. The case marks a first on appeal to the Intermediate Court.

Ry Bayard F. Ennis the Gazette Wiliam J. Thompson Jimmie Lively Handley Justice of the Peace L E. Enicks Cabin Creek Lively Thompson

Definition of childhood answers and ignorance

A compact meditation on childhood as a period when questions reveal gaps in knowledge. It contrasts children's curiosity with adults who cannot provide answers, suggesting humility in learning across age groups.

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