Appeasement critique amid Korea crisis and fleet debates
A World War II era column argues against appeasement as Western powers debate Korea and Formosa. It urges a larger U S fleet in the China seas, cites Admiral Nimitz and Okinawa, and warns that Korea is a waypoint in a broader Soviet invasion plan. The piece calls for stronger naval, air, and ground forces to deter Communist advance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western Pacific
Truman
Seventh Fleet
Straits of
Formosa
MacArthur
Great Britain
China
Neville Chamberlain
Munich
Korea
Kremlin
Nimitz Spid
Beckley
Okinawa
Hitler
Napoleon
Design Against Us When a Racketeer Turns Legitimate
The Senate Crime Investigating Committee chaired by Senator Estes Kefauver warns gangsters are expanding into lawful enterprises after bootlegging, profiting from gambling and black marketing estimated at 17 billion dollars annually. They monopolize cash-heavy sectors like auto dealerships and utilities, financing schemes through slot machines and horse racing. Public dollars fund criminal influence, eroding liberties as crime adapts to a legal veneer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate Crime Investigating Committee
Estes Kefauver
America
Beckley
Florida
Caribbean
Cove Creek Church dedicates fried chicken feast and all-day gathering
J C Hurst of Posey describes a grand fried chicken dedication at Cove Creek Church on the old Workman's Chapel site, inviting residents from Raleigh Fayette and Wyoming counties for an all-day event. Community leaders coordinate the drive while Bug Dust and locals boast about cooks bakers and cakes. John T Gelder to head Charleston Community Chest drive, ensuring ample funds for next year’s programs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Navy & Beast
Cove Creek
J. C. Hurst
Posey
Hurst
Raleigh
Fayette
Wyoming
Bug Dust
John T. Gelder
Charleston
Radio man Gelder and Dr Ford share tale of success and farming
Thomas F Stafford profiles Gelder who rose from local radio to WWVA and WCHS, moving to Charleston as manager and engaging in community work. Dr S A Ford, a Beckley physician and Summers County farmer, praises alfalfa farming and cattle breeding, stressing nutrition for future yield and market value.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Stairs
H. K. Stairs
Wheeling
Gelder
WWVA
Charleston
WCHS
S. A. Ford
Beckley
Summers
Regionally Speaking Military Men in News Overseas and at Home
Regional brief highlights servicemen connected to area families. Cpl Robert Milton of Mr Hope awaits word from Japan while Seaman Bobbie J. Thompson of Beckley trained at Great Lakes Electronics School. Others include Pvt Donald L Manning at Camp Stoneman furloughing with parents, Airman John T Gilbert Jr beginning Navy training, Pvt Wilmey R Devlin at Lackland for technical indoctrination, and two Great Lakes recruits John W Moore and Everett Z Flanagan. Also George R Norman recalled to Langley, Dana Koontz on furlough from Fayetteville, and Pfe Joseph B Doles returning home from Korea with Tokyo and Korea service noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peggy Kessinger
Cpl
Robert Milton
R. L. Milton
Hope
Japan
Air Force
Hinton High School
Navy
Naval Training Center
Great Lakes
Bobbie J. Thompson
Howard Thompson
Orchard Avenue
Beckley
Camp Stoneman
Calif
Pfe
Donald L. Manning
Tas
Howard ‘Manning
Crab Orchard
Air Corps
United States Air Corps
Woodrow Wilson High
Beckey
Manning
Lackland Air Force Base
San Antonio
Tex
Aviation Structural Mechanic School
United Staes Naval Air Technical Training Center
Memphis
Tenn
John T. Gilbert, Jr
John T. Gilbert
Fayetteville
Naval Service
John W. Moore
Pvt
Dana Koontz
Elbert Koontz
United States Army
Fayettefils High School
Ft. Knox
Third ArmoredPnvision
Living Costs in 34 Cities Averaged in Union Scale
The Nation Today reports the government monthly living cost index affects workers via automatic pay adjustments and can influence prices across the economy. Bureau of Labor Statistics researchers collect prices from stores in multiple cities to calculate the national index.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Marlow
Washington
CIO Auto Workers’ Union
Lux
Bureau of Labor Statistics
Bureau
Mrge
Frontline Courage and Leaders of the 1st Battalion 27th Infantry
JOSEPH ALSOP profiles the 1st Battalion 27th Infantry, praising Capt Logan Weston and Cpl Arthur Prater along with Acting Supply Sgt Clarion Grigsby for frontline bravery. It stresses leadership from Lt. Col. G. J. Check and Baker Company’s George S. Hearn, noting six weeks of fierce combat and cohesion born from shared hardship. The piece honors American soldiers as a fighting team bound by duty and endurance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Alsop
Tokyo
Ines
Korea
ShEralgre
27Th Infantry
Logan E. Weston
Able Company
Weston
Cpl
Arthur Prater
Walter
Prater
Clarion Grigsby
Grigsby
1St Battalion
Jean
Te 1St Battalion
Waegwan
Baker Company
Chindong
Tne
G. J. Check
George S. Hearn
Loch
Simonides
Thermopylae
Lacedae
Phantom Fortress and the Congaree War Conspiracy
A Revolutionary War drama threads in Paul St Aubin plotting Dorande van Kortenaer’s fate with Captain Pembroke. Ross Pembroke fights fever and fate as Dorande denies Charleston exile and pursues alliance with de Chanzy while Greene and St Aubin contend over Dorande’s future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Carolina
Paul St. Aubin
Dorande van Kortenaer
Janet
Dorande
Captain Pembroke
Bayne
Red Coats
Yembroke
Greene
Santee
Ross
de Chanzy
Egsteston
John Rudulph
Legion
Rudulph
Eggleston
Chanzy
Derande
Congaree
Parbley
la Legion
Skinner
Lee
Harry Lee
St. Auburn
Ross Pembroke
Charleston
Sloat
Greene's
France
Monsieur de Chanzy
Malis Enfin
Claire Long
Ninetysix
Madame Motte
Carrington
Nha
Pau
St. Aubin
Porande
Cote Garee
Pembroke
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Design
Miarold Robinson
Senate Committee
Wayi
Thomas F Stafford
Fayetteville High School
Wilmey R. Devlin
Charles E. Devlin
Stamford
George Robert Norman
Nora Norman Gross
Guyandotte Avenue
Mullens
Langley Field
United States Air Force
Norman
Summa Air Force Base
Ft. Eustis, Va
Engineer Corps
Joseph B. Doles
Georgie Doles
Naoma
California
Pre
Wilmey Rk, Devlin
Bruce Lancaster
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