23 Apr 1939
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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1939
Page
1
Washington April 22 AP some Republicans in the senate explore a compromise preserving the current neutrality law. A plan favors either extending cash and carry or adopting Pittman amendments allowing purchases with risk, while Johnson and others influence hearings as the committee nears a decision.
Paris reports an overnight air force disaster with twenty airmen killed and four warplanes lost. An air ministry inquiry began as France accelerated defense plans issuing decrees to rush work at Mers-El-Kebir and to mobilize small fighting ships and auxiliaries for coastal defense.
Washington April 22 a proposal would give Secretary Hopkins a voice in labor activity administration. Supporters say this could place the department over wage hour act enforcement and the national labor relations board.
Bethany West Virginia April 22. The morning mail brings Bethany college a record of Alma Mater. The phrase How much do I get appears as a fragment from a brief item in the mail.
Former President Herbert Hoover joins notables urging admission of 20 000 German refugee children. Spokesmen for patriotic groups attack the refugee bill action standards, warning of unemployment and displacing native workers. Dorothy 2 director and Dean Carroll of UNC critique southern impact on national policy. See Page 5.
West Virginia Senator D. Holt attacks a Sir Galahad world policy, arguing American youth reject being drawn into European battles. He criticizes intervention, notes Britain’s history, and warns against war scares. He cites domestic issues and questions Roosevelt era league proposals.
Argabrite of New York representing Appalachian Electric Power spoke in Bland Street on the companys new building. Mayor Snyder and Herbert welcomed the event, with cordial remarks emphasizing the importance of progress and community investment.
Venice, April 22. Sources say talks between Italian and Yugoslav ministers aim to show a Yugoslav expression of friendship for Italy. A communique summarizing the two days of conversations is expected tomorrow. Possibilities include a non aggression pact with Hungary and economic concessions.
Berlin reports Hitler pressed 31 nations named by Roosevelt to answer pledges of non aggression. The dictator sought strategic answers ahead of a Reichstag address while sending a questionnaire from The Hague and other capitals to secure Berlin’s diplomatic leverage.
An unidentified baseball player and a girl were killed when struck by a fast passenger train on the Chesapeake and Ohio line at an East Bank grade crossing. The man was described as a local business figure affiliated with a Charleston club. details about the woman and exact identities were not provided in the report.
Woodrow Hylton aged 26 of Bluefield was shot in the leg at night in Switchback. Sanitarium reports state Hylton was wounded by Paul Fern a night police officer in Pocahontas. Details of the shooting were not learned here.
London report states the Sunday Dispatch declares Britain aims to purchase U S cotton to stock Britain as trade moves. The article hints at UK demand influencing markets and cotton storage plans.
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Hollywood reports that Kentucky operators may accept the United Mine Workers demand for a closed shop. A brief item notes film actor Douglas Fairbanks Jr and Mary Lee Hartford wed at a Westwood Methodist church with about 20 relatives present. The ceremony featured Douglas Fairbanks Sr as best man and details hint at Bethlehem era connections and early life moves for the bride.
Hon J E Isherwood addresses bankers warning of pacifist influence and student subversion while stressing the need for strong national defense. An executive session of Group Five precedes the banquet where welcome is given by chairman H Morrow. See page 5.
President Roosevelt escaped a collision near Fort Myer Virginia while returning from a Virginia trip. The car stopped at an intersection and moved ahead when a motorist sped across within feet. Secret service signaled but the driver did not stop as Roosevelt traveled with a police escort behind.
The body of Stewart was found floating in the Guyanotte river near Phiegar's Hole on the night of March 13. Edward Mullens and Morgan are detained for questioning after being last seen with Stewart 41 days ago. Sheriff Lon F. Byrd presides over a coroner's jury as a $100 reward remains for information leading to the discovery.
The Rush Holt speaking engagement at the Bluefield Kiwanis luncheon has been postponed from tomorrow to Monday, May 1. Holt’s secretary cited a family illness following the death of a relative as the reason for the delay.
Negotiators for the United Mine Workers CIO and Appalachian coal operators adjourned late today for the weekend after a fruitless session. Word from a Kentucky operator indicated some in the Big Gandy district were willing to sign new agreements, but the union leader refused to speak with them.
Officials in eight states tentatively bar unemployment payments to miners idle due to a work stoppage in negotiations for a new labor contract. Only Pennsylvania permits them. The dispute affects roughly 160000 miners and small plants with low coal reserves fear shortages as May 5 shutdowns loom. Virginia plans relief for 16000 idle miners. New Jersey contemplates similar action. The New Parley Adjourns appears on page 5.
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