Holt Blames UMW For Idle Men and Shifting Burden
West Virginia Governor Holt charged inside UMW leaders with shifting relief duties to state and federal governments amid the bituminous coal shutdown. He said locals in operating mines are supporting idle workers with assistance and that Raleigh and Powell counties see wage disputes and continued relief from unions in other districts.
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Charleston
W. Va
Holt
United Mine Workers Today
Milo Perkins
Federal Surplus Commodities Corporation
WPA
F. C. Har
Union Miners
CIO
Perkins
Sen
West Virginia
Blee
Raleigh
New River District
Winding Gulf District
State Department of Public Assistance
Devil's Fork
Stephenson
Wyoming County
Randolph Sees King George VI With Tired Look
Washington reports at a garden party for King George VI and Queen Elizabeth guests noted the king appeared tired. Representative Randolph of West Virginia commented that the weariness showed in the king's eyes though his smile provided brief relief during conversations.
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Washington
Capitol
George VI
Queen Elizabeth
Randolph
W. Va
Baptist Minister Leland Smith Dies in Parkersburg
The Rev. Leland W. Smith aged 64 director of the West Virginia board of promotion for the Northern Baptist convention died in a Parkersburg hospital today from a heart ailment.
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Parkersburg
W. Va
Leland W. Smith
West Virgima Board of Promotion
Northern Baptist Convention
Aggressor warning by British foreign secretary in Lords
London June 8 Foreign Secretary Viscount Halifax warned that any aggression against Britain would meet wide and resolute resistance. He addressed reviews of Soviet negotiations and British efforts to win Soviet Russia and other nations into the British Front. He said independence of nations must be recognized and that unilateral actions to destroy it would be deterred by resistance.
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London
Viscount Halifax
Halifax
House of Lords
Russia
Europe
Germans impose stern measures on Czech town
Prague reports German protectorate authorities tightened control on Kladno after the killing of a German policeman. The town faces curfews from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m., disarmament of local police, and possible further actions if the suspect is not captured by tomorrow evening. The move follows Berlin's decision amid Czech resistance under Nazi rule.
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Prague
Kladno
Berlin
Hitler
Doris Kenyon Wins Open Event in Minden Contest
Doris Kenyon, famed singer and former motion picture star, claimed victory in a local competition in Minden on November June 8. The event drew community members and highlighted her enduring public appeal.
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Minden
Doris Kenyon
War debt question stirs King visit in Congress
Ohio Rep Sweeney demands answer from King George on British war debts to the United States. Congressmen McGranery and Sweeney cite Russell detention and MPs threaten to boycott the King and Queen Elizabeth reception.
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Washington
George
Congress
Great Britain
United States
Sweeney
Ohio
White House
England
London
Representative McGranery
Detroit
Sean Russel
Irish Republican Army
Russell
McGranery
King George
Queen Elizabeth
Urges Acquiring of Islands for Defense
Jackson's Mill West Virginia June edition reports Homer Chaillaux of the American Legion urging U S acquisition of Pacific and Caribbean islands for defense and tapping South American resources such as manganese coffee and rubber while criticizing communist influence and a student union as subversive.
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Jackson's
W. Va
United States
Seasan
Homer Chillaux
Ameri O
South America
Caillaux
Pacific
Legion
Governess Held for Kidnapping Case Unfolds in San Jose Hotel
Mrs. Mabel Osborne reports her missing son to San Francisco police. A governess and Krehe allegedly abducted the boy around 1:30 p.m. and a ransom note demanded 1600 dollars. The pair reportedly submitted to questioning as officers traced them to a San Jose hotel and prepared a public ad in a San Francisco newspaper.
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Yisco
San Jose
Mabel Osborne
San Francisco
Krehe
Frank Winters
Gov Chandler to Meet UMW and Harlan Operators
Frankfort June 8 AP Representatives of the Harlan County Coal Operators Association and the United Mine Workers who failed to agree on a contract in New York and Harlan negotiations will meet again tomorrow with Gov. A B Chandler. Arranged by State Conciliator Emmett Durrett the conference aims to aid in the deadlocked citations suspended in troop patrolled Harlan last week. Chandler said he has no specific plan but would mediate if both sides request it.
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Frankfort
Harlan County Coal Operators’ Association
United Mine Workers
New York
Harlan
A. B. Chandler
Emmett Durrett
Chandler
Lindon Breaks Ribs in Maine Cruise Mishap
Rockland Maine June 8 Alfred M Landon the Republican nominee in 1936 slipped and broke two ribs disembarking from the Ketch Blue Moon while cruising along the Maine coast.
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Rockland
Alfred M. Landon
Maine
Olds Named to Federal Power Board and Reappointed CPC Chair
Olds receives formal nomination to the Federal Power Commission and is reappointed to continue as chairman of the communications commission on a permanent basis. He has held the CPC chair since fall 1937 and serves as secretary of the New York State Power Authority.
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Boal
The
Communications Commission
Olds
New York State Power Authority
Physician Held in Probe of Death Ring
Philadelphia June 8 Dr Horace D Perlman 52 with three daughters held without bail along with seven others in the eastern insurance murders case Police Captain James A Kelly testified Perlman admitted taking 200 to falsify a death certificate Assistant District Attorney Vincent P McDevitt charged him with furnishing poison and obtaining prospects for mass murder blotters
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Philadelphia
Horace D. Perlman
Eastern Insurance
James A. Kelly
Vincent P. Mc Devitt
Housing bill doubles slum clearance and housing aid
The Senate approved administration housing legislation 48 to 16. The bill would double the US Housing Administration borrowing authority from 800 million to 1.6 billion and raise annual federal rent subsidies to cities from 25.9 million to 70 million.
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Washington
Administration
Senate
United States Housing Administration
Berlin Warsaw friction rises over Danzig dispute
Berlin reports confirm deportations of Polish Jews as Germany rounds up Jews for removal. Polish government warns retaliation. Jewish leaders say border expulsions persist with thousands moved to border points and few reaching Polish soil.
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Berlin
Warsaw
Danzig
Germany
Queen Elizabeth Captivates Washington in Broiling Heat
Queenly dignity shows as Queen Elizabeth arrives in Washington on a hot day. She steps from the train in a mauve sheer suit with fox trim and carries white and magenta orchids. Her regal salute to cheering crowds and calm, erect bearing draw praise, while her husband appears more reserved.
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Washington
Queen Elizabeth
John Q
Mrs. Roosevelt
Rulers Toast at State Dinner for King George VI and Roosevelt
Washington observes a grand reception as King George VI and Queen Elizabeth join President Roosevelt for a formal state dinner in the White House. The leaders praised peaceful methods to settle disputes and strengthen Anglo American friendship during an animated first day of the royal visit.
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George VI
Rosevelt
George
Queen Elizabeth
Roosevelt
United States
Canada
United Kingdom
Rocguvdls Shiek Garde
White House
West Virginia Delegation Welcomes King George VI in Embassy Garden Party
Washington June 8 West Virginia lawmakers welcomed King George VI and Queen Elizabeth with an American greeting at the new embassy garden party. John Kee of Bluefield said the Fifth District representative anticipated the same gracious greeting as for the Roosevelts. Representative Jennings Randolph noted the American greeting would be given. Senator Rush D Holt did not attend the invitation. Senator Neely and others joined Representative Kee and their spouses.
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Washington
West Virginia
George VI
John Kee
Bluefield
Roosevelt
Jennings Randolph
America
Rush D. Holt
Neely
Smith
Kee
Two workers die atop flaming gas stills in Kentucky
In Louisville three of four workmen perished atop two 100 foot gas stills at the Aernal Service refinery after a heater tank exploded. Archie Scott 32 Louis O Byran 33 and Berth Smith 36 died. Elmer Chase 32 was hospitalized in critical danger. Fire, flames, and collapsing tanks followed the blast.
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Aernal Service
Archie Scott
Louis O'Byran
Berth Smith
Elmer Chase
Aney
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