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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1931
Page
15
Hollywood notes reveal Charlie Chaplin spends hours at his studio, sometimes six or twelve, sometimes none. He decides his roles, watches sparring boxers for amusement, and often leaves others idle as he dictates his schedule. He owns his studio and travels freely.
Los Angeles June 10 The county grand jury may be asked to consider affairs of the Richfield Oil company of California and the Richfield company a holding concern. Deputy district attorney Bonner Richardson said after receiving a report of an operating deficit of 54219091 The report delivered to Richardson by R L Haight state corporation commissioner said that a partial investigation showed the shortage due to alleged mismanagement and stock juggling.
Niagara Falls N Y June 10 The national executive committee of the Women s Christian Temperance Union may discuss the 1932 election in general terms. Mrs Sarah Hoge national secretary said no definite campaign plans will be set the committee meeting starting tomorrow. She added the organization will deliver its dry vote solidly to dry candidates and will not reveal a formal plan yet.
Plans have been completed for a monument to Corporal Brady Paul of the state highway patrol, killed December 27, 1929. Executed for the crime earlier this year were W. Glenn Dague and Irene Schroeder at Rockview prison. The monument will be placed on the Butler New Castle highway where Paul and a fellow officer halted Dague and Schroeder after a store robbery.
Detroit reports a major welfare department theft totaling 207000 by Alex F. Lewis. He guided officials to a safety deposit box with securities worth about 112000, enabling prosecutors to pursue possible recoveries up to 150000 from bonds and Lewis property. Prosecutor Harry S. Toy led the effort as police supported the plan.
Reports describe an amazing treatment for epilepsy that stops attacks. R. Lepso offers a generous free treatment to all sufferers and asks those afflicted to write for details with their age.
Beryl Borden helps Tommy Wilson escape a doomed elopement while Irene Everett secretly plots to wed Prentiss Gaylord. Irene leaves Gaylord for Tommy, sparking family tension as Beryl faces sacrifice and doubt while Irene’s ambitions collide with a hidden love.
Youngstown Ohio June 10 Patrolman Henry E Foley testified in municipal court after Memorial Day riot charges against Rudolph Sholan and Jay Anyon He said he clouted four or five kicked as many as I could and shot two A communist counsel pressed for specifics Anyon and Shelan denied the speech and police brutality Alleged parade ban led to clashes and the trial was continued to next Monday
Clarksburg West Virginia June 10 W A Holtzman 35 formerly of Charleston was arrested on a charge of assault by a woman who said the attack followed her visit to the Clarksburg Business Service agency opened by Holtzman. He is held pending bond for a hearing and charged also with operating without a city license. The complainant’s name was withheld.
New York reports Ruth Nichols finished final tests for a solo flight to France. A sealed barograph arrived from Washington and with proper weather she will depart this week. She will use a controllable pitch propeller to reduce takeoff risk and plans to fly at 30 000 to 35 000 feet carrying an oxygen tank.
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