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Newspaper
Charleston Gazette
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1939
Page
1
Free City tensions rise as Danzig Nazis accuse Poland of a trade war over margarine and herring. Poland allegedly restricts imports, risking $5 million in annual trade. Warsaw says Nazi claims are propaganda while trade rules from 1920 are cited.
London reports Britain urges Washington to join a strong coalition backing Generalissimo Chiang Kai-shek s currency against Japan to preserve trade in China. Britain says it will not recognize the North China currency and will support the Chungking dollar, despite Tokyo s demand for recognition. The stance risks heightening Far East tensions as Anglo Japanese talks may crack. The French government remains in close contact with Britain and the United States on the Far Eastern situation.
The state police said July set a record for highway fatalities since records began, with 18 deaths, a 48 percent drop from last July amid five weekends and Fourth of July peak. Supt. C C Tallman credited safety efforts and education. Year to date fatally injured total 169.
A quirky remark from Willie Willis about avoiding castor oil, joking that the habit formed by others is unnecessary for him. He compares himself to a car needing oil only occasionally, signaling a humorous stance on routine remedies.
At the Fisher body plant in Cleveland the mass demonstrations ended and tension eased as non-strikers returned through entrances where riot police and CIO United Auto Workers clashed yesterday, sending 46 to hospitals. Pickets were reduced to seven per entrance under Safety Director Eliot Ness after about 5,000 to 6,000 had gathered. Leader Paul E Miley railing against civil rights limits vowed further action as unionists seek an amended ruling.
Two British women missionaries in Kaifeng, North China, were reported stripped and searched in the presence of men. The incident marks the first undressing of British nationals since Japan’s blockade of the British concession at Tientsin began.
In Philadelphia on August 1 a nude napper found in a central park lawn told Magistrate James McBride that anyone would sleep naked in the heat. The magistrate sent him to a shady cell for five days to cool off.
Kanawha county tax valuations rose to 233,057,215 as of 1939, a 517,744 gain over last year, reported by county assessor J. H. Abbot. He cited seven years of increases, driven by oil and gas activity, new construction, and industrial expansion, offset by losses in real estate from public works. Poca district led gains with about 5,000,000 mostly from utilities.
The CIO launched a new construction union to reduce strikes and work stoppages. Green and white charters of the United Construction Workers Organizing Committee were mailed to 26 locals, with 50 more eligible and a dozen new locals seeking charters as investigations proceed. The group aims to stabilize labor conditions in the construction industry and avoid work stoppages.
New York August 1 The World’s Fair at Flushing Meadows faces a cash crunch as 16 million visitors fall short of hopes. Managers defend bonds while concessionaires demand sustenance. Weekend price cut from 75 to 50 cents sparks fare skirmishes and walkouts including Rosita and a dove dancer leaving with her birds. The Cuban village shuts briefly as tensions rise.
Yugoslavia Aug 1 AP Dr Vladko Machek warned that Croat autonomy or secession from Belgrade could trigger a world war. He claimed 450000 Croatian peasant foot guards support demands and floated a protectorate over Croats if autonomy is granted. He indicated Germany might influence the outcome.
Bombay government imposed a 10 p m curfew for 14 days after today’s riots that injured 55. Police used batons and then pistols as mobs clashed with Mohammaden and Parsee groups over the dry law. Public assembly was banned in troubled areas and several newspapers were barred from reporting today’s riots or future unrest to prevent inflaming opinion.
Miss Edith Hammond, a Shropshire beauty queen, arrives aboard the Aquitania aiming to challenge American contestants in beauty and poise. She boasts 58 prizes in pulchritude, claims a Venus figure, and plans visits in Monroe, North Carolina, and a cousin in Ohio. She jokingly notes a run in her stocking.
Valley Forge report notes a political claim as FDR denounces the death of a lead bill affecting industry, unemployment, and taxpayers. The piece cites opposition and a sense of setback amid economic concerns.
The Roosevelt lending bill was killed in the House by a 193 to 166 vote, blocking debate and signaling adjournment. President Roosevelt warned the move hurt industry, relief recipients and taxpayers, while Rayburn indicated the housing bill was effectively dead and adjournment neared.
Washington August 1 The administration lending bill died in the house as 47 Democrats joined the Republican minority in refusing even to debate it. President Roosevelt warned that failure to act would slow reemployment in many plants and keep thousands on relief. Senate action had already altered party dynamics ahead of next year’s campaign. Eleven Democrats voted against the bill, with four paired or announced against it, including several intraparty critics of Roosevelt.
Edward F. Irish Garrity, former Charleston high football coach, was appointed principal of Chelyan junior high by the Kanawha county board of education. Robert Childers moves to DuPont high in Belle. board also announces 14 new teachers and plans to acquire land to enlarge East Bank athletic field.
Four West Virginia lawmakers split on the president's lending bill as three Democrats voted against consideration yesterday while two backed it. Reps. Edmiston Johnson and Smith opposed. Kee Randolph were listed for consideration. Rep. Schiffler, a Republican, also voted against.
President Roosevelt said he had made up his mind on the Hatch bill restricting political activity by federal employees and would announce tomorrow. Officials near him hinted at a statement within 24 hours, but no decision on signing, vetoing, or letting it become law without his signature was disclosed. Attorney General Murphy studied legal phrasing and planned a White House review later tonight.
CHICAGO Aug 1 Anthon Papas a watermelon stand watchman was found guilty of the watermel on murder of Muriel Ruth Campbell 18 of Berwyn The jury fixed his punishment at 99 years in the penitentiary Papas claimed he fired to frighten pranksters and later his lawyers argued mental irresponsibility He had prior shooting convictions including 1934 probation for shooting Edward Hilmes and a charge in October against Herbert Winklehake
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