Negro Hotel Employee Confesses Slaying Co ed in Asheville
In Asheville North Carolina on August 3 a sheriff announced the arrest and confession of Martin Moore a 22 year old hallboy at a Negro hotel for the murder of New York University co ed Helen Clevenger on July 16. Moore said robbery motivated the crime and that the victim screamed causing him to shoot. Also freed was night watchman Daniel Gaddy after being cleared. New York detectives aided the case and ballistic tests from New York were planned.
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N. C
Helen Clevenger
New York University
Laurence Brown
Martin Moore
Moore
New York City
Brown
Miss Clevenger
Daniel Gaddy
New York
Tor Brown
Gudger
Banks Taylor
Racine Youth Killed by Train in Accident
The Racine youth Earl Williams, 18, was killed instantly when struck by a Chesapeake and Ohio train. Surviving relatives include his parents James and Mrs. Williams and siblings Claude Cora Beulah Mary. Funeral services will be at Mechanics Cemetery Blooming Noxe at two this afternoon with Rev. Michaels officiating.
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West
Michaels
Charles Martin
Civilian Conservation Corp
Summereville
Plesse
Rebel Unions Form Rival Federation Split Looms
Washington reports a possible split in the American Federation of Labor as rebel unions led by John L. Lewis push to form a rival group. The rebels face expulsion and possible exclusion from the Tampa convention, with a race to charter member unions and oppose the federation. Green declines comment as credential battles loom.
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U.S
Washington
American Federation of Labor
John L. Lewis Jamhia
Tampa
Fla
Wilam Green
A. F. of
Fenders
Federation
Lewis
Grern
Guardsmen Called To Battle Blazes
US National guardsmen mobilized by Governor Olson rushed to aid conservation workers and volunteers fighting forest fires across Minnesota. In the Markham Pale area of the Superior National Forest near Duluth the fires have killed one unidentified man and burned 36 farm homes and 15,000 acres, with about 2,000 separate blazes feeding the three major fires across northern Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Michigan. Planes spray chemicals as naval seaplanes support 1,500 men.
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Duluth
Minn
Usi
Olson
Minnesota
Markham-Pale
Superior National Forest
Rangere
Wisconsin
Michigan
National Forest
South Dakota Black Hills
Wyoming
Black Hills
O Brien Cuts Department Cost More Than $9,000
O Brien reduced the expense of the State Department in 1935 by more than $9,000 as part of a wider program of cost cuts begun in 1943. The article traces prior years, noting secretary William S. had taken office in March and oversaw major reductions while maintaining essential operations, with salaries and travel costs outlined for 1922 to 1935. It highlights comparisons with George W. Sharp’s earlier administration, including clerical staffing and high salaries, and points to travel and telephone expenditures as notable items in the overall cost discipline efforts.
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O'Brien
AL Quinn
William S
O Brien
George W. Sharp
Sharp
Sever
Democrats Pick Eight Electors At State Convention
CLAI NSB URG Aug 17 Democrats selected their presidential electors and named eight nominees for the supreme court. Tax Commissioner Fred Fox of Sutton and James Riley of Wheeling were chosen as court nominees after votes on the first and second ballots. The presidential electors chosen were Harry Watkins Fairmont Ralph M. Niner Franklin Warren Hamblin Grantsville Burora C Tyres Huntington Jet Hall Williamson Charles G Peters Charleston electors Dynn S Horner Clarksburg Annie D Woodwine Bluefield completed the line.
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Clainksburg
Democratic Part N Plevinig
Ats
Fred the Fox
Sutton
James BE
Riley
Wheeling
Supreme Court
C.F. Smith
Fairmont
M. Stere
Mnst
Democratic Party
Fox
Walter V
Ross
Bhkfield
Cabell, Roane
Braxton County
Riuby
Hoss
Haley
Harry Watkins
Ralph M. Niner
Franklin
Warren C. HamiWon
Grantsville
Burora C. Tyres
Huntington
Jet §. Hall
Williamson
Charles G. Peters
Charleston
Dynn S. Horner
Clarksburg
Annie D. Woodwine
Bluefield
Iache
Peace Declared In Army War Games At Fort Knox
Fort Knox Kentucky August phase of the second army war game ended with declared peace for 22 000 combatants. Brig Gen W K Naylor chief umpire announced the success of field training as operations moved to Camp Custer Michigan.
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Fort Knox
Camp Custer
Mich
W. K. Naylor
Fort Benjamin Harrison
Improvement of Mankind Discussed by Clergyman
The Gazette prints a sermon by Rev. James F. Frame D D of Em manual Baptist Church titled So the World Getting Better Based on Luke 18 8 He contrasts the unjust judge with persistent prayer and faith noting God will avenge His elect and urges faithful approach to God across life’s avenues and routes Page and column reference included.
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James F. Frame
Emmanuel Baptist Church
Jesus
Republicans Hold Conventions Today Across State
Republicans plan nine judicial conventions to pick nominees for circuit benches. Incumbents James F. Shipman Lewis J. Miller Beno F. Howard Summers H Sharp Charles G. Baker A. G. Hurtes lead bids in multiple counties with several races apparent as sessions proceed statewide.
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Marshall
Tyler
Wetzel
Mfnundseville
James F. Shipman
Firth
Calhoun
Jackson
Mason
Roane
Point Pleasant
Lewis J. Miller
Ripley
Mings
McDowell
Welch
Beno F. Howard
Greenbrier
Monroe
Pocahontas
Lewisburg
Summers H. Sharp
Monongalia
Morgantown
Charles G. Baker
Fighteenth
Preston County
Kingwood
A. G. Hurtes
Ninsleenth
Barbour
Taylor
Pork Shortage Is Threatened in Summer Warmer Market
A U S pork shortage warning emerges as western farmers hold corn for drought prices. Hogs move only in smaller numbers, with prices rising to expected high levels this winter or next year. Trade officials warn drought damage to corn may lift meat costs, while drought relief plans target several states for eventual return to range farming.
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Ciucago
Aug
United States
J. Edeward Wynne
Board of Trade
Wryane
Leopold Claims Scientist Rank
JOLIET Aug 1 Nathan Leopold famed as the “perfect crime” slayer argues with the U S department of justice over his status as a scientist. He contends a parole prediction method he helped develop should be used to judge if freed prisoners will reform. The debate unfolds from the Illinois penitentiary cell as Leopold writes under a pen name about parole work conducted with Ferris Lanne.
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Joliet
Nathan’ Leopold
America
US Department of Justice
Mwinois
Hobby Franke
Leopold
Tay L. Huff
Board of Parole
U.S. Department of Justice
Journal of Criminal Law and Criminology
Evanston
Ales
Jt Tate
Tichyard Loeb
Loeb
William F. Lanne
Ferris F. Lanne
European powers seek neutral pledge on Spanish civil war
Paris reports indicate Europe will issue a common neutrality declaration to curb Spain’s civil conflict with a non binding pledge against intervention. Premier Sean Blum appeals at a 300000 strong Paris rally urging an international peace congress.
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U.S
Paris
Europe
Spain
Sean Blum
Blum
Burme
Mum
Bt. Clouds Park
Arthur Anderson
House of Commons
As Friends of Peace
Madrid
Lenin
Radical
Drought Freight Rates Sought for West Virginia Farmers
Commissioner McLaughlin said he will petition railroads for drought freight rates to aid West Virginia farmers after a crop survey showed drought could cut farm revenue by about 75 percent. He warned hay shortages loom along the Ohio River and urged seed preservation amid estimated crop damage exceeding 14 million dollars.
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Clarksburg
Aug
McLaughlin
West Virginia
Stark
Ohio River
We Duce cuts vacation short to handle Spanish crisis
Mussolini ends summer break after 44 hours and flies to Rome to confer with officials on next moves after Rome protests the killing of Italians by Reds in Barcelona. He is also said to be strengthening Italian naval units at the ports of Barcelona and Malaga and Tangier in North Africa.
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Rome
UCS
Mussolini
IL Duce
Haly
Spain
Barcelona
Wallan
Marcelona
Malaga
Tanglers
Labor Group Meets Today In Political Week Start
Washington August 2 A labor non partisan league conference opens tomorrow as a base for possible new party movements around 1940. Leaders from Pro Roosevelt and other factions attend as Berry plans sessions for a first national assembly of Tabor delegates for politics.
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Washington
Conference of Labor
George Lb. Berry
Tabor
Knox
Huntington
Noted Lawyer Offers To Aid Swim Star
NEW YORK August 1 International lawyer Dudley Flola Malone tonight offered to aid Eleanor Mott Jarrett after her disqualification from amateur swimming meets. Malone sent a cable to Ary Jarrett condemning Brundage and offering professional service without fee to defend his wife against what he termed arrogant and unamerican actions.
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New York
Dudley Flola Malone
Donight
Eleanor Mott Jarrett
Avery Mrundage
American Olympic Committee
All Hollywood Pleads With Mary to Drop Custody Suit
Los Angeles August 9. Mary Astor defies Hollywood pressure as she prepares to resume testimony in a custody fight over daughter Marilyn. Despite pleas from industry figures and rumors of settlements, Astor remains determined to fight for custody with court actions ongoing in Superior Court.
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All Hollywood
Mary
Los Angeles
Pete Mary Astor
Hollywood
Marilyn
Misa Astor
Alamornus
Superior Courtomorrow
Federale Store Smashing Victory Near Madrid
In a fierce nine hour battle at Navasperal outside Madrid government reports eight hundred rebels killed and many wounded or captured. Loyal forces suffered four casualties with thirty five wounded as insurgents tried to seize Guadarra mountain city. A victory feast was held in Villamayor De Santiago.
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Navasperal
Guadarrama
Mangada
Loyale
Villamayor de Santiago Cuenca
Col. Mangada
Bayonne
France
Oyarzun
Burgos
Emilio Mola
Francisco Franco
San Sebastian
Gijon
Bilbao
tAt Tangier
Morocco
Itslian
British Yachtsman Killed in Spain War Fire
Captain Rupert Savile a former RAF officer was instantly killed when his yacht the Blue Shadow was struck by a shell off Gijon Spain. His wife Americanborn was seriously wounded as the vessel grounded and tried to reach harbor. The attack came during the Spanish Civil War with channels of alliance forced to retreat to St Jean de Luz after swift rescue by a British torpedo boat.
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France
Rupert Savile
Royal Air Force
Blue Shadow
Gilon
Spain
Comet
St. Jean de Luz
Great Britain
Gijon
Savile
Almirante Cervera
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