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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 15, 1937

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Signals Hint Safe Soviet Plane After Arctic Search

FAIRBANKS Alaska Aug 14 US four day search continues for six Soviet transpolar fliers thought to be stranded on an ice floe after fuel shortage. Faint radio signals from the missing plane were picked up at Anchorage station aiding relief efforts and signaling potential survival with food and fuel caches noted along routes in the Canadian northwest.

Fairbanks Alaska Sigismund Levanevsky Cape van Karem Clyde Armistead Murray Stuart Crosson Walter Elal Robert Cleazon Michael Bellakott Lao Chvat Moscow Stuart Paul Brewer S. Smirnoff A. Vartanian Cha Jimmy Mattern Los Ansgetes Siberia U.S. Army Corns Anchorage RDYW Point Schmidt Pole Canadian Northwest Canadian Airways Ltd

Soviet Launches Search For Fliers

Moscow reports a wide Soviet search for Sigismund Levanevsky and five companions after a polar flight from Moscow toward Alaska. Three Arctic fliers are en route to Rudolf Island to assist, while others join the search. One engine stalled, raising concerns over the attempt to cross to the United States.

Moscow Sigismund Levanevady Alaska United States Rudolf Island Pole Arctic North Pate Levanevsky Russia Lindbergh Fairbanks Atonka Palr

Mystery Man Missing In Probe Of Air Crash

In Daytona Beach Florida Benjamin Thomas Bethune named in probe of an Eastern Airlines crash that killed four. Witnesses discuss a power line erection and warning lights. Captain Dietz involved and testimony questions motor checks. Bethune’s identity and utility ties surface as investigators pursue cause and timing details.

Daytona Hrach Benjamin Thomas Hethane Mimt Bene Ewlkat Ali Sreeien Nat Noipfled Clim Department of Commerce Bethune Grove Geo Pabst Joe Atlanta Wistesday Dietz Wader

Auto Crash and Wage-Hour Bill Dominate News

A fatal auto crash near Seth, Boone county, kills Mrs. Lavinia Keathley and her stepfather, while Loleda Keathley survives with critical injuries after the car, driven by Raymond Stamper, veered into a bakery truck. Bankhead signals possible adjournment over the wage and hour bill as Congress stalls.

Ald Loleda Keathiey Seth Boone County Lavinia Keathley Robert L. Bouldin Nendon G. M. Soult Madison State Police Raymond Stamper Chita Loleda Keathley Kanawha Valley Hospital Stamper Caventice Raeleigh County A. OE Huddiestes Charleston

Mattern to Join Hunt For Fliers

Washington reports Jimmie Mattern the famed Texas air ace was granted a special permit and commissioned by the air commerce bureau to fly into the Arctic to seek the missing Soviet air expedition. He will depart at once after preparations in Los Angeles. The mission honors a debt to Sigismund Levanevsky who rescued him after a Siberian crash.

Washington Jimmie” Mattern Texas Airfice Air Commercee Bureau Arctic Mattern Catsmerce Department Los Angeles Moscow Sigismund Levanevsky Siberia Fred D. 7Z. Jr Httrewu of Air Commerce Geant

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Charleston Business Shows Unusual Gain

A July survey by Brooks Smith French and Dorrance New York finds Charleston wood industry up 10 percent versus June and 2 percent over July last year. The national business index also rises, reversing May June decline with a 1 percent gain.

Charleston Wood Brooks, Smith, French and Dorrance New York Komatt Sates Executiven

Public Works Spending in Charleston and Kanawha County

Nearly five million dollars was spent in Charleston and Kanawha County under the Public Works and Works Progress administrations. Projects include furniture, community jobs, and permanent improvements funded by federal assistance, with a mix of outright grants and long-term loans. Key projects: St Albans bridge, East Bank water works, state college facilities, Glasgow sewer system, Marmet sewers, Charleston incinerator, and West Virginia State college buildings.

Charleston Kanawha County Public Works and Works Progress Administrations Public Works Administration St. Albans East Bank West Virginia State College Glasgow West Virginia Static College New Tver State College

Judiciary Poll Signals Senate Vote On Black Nomination

Washington Aug 14 judiciary committee members forecast a Monday vote to approve Sen Black Alabama for the supreme court. Opponents predict a committee majority will override objections and push confirmation after a brief debate amid protests and a demand for delay.

Wasitington Senate Judiciary Committee Sen. Black D.-Ala Supreme Court Sen Burke Senate Roosselt Melef Judiciary di Linregayy Atabaman Knemon Ashuest Grenville Chirk New York Root, Clack, Buckner and Ballantine Tiack Green Tavors She Gan

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G Men Aid Sought in Mass Death Inquiry

Cincinnati August 1 1 Prosecutor Dudley Miller asks Washington for federal help in an unfolding mass murder probe amid six confirmed deaths and multiple illnesses among elderly German acquaintances of Mrs Ann Hahn. Detective Lt George Schuttle stated more startling details may emerge as handwriting experts are sought.

Sincinnati G-men Dudley Miller Qutealt Washington George Schuttle Ann Hahn Gordon Shearer J. Edgar Hoover Chilet Federal Bureau of Investigation Pallee Quircaltding Outcast Leluutte Tiahn Ie Man

Flashes of Life In These United States Temperance

In Chicago on August 14, Matthew A. Pierson marked 36 years as a porter on the Twentieth Century Limited. He noted a shift in traveler behavior with alcohol use dropping from about 80 percent in his early days to roughly 11 percent now, reflecting improved public drinking habits.

Temperance Chicago Twentieth Century Limited Matthew A. Pierson Pierson

Surratt Fined After Lyman Fight Outcome

In Gering Nebraska Fred Surratt a 50 year old Lyman farmhand admitted assaulting his former employer Fred Chalips after a quarrel. He told a justice of the peace he paid 1 54 in atonement and Judge Lyda fined him 5 plus costs totaling 20 98 dollars, then left to attend a business matter.

Gering Neb Fred Surratt Lyman Soi Lyda Surrath Fred Chalips Mega Surratt

Shanghai War Tensions Rise as Bombing Escalates

Japanese cabinet meets in emergency session to plan immediate measures amid Shanghai hostilities. Chinese forces shell Tsingtao and nearby ports, prompting evacuations of Japanese residents from Sungkow to Dairen. Tokyo reports renewed provocations and aerial bombardments by multiple planes, signaling a broader undeclared war.

U.S Tokyo Shanghai Tsingtao Middle China Japan China Sungkow Dairen Korea Muiese Tsinglag Yumimaro Koneye Shanplsi

Truckers Strike For Wage Boost

Leaders of a truckers union threaten a citywide strike unless wages rise and union recognition is granted. The motion would affect 400 to 500 workers across more than 15 firms, including Nelson Transfer, with drivers and helpers among those involved.

Charleston John B. Easton State Federation of Tabu Nelson Transfer Company Tas Faston Nelson Bin Hin

WPA Painter Admits Girl's Attack Slaying

NEW YORK Aug 0 Detroiive Re J Wanton of St George Staten Island says 24 hours of questioning yielded the confession of Samuel Elmore 39 a Staten Island house painter in the attack slaying of four year old Joan Kaleba The body was found strangled and ravaged in a deserted beach shack He admitted the crime in the presence of Inspector Toby A Lyons and District Attorney Frank Times of Irelmond county after a full night and day of questioning He denied seeing the child before he entered the shack.

New York J. Wanton St. George Staten Island Samuel Elmore WEA Joan Kaleba Maonlon Elmore Toby A. Lyons Frank Times Irelmond County

Asiatic Fleet Ready to Evacuate U.S. Citizens

Washington reports orders from state and navy departments to evacuate American citizens from war endangered Shanghai. Secretary DinlU said officials will determine how many of about 4,000 nationals should be removed, while diplomats seek protection and instruct offices to close if danger rises.

Washington State Navy America Shanghai Dinll Amer~ican

Madrid Holds Key Hilltop as Franco Forces Dislodged

Madrid reports a Communist aligned government offensive gains back control of a hilltop position near Bra nete after a surprise dawn attack south of the Tapis river. Government forces, aided by field engineers and dynamiters, breached enemy parapets and briefly held the cemetery slope to dominate the village northward. Rebels alleged internal dissent and border closures cited by the ministry of defense.

Madrid Francisco Franco Jose Minjos Franco Clong Branete Tapis Gem Miaja Ministry of Defense San Sebastian

Concern For Bride Triggers Car Accident in New York

On a honeymoon trip near Ossining New York Mr Gottlieb tried to assist his bride Mrs Gottlieb who leaned to remove a shoe after stepping into a puddle. The car clipped a fence, the vehicle was badly damaged. Mrs Gottlieb suffered a broken arm and was hospitalized. Mr Gottlieb endured severe bruises.

Ossining KN. WY Cameda Slows City Iowa New York Mr. Gottlieb Mra Gottlieb Ossining Knaphal Gattlieb

China Probes Shanghai Raid

Nanking August 15. The central government of China reported an official inquiry into air bombardments that killed hundreds in Shanghai's international settlement. Officials said bomb racks damaged by Japanese anti aircraft fire caused accidental returns. One Chinese bomber is missing after engaging a Japanese cruiser Idzumo. Six aircraft suffered damage and pilots injured. Some bombers failed to return near Shanghai, with fears they were shot down or forced to land.

Nanking Usi Ching U. S Great Britain France Shanghai Chiang Kai- Shek Uis Mane Idzumo Whangpoo River Waosung Shanhai International Settlement Hungjao Whangpso Cumberland Woosung

Charleston Boy Seeks Soap Box Derby Honors Tomorrow

Johnny Harris of Charleston arriving as The Gazette guest after winning Southern West Virginia Derby has rebuilt his car for Akron Ohio competition. He expects to contend against champions from 120 cities and two from Canada and South Africa, insisting his car with the best design will win. Harris carries a hammer for last adjustments and an oil can that aided him at home. The Fourth Annual All American Soap Box Derby unfolds as Akron prepares for a major community holiday.

Frank A. Knight Akron Johnny Harris Aittle Charleston the Gazette West Virginia Canada South Afria Exon Corky Johnny Harris Akronaya Tucker Ines

Oiler Foreigners Victims Of Aerial Attack On International Settlement

Shanghai reports a Chinese and Japanese battle near the international settlement with air raids and shelling across Kiangsu and Chekiang. Casualties include at least three American men and two American women, nine foreign residents killed, and widespread deaths and injuries in the city.

Shanghai Cumberland Whangpoo Yangtze

Neutral Position Taken by Britain

Britain adopts complete neutrality in the Sino Japanese war for now while pledging to protect British lives and interests in Shanghai and other Chinese war zones. The three powers keep constant talks, though joint action by Britain the United States and France appears unlikely as the U.S. favors synchronized moves. Winston: simultaneous protests by Britain the United States and France against the Shanghai bombardment were lodged at Nanking.

William Willman London Britain Shanghai United States France America Nanking Japan China Shanghei

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