Train Derailment and Storm Raze Coast. 12 Fishermen Missing
Heavy rain and gale conditions battered the Atlantic coast as the Blue Comet derailed near Chatsworth, injuring seventeen and disrupting service from New York to Philadelphia. The storm ended a drought with inch and a half of rain in NYC and caused widespread damage in New Jersey, Maryland, and coastal towns, including 12 fishermen missing near Wildwood.
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New York
Atlantic City
New Jersey
Delaware
Pennsylvania
Pine
Chatsworth
New York City
Atlantic States
Wildwood
N. J
Maryland
Leonardtown
Jersey
Long Island
Jones Inlet
East Rockaway Inlet
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Chamber Moves to Permanent Quarters at 1 Capitol Street
The Charleston chamber of commerce will move in this week to permanent quarters at 1 Capitol Street in the Chamber of Commerce building. Managed by Charles E. Hodges the move is expected Thursday or Friday after two months in temporary space on Capitol Street. The first floor banking room is being remodeled to host the chamber and previous occupants included the West Virginia Employment Bureau and Kanawha County relief.
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Charleston Chamber of Commerce
Capitol Street
Chamber of Commerce
Charles E. Hodges
Chamber
Kanawha Street
Great Kanawha Building
West Virginia Employment Bureau
Kanawha County Relief Organization
Bank
Kanawha Valley Bank
West Virginia Chamber of Commerce
Federal Housinge
Maverick Defies Protests. Lets Communists Speak in Rally
San Antonio August 19 Mayor Maury Maverick defended a Friday night municipal auditorium rally for the local Communist party saying the permit stands and attendance can be orderly. His Veterans of Foreign Wars post protested the permit triggering a city hall meeting. American Legion units pledged to attend in force if needed to prevent disturbances.
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San Antonio
Tex
Maury Maverick
Communist Party
New Deal
Emma Tennayuca Brooks
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Maverick
Clem J. Smith
Alamo Post No. 2
American Legion
Floresville
State targets tax evasion cutting road fund drive
West Virginia officials warn of a broad evasion of the two percent privilege tax on auto ownership and sales. The road commission, with state police help, plans a coordinated effort after privilege tax receipts lagged. dealers may misreport car values and owners fail to transfer titles and licenses. Privilege tax intake for the year trails last year, prompting a crackdown aimed at car owners and dealers.
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State Road Commission
Burr H. Simpson
West Virginia
Simpson
Complete Parkway bonds gain near-unanimous support in Charleston
A scattered poll of Charleston citizens shows overwhelming approval for the 325000 Complete Parkway bond issue set for September 6. Officials note state participation, PWA funding, and construction plans, while critics point to cost concerns and perceived government bungling.
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Kanawha Parkway
the Gazette
Charleston
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Come Home Song Gets New Version in Chicago Case
Emil Carson, 29, altered the song title to lure his father from a grog shop in Chicago. He admitted entering with a gun and threatening him. Carson was placed on probation for one year after a concealed weapons charge.
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Chicago
Emil Carson
Emil
Decision on WPA Location Expected
Announcement on the location of the state headquarters of the Works Projects administration is awaited after H A Hetz, state procurement director, returned to Charleston. He had been away since bids opened Aug 10 and reportedly spent time in talks with Washington Treasury procurement officials. Odds favored Huntington over Charleston for lower rent, but a move to the neighboring city could cost about half an anticipated allocation.
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Works Projects Administration
H. A. Hetz
Charleston
Hetz
Washington
Treasury Department
Huntington
Chandler's 3rd Term Stand Jolts FDR Political Foes
Washington dispatch reports Gov. A B Happy Chandler of Kentucky pledges support for the 1940 Democratic presidential candidate, including Roosevelt, amid insurgent anti third term talk. Senate Dems, led by Sen Van Nuys of Indiana, forecast as many as 15 of 69 might oppose a Roosevelt third term, though some doubt this projection. Primaries to indicate party voter choices for president in 1940 will be held.
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Washington
A. B
Chandler
Kentucky
Senate
Roosevelt
Sen
Alben Barkley
van Nuys
Indiana
Crats
New P O Sure Eventf Another Site Is Needed
Postmaster Julius W Singleton said Charleston will get a new post office with the present building remodeling grant and project allocations depending on condemnation litigation. He noted federal agencies may move in, with potential extra floor space in a new one story structure and existing government rental costs cited. Four property owners and McMillan Motor Co filed exceptions in federal court to condemnation awards, with total awards at $473,280, about $60,000 above the realtor appraisal.
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Julius W. Singleton
Charleston
Washington, Dickinson, Lee Street
Postal Service
Post Office Department
Singleton
Congress
West Virginia
Condemnation Commission
McMillion Motor Co
Lula D. Bowyer
Andrew H. Brown
Sabe B. Corey
H. T. Smart
The
Motor Company
Charles A. Midelburg
Samuel Frankenberger
Central Trust Co
H. T. Smarr
West Virginia property values drop billions in 1939 40
Tax Commissioner Ernest K. James reported a statewide net property valuation decrease of about 20.9 million dollars for 1939 40, with personal property losses driving much of the decline. Public utilities and real estate shifts offset some losses, Kanawha County showing a net gain despite real estate drops. County totals reveal 37 decreases and 18 increases across the state, with several counties suffering multi million dollar declines.
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West Virginia
Ernest K. James
Tax Department
James
Kanawha
Tucker
Hancock
Lillys Celebrate In Spite of Rain
Flat Top Aug. 19. The Lilly reunions drew 5000 to 10000 despite a brief noon shower. Sun returned in the afternoon as cousins gathered on Twin Hills, with fiddlers playing, concessions open, and crowds greeting the 10th generation Lillys led by reunion president A. A. Lilly who urged attendees to seek old friends.
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Flat Top
A. A
Cousin Abe) Lilly
Lillys
Pleasant Lilly
Robert and Mary Lilly
Pioneer
Farflung
Cousin Abe
Threats Force Band Witness Into Hiding in Brooklyn
Helen Vooros a 19 year old former member of a German American band fled her Brooklyn home after receiving threats for testifying in Washington about immorality in Nazi youth camps. Her attorney said she sought police protection.
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New York
INS
Washington
Helen Vooros
Brooklyn
Miss Vooros
Jack Leiberman
Miss Voores
Dies Committee
Nordland
N. J
Theodore Dinkelacher
Band
Senators Trim Akron 7 to 2 in playoff chase opener
Charleston Senators beat Akron 7 to 2 at Kanawha Park in a series opener. Herman Broska and Jack Zerbliss pitched well, but Akron's errors and walks fueled Charleston’s offense. No earned runs were allowed amid seven walks and one costly miscue.
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Akron
Charlestons Senators
Kanawha Park
Yankees
Herman Broska
Jack
Moose) Zerbliss
Zerbliss
Charleston
Hungary Echoes Polish Quiet War Stance at Rally
Tibor Eckhardt, a top Hungarian leader, urged neutrality if Germany and Poland clash over Danzig, criticizing the government for not publicizing Hungarys firm stance. He praised Regent Horthy and repeated Hungarys commitment to friendship with Poland amid Rome Berlin axis concerns.
Three Men Hurt In Two West End Auto Wrecks
Two separate crashes on the west end left three people injured. Leroy Withrow and William Williams received first aid at Staats hospital and were released after being struck near the Patrick street bridge. Elizabeth Smith, 16, of 1425 Sixth avenue, was shaken and bruised in a collision at Hunt and Second avenue with Clifford Burdette driving.
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West End
Leroy Withrow
William Williams
Staats Hospital
Patrick Street
Elizabeth Smith
Sixth Avenue
Clifford Burdette
Hunt and
Second Avenue
Britain Faces Italo German Pressure on Hungary Amid Tense Talks
Britain expresses concern over Italo German pressure on Hungary after talks involving Italy's Ciano and Germany's von Ribbentrop, plus a conference with Hitler. The three nations claim complete harmony as Europe watches for signs of war or peace prospects.
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Britain
Hungary
Italy
Ciano
von Ribbentrop
Hitler
Salzburg
Europe
U. S. Seeks Ways To Avert Another European Crisis
Washington reports discuss options to calm looming European tension as President Roosevelt pivots to three peace appeals. Officials debate risks of further appeals to Hitler, preferring actions beyond begging a foreign leader for peace. The Munich shadow colors talk of international or Pan American approaches amid distrust.
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Washington
Europe
Roosevelt
Hitler
Munich
New World
Old World
Cabinet meeting called for Tuesday in Britain
Foreign Secretary Viscount Halifax rushed back to London to handle two escalating crises over the Danzig corridor and Britain's Japan talks. He ordered embassies to cable full reports for a cabinet meeting Tuesday after Chamberlain’s return, with MoD and foreign policy aides weighing new factors and public statements of support for peace but readiness to intervene if Poland is attacked.
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William Hillman
London
INS
Viscount Halifax
Britain
Japan
China
Hong Kong
Halifax
Neville Chamberlain
Chamberlain
Samuel Hoare
Home Affairs
John Simon
Exchequer
Leslie Hoare-Belisha
Kingsley Wood
Air
Earl Stanhope
Admiralty
Yorkshire
10 Downing Street
Foreign Office
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Week of Crisis Seen by Poland
WARSAW Aug 19 Armed Poland held itself in readiness tonight for developments expected to bring a decisive turn soon possibly within a week in European affairs. The Warsaw press warned of intensified pressure by the Rome Berlin axis over Germanys demands for the Free City of Danzig, seen as the lungs of Polands economy. Poland announced it is ready with military moves and the crisis week faced the issue of peace or war.
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Poland
Germany
Danzig
Czas
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Lefty) Lake
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