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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 05, 1934

Page

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Charleston Court Says South Side Bridge Needs Repairs

County and city officials clash over bridge jurisdiction as Charleston chamber and Kanawha County court seek safety assurances. The court emphasizes city control rests with approaches and ferry landings, while pledging cooperation to provide a safe bridge within legal rights. The public affairs sub committee plans to meet to study the response.

South Hills City Charleston Chamber of Commerce Lberty Public Affairs Committee South Side Commissionera Chamber of Commerce City of Charleston City Statete Kanawha Ceara John C Souris Kenewha County Gure Sto Willi Bolden the Public Affairs Olmittee Tom

State Small Loan Companies to Meet

Representatives from more than twenty five small loan firms will attend West Virginia Association of Personal Finance Companies quarterly meeting at the Daniel Boone hotel. P. Puffer, to be the luncheon speaker, and M. W. Powers of Heckley to preside. Afternoon speakers include S. P. Robinson Bluefield official of National Small Loan Plays company 3 i Rowan Cincinnati supervisor of Colonial Finance Company and Ll L Dawson local Home Finance manager. State statistics show 13 million in small loans in West Virginia, average loan around 150 dollars. Most funds went to rehabilitation. Other local members expected include R. L. Neville Household Finance officer R J Golf partner J Lo Kight Mutual Finance and J G ter local Home Finance manager.

West Virginia Association of Personal Finance Companies Daniel Boones Hotel P. Puffer M. W. Powers Heckley S. P. Robinson Bluefield National Small Loan Plays Company I Rowan Cincinnati Colonial Finance Company Ll. L. Dawson Home Finance Company West Virginia R.L. Neville R. J. Golf J. Lo Kight Mutual Finance Company J. G. Ter

Willie Willis By Robert Quilies in 19th Century Tale

A fragmentary line from a Robert Quilies piece references Willie and Willis testing a person named Fels for tonsils. The context suggests a dialogue or observational moment within a longer story or humor column.

Acting Leader Named WVU Acting President

Acting Leader Dr. Robert Allen Armstrong, oldest WVU faculty member by service, was elected by the board of governors to serve as acting president from the end of President John Roscoe Turhet Dee’s term until June 16 or until a new president is elected. Associated Press.

Robert Allen Armstrong West Virginia University John Roscoe Turhet Dee Onti Associated Presa Thote

Ireland Loses Salary Controversy in Court Ruling

The West Virginia Supreme Court upheld the Kanawha circuit court in Dr. R A Ireland's bid for $1,344 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 104. It ruled payments would intrude into a subsequent year's funds. The court also overturned a circuit court decision in Martha Given vs Gilbert, affirming a prior allowance for care costs.

State Supreme Court Kanawha R. A. Ireland County Board of Education Ireland Charleston Independent Supreme Court Circuit Court Martha Given John C. Gilbert Gilbert Commissioner of Accounts

Honduran quake leaves towns leveled and many dead

Official reports indicate a major earthquake hit central Honduras destroying San Jorge La Encarnacion and San Fernando with at least six other towns heavily damaged. Tegucigalpa and Santa Rosa near Copan also reported destroyed or flattened villages while communications collapsed making details scarce.

Tegucigalpa Honduras Sinnapa Iesat San Jorge Ulation la Encarnacc Jon San Fernando Minuapa Oratepeque Department Meiats Tegueigalpa San Salvador Santa Rus Copan la Eaperants

Lawson Jury Fails to Agree in Defamation of Auditor Case

BECKLEY Dec 4 A Raleigh county criminal court jury failed to reach a verdict after two hours deliberation in the conspiracy to defraud trial of Edgar C. Lawson former state auditor as president of Guaranty Investment Co. The judge ordered the jury locked up overnight and to reconvene tomorrow. The defense argued there was no evidence for the conspiracy charge while the prosecution said Guaranty Investment Co. was insolvent.

Guaranty Investment Company Lawson Sima Hit Ashton File Edgar Sims Guaranty Investment Kanawha County Clarence W. Meadows Sims Guaranty File Cal

More Highway Jobs Awarded

The road commission awarded contracts for about 18 miles of highway and two bridges. It rejected all bids for 13.85 miles of Seth Whitesville road resurfacing. Awards include Solara Construction Riverton 60,720.50 for Garden Road grading and draining. Topping Ironton Ohio 35,000 for Bergoo Road grading and draining. Consolidated Engineering Wheeling 20,440.35 for Poguesstown Ogie Bay Park road bituminous concrete. Oxcar Vecellio St Roan 11,010 for Overhead crossing approaches grading and concrete surfacing. George H Sions Mt Hope 31,874.10 for Glendale arrows rod concrete paving. Charles Sargent Middlebourne 43,511.40 for Doddridge County line road gravel surfacing. E & Mills Charleston 28,610 for Montgomery bridge flooring and repairs. Solazo Construction Riverton 10,000 for Pendleton Chcleville bridge superstructure.

Mineral County Shaw Eir Garden Solara Construction Company Riverton Webster County Webster Bergoo Ironton Ohio Poguesstun-Ogiebay Park Consolidated Engineering Company Wheeling Greenbrier—O Stroan Marshall Glendale George H. Sions and Company Mt. Hope Tyler County Tyler Joseph Mils Doddridge County Chartey Sargent Middlebourne

U S Business on Upgrade Asserts Secretary Roper

Secretary Roper said business improvement prospects looked encouraging and favored moving from emergency aid to a permanent federal program. He argued spending should match need, with a clear line between public and private work, stressing gradual improvement over a sudden surge. He noted unemployment and relief costs would shape the extent of necessary federal spending.

Washington Roper Arkington

Holiday Store Workers To Get Full Week's Pay

West Virginia Christmas store staff will receive the regular weekly minimum wage for the full week. NRA director F Witcher McCullough said extra clerks hired for Christmas will be paid the standard minimum wage. Stores may work eight extra hours weekly for three weeks, but no additional sums beyond the regular wage are required.

West Virginia F. Witcher McCull Jough NRA Howa McCullough

Huge Building Plan Discussed

Washington proposes a plan to unlock four billion dollars of private construction by the government funding 20 percent of costs through insured loans. The aim is to stimulate borrowing and reduce relief rolls, providing insured loans up to 80 percent of a home’s value while the government contributes 20 percent of a five thousand dollar project.

Washington Housing Administration Joana Teason

State's General Balance Greater Says November Treasury Totals

The November close shows the general fund balance at $1,170,582.17, up $22,524.42 from the month start, while the general school fund shows an overdraft of $1,200,240.10 after late month teacher salaries. Overdrafts include counties and municipalities ($124,601.40) and the state debt sinking fund ($78,103.50). Total fund balances reach $7,083,357.11 with other funds listed, and the NINA Highway fund stands at $126,054.86.

Cibera Special State Workmen's Compensation Virginia NINA National Industrial Recovery Highway Fund Faro 10

Liquor Ring Leader Among 36 Sentenced

Elkins December 4 Federal judge William E. Baker sentenced thirty six prisoners to jail or prison terms for conspiracy to violate liquor laws. Among the defendants was Fred Belsito of Clarkabura West Virginia who led the state liquor ring and drew two years in the Northeastern penitentiary plus a fine.

Elkins Iran William E. Baker Fred Belsito Clarkabura W. Va Northeastern

Makers of Guns Had U.S.Aid Probers Told

Washington dispatch reports that gun makers and munitions firms sought to alter the 1925 Geneva arms treaty. Hearings before the Senate committee disclose officials including former Secretary Hoover met with arms makers prior to Geneva. Evidence shows a preconference Paris meeting four months earlier and a memorandum urging changes to international arms control.

Washington Senate Munitions Investigation Committee Herbert Hoover Nye Gunmakera Parla Geneva Hoover Winchester Arms Company H. F. Beche John Q. Tilaon House War Department Frank C. Nichola Colt Patent Fire Arms Company Beee Allan Dulles State Department

Cooper to Address Baptist Ministers At Closing Session

The New York City representative J A Cooper BD D will address the West Virginia Baptist association Ministers Retreat at St. Albans Baptist church as its three day session ends. Sixty four ministers from across the state are registered with Rev J Cook Huntington the oldest attendee. Speakers today include Rev James W Kramer Denver Rev B F Livingston Philadelphia Rev Charles TH Pinchbeck Parkersburg and Rev Morris Gillan Kenova.

New J. A. Cooper Board Missionary Cooperation New York City West Virgina Baptist Association St. Albans Baptist Church Seatate J. Cook Huntington James W. Kramer

Ships and Planes Aid Search For Three Airmen

A monoplane from Oakland to Honolulu disappeared over the Pacific after fuel ran low. Lieut. Charles Ulm and two companions were missing six hours after messages indicated they might land near Oshil. Dozens of ships and planes joined the hunt within a 200 mile area as radio pleas, SOS signals, and weather hindered rescuers.

Honolulu Decda Rong Oakland Calif Hema Ulm George Littlejohn Jy. L Skillings Shrifé Awithin Oshil Alin Monoplane Haute Ieee Penny

Loyal Collie Waits 10 Years For Master Who Couldn't Return

A Scotch collie in Rock Island waits ten years for a master who cannot return. In 1524 Frances Melfa of Eric bade his faithful dog farewell as hospital attendants wheeled him in. The dog remained in the lobby, later staying by McMaban’s bedside until the man’s death, then living with nurses and a few sisters while keeping a wary distance from most people.

Rock Island, II Virgil BE. Anthony’ ‘S Hospital Frances’ Melfa Eric Akull

Roosevelt Urges GOP To Reform For Liberal Growth

Col Theodore Roosevelt Jr told the National Republican Committee that the party must reorganize along modern and progressive lines. He warned three paths: conservative disaster, agrarian radicalism ruin, or constructive liberalism with open-minded solutions. He said voters favor liberal, constructive leadership and new local leadership, especially in eastern and midwestern states.

New York Theodore Roosevelt Jr Republican “Party Otter Republican’ National Committee Philippines National Republican Club Itis Col. Noose~ Welt Col Roosevelt National ‘Committee

Allis on Palmer Hurt in Accident

In Winter Haven Florida December 4 a car crash into an east Lake Alfred abutment killed Albert Zaphe a citrus grower from Orlando and injured two others. Palmer a Orlando attorney suffered severe injuries including a crushed head chest and broken arm while Marvin Denzile had a broken nose and shock. The car caught fire after impact as the trio headed toward Orlando.

Winter Haven Fila Beng Lake Alfred Albert Zaphe Orlando Allison Palmer Hiart Allison, Palmer Marvin Denzile

Treasury offerings oversubscribed in December sale

The treasury announced that the 15 18 year bond issue of 450 million dollars was oversubscribed five times, while the 18 month notes for the same amount were oversubscribed seven times, in the December offerings.

Wartington The Treasury

Fired Students Accuse Huey Long of Censorship at LSU

In Baton Rouge on December 4 9 Sen Huey P Long faces claims from LSU journalism students that he cursed editor Jesse Cutter and threatened to fire staff over a critical Reveille letter. President James M Smith allegedly discussed censorship while Long called himself virtually dictator. McGuire of New Orleans accuses Long of suspending a sophomore and halting the paper, with threats to remove contributors and editors as press was stopped.

Baton Rouge Louisiana State University Wns Jesse $1 Cutter Reveille Longs James M. Smith Pregent Y Cutter Macy Cutres Smith Sen. Long Long David P. McGuirre New Orleans Revellie State Senate McGuire Lang Carter Pap Dugane R. Norman

Will Blames Huey For Team's Bad Luck

Beverly Hills California college scene features a garbled legal game between students and a Supreme Court styled entity. The fragment mentions Huey E Tong and Tulane like references, phrases about state rights football nullification, and a New Year's Day note.

Will Huey Beverly Hills Calif Des Fornia College Alata University’ of Lomalana Ister

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Beckley Willie Willis Robert Quilies TL A. Armstrong County Board Road Commission Boone County U.S U. S Winchester Colt SFT Pacific Ocean of Australia Flight Australi Australia Wheeler Filpht Charles Ulm GOP Young Teddy Allison Palmer Huey Long
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