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Newspaper
Charleston Gazette
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1936
Page
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Governor Kump urged the new legislature to convene December 14 for two items and to pass unemployment compensation conformity with federal law. A draft bill by the joint legislative security committee and the security group aims to meet federal requirements and fund the session costs.
Three names from West Virginia were mentioned for the vacancy created by S. P. Puffer’s resignation as Charleston Chamber of Commerce managing director. Local candidates include Col. P. D. Shingleton state police superintendent Aubrey Crummett Virginian Electric secretary treasurer and G. Stanley Hamrick former American Legion adjutant. Pulfer’s annual salary at resignation was 32000, though no fixed rate. the paper notes a five man shortlist if an inexperienced candidate is chosen.
Edward J. Duffy reports that John Hamilton announced his resignation as Republican National Committee chairman at the December 17 Chicago meeting. He said he could not continue without congressionally expressed confidence and pledged full effort until the party addresses a 1.2 million deficit.
County officials warned residents that con artists are targeting aid applicants in the past week. Scammers claim to represent others and demand immediate checks, but officials say checks are not issued until the state routine is completed. No date set for first checks.
Governor Kump named George M. Alexander of Fairmont and F. M. Peters of Bluefield to the state liquor central commission replacing D. Homer Stephenson and John B. Wilson. Alexander becomes chairman with term expiring March 1, 1937. Audit of the liquor commission books began immediately by four tax commission auditors.
Washington reports a nationwide push to register under the social security act as the deadline looms at midnight tomorrow for 28 million workers to obtain old age pension account numbers. Officials expect voluntary compliance before any court action, while many forms are returned for correction and employer participation remains uneven.
Vatican reports Pope Pius XI, nearing his 83rd birthday, is critically ill and confined to bed after a serious downturn during a spiritual retreat. A physician summoned to his bedside amid fears for recovery, with reduced diet cited as a factor in his declining strength. The pope, born May 31, 1855, has long faced frail health and grave reflections on life and future duties.
London report outlines four options for King Edward amid the Mrs Simpson crisis. He contemplates rejecting the cabinet’s advice and resigning, attempting to form a new government, abdication, or staying on the throne with the current plans under pressure from church and state.
A chaotic line of reports says state police investigated a shooting and wounding incident near Charleston. Chicago traveler Hagel, stopped at a service station near Any Please Turn to Page 2, Col. 3. Authorities identify suspect as State Trooper Mule, with friends noting Hagel was en route from Ronaph to Charleston early Wednesday.
In Tampico Mississippi the last horse named Princie Jasci died at 29 ending an era of horse drivers who served daily. In Jasper Minnesota pupils near a rural school received a surprise week off after a family of polecats caused a strong odor prompting the board to delay discussing the animals and academics.
NEW YORK, Dec. 10 Herbert Fitzpatrick vice president and general counsel of Chesapeake Ohio Railway was selected to head the former Wan Sweringen rail system empire. George A Tall glass maker and AL Vanitasca crane operator lead Midamerica corporation interests overseeing the Wan Sweringen enterprises. Fitzpatrick appointed president of Midamerica and director on CW to fill vacancy from the death of the late YY Van Sweringen.
In Corpus Christi Texas a tale surfaces of a sheep found far offshore amid fishing gear. A fisherman, I H Ensley of Dallas, recalls the animal exhausted and lank, chased from shore by dogs and swept into the gulf by the tide.
Mrs Wallis Simpson sped toward the Riviera tonight in a Bentley limousine as officials in two nations arrange travel rights. She was due to arrive at Villa Low Vici in Cannes tomorrow, amid heightened security and interest from residents and press.
Madrid reports indicate at least twenty residents killed and many injured in a major air raid. Caproni bombers attacked districts including Rosales Arguelles Cambori Cuatro Cant Hird ria De Hesa Dylia Villa and University centers. incendiaries and explosives caused fires and widespread destruction near University City.
A humorous theatrical critique by George Bernard Shaw satirizes a new king in a fictional Halft country. The king, aged 41, aims to be a family man but faces ministers and archbishop who press him to govern, while Shaw mocks court politics and public propriety. Daisy Bell is referenced as a potential queen.
Britain’s king met with Prime Minister Baldwin to decide whether he will marry Wallis Warfield Simpson, a crisis that could cost him the throne. Simpson fled to a secret hideaway in France as the monarch faced union or abdication amid government pressure and a confirmed royal line of succession.
London crowds roared support for King Edward VI in Trafalgar Square, clashing with police as they marched past the Duke of York residence. Blue-coated officers dispersed the демонstration while banners urged recognition of the king and a pageant tone filled the city streets.
The Gazette identifies Dunbar resident Mrs Bouthie Barrett of 309 Smith Street as yesterday’s Lucky Shopper and will award 33 in cash upon identification. A Gazette cameraman will photograph early shoppers daily, with future winners to be named.
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