Dupont and Senator Clash Over Arms Sales Inquiry
In Washington on December 8 AP reports a Senate munitions committee inquiry into postwar tariffs on German dyestuffs. Du Pont and Weston defend anti embargo actions while Remington Arms opposed 1933 embargo repeal efforts tied to Bolivia and Paraguay in the Gran Chaco.
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Washington
Dec
American Chemical Industry
Senate
Remington Arms Company
Bolivia
Paraguay
Gran Chaco
Au Pont
Bedmle
Europe
Stephen
Faushenbush
Charles K. Weston
du Pont
Weston
Detween
Cbert
Huey Long ousts Walmsley as state committee leader
In Baton Rouge on December 6 1971 Senator Huey P Long removes Mayor T Semmes Walmsley of New Orleans from the chairmanship of the Democratic state committee and assumes the post amid a period of political upheaval. A federal grand jury in New Orleans indicts Jules G Long and his nephew Joseph Fisher for evasion of payments linked to the Round Robin bloc that blocked Longs 1929 leadership ambitions. Page 2 continues.
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Baton Rouge
Jusy P. Long
T. Semmes Walmsley
New Orleans
Democratic State Committee
Bren Hen Jones
Lone
Jules G
Josaph’. Fisher
Touillane
Long
Yugoslavia Orders 27 000 Hungarians to Leave
The Belgrade government orders 27 000 Hungarians to leave Yugoslavia amid tense border clashes with Hungarian forces. Yugoslavia denies harsh treatment claims while urging League of Nations appeal, noting Hungarians in Yugoslavia since 16 years and many naturalized.
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Yugoslavia
Bzeged
Hungary
Belgrade
Foreign Office
Alexander
Mare Fellio
Hunnetsgary
Progressive Crusaders enter Kanawha bridge debate
The Progressive Crusaders a new civic group in Charleston last night issued an open letter urging a new bridge over the Kanawha River to replace the dilapidated South Side structure. They propose a Y shaped bridge and a second Elk River crossing plus a river side boulevard and pledged cooperation with South Side residents.
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Civbe
Charlesston
Kanawha
Jetter
Dale ‘Thomas
South Side
Lovell Atreat Bridge
Synthetic silken yarn from southern pines announced
NewYork December six synthetic silk en yarn from southern pine trees was unveiled at a dinner honoring Dr Charles Hary of Savannah Georgia. The process converts Georgia loblolly and slash pines into a bleached sulphite wood pulp to produce a bright white yarn with potential material costs about half of current market rates. The Savannah plant experiment under Dr Herty will test large scale feasibility and newsprint precedents.
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Howard W. Blakenton
New York
Chemists’ Club
Charles HH. Herty
Savannah
Francis P. Garvan
The
Chemical Foundation
Morris Poucher
Georgia
Georegia Loblolly
Jose
Herry
Woman Public Enem y in Court Today
Mrs. Lester Gillis, once named public enemy No 1, remains jailed in Madison Wisconsin awaiting a hearing before Federal Judge Patrick T Stone on a parole violation. She faces a year and a day sentence for parole breach and possible transfer to Alderson prison.
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Chicago
Lester Gillis
Madison
Wis
Patrick T. Stone
Nele Won
Department of Justice
Agenta
Little Bohemia Lodge
Wisconsin
Shell
Stone
Felense
Women’s Prison
Alderson
West
Milla
Michigan
Plesso
Acquittal in Charleston Girl Attack Case
In Los Angeles Edward Dudley a former district attorney’s investigator was acquitted by a mixed jury of six men and six women after deliberating one hour of the charge that he attacked Mrs. Ramona Winegar Alexander 16 formerly of Charleston West Virginia The trial centered on the alleged assault on the Charleston girl now living in Los Angeles
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Los Angeles
Drc
Edward Dudley
Ate
Torney
Ramona Winegar Alexander
Charleston
W. Va
200 Poor Children to be Taken to Camp Boone
Nearly 200 boys and girls from indigent families will be selected by the welfare department to attend Camp Boone for health treatment. The camp, an abandoned CCC site near Whitesville, will later return children to homes or foster care, with similar camps planned for Rupert, Greenbrier, and a Negro camp in Fayette county.
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Welfare Department
Boone
Boone County
Francis W. Turner
Public Welfare Department
Camp Boone
CCC
Rupert
Greenbrier
Foycette County
Turner
Camp
CCC Company 1837
Kentucky
State Welfare Department
Whitesville
Gazette
City Police Shoot Boy In Foot During Arrest
Two 16 year old youths were allegedly stealing car parts when spotted by officers during an auto theft probe. One youth was slightly wounded by a bullet that struck him as police attempted the arrest. Patrolmen William Lacey and W. L. Cook were credited with the arrest, though they could not be reached for comment. The automobile bore an obscene license. One boy fled, the other stopped when struck.
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Nisht
Bny
Polide
Willam Lacey
W. L. Cook
Hope Dwindles For Aviators as Search Continues
In Honolulu Navy and allied forces pressed on with the search for Lieut Charles T. P. Ulm and two Australian aviators missing since Tuesday. Kingsford Smith sent a hopeful telegram urging continued effort, while authorities said no effort would be spared as planes and ships comb the northern Hawaiian area for the trio.
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Honolulu
Navy
Miers
Charles T. P. Ulm
Sir Charles Kingsford-Smith
Pacific
Ulm
Los Angeles
Kingsford-Smith
trans-Pacific
Tod
Williams
Army
Comstaguard
Tampans
Tirelassy
Iti
Measuge
Wim
George Littlejohn
Blankenship Granted Reprieve For Appeal To Supreme Court
Greeley Blankenship 29 received a one month reprieve from Gov. H G Kump delaying his execution until January 7. The Mingo county murderer of John Christofane learned of the stay in his Moundsville cell as Pardon Attorney A W Garrett presented the case for clemency, which the governor granted solely to permit a higher court appeal.
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Greeley Blankenship
H.G. Kump
Blankenship
Mingo County
John Christofane
Moundsville
Supreme Court
Kump
Creror
A. W. Garett
U S Naval Pact Crisis as Davis Warns Japan
London dispatches report a sharp American warning that ending naval treaties risks insecurity and costly competition. Norman H. Davis told reporters the United States favors substantial all around armament cuts and sought to delay Japan’s denunciation of the Washington pact. Washington eyes bringing home Davis and Standley if no new plan emerges before the deadline.
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London
Japan
U. S
Norman H. Davis
Washington
Davis
William S. Standley
Tuleyo
Pacific
Far East
Terrorism Reported Rage in Russia
London dispatch reports a red terror riot in Russia with over 200 executed within hours. The violence included women and children. notable victims include Leonid Nicolaieff the assassin of Sergei Kiroff, Nicolaieff family, and 14 Moscow OGPU officials.
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London
Warsaw
the Express
Russia
Leonid Nicolaieff
Sergei Kiroff
Nicolaieff
Moscow
OGPU
Union
Maestro Stokowski Quits After 22 Years With Famed Orchestra
Leopold Stokowski resigns as music director of the Philadelphia Orchestra effective December 26 after 22 years. He cites board’s delayed choice of a successor to Arthur Judson and deep differences with management. He and his wife plan a trip to the Orient to study Japanese and Chinese music and guest orchestras in Japan.
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Philadelphia
Leopold Stokowski
Philadelphia Orchestra
Stokowak
Aeaion
Arthur Judson
Greater New Deal Framed By President To Provide Work
President Roosevelt outlined a plan to fund and coordinate work programs for millions on relief, shifting away from direct doles. The proposal, discussed after his Warm Springs stay, calls for a central 4 000 000 000 dollar fund to support public works, housing, land and water conservation, and rural rehabilitation while creating jobs through a national central unit. Officials expect full details next week with the measure likely not disclosed until January.
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Enny
Ead
Warm Springs
White House
Airadio
Roosevelt
Stuarry Te Hopkin
Erry Hopkins
Hopkins
Business Chiefs Unite For Big Recovery Drive
New York December 6 A Roosevelt administration call for cooperation rallied 70 000 industrialists at the congress of American industry to a final bid for recovery Secretary of Commerce Daniel C Roper outlined a six point program urging states to restore relief responsibilities and the federal government to cut large expenditures He urged open foreign markets to aid domestic industry and proposed a plan for unemployment reserves without harming business The second phase of the recovery program would assess emergency lessons consolidate gains and retain workable features while discarding others
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New York
Roosevelt
Congress of American Industry
Daniel C. Hoper
Secretary of Commerce
Congress
Tian Gs
U. S
Saodley
Commerce
Contress
Atates
Jocati
Jesse
Roper
Let Things Alone Financiers Tell Bank Committee
A cross section of bankers and economists told a House banking committee that drastic reforms to the federal banking system should be delayed. About half of 40 respondents prefer no immediate changes, while central bank and unified banking system hearings are likely. Fletcher’s correspondents support a cautious approach, urging assessment of fiscal risks before sweeping registration or regulation.
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Washington
Coromilteec
Fagara Central Bank
Fletcher
Coal Operators Oppose Government Power Plans Statement
In Pittsburgh 48th annual American Coal Mining Institute passed a resolution urging President Roosevelt to weigh hydro electric expansion against coal use for electricity. Dean E K Holbrook warned the St Lawrence project could threaten about 100000 coal miners’ livelihoods.
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Pittsburgh
EK. A. Holbrook
Schools of Engineering and Mines
University of Pittsburgh
St. Lawrence Waterway
Thompson Dies in Gun Battle Near Amarillo
Irvin Blackie Thompson, notorious bank robber and killer, dies after a car chase in Amarillo Texas. Three carloads of officers engage him near a hotel as he fires on them. A rifle and pistol wounds end his life. one bullet enters his forehead. Thompson drove a light sedan with an Oklahoma license. officers return fire from multiple angles.
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Amarillo
Tex
Irvin
Blackie
Thompson
Texas
Penitentia
Amarillo Aithera
Hote
Oktahan
Kiss Clerk Turns Town Gretna Green Style
In Haneieon a town clerk, Willam A. Wilding, has become famous for issuing marriage licenses in exchange for a kiss from brides. The practice has brought in thousands in fees, boosted town revenue, and attracted out of town couples in a curious local-custom tale. The clerk, shy and middle aged, jokes about kissing brides as a steady business.
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Haneieon
N. X
Willam A. Wilding
Gretna Green
Broadsway
Hollywood
Marilyn
Wilding Bes
Uccuses
Marilyn Miller
Wilding
Lila Lee
Mike Santa Claus
Lions Club Proposes Municipal Home Rule Bill
The Charleston Lions Club approved a model municipal home rule bill to relieve state lawmakers from local matters, basing it on the National Municipal League. It would let municipalities with 2000+ residents choose charter forms, with votes by two thirds of city members or petition of 15 percent of qualified voters, and will be sent to the legislature in January for consideration.
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Stady
Charleston Lions Club
National Municipal League of New York
Renale
Perauna
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Elkotts Mouth
Southern Pines
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Pacific Ocean
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Willems
Tacrt
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Stokowski
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