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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 07, 1939

Page

5

Balkans Afraid Of Soviet Thrust

Romania faced pressure as a Moscow backed call for a mutual assistance pact sparked fear across the Balkans. Budapest papers urged unity against a possible Soviet advance while Bulgaria showed mixed signals over Dobruja and Dobruja back to Romania.

Balkans Bucharest Romania Russia Europe Moscow Communist International International Communist Organization Rumania Budapest Balkan Bulgaria Finland Dobruja Bessarabia Hungary

Gas Case Thrown Out of Ohio Court

A $42,000,000 damage suit against Columbia Gas and Electric and four subsidiaries was dismissed by Common Pleas Judge Dana F. Reynolds. The court ruled that John L. Davies must sue individually for each gas consumer, not the group. Davies may pursue separate actions after counsel conference this week.

Columbus Columbia Gas and Electric Corporation Common Pleas Dana F. Reynolds John L. Davies Davies Ohio

Witnesses Value Kanawha Property In Condemnation Suit

J Shirley Ross a Charleston real estate man testified in circuit court that the old William Brecker property on Kanawha street was worth 12000 dollars. He aided the defendant in the citys condemnation case. A two story brick building torn down for Kanawha boulevard and lot are involved. City witnesses valued the property between 7700 and 7900 dollars.

J. Shirley Ross Charleston William Brecker Kanawha Street Ross Kanawha Boulevard

Russian Finnish Conflict Dominates European Stage

AP report outlines how the Russian invasion of Finland shifts Europe’s war focus toward Moscow. It cites potential Soviet moves against Romania, risk to Romanian oil supplies, and possible German French British alignment against Russia. The piece notes Italian, Romanian, and Scandinavian implications and a growing fear of a broader European confrontation.

Kirke L. Simpson Finland Moscow Romania Eroupe Russia Europe Poland Rumania Italy Germany Reich France Britain Rome Esthenia Latvia Lithuania Sweden Leningrad

Sail of war and iron trade shape Nordic fate

Soviet attack on Finland shifts Europe's balance as Nazi Germany seeks to protect Swedish iron ore and Baltic routes. Berlin allegedly weighs cooperation with Baltic neutrals and Franco British powers to counter a Soviet advance, possibly signaling a broader realignment against communism in Europe.

Nazi Germany Russia Germany Finland Gulf of Bothnia Sweden Rumania Scandinavia Berlin Europe

Russ-Hungary Border Clash Reported in Paris Radio

London dispatch says Paris radio reported a border clash on the Russo-Hungarian frontier. Hungarian troops were sent to the scene and both sides of the border were closed. The Reuters British service provided the account.

London INS Paris Radio Tonight Reuters

E E L Juergens Dies at 78 Retired Druggist

Sutton December 6. E L Juergens 78 a retired druggist died today at his home near Sutton. He entered the drug business in 1890 coming here from Wheeling.

Sutton E. L. Juergens Wheeling

Wayne Worker Killed When Truck Reverses on WPA Project

Watt Clay Gibson aged 32 was struck and killed while tinkering with another truck on a WPA project. Arthur Ellis 26 backed his truck, killing Gibson. Detective Staley said the accident was unavoidable and Ellis was arrested on a manslaughter charge pending grand jury action.

Wayne Watt Clay Gibson C. W. Staley Gibson Arthur Ellis Ellis Staley

John T. Pancake Elks Leader Dies at 38

John T. Pancake former West Virginia State Elks president died at 38 in Huntington after a heart ailment and flu. He led Elks clubs aiding crippled children, helped found the state Elks movement, and served as deputy revenue collector before returning to the family real estate business. He is survived by his widow and one daughter.

Huntington John T. Pancake West Virginia State Elks’ Association The Elks Elks Club Pancake Ronceverte D. J. Pancake Paul Internal Revenue

Animals showcased at Moscow agricultural show exceed 3600

The Moscow agricultural show featured more than 3,600 animals on display this year, highlighting a broad range of breeds and farm livestock. Officials noted strong turnout and community interest amid the exhibition's traditional program of judging and displays.

Moscow

Morlunda Bull Wins Second at International Livestock Exposition

Morlunda Farms of Lewisburg West Virginia earned second place in the breeding Here ford division at the International Livestock Exposition in Chicago on December 6.

Chicago Morlunda Farms Lewisburg W. Va

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