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Newspaper
Charleston Gazette
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1930
Page
9
The article discusses several new car models with egg shaped bodies and streamlined rear trunks. It notes a modern dash layout with gasoline and oil gauges, a complete control panel, and improved front seating and lubrication features.
A radio program from Bolling Field Washington to the Smithsonian marks Capt. Frank Hawks crossing the continent. The schedule spans 1 to 11 30 A M EST with multiple stations and entertainers including Irish tenor and various programs across networks. Scotland Yard gains new radio transmitter links to Flying Squadron signals at 80 miles per hour. Prime hens stolen from Bishop Burrows with 1923 robbery noted.
The Scottish Rite cathedral hosted a solemn Elks memorial as 191 lights marked departed Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks members since 1883. Governor William G. Conley, Sen. Walter Balla nan, Secretary Franklin and others attended, with Senator Guy Despard Gosf delivering remarks on life, death, and mortality.
Charles C. Greybill, organist, opened and closed the exercises as Mrs. Carrie Morris Minott sang of “One Sweetly Solomon Thought” and “Face to Pace.” Rev. Joan Chas D D delivered invocation and benediction in Chaplain Sherwood's absence, with Ave Maria played by Greybill.
Chiang Kai-Shek today assumed command of the nationalist government forces conducting the drive against communists and pandits who have carried a reign of terror through central China for months. He was expected to move from Kiuk’ang to establish headquarters.
A garbled report from Kiutiang Dogh describes initial ore stakes and troop mobilization, mentioning Chiang Kai-shek and 300,000 forces. It references Yangtse and red campaign activity with unclear names and fragmented phrases about batteries, shoes, and silted actions.
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