Bruno Prison Visit Sparks New Doubts in Hauptmann Case
In Trenton New Jersey on December 7 AP reports Burlington County detective Ellis H. Parker who argues Hauptmann’s innocence faced sharp challenges to his claim that prosecutors know his stance. Gov Hoffman confirms Parker met with him several times and voiced belief Hauptmann was not guilty amid ongoing Lindbergh kidnapping scrutiny.
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Trenton
N.J
Ellis H. Parker
Burlington County
Ace
Bruno Richard Hauptmann
Hauptmann
Parker
Harold G. Hoffman
Lindgergh
Mate Severlaaton
Bell
Livermore Youth Relapse Linked to Tragic Shooting Case
Livermore youth suffered a severe hemorrhage and grave condition following a recent incident. The story notes a Livermore millionaire trader visiting New York, whose son was shot during a party by his mother, with accidental circumstances surrounding the event.
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Santa Barbara
Cal
Paul
Toney
Bonus Finance Plan Talked
Washington dispatch reports Democrats debated using the treasury stabilization fund to pay soldiers bonuses in cash. With a presidential election year ahead and tax plans under review, leaders considered extending the fund beyond January 30 1996 and allocating money to meet the two billion dollar bonus bill.
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Washington
Treasury
Roosevelt
Ysexerves
Akelindad
Sec. Morganthan
Idle Youths to Get Employment in West Virginia
Plans for a program to employ needy youths under the National Youth Administration were approved Saturday. Six district NYA directors will work with sponsors to prepare and submit projects for prosecution under the 251,500 dollars released to West Virginia. Directors include Caltec St Albans Charleston district John Watson Huntington Buntogan district Parkerabicty district Charles P Harper Upper Tract Elkins district Frank Pietro Morgantown Lewisburg district George Jackson Jane Lew Fairmont district. Glenn S Callaghan will direct the NYA program under NEA supervision.
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Naional
NYA
West Virginia
West
Works Progress‘ Administration
Ey All
Caltec
St. Albans
Charleston
John Watson
Borah Attacks GOP Prosperity in Radio Speech
Senator Borah of Idaho, cited as a potential GOP candidate, used a national radio address to call for a constitutional defense against arbitrary power. He urged action to curb monopolies, end crop production restraints, and warned against quoting the New Deal while praising Wilson and Roosevelt.
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Washington
Toe Idahoon
Borah
Woodrow Wilson
Theodore Roosevelt
Algo
Idaho
Talk Distorted Says Dr Allen on Supreme Court Remark
Dr James E Allen president of Meransll College says his Charleston Kiwanis luncheon remarks were misrepresented. He did not advocate trimming the supreme court and defended his record as an educator and citizen. He explained his talk reviewed the court’s growth from 1790 to its present power.
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Huntington
James E.allen
Meransll College
Carleston
Supreme Court
Allen
Charleston Gazette
Kiwanig Club
New York City
Philadelphia
Washington
Gazette Snapshot Exhibit Opens at Studio Tomorrow
A public exhibition of prize winning pictures from the national amateur contest opens at The Gazette studio in Kanawha County Library building on Lee and Hale streets tomorrow for a week. More than 124 entries across marine, portrait, landscape and informal pose classes will be shown free under The Gazette sponsorship, including a shot by Johnny Suter of Chartce tons who won a cash prize. Amateur photographers from across the nation competed, judged by Mrs Sara Delano Roosevelt, Mrs Emily Post, Lowell Thomas, Hi Percy Maxim and Kenneth Wilson Williams.
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Gazette
Kanawha County
Lee and
Hale Streets
Ten O'C i . Nation
Johnny Suter
Chartcetons
Sara Delano Roosevelt
Holiday Buying Surge Signals Record Christmas Trade
Holiday shoppers raced through stores nationwide amid forecasts of the strongest Christmas season in years. Industrial activity reached a peak not seen since 1930, with the AP index at 86 percent of 1929 30 average. Auto output neared fall 1939 levels while steel mills operated near capacity, and freight car loading rose with rail and construction inquiries. Broad November revenue was estimated at 200 million dollars, a monthly record dating back to 1931.
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Racher Winger
AD Financial
Associated Press
Institute
Liquor Profit Use Proposed in West Virginia
A legislative committee examined a bill to allocate profits from state liquor stores to fund a national security program and pensions. Clinton L. Howard urged the plan before Governor Kump, noting past appropriations lacked such provisions. He suggested liquor profits could cover state needs, potentially reducing tax burden. Senate leaders and WVU educators discussed the proposal, signaling possible action at a special session.
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Clinton L. Howard
Parkersburg
Howard
Kump
Senate
Charles F. Hodges
Duemwcrat
Monongalia County
John Sly
George Shipman
Frank Perry
West Virginia University
Crowded Streets Mark Charleston Pre-Christmas Shopping
Streets in Charleston overflowed with holiday shoppers as merchants reported strong business. Thousands of dollars poured into tills and many new members joined Christmas Savings clubs, while parking lots reached capacity with out of town visitors.
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Charleston
Jarle
Christmas Savings Alpha
Half Town Rides Santa Claus Post Office Rush
In Indiana on December 7 a town gears up for Santa Claus letters. Postmaster Oscar Phillips plans to hire about 30 locals to handle the surge of Christmas mail as thousands express wishes from poor children. A new 15 foot Santa statue will be dedicated in Santa Claus park on Christmas Day.
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Ind
Chrisishap
Hays
Y. I
Vnd
Santa Claus
Nere
Oscar Phillips
Christies
Santa Claus iv
Santa Claus Park
Man Killed in Auto Crash at Bigley and Glen Streets
Esti E Humphreys, 26, of Elk View, died after two cars collided at Bigley Avenue and Glen Street. He was crushed and transported by Bartlett ambulance to a hospital where he succumbed minutes later. Police said he arrived from the east along Glen Street.
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Humphreys
Elkview
Bigley Avenue
Glen ‘Street
Bartlett
Charles
Glen. Street
Man Arrested After March Along Higley Avenue
Witnesses say C. D. Santrack of Grant Street drove north on Higley Avenue and claimed Humphreys was speeding across the arterial area before the arrest.
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C. D. Santrack
Grant
Higley Avenue
Eolge
Santrack
Humphreys
Franco British peace plan drafts to halt African war
Paris dispatch reports Pierre Laval and Sir Samuel Hoare outlining a Franco British basis for settlement. A draft would be submitted to Mussolini and sent to the League of Nations sanctions committee. If Congress stalls action in January, the embargo against Italy may be held in abeyance or canceled.
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Paris
Laval, Heare
Europe
France
Pierre Laval
Samuel Hoare
Great Britain
Duce
Mussolini
Italy
League of Nations Sanctions Committee
Britain
League
United States Congress
Tf Congress
Lavalang Haare
Dla
Italy Rally Echoes With Far Reaching Sanctions Debate
Parliamentists and deputies in Italy filled the chamber with fervent cheers as voices demanded a bold path. The talk centered on potential penalties and sanctions, with the Duce signaling a grave move toward peace and a December deadline looming for action.
Landon Taft Capper Discuss 1936 Campaign Prospects
Landon Taft and Capper spoke at a banquet while Kansas Republicans and visitors from multiple states considered the coming campaign. Taft called social security and relief the key issue, and Capper predicted a Republican triumph. The event drew attendees from Connecticut to Wisconsin and emphasized issues over personalities.
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Toprika
Candon
Kangas
Kansas
Americas
Landon
Walich
Charles. P. Taft IW
Cincinnati
Sen
Arthur Capper
Connecticut
Pennsylvania
Texas
Califeria
Ohio
Iowa
Missouri
Okla
Homa
Minnesota
Nebraska
Wisconsin
Taft
Les
Capper
Planes and Names Mention in Damaged Notebook Fragment
Fragmentary OCR notes reference planes and persons including Dessye and Baile Selansic. Sparse phrases mention northern routes, wrecks, and a 1935 copyright note. No coherent event or location details emerge beyond scattered names and placeholders. The source is too damaged for a reliable summary.
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Emperor Baile
Selansic
Farmers Prepare To Welcome FDR Speech Session
Farmers gather for the federation opening session where committees plan to address the national farm issue. The event features a speech by Mr. Hoevenvelt broadcast to attendees in the amphitheatre and hall area as they await further remarks.
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Federation
Hoeenvelt
Christmas Drive Aids 40 and 8 Camp Fairchance
A local Christmas committee at 40 and 8 Camp Fairchance in Boone county plans to canvass merchants and businesses to gather supplies for its annual celebration for 39 underprivileged children. The group, led by Maj. Francis W Turner, includes chair Redd Charleston and members from Charleston and nearby towns.
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Focal
Secs
Camp Fairchance
Boone County
Oreet
Maj
Francis’ W
West Virginia WPA relief aid details uncertain
Fragmentary OCR text mentions Kanawha County and relief administration under West Virginia WPA, with references to eligibility, works progress, and continuity of relief. Names like McCullough appear, but the passage is garbled.
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Kanawha
West Virginia
Harry Wea
Adminster McCullough
West
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