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Newspaper
Charleston Gazette
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1934
Page
1
Attendees at the attorney general’s crime conference urged ruthless action against gangland terrorism. Speakers called for shoot to kill tactics and vigilante methods as a unified front in the struggle between law enforcement and organized crime.
Logan officers report a fire at a shack near Logan killed three men and a whisky explosion occurred from five gallons of liquor. A broken whisky jug lay near the fireplace. an inquest was not planned. State Trooper H. T. Shields noted a resident was briefly present before escaping.
Statewide education reforms are planned with stronger attendance rules and higher salary scales for high schools. The Department of Education will push new legislation, including tenure protections for teachers, aiming to reduce local board discretion and boost professional standards in the coming legislative session.
Washington December 12. Rep Joseph W Byrns of Tennessee appeared certain to become speaker as Rep Sam Rayburn of Texas abruptly withdrew from the race. Rayburn said he could not be elected under the circumstances. President Roosevelt indicated administration backing was off while vice president Garner pressed restraint. John W McCormack of Massachusetts formally entered the leadership race as Rankin of Mississippi withdrew to pursue the second ranking post. Rankin head urged Rankin to bow out, and activity shifted toward the next steps in the Democratic floor leadership battle.
The Lansing Hotel disaster leaves at least 23 dead with hundreds unaccounted as Michigan, Ingham County, and Lansing officials probe the blaze. Fire marshalling crews recover charred remains from the warehouse area and list possible victims while identifications are made from rings and other clues.
Police guarded theaters across Boston and New England after bombs exploded in four movie houses. No injuries were reported though thousands of dollars in damage occurred. Gov Ely urged law enforcement to scour the commonwealth for terrorists while noting no connection to a separate Somerville theater fire.
London reports Britain and the United States agree to adjourn the long running tri power naval talks. Japan faces the pivotal decision on naval parity and a possible open conference under the Washington treaty. Officials foresee a renewed arms race after 1938 unless Tokyo surrenders demands. Delegations from Japan Britain and the United States will formalize adjournment soon with possible return sails scheduled for Saturday.
Gen Dawes predicted a wave of real prosperity beginning next June or July as demand for durable goods rises. He spoke before the Chicago Association of Commerce after an exhaustive study of the economy. He warned against rushing durable goods purchases but said the era of real prosperity would unfold with cautious growth.
A school concert hall floor collapsed in Liverpool on December 12, injuring about 180 people. Sixty or more required hospital care, with several at risk of death. The Moor beam gave way during a term end concert crowd of children and parents, but quick action by a caretaker cut gas to prevent fire.
Wiley Post informed by the Bureau of Standards that he failed to reach an altitude of 48 008.30 feet needed to set two new world altitude marks in his flight last week.
In Havana men armed with machine guns raided the Ac cion editorial rooms and kidnapped several writers to take them to the city outskirts. There they were forced to swallow castor oil before being released. The incident comes as Fidel Castro era tensions rise amid rumors of an uprising under President Carlos Mendieta and Col. Fulgencio Batista, with Ac cion opposing the government.
NORRIS Dec 12 Army officers opened a probe into a blaze that consumed three barracks at a CCC camp near Norris after midnight. Three CCC youths died Elwood Kramer 20 Nutley New Jersey Charles De Palma 21 East Orange New Jersey Jacob Klein 20 Bronx New York City. Four others injured capt john w o daniel said no negligence found and all efforts made to save lives bodies to be sent home escorted by CCC.
The Associate Press reports new deaths and further damage as winter nips the eastern half of the nation. Severe cold, including record December lows, hits Florida cities and other states, while electrical infrastructure and crops suffer. Officials appeal for aid as schools close for heatless days and sporadic snow flurries occur from Miami to St. Petersburg and Jacksonville.
Bernard M. Baruch named by President Roosevelt to chair a new group that will map war profits legislation for enactment this winter. The panel includes Hugh S. Johnson and other officials as they discuss plans to curb wartime profits and frame policy through a commission report from 1902.
Washington December 1 The Roosevelt choice Lermard M Baruch urges government seizure of excess war profits through taxation and price controls during conflict He calls for parallel planning and universal price and profit limits to curb profiteering and fund sacrifices by all citizens while safeguarding economic security.
A radio message reported the S. S. Panatlantic off the Florida coast. The coast guard received the message directed to the Norfolk base. It gave position 30 28 north and 70 42 west with course 335 degrees true and speed knots, asking the guard to stand by.
Cold spell eases as temperatures rise across West Virginia with highways clear and traffic normal. The forecast warns of possible rain or snow. some areas report ice and lingering hazards. Preston and the mountains see subzero readings while Morgantown records near zero as Elk River thaws.
Logan reports a beauty shop owner claiming a right to a deceased millionaire Louis Be Sweetland estate. Mrs Nell Stratton Sweetland alleges a secret Kentucky marriage months before his death and seeks a share through Breult Court, with lawyers Bata and Chambers representing her and the estate.
Molly Woon reports a memorial tribute to a longtime Texas cowman in Fort Worth. The article recalls an era of vast ranches and cattle, noting the man’s wit and practical spirit. It emphasizes the respect for old time cowmen and their place in Texas lore.
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