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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 17, 1932

Page

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Hoover Stands For Review Of War Debt Policy

President Hoover maintained a stance for a new review of the war debt field while delaying decisions until European developments unfold. A planned debt commission message to Congress was scaled back, expected after March 4, with focus on keeping talks orderly for post inauguration action. Dispatches note French efforts to form a new government and address debt to America amid political turmoil.

Washington Hoover Congress Europe Capital Hill Frenklin D. Roosevelt Srance Harrison D Senate Stuadan Munn Saul Claudel France Atute United States Imsan

$150 000 Paid To Kanawha Schools

State Auditor Edger C Lewson sent a remittance of 100 000 to Kanawha County schools to ease finances and cover teacher salaries through Christmas. The total paid to the county treasury reaches 350 000 with about 100 000 more expected this year. The second half of utility tax funds is due May 1. Officials could not predict the final payment recipient.

Kanawha Edger C. Lewson Elizabeth Goodall Sélariog Jesat Istmas Bannyhn County Officinla

Unclear fragment about Willie Willis and stray throw

A damaged text fragment references Willie Willis and a throw toward a cat, with a curved arc noted. No clear individuals, organizations, or events are defined.

Iggy Varecha Sentenced To Die In Electric Chair

CHICAGO REPORTED 16-(UP) Iggy Varecha a 17 year old confessed killer of Frank Jordan and multiple robberies was sentenced to death by electric chair after a three day hearing. Judge Prystalwski scheduled execution for February 17. The youth mocked guards and cursed in court while supporters and a grieving mother testified. An aunt and deputy police official attended in the courtroom as the sentence was delivered.

Chicago James Varecha John Prystatst Frystalski John Alcoth Sulsan Henry Verecha Annk Verecha Alcock High Lece Iggy Frank Jordan Atc Jordan Prystalski Iggsy Varecka Varecké

Policemen Killed as Bank Bandits Flee in Minneapolis

Five bandits killed one policeman and wounded another as they fled Northwestern National Bank with $20,000. Patrolman Evans died instantly. Patrolman Gorski was critically wounded. Bandits used two cars, shot a bystander Oscar Brikson then forced seven employees and 15 customers from the bank. Two suspects later arrested.

Minneapolis Atotter Northwestern National Bank RB. L. Evans Leo Gorski Gorak Bandita Ord Como Park Oscar Brickson Paul Heffelroth

Railway Parley Is Deadlocked In Wage Talks

Chicago Feb 6 The railway managers challenged the 1 500 union leaders authority at a deadlocked wage talks. They threatened to break off negotiations and demanded clear answers on whether union reps can negotiate automatic wage restoration, extensions under the Railway Labor Act, changes in basic wage rates, or any expediting procedures.

Chicago Bec W. PF Thiebott Palmer House

Paroled Convict Sought After Woman Is Killed in York

York, Pa. December 16. Mrs. Maud Rouscher twenty-year-old divorcee and mother of two was found slain in her kitchen with throat cut and head battered. Police seek Spangler paroled convict reputed as her sweetheart. He was jailed May 37 1931 for murder of Sarah J. Meckley in 1945. minimum term would have expired February 25 1938.

York Maud Rouscher Burles Irving Spangler Sarah J. Meckley

Hunter's Luck Grafton Deer Season Incident

Cart King hunted two dogs during the deer season without seeing game. Today the reason closed digging back Veulket onto the road and forced him to halt his automobile to avoid an accident.

Grafton

Senate Snarls On Filipino Freedom Article Fragment

Senate action on Philippines freedom sparked a sharp debate over a plebiscite clause. Senator Long warned no bill would pass without removing the plebiscite and moved to reconsider a Byrnes motion that sought to strike it. The row left the measure tied in a 45 to 3 vote and risked derailment.

Washington Der Senate Philippines Long D. la Pacific Byrnes

Five Liners To Ship Gold For US Debt Payment

Five transatlantic liners will carry 95.55 million dollars in gold to the United States to meet war debt payments. The bullion, stored in Bank of England vaults for the United States, will be loaded aboard the Majestic, Lancastria, Mauretania, Aurelia, and Brittanic with insurances underwritten. George Lansbury urged Britain to settle debts without reservations, calling for international control of raw materials and monetary systems to reconstruct the world economy. He argued that war debts should be resolved by arrangement while noting Britain bears a heavier burden.

Kondon George Lansbury Labor Party United Press Great Britain Inbar Party Lansbury Lounh Britain

Vote on Beer By Christmas Is Predicted

Washington dispatch reports momentum for legalized beer, with a House vote before Christmas likely as Ways and Means reports a 3.2 percent beer bill. The Senate panel agrees on phased repeal of Prohibition, while wine legalization fails. revenue projections total $900 million annually. Debate centers on constitutionality and state rights.

Washington House Ways and Means Committee Senate California Dagalzat Treasury Consur Hawley Oregon Ragen Arkansas Cogner Tennessee Staindierd Texas Blaine RK. Wik Furn

Budgets Slashed By County Court

Kanawha county court approved reductions totaling over 10000 in budgets for the sheriff, county clerk, and circuit clerk. The sheriff’s budget drops from 855,000 to 847,390 for the year, with salaries for deputies adjusted to monthly totals and extra employment allowances set at 3000.

Kanawha

Mrs Sullivan Acquitted In Fatal Shooting Case

Smelport Virginia December 16 A jury acquitted Beatrice Sullivan of killing her husband Nell a salesman formerly of Charleston West Virginia. The verdict followed testimony claiming intoxication offers no excuse and defense portraying Mrs Sullivan as loving wife. Friends rejoiced as the verdict was announced.

RK. T. Mutra Haugh Mrs. Sullivan Sfrinkeing Bosbart Rome States Joseph W. Beaton Pootieg Squer Mra Sulivan

Record Cold Wave Grips Nation with Snow Toll

A severe cold wave from Canada drives temperatures below zero across many states, with New York and Chicago among the coldest readings in years. Snow and frost hit the South and Ohio, causing deaths and traffic disruption as forecasts predict a return to Arctic air by weekend.

Texas America Canada Dogen Arctic Chicago New York Eas.t Atmarifa New England Mt. Washington Borton Kentucky Muan Carrollton Ohio Mahoning River California Pacific Coast Oklahoma St Walthour Congress Wardington Baltimore

14 Lives Lost In Tokio Store Fire

Tokio reporters recount heroism by Shirokiusu store employees after a blaze killed 14. Directors Mina Yamada and others praised workers who aided evacuations, used lifesacks and cloth covers to calm panic as 1,600 people were inside. Fire destroyed a toy counter and toys sparked the deadly fire. doctors expect most of the 110 injured to recover.

Tokio Shirokiusu Minat O Yamada Yemada Cieteof

Train derailment kills eight on route Paris to Barcelona

A wartime era report states a train traveling from Paris to Barcelona derailed near Toulouse on February 16. Eight people were killed and many injured as shells or shrapnel caused damage. authorities stated several passengers suffered injuries.

Toulouse Prance Dav Baris Barcelona

Woman Found Guilty in Mount Summit Robbery Conspiracy

Irene Gentry, 37, was found guilty today in Newcastle of conspiring a year ago to rob the Mt. Summit bank. A jury deliberated three hours before verdict. Judge John Morris will pronounce sentence in the coming days.

Newcastle Ind Mye Irene Gentry Mt. Summit John Morris

Hines Advances Large Veterans Benefits Slash

Frank T. Hines, administrator of veterans affairs, proposes sweeping cuts to veterans benefits to save nearly $100 million yearly. He cites a 1,944,000,000 annual saving from disability allowances for mostly non permanently disabled veterans and outlines further measures including restricting refunds, adjusting retirement rules, and limiting transportation costs for certain examination groups. The plan meets strong opposition from the congressional joint economy committee as they scrutinize the controversial changes.

Washington Frank T. Hines Veterans Affairs Senate House Hines Hinespala

Argentina Faces State of Siege Over Rebel Plot

Buenos Aires officials sought a state of siege after uncovering a vast revolutionary plot to seize the capital and oust President Augustin Justo. Police seized Hipolito Irigoyen and Marcelo Alvear among about 500 arrested. over 2,300 bombs and documents were found in two city sections and additional raids uncovered more explosives.

Buenos Aires Congres Aitres Ier Augustin Justo Hipolito Irigoyen Argentina Marcelo Alvear

Early Close of Many State Schools Looms With Funds Lacking

State school superintendents at the capitol urge closing over 100 districts in January unless state aid funds are found. They favor nine months for elementary and eight for high schools, with local levies supplemented by state funds to safeguard the school term. They seek legislative cooperation to solve the financial crisis affecting schools and taxpayers.

County Atheols Teuches Board of Education J. H. Wickman State Educations Association J. B. Caving State ‘Education Department BE. Church Parkersburg Fivestional Lowman P. Bill Nso Aelp Ali Tt Wen

Deputy slain as warrant served near Waterloo farm

Waterloo Iowa December report says Deputy W F Dilworth was killed instantly and Deputy H M Mitchell critically wounded when officers went to arrest Elwer Brewer at the Frank Graves farm. Brewer and a companion Pat Grittins fled but were captured about five miles from the farmhouse. Mitchell crawled to a nearby home to summon help.

Waterloo Gheriff Here Elwer Brewer Brewer W. F. Dilworth H. M. Mitchell Frank Graves Dilworth Graves House Mitchell Pat Grittlins Lacmhouse

Ohio Rates On Coal Attacked

Testimony before an interstate commerce commission examiner in Columbus contends that reduced Ohio coal freight rates damage northeastern markets for West Virginia and Pennsylvania operators. Railroads and Consolidation Coal Co witnesses support reestablishing previous differentials, noting lost tonnage and market access since Ohio rate cuts.

Columbus Ohio Interstate Commerce Commission West Virginia Coal Interesta R. Ng Pennsylvania Ohio Commission Trezise Railronda Consolidation Coal Company New York Wattmont J.noble Snider Stes Snider

Independent oil firms trim crude prices in midcontinent

In Tulsa on December 16 independents pushed crude down from a record high to as low as 77 cents a barrel by nightfall. Standard Oil of Indiana and Standard Oil of New Jersey plus Consolidated Oil Corp joined the move, signaling a general price drop and widespread notices posted on bulletin boards.

Tulsa Okla Nartion Stumplind Crude Oil Purchasing Company Standard Oil of Indians Btendard Oil New Jersey Con Ol Corporation Moon Doller

Barter Exchange Thrives Through McGowran Office

Barter and trades flourish at the Kanawha County Agricultural Agent T McGowran office in the courthouse. Citizens list items and services for trade from farm equipment to household goods with many listings including vehicles, poultry, clothing, radio sets, and turf. residents are urged to register names and addresses for possible exchanges.

T. ¥. McGowran Kanawha County Ethel Willams Dunbar Road

School Board Resumes Action After Legislative Pause

The state board of education met to reorganize its work and reappoint officials including Secretary R. Moore Dodrill and secretary of the board Miss Hen Einzel. The session also considered approving vacancies and hiring a faculty member at West Liberty State Teachers College led by President J. Bonar and President Jon W. Davie.

State Board of Education Lee Tew R. Moore Dodrill Hens Einzel Board of Public Works J.bonar Weet Liberty State Teachers College Ankert Jono W. Davie Wert Cal

France Already Paying Will Rogers Declares

A garbled Santa Monica item notes France paying and switching fashion and goods, mentioning wagers about France paying, references to a New Jersey tonic and a "Fockey Club" product, with scattered opinions on imported items and Christmas shop trends.

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