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.
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Saul Claudel
France
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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.
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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.
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James Varecha
John Prystatst
Frystalski
John Alcoth
Sulsan Henry
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Annk Verecha
Alcock
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Frank Jordan
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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.
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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.
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Bec
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Philippines
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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.
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George Lansbury
Labor Party
United Press
Great Britain
Inbar Party
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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.
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Ragen
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Tennessee
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Texas
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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.
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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.
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Haugh
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Joseph W. Beaton
Pootieg Squer
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Board of Education
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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.
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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.
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Pennsylvania
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Wattmont
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Tew
R. Moore Dodrill
Hens Einzel
Board of Public Works
J.bonar
Weet Liberty State Teachers College
Ankert
Jono W. Davie
Wert
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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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