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Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 17, 1935

Page

10

Rich Kidnap Victim Rescued by Cuban Army Near Havana

In Havana a millionaire Nich Ols Castany was rescued today without paying the $500000 ransom. Three men were arrested after he was seized along a highway last week. Castany said leftists planned to fund a revolt with the money and he was beaten and kept in cornfields. A new Cuban law against gangs carries the death penalty for kidnappers.

Havana Nichols Castany Castanas Castano Gangsveriem

Walmsley Booed At Bridge Event Across the Mississippi

New Orleans dispatch reports political tensions marked the dedication of the Tuey Long bridge over the Mississippi River. Mayor Walmsley faced boos while attempting a speech amid a large crowd, despite efforts by Governor Nien to restore order. The ceremony celebrated a major engineering feat valued at about 13 million dollars, with a bronze bust of Ramsay MacDonald noted in coverage.

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Snow blanketing northeastern West Virginia prompts caution

Warning issued as heavy snows sweep Podbontas Tucker Randolph and Pendleton counties in the northeast. Road crews deploy plows and salting to prevent crashes while crews clear ice covered highways in Fayette and Raleigh counties.

West Virginia Road Commission Podbontas Tucker Randolph Pendleton Fayette Raleigh

High School Football Players to Be Guests at Kiwanis Luncheon

Charleston high school football squads and coaches will be guests at a noon luncheon at the Daniel Boone hotel. Glenn S. Callaghan of the National Youth Administration will be principal speaker.

Charleston Kiwanis Club Daniel Boone Hotel Glenn S. Callaghan The National Youth Administration

Schwamb Group to Meet Tonight at Mrs Whipple Home

Schwamb Presbyterian church ladies aid society will meet at the Crescent road home of Mrs George Whipple at eight o clock this evening.

Schwamb Presbyterian Church Ladies Aid Society George Whipple Crescent Road

Supreme Court clashes over tax law and state rights

The piece discusses a court ruling striking down a federal tax on illicit liquor dealers as unconstitutional, labeling the act as punitive. Justice Cardozo's dissent mocks the majority's reasoning, while noting the ongoing battle over New Deal legislation and court composition. It highlights aging justices and Roosevelt's strategic staffing in a long legal fight.

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Roosevelt Item Sparks Mixed Voter Signals Across Public Commentary

The piece notes high female support for Roosevelt at 75 percent while male support trails, with readers invited to send ballots and opinions to the Washington Merry-Go-Round. It also mentions Huey Long autographs valued at 50 dollars, Alzira Vargas visiting the U S, and comments on Roosevelt's name pronunciation and TVA gift policies.

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1934 to 1985 Farm Output and Holiday Welfare Store Ads

The 1934 total reached 142000 bushels while 11 months in 1985 show 92000000 bushels. A welfare store for department workers in culture offers holiday specials from Toastit chickens to Christmas cards, as advertised by United Feature Syndicate.

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