Senate Passes Bill Providing Vets Hospital
Senate action increases veterans hospitalization funding to 15 million with a proposed 700000 grant for a West Virginia facility. West Virginia leaders and General Frank Hines pressed for a state hospital as part of a nationwide expansion, while a House concurrence remains pending.
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Gorette
Washington Bureau
Washington
Senate
West Virginia
House
Veterans’ Organizations
Frank Hines
Veterans’ Bureau
McKellar
Ten-peases
Vandenberg
Michigan
Smoot
Utah
Hatfield and Ogoff
Aenate Finance Committee
Votership Bureau
Pew
Hema
Bureau
Hines
Pease
Ozark Murder Case Goes To Jury In Arkansas
Mountain View Arkansas December 18 UPI jury received the Connie Pracklin murder case shortly after ten oclock tonight Judge M B Bone said he would stay at the court house to receive a verdict if reached soon The skull bone described as a human bone was central to the testimony as Dr C W Garrison described the bag of bones found in a pile near St James on March 9 and Sheriff Bam Johnson testified that many curious people have examined the bones since September and some may have taken the skull
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Mountain View
Ark
Connie Praokie
M. Bone
Mountain Vii
UPI
Connie Prackiin
Bates
Hubert Hester
Herman Oretmrsy
Joe White
Bill Younger
Dennis Pranklin
St. James
C. W. Garrison
Arkansas Wealth Board
Dr. Garrison
Bam’ Johnaon
Little Rock
Sherift Johnson
Gunman Sought Across Six States in Police Chase
Police pursue Fred Burke alias Fred Rowe a gunman and gangster across six states in a hunt linked to the Saint Valentine’s Day massacre in Chicago. A woman named Viola Dane is associated with the fugitive group as the manhunt intensifies amid a high profile chase by multiple jurisdictions.
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Merry Chase
Fred Burke
Fred Rowe
Chicago
Viola Dane
Blizzard halts Burke search in midwest manhunt
Blizzard conditions across Michigan and Illinois slowed a nationwide hunt for Fred Burke described as the most dangerous man alive. Authorities in St Joseph and Paw Paw Lakes region pursued Burke, who is wanted on bank robbery and murder charges, after a filling station attendant in Jackson identified a man resembling Burke. Officials in Chicago and Detroit coordinated updates as the manhunt continued.
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Midwest
Burke
U. S
Michigan
ST. Joseph
Mich
Fred Burke
United States
Paw Paw Lakes
Middle West
Grere
Pat Roche
State's Attorney's Office
Chicago
Detroit
Los Angeles
Cali
Potter
Jackson, Mich
Police
Canig Tnt
Fort Victoria Liner Sinks After Collision No Lives Lost
The Purness Bermuda liner Fort Victoria sank off Ambrose Light in heavy fog after colliding with the Clyde liner Algonquin. All 280 passengers and crew were saved with no injuries. The Algonquin, also from New York, sustained bow damage but remained afloat as both vessels headed to port.
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WEW
New York
Fort Victoria
Miami
Florida
Gulf of
English Fliers Killed on Long Hop to Africa
Two Royal Air Force airmen Squadron Leader A G Jones and Flight Lieutenant N H Jenkins died when their Fairey Napier monoplane crashed in a Tunisian mountainside while attempting a non stop flight from Cranwell to Capetown. The wreckage and bodies were found by native Arabs near Saint Marie Du Zit. Military honors planned on arrival in Tankos.
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Tunis
Dee
Zegheuan
Tunisia
A. G. Jones
N. H. Jenkins
Royal Air Forces
Cranwell
Menor
London
Capetown
Sardinia
Mediterranean
Royal Air Force
Central
Africa
Aruba
Saint Marie du Zit
Gulf of Gabes
Salt Lakes
Defy Gilbert Veto On Monument Plan
The Union Soldiers and Sailors Monument commission presses ahead with plans for a Union soldier statue on the capitol grounds despite a disputed veto. Attorney General Howard B. Lee questions legislature power over placement as debate heats amid praise for artist Roy 4H. Stewart and concerns over Capitol grounds aesthetics. Audit concerns prompt a ruling request.
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Howard B. Lee
Case Gilbert
Capitol
Union Soldiers and Sailors Monument Commission
Gilbert
Monument Commission
Roy 4H
Stewart
Mannington
Edgar ©. Lawson
Stlos
Youth 16 Breadwinner For Family Suffers Eye Loss
The Santa Claus Editor reports Joh 16, sole breadwinner for his family, was struck in the eye at work and had an eye removed at Charleston hospital. His mother and two sisters face hardship, with Christmas hopes dimmed. The Gazette Santa Claus Fund plans to help the family before Christmas, aided by recent generous contributions to relieve immediate needs.
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Joh
Charleston Hospital
Johi
Jon
Elizabeth
Dorie
Gavetta Sante Claue Fund
John
Doris
Gazette Banta Claus
Obrietman
Gazette Santa Clause Fund
Banta Claus
Gharleston
Raleigh County Town Generous Contributor Named in Charity Fund
The Gazette reports Raleigh County’s Hite town leads per capita donations to the Gavette’s Santa Claus fund for Charleston area children. Contributions total from local residents include $1,543 from Withrow's class, $1,000+ from Mrs. GW Mardy’s class, and $710 from Mr. and Mrs. Bardy, with many other gifts listed. Immediate relief is promised to distressed families. no external solicitation is authorized.
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Hite
Mardy
Ciass
Weaker Sex Case in Chicago Tests Husband Wife Rule
In Chicago on December 18, Judge Joseph Sabbath opened a case over temporary alimony between Afra Mitchell and her husband Charles Mitchell. Both claim weakness and health issues. the judge ordered medical examinations for both to determine support obligations, noting the stronger party may be required to support the other.
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Chicago
Dudge
Joseph Sabbath
Myre Mitchell
Charles Mitchel
Mitchell
San
Wiles
Constitutional Study Commission Organized for State Constitution
The commission created by the last regular session to study the state constitution and propose basic law changes to the governor and legislature was organized yesterday. Eleven members appointed by Governor Contey opened their first meeting in the state supreme court room. D J Strother was elected chairman, Edward W Knight vice chairman, Senator Wright Magus secretary. Jesse Sullivan named executive secretary with a stenographer to assist. Permanent offices will be on the capitol’s third floor. Strother noted the executive secretary role is not full time. The group debated immediate work and whether to aim for a report to the March special session, with future proceedings to continue January 15.
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Contey
State Supreme Court of Appeals
D. J. Bstrother
Welch
Edward W. Knight
Charleston
Wright Magus
Wheeling
Jesse ¥. Sullivan
Wit
Capitol
Endh
Thoes
Strother
Bulliven
Fretk Lively
Supreme Court
Roane County Banks to Consolidate in January Meeting
Stockholders of Roane County Bank and Traders Trust and Banking Company plan a January 11 meeting to confirm a consolidation approved by over 60 percent. Committees will arrange merger details and the Banking Commissioner will act as umpire. The new bank will be a distinct entity, with directors elected at the meeting to form the initial board and set capitalization, location, and officers. Combined resources exceed $1.736 million.
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Bpenceh
Roane
Ainte Banking Commissioneria
Lt 18
Heok
Aane County Bank
Gay Stalnaker
R. Hardman
Traders’ Bank
Runsell
Keith
Jasmor
Slayer of Three Held in Keyser Jail
The Romney slayer of three, Walter Crabtree, 25, was held in Keyser jail amid fears of mob violence. He killed three men and wounded two women and a sheriff at Romney, then moved toward Mineral County for safety. Police guarded the Romney jail with state troopers and machine guns.
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Romney
Keyser
Matt
Walter Crabtree
Hempahtre
J. By, Bavitte
Crabtree
Aquar
Saville
Joe Horne
Mineral County
Charlestah
Hoover Sought Contact With Sugar Interests Letter Reveals
The article reports on letters by H C Lakin of Cuban Sugar Limited alleging President Hoover sought contact between the House Ways and Means Committee and sugar interests during tariff discussions. It cites involvement of General Crowder, Walter Newton, Edwin Swarthick, and Dwight W. Morrow, with claims of instructions to establish contact and a memorandum on Philippine sugar imports.
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Washington
Des
Dent Hoover
House
Suger
Tari Dill
Senate
Fnoch
Crowder
Ciba
Lng
Philippines
United States
Lakin
H.C. Bakin
Cube
Walter Newston
Mason B
New’ York
California and Fittonburgh ‘Utilities Corporation
Hooverang
Er Newton
Dnameyat Mentbert
Hoover
Extenslys
Auger Holdings
Opie
Edwin P. Swattick
New York
Tia
Walsh
Montana
Atosé
Wes Dows
Crowder E
M. OC. Rionds
Crarnikow-Rionda Company
Sadors
Phillipping Paget
General Staff of
Army
Stine
Walah
Shim
Garawy
Bine
Newton
Simkin
Hull
Probe Launched In Prison Break From State Penitentiary
State board of control members prepared to investigate a prison escape by Adrian and Dane Bias and Basil Childers after their break from the state penitentiary. The delegation, including B. N. Bradley and James S. Jakint, departed for Boundsville to inspect the pen and related facilities, with plans to meet for a conference and report on the incident. Childers had prior armed robbery sentences in Cabell and the accused trio reportedly crawled through a north hall window to escape during breakfast.
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Adrian
Dane Bias
Basil Childers
State Board of Control
Ae GO
Scroggina
Cabin Creek
Levi
Childers
Cabell County
Gorva
Geare
North Hall
Frank Williams
A. R. Bogist
Harrison County
Henry D Goshorn Dies at Home Here
Henry D. Goshorn, 73, general manager of Goshorn Hardware, died at his home 1615 Quarter Street at 3 30 yesterday. Confined since March 7 1928 after a stroke he entered the hardware business in 1893 with his father W F P Goshorn and J H Goshorn. A prominent local figure active in business and politics he remained a Democrat and avoided political office.
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Henry D. Geahorn
Healen
Goshorn
Charleston
Beckley Legion Chief Arrested In Prank Welcome
In Beckley on December 18 Legion officials and state police staged a prank greeting for G Bodenhamer national commander of the American Legion. A mock arrest followed by a staged still discovery used Peace Springs water as the celebratory drink. Bodenhamer, guest at a Black Knight club banquet with 400 Legionnaires and friends, planned to travel to Washington to urge funding for veterans hospitals including West Virginia.
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Bodenhamer
Beckley
Legion
American Legion
Rod
Sodenhamer
Princeton
Bockley
Imen
T. W. Norton
Beckley Legion Post
Peace Springs Water
Greenbrier County
Bance
Black Knight Country Club
Inten
Ronceverte
Mullens
Mount Hope
Welch
West Virginia
Theyd Do Anything To Gain Glory In Beverly Hills
A fragmented wartime style piece references a disarmament conference and court action in Laredo. It rails at a district attorney and governance, noting politicians' tactics and urging focus on one’s own duties amid political noise and speculation.
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Beverly Hills
Calif
Gumnon
Dapsinese
Laredo
Dexa
Calles
Abdelenest
Atttorney
Wvome
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