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Newspaper
Charleston Gazette
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1933
Page
3
Quebec officials push to replace English billboards with French terms to preserve the province’s language and charm. The plan aims to curb American brand intrusion while boosting francophone tourism through new signage standards.
A fierce Pacific Northwest storm battered Washington cities with two new gales. Floods swirled through Aberdeen Raymond and other towns, destroying homes and knocking out highways and telephones. Victims include Nicky Funar, a Filipino child drowned in Tumwater Creek, and Richard Illatre killed by a falling tree near Bellling.
Tucson dispatch reports William B. Woodin, secretary of the treasury, on leave from duties and moved from his son's home to a hospital. Doctors say his throat condition is not more serious than previously stated, though he remains under observation.
Police halted a mob of about 500 and women who gathered to protest at the building housing German ammunition. The disruption occurred in Boston on December 16 as authorities moved to disperse the crowd and restore order.
Washington December 10 Congressman James Parker Republican of New York died at his home late today from a paralytic stroke suffered last Wednesday. He was 0.
Charleston General Hospital last night reported the condition of Dr. V B Mace, suffering a blood stream infection from an automobile accident, as slightly improved. Calcutta and Daces in India are to be connected by a passenger ship service.
Island Girl Frank i Adcin Drama of Kidnaping follows with a tale of rescue aboard a Yonkers yacht. Vernon Mabee and Dodd Speed work to save Irene Ferguson and her 12 year old brother from Dummy and his crew on a Carolinas island. A dramatic chase ends with Vern surprise and a searchlight beacon drawing aid from a passing vessel as the cliffhanger continues. Britain has become Polani's best customer for cheap shirts.
Payment of 250 to newly appointed delegates was debated after a proposal from the rules committee to pay a half year salary for attendance. Delegate Marsh argued for full year pay but the motion failed. Regular yearly salaries for legislators will be set after the new year as opponents called for wage reductions amid Netherlands campaigns.
Police Chief John Britten yesterday warned merchants that selling fireworks within city limits is illegal. The exception noted is for sparklers and torpedoes.
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