Niemoeller Denied Leave For Parents Golden Anniversary Behind Bars
Berlin correspondent reports Rev. Martin Niemoeller, longtime Lutheran pastor and WWII submarine veteran, could not obtain furlough to attend his parents' golden wedding in Elberfeld. He remains in Sachsenhausen as daily prayers rise in Berlin-Dahlem.
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Catholics and Evangelicals Eye Closer Church Cooperation
A discussion outlines the differences between Catholic and Evangelical churches and explores prospects for nearer cooperation. The piece notes distinct doctrines and practices while considering shared aims in social and moral issues.
Utility disapproves of Night of Light in Detroit
Detroit Edison rejects a city wide flip on lights proposal for Christmas. The utility warns excessive current could blow fuses and cause local trouble while urging residents to light as usual with trees and outdoor decor.
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Detroit Edison Company
America
Fatal Heat Collapse Not Natural Death
A common pleas court jury ruled heat prostration accidental and awarded $2,000 in double indemnity to Mrs. Hazel J. Mitchell of Charleston after her husband Peter Corliss Mitchell died Aug. 8 1938 from heat exhaustion at the Belle plant of E I du Pont in Charleston. Metropolitan Life Insurance had argued death was natural or partly natural.
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Hazel J. Mitchell
Charleston
Metropolitan Life Insurance Company
Peter Corliss Mitchell
Mitchell
Belle
E. I. duPont de Nemours Company
Mr. Mitchell
Hastings to Address Lincoln Day Dinner
The Kanawha County Republican club committee will announce committee rosters for the annual Lincoln day dinner around Jan. I. Former U. S. Sen. Daniel Hastings will be principal speaker at the dinner on Feb. 12. Thirty additional dinners will be held in West Virginia. Vadim Gippenreiter, Russia's girl ski champion, recently made the first ski ascent of the eastern summit of Mount Elbrus. 5595 feet.
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W. W. Wertz
U. S
Daniel Hastings
West Virginia
Vadim Gippenreiter
Russia
Mount
Elbrus
Competition Blamed For Mine Fatalities
Ohio mine safety engineer D M Ryan of St Clairsville reports four fatal accidents in northern Ohio within 40 days blamed on cut throat competition and pressure to meet sales minimums He urges the bituminous coal division to speed up price establishment to reduce fatalities and protect workers.
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Ohio
D. M. Ryan
St. Clairsville
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Ohio Industrial Commission
Wax Hitler figure displayed at Madame Tussauds London
A wax model of Adolf Hitler has been installed in the Madame Tussauds London exhibition drawing public attention. The display sits among other historic figures as visitors view the famed likeness.
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Hitler
London
Five Hurt in Auto Collision Near Little Birch
A car crash near Little Birch in Braxton county injured five people today, three seriously. Roy Mollahan of Birch River and Mr. and Mrs. Ervin Currence of near Widen were among the injured and treated as seriously hurt.
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Little Birch
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Birch River
Nicholas County
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Widen
Supervisor Recommendation for Huntington Census Supervisor
Huntington report says Garland S. Harris of Huntington was recommended for appointment as census supervisor for the fourth congressional district by Rep. George W. Johnson. O. L. Stanard of Huntington declined the post.
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Garland S. Harris
George W. Johnson
O. L. Stanard
Fire destroys frame house but family escapes
A fire broke out while Mr and Mrs Wilbur Huffman and their six year old daughter were away, destroying their two story frame dwelling.
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Exchange Club Elects W A Rich
Charleston Exchange Club elected new officers at a luncheon at the Ruffner. Wayne A. Rich becomes president with Forrest E. Jones as vice president and William J. Kenney as assistant secretary treasurer. C E Roth Lacy Daniel and Clint Jackson join the board of control. A L Monteith retires as president. The meeting featured a West Virginia State College male quartet.
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Ruffner
Wayne A. Rich
Forrest E. Jones
William J. Kenney
C. E. Roth
Lacy Daniel
Clint
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