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Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 23, 1932

Page

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Move Made For Beer Bill Vote In Senate Today

A swift series of developments in Congress centers on the 3.2 per cent beer bill. Senator Borah denounces the measure as unconstitutional while Senator Bingham signals a plan to move to consider it the next day. Judiciary Chairman Nevi s calls for a Monday meeting to weigh the bill with possible Christmas adjournment.

Senate Washington APA House Borah H Idaho Benator Bingham Connecticut Republica Smaats Wreal Committee Zoran Chaineen Nevis Tong Judiciary Committee Bingham Tomorow Pennsylvania

Filipino Freedom Bill Compromised in Senate Action

The Philippine independence bill faced a Senate compromise after a 10 year plan emerged, with House action expected tomorrow before a Christmas recess. The conference report passed with limited debate, while President Boner’s response remained uncertain as factions argued over conditions and timing.

Senate White House House Congressional Annate Boner Recrosarion Stinson Hurley

Willis By Overt Quillen Box Work Warning Sucker Note

Willis speaks of Papa and a warning about bridge work. The speaker recalls being told to box and laments that Papa was a sucker for it. The fragment presents a personal reminiscence with unclear context and missing specifics.

Papa

Norris Urges R F C Probe In Probe Debate

Senator Norris urged an investigation of the reconstruction finance corporation during a debate. He cited a magazine article alleging most funds advanced to railroads flowed to Morgen Van Sweringen and Pennsylvania interests. The corporation’s November report showed loans of 197.7 million, including 31.6 million to Baltimore and Ohio and 83.5 million to New York Central.

Washington Dec Baur Wee Norrie Justi Senate Norris Senewte Morgen, van Sweringen Pennsylvania Corporation Baltimore 2Nd New York Central

Robber Trio Hold Up Railroad Men Near Book er

New York Central telegraph operators at the Deapwater block station near Booker were bound by three young robbers who fled with 5 in cash and two watches. One operator was tied to a store and nearly burned when he escaped. Police statewide and city squads were alerted as officers searched for the trio.

New York Central Railroad Deapwater Booker Co. RB Ogg Gauley Bridge T. Kaylor

Georgia Chief Defends State Over Burns Extradition

Atlanta reports Gov Lawrence Russet condemns New Jersey for refusing to extradite Robert Ellott Burns, a chain gang fugitive. He links the decision to the Lindbergh baby case and criticizes Georgia’s penal system as harsh and uncivilized while noting Burns’ writings carry little weight. Page 19 Part 1.

Atlanta Georgia Hisherd Ruasali Jr Teday Harry ‘Moore New Jersey Robert Ellott Burns U.S Russet Buseel Burns New Seracy Wwe

Representatives Face Arrest for Absences in House

Washington December year shows Democratic leadership vote to arrest absent members to restore quorum. Speaker Garner and Representative Ratney, with the Democratic caucus, pressed for a firm attendance policy after Christmas recess to ensure the House could reconvene and conduct session.

Washington House

Nation Sees Early Signs of Economic Revival in Survey

A nationwide Ethyl gasoline study, owned by General Motors and Standard Oil, reports early signs of recovery across major industrial areas. Dayton division manager Harry Back notes business conditions in West Virginia, Kentucky, and Ohio show gains, with many cities near or above prewar levels as banks reopen and savings resume.

New York Ethyl Gasoline Corporation General Motors Corporation Standard Oil Company of New Jersey Harry Back Dayton West Virginia Kentucky Ohio Iserious & Peor

Write Up On Gas Properties Reveals FTC Probe Details

Washington December 22 A FTC hearing disclosed a 62 305 459 write up on Huntington Gas company books as part of a broader probe into utility finances Edward Reynolds Jr Columbia Gas and Electric executive said the write up was an inter company bookkeeping action not shown in consolidated statements and that stock values were reappraised by the parent company Tomorrow the commission will examine Cincinnati Gas Transportation Company a related Columbia utility subsidiary

Washington Huntington Gas Huntington W. Va Federal Trade Commission Tinances Edward Reynolds, Jr Ree Columbia Gas and Electric Corporation Huntington Gas Company Jas Tell the Commission Reynold Suis Iriter Finanaee Cincinnati Gas Transportation Company Columbia

Boncour Policy Wins Approval

Paris reports the Chamber of Deputies backed Paul Boncour's government in a six hour debate. The ministerial declaration urged continuing negotiations with the United States to settle the debt while urging prudence given the American political scene. The vote stood 365 to 215. The premier pledged concerted effort toward a general settlement of the war debt.

Parig Chamber of Deputies Paul-Honcour United States America Joseph Paul-Boncour France I. Paul-Honesar Washington

Quarrier Street Plans Discussed at City Meeting

The city bridge and planning committee met yesterday at Councilman Matheny’s office to discuss extending Quarrier Street and Post Office remodeling. They noted additions to the post office could block street extensions and central-city improvements, listing sites near Summers and Lincoln, Virginias and Alderson. They will seek federal input to pause remodeling until city street plans show the impact and extension prospects.

Guerrier Sumenang Brown M. Z. Matheny Chairian R. F DeVay Matheny Inter Quarrier Street Amon Summers State Washington Laidley Strante Virginiaia Capitol Kanawha Summers Satreets Brown Alderson Street United States Benatore M. M. Neely H. D Hatfield Joseph Bouth Bradent Jsenin Sarily Firobably Tireaday

Pilot to Start Long Flight From Rogland to Rio de Janeiro

London dispatch reports Captain J. P. Malithon will begin a long distance flight from Rogland on February 7 to Rio de Janeiro via Africa. He and wife Amy Johnken are currently in France on a delayed wedding trip.

London J. Pa. Malithon Rogland Rio de Janeiro Africa Mallihon Amy Johnken Frayice

France's Gold Reserve Totals 170 Times Debt

Washington December 24 The Pader Reserve board reports French gold reserves totaling more than 170 times the defaulted war debt payment. On November 16 reserves reached 2.266 billion, with the wartime debt payment at 819,361,482. News notes London bullion market origin of gold and large sales from British India and South Africa. Blackout on Belgium and others.

Washington Paders Reserve Board France Bank of France London South Africa England Germany Italy Belgium

Illinois mine operators renew five dollar wage scale

Chicago December 23. Triola coal operators and the United Mine Workers extended their prevailing five dollar wage scale for two years beyond its March 31 expiry. The pact aligns the Illinois contract with Indiana terms, voted unanimously by Illinois Can Operators Association and UMW District 12 leaders at the Union League Club. National UMW President John L Lewis praised the agreement as a gift to citizens and a boost to the rival union. Officials from the Illinois operators also lauded the accord.

Chicago United Mine Workers of America Indiana Union Indiana Union League Club Ilinoiss Can Operators Association District 12 UMW National Union John L. Lewin The W. J. Jenkine J. Loute Clinols

Andy Will Retire

Andrew Mellon announced retirement to his Pittsburgh home noting plans to leave public duties soon after March 4. The statement reflects Mellon stepping back from active roles in government and finance.

New York Andrew Mellon Pittsburgh

Surprise at Roosevelt stance on foreign cooperation

Albany December 92 President Elect Roosevelt expressed surprise at a White House statement opposing cooperative action with President Hoover on foreign problems. He said he would consult Hoover and hoped the practical program and offer of cooperation would be accepted. Roosevelt spoke by telephone to the Associated Press through Justice Rosenman.

Albany Nic Roosevelt Supreme Lemuel T Rosenman Hoovar Roosevatts Associated Rokéeman Waite House Hoover Ivelt Congress

Page Ten Part Two Teaser

Fragmentary OCR reads Page Ten Part Two with unclear content. No readable names, dates, or events present to form a coherent headline or summary.

Fight for Offices Impends in Barbour

Two candidates defeated in November elections vow to appeal to the supreme court over Barbour county circuit court rulings granting election certificates. Judge W Merle Watkins asks that a certificate not be issued to Attorney Herbert W Dent 88 judge of the Barbour circuit court. Attorney Sellett Stemple of Philippi says he will appeal the ruling granting a certificate to Porsst B Polling on prosecuting attorney.

Graftor Supreme Court Barbour County Circuit Court W. Merle Watkins Herbert W. Dent Tioe- Barbour “Olr Sellett Stemple Philippi Porsst

Love of Mother Luved Noted In Norfolk Stage Figure

Norfolk Neb December 22 About to day Diamond Dick also known as Dr Richard J Tanner a famed marksman and showman revealed he left the buckskin and stage life to care for his mother He studied medicine at the off line and became a physician after graduating in 1909 He moved to Norfolk in 1910 and kept his identity hidden until 1919 when he disclosed his stage fame to promote a Legion rodeo He said he would abandon the stage to care for his mother until her death and did so despite his lasting fame.

Wiles Geodler Davenport Rose Mack Mise Gendler Russia Dub United States Wren Norfolk Neb Mond Dick Diamond Dick Richard J. Vaaner West Prairies Ay Heme Gare Richardo. Thuner Nebraska Medical Harnestly Richard J. Tanner Americano Legion Tanner Wan the Great Marksman

Hoover abandons plan on war debt commission

President-elect Roosevelt and Herbert Hoover clashed over war debt policy leading to abandonment of a proposed commission. Roosevelt will be free to pursue negotiations after March 4 with new chief and discussions shifted to the next administration for action.

Washington Herbert Hoover Franklin D Roosevelt Hoover Roosevelt Hoover Teele iPro Qwen D. Young Col E. M.cHouse Deere White House

Huge Incomes Of 1929 Fade Away

Washington reports a sharp decline in national income for 1931 with a drop in individual and corporate net incomes. The Internal Revenue Bureau's early figures show total personal net income near 16.3 billion dollars and corporate net income around 83.1 billion, with large declines from 1930. Fewer taxpayers filed and tax payments fell notably, reflecting the deepening economic downturn.

Washington

Case Too Big for Doctors Says Lee

In a speculative monologue from Los Angeles the speaker argues the political system is failing and a new technocratic order looms. He contends the old orthodox methods have stopped, and leaders avoid admitting they do not know the path forward.

Los Angeles Calil Dee Lee

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