Drownings After Bus Plunges Through Open Drawbridge
A bus plunged through an open drawbridge over the James River near Hopewell causing multiple drownings. Rescue workers recovered a woman from the bus and later identified a possible passenger as Mrs. J W Massey of Richmond. One survivor died shortly after rescue. cause of the crash remained undetermined. Authorities and Red Cross provided aid as divers searched the submerged vehicle.
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J. B. Welch
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Norfolk
Red Cross
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Virginia
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Henry Shirley
Shawkeeper
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Modern Diogenes Seeks Honest Man in Capital Scene
A bizarre Washington event features a man in a yellow robe sandals and lantern seized near the Supreme Court building. He claims to search for an honest man and is taken into custody by police. The column lists other quirky reports from across North America and abroad.
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Diogenes
Supreme Court
Washington
Chicago
Emie Court
Kansas City
B. A. Curtis
Norbert Kolb
Rochester
W. C. Kohlmetz
Palmyra
Perry
Los Angeles
Bus tragedy claims others feared aboard
Relatives recall plans of kin who narrowly avoided the doomed Greyhound bus as divers work to salvage the river wreck near Hopewell. Newsroom staff and civilians assist with food and aid while police and rescuers search the submerged vehicle and await results of recovery efforts.
Smith to Address Liberty Leaguers January 25 Dinner
Washington dispatch reports Alfred E. Smith may renew criticism of Roosevelt policies at a January 25 Liberty League dinner in New York. The event follows a league executive meeting to plan 1936 activities and includes the national lawyers committee assessing gas and labor acts.
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Alfred E. Smith
American Liberty League
New York
Ernor
Roosevelt
Liberty League
Smith! Ig
Happy Warrior
League
Guffey Gas Control
Acta UN Sonstitabicia
Ukewise
Italy Renewed Air Attacks In Ethiopia Reported
The article describes renewed Italian air attacks in Ethiopia as the war intensifies in the north. Ethiopian Archbishop Kyrellos urges Christian warriors to victory, while Abuna Hyrollos calls for seven days of fasting and prayer. Italian forces face rugged terrain hindering advances toward Makale, with Ethiopians prepared for hand to hand combat and resistance to machine guns.
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Makale
Man to Be Arraigned In Slaying of Editor
Isadore Blumenfeld known as Kid Cain to be arraigned in district court in the Walter Liggett murder case. Prosecutors seek no bond while trying to quash any release attempt. Trial set for early January. Police continue to hunt for the driver of the death car. Witnesses cited could not identify the driver.
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Minneapolis
Isadore
Kid Cain
Mey
Blimenfeld
Frank Reed
Ney
Liggett
Swift Court Tests Of New Deal Likely
The U S Supreme Court faces several high profile constitutional challenges to New Deal laws. Pending cases include public works land condemnation, Bankhead Act validity, securities act reviews, Wagner Act challenges, and the public utility holding company act. Observers expect rulings to take weeks as opinions are prepared.
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Eugene Talmidge
Georgia
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Lee Moor
New York
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Harlan County
Kentucky
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TVA
Thousands to Start Last Minute Christmas Shopping Rush
Thousands are expected to flood Charleston stores today and tomorrow as warmer weather prompts an early start to the final pre holiday buying surge. Merchants report a strong season with many popular gifts sold while remaining stock includes a variety of remaining articles. Stores are fortified with extra sales staff to handle the rush.
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Court to adjourn early after dismissals possible
The court may announce dismissals on jurisdictional grounds tomorrow. It has acted on nine review requests and read opinions in about 12 cases already submitted, then will adjourn until Jan. 6, shortening its usual three week holiday recess by seven days.
Solon Attacks Townsend Plan In Capitol Hill Rally
Solon blasts the Townsend plan as senators McKellar and Vandenberg denounce it as unworkable and unconstitutional. The Texas representative warns that legislation demanding 20 to 26 billion dollars annually would erase purchasing power, rendering the plan practically worthless amid inflation.
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Capitol Hill
McKellar
D-Tenn
Vandenberg
R.mich
Texas
West Side Resident Injured in Auto Crash
Miss Shirley Crowder of Fourth Avenue was cut by glass yesterday when an automobile and two trailers collided near the Kanawha City bridge. She was thrown into the car windshield as the vehicle skidded on the city highway. The car was driven by Jesse Philips of Seventh Avenue. the truck by Charles Johnson, owned by Mountain Truckers Inc. No charges were filed. Crowder received treatment at Mountain State Hospital and was discharged.
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Fourth Avenue
Kanawha City Bridge
Jesse Philips
Seventh Avenue
Philips
Hig
Charles Johnson
Mountain Truckers, Inc
Charleston
Miss Crowder
Mountain State Hospital
Cattle quarantine ordered by state official in two counties
Commissioner of Agriculture J Be McLaughlin yesterday ordered a quarantine for Bang's disease control in Marshall and Ohio counties. The order restricts movement of livestock except cattle for feeding grazing or slaughter and requires testing for entry. Cattle from herds officially tested or under supervision with negative tests within 30 days may enter if approved.
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J. Be Mclaughlin
Marshall
Ohio
McLaughlin
Sunrise and Mineral Lands Go On Sale Today
Auction to sell Sunrise estate home of late Gov William A MacGorkle at 0 30 o clock at the courthouse. Two hundred Kanawha City lots and about 250 acres of mineral lands in Clay Roade and Kanawha counties plus a Summers street vacant lot. Woods commissioner notes 90000 acres mineral land leased by United Fuel Gas.
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Williama. MacGorkle
Kanawha City
Clay
Roade
Kanawha
Summers Street
Woods
United Fuel Gas Company
Keystone Life Association Offers New Life Protection Certificates
The Keystone Life Association promotes two new Life Protection Certificates for people aged 15 to 73. No medical exam, coverage up to 1000 for accidental death or dismemberment, with immediate benefits and a low daily cost. Free 10 day inspection, then pay 1 to keep policy, ongoing 10 cents per day by age.
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Keystone Life Association
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