Storm Death Toll In State Reaches 11 As Cold Abates
West Virginia endures a Christmas blizzard with 11 deaths from freezing, auto crashes, bullets, and carbon monoxide as snow ranges from one to 36 inches and drifts reach eight feet. Ice skating emerges as rivers freeze. roads become hazardous. Edgewood Country Club burns. a woman dies in McDowell county home fire.
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Nudists Defy Cold as Camps Grow, Boose Predicts
New York dispatch reports Dr. I. Boone, president of the International Nudist Conference, saying nudist camps in the United States have increased to eighty three. He notes winter activities like skiing and skating as proof the movement grows despite snow and ice and predicts broader adoption within ten years.
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Death toll climbs in bitter cold across states
Chicago dispatch reports 114 total deaths linked to extreme cold and related causes. Weather blamed for motor accidents, fires, drownings, and carbon monoxide fatalities. Ohio led with 22 deaths. Pennsylvania 17. Michigan 10. Missouri and others reported multiple losses as cold persisted from the Northwest to the Gulf Coast. Please Turn to Page 16.
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New Income Tax Blank Distribution Noted
State government clerks prepared 100000 income tax blanks for wage earners with the levy expected to raise about 1,000,000. Individuals earning over 600 a year and married persons over 900 must pay. rates range from 1 percent to 3 percent on higher brackets with March 15 deadline.
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Fire Destroys Edgewood Country Club Injuring Two
Fire at Edgewood country club destroyed the main building around three o'clock yesterday morning. Two people, manager Wilhelm Kopistedt and his wife Mrs Kopistedt, leapt from a second story window about 25 feet to escape. Both suffered serious injuries but were reported to be improving after x rays at Kanawhe Valley hospital. Henry D. Lisker, another resident, escaped uninjured but exposed and barefooted after leaping to the roof and being saved by firemen. Damage estimated between 80000 and 100000 with insurance for 60000 on the building and 12500 on furnishings. The Edgewood Building Association owns the property.
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Chinese Troops Rally to Block Anti-Japanese Demo
Shanghai action as Chinese troops move to curb student protests amid Sino-Japanese tensions. An armored train with 500 soldiers deployed toward Nanking to halt demonstrators and prevent entry to the capital. Tang Yu Jen’s assassination triggers警 Chinese officials warn of a bleak outlook as martial law stays in Shanghai and Nanking.
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New Preventive Found For Infantile Paralysis
Rockefeller Institute nose wash shown to protect monkeys from poliomyelitis through nasal exposure, with two treated groups using sodium alum and tannic acid. A daily nasal application could sustain resistance for weeks. confirms potential for human trials during epidemics. A second approach reports vitamin C from citrus as protective in monkeys, though not ready for human trials.
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Hoffman's No Stay Planned for Lindbergh Kidnapper
In Trenton on December 26 1936 Gov Harold Hoffman said he will not grant a stay for Bruno Hauptmann's death sentence. Hauptmann's commutation appeal goes to the governor and New Jersey Court of Pardons Monday with potential personal questioning. If denied, Hauptmann faces execution January 14. Mrs Hauptmann may see her husband three more times before execution, and a final infant visit may occur on the eve of death.
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Treasury Reports Deepening U.S. Deficit as Debts Rise
The December 26 1935 treasury update shows receipts lagging expenditures by 1.785 billion dollars at the mid point of the 1935-36 fiscal year. Debt climbs to 30.543 billion with total receipts at 1.085 billion and major outlays for relief and general departments.
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Death probe opens as grand jury visits Thelma Todd scene
Hollywood reports the grand jury inspected Thelma Todd’s cafe and rear apartments as Pasquale Di Cicco and Roland West await questioning. Jewel Carmen, West’s estranged wife, testified first, followed by West and Di Cicco to probe possible murder by monoxide gas in Todd’s death.
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Warning Against Polio Vaccination Sparks Health Alarm
Dr J P Leake a polio expert warned against vaccination after citing twelve case histories he says link to injections and high fatalities. He argues most polio cases occurred naturally and urges halting use of poliomyelitis virus vaccines for now. New York officials then paused child vaccination after the warning.
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Italian Fleet Being Readied For Hostilities
London dispatchers report Mussolini’s navy preparing for action as Britain alert across the Mediterranean. About 13,000 navy specialists recalled for duty. Italy may act if oil sanctions by the League are imposed. Southeast European powers brace for possible shifts as Africa warfare continues with an Italian scout plane shot down near Daggah Bur.
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Robbery at Union Baking Co Leaves Bank Vault Locked
Five gunmen robed the Union Baking company and fled behind a valley road after firing on a store, shattering a second story window. Tracy Tidd fired on the robbers as they escaped in an automobile. A worker reported 38 pullets were struck by bullets. Three suspects were later believed detained.
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Best Day's Liquor Sales Set Christmas Eve Records
The liquor commission reported mounting sales across 70 stores on Christmas Eve with a new high. The number one store posted 9060 dollars, beating 5700 dollars the previous day. Beckley logged 58000 dollars in trade, and Huntington’s three stores totaled 9800 dollars. Supervisor J F Callison said reports were coming in from all stores. A second store will open at Parkersburg in January and an agency at Belle soon.
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Congress Eyes Early Battles Over Neutrality and Bonus
Washington reports after Roosevelt outlines agenda for the second session of the 74th Congress battles over neutrality and a soldiers bonus loom. A compromise bonus bill is expected with limited new taxes, while an unusually short session focuses on appropriation bills and emergency act amendments.
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Laval Cabinet Facing Crisis
Paris December 28 Premier Pierre Laval faced a crisis as his government faced a likely defeat in the chamber of deputies over a proposed army conscription amendment. Amid stalling tactics and war policy debates, Edouard Herriot met with President Lebrun to discuss backing Laval.
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Exonerated Youth Faces New Charge For Attempted Mother Killing
Falin, a 16 year old Wise county youth, was exonerated December 9 on all charges of killing his father LN Palin. He remains under probation and faces trial at Appalachia for an attempted killing of his mother Mrs Margaret Palin, who had accused him after he allegedly fired several pistol shots at her while driving her from their Wind Cat valley home. Police and local officials provided conflicting statements as the case moves toward further proceedings.
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Deadline Extensions Seen for State Construction Projects
O Neale announced yesterday that indications point to extending the December 15 deadline for four state construction projects. The plans cover dormitories at Glenville State Teachers College and West Liberty College, and for faculty housing at New River State School and Pardistate School. The board of control had initially rejected bids on all but West Liberty. revisions aim to reduce costs and complete plans. Bids are expected early in January.
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