30 Dec 1937
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Newspaper
Charleston Gazette
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1937
Page
1
In Shanghai on December 30 194? reports say Chinese forces inflicted damage as Japanese advance nears Tsingtao Taungtan area. Explosions toppled telegraph cable and radio offices amid fears of intensified destruction before a potential Japanese entry. US cruiser Marblehead and destroyer Fope moved closer to the area.
A United Airlines plane brought film of the Panay bombing to Newark at 6 10 P M EST. Police guarded the transfer of undeveloped newsreel to an armored truck for Fort Ste laboratory, as Britons were to be evacuated by a nearby cruiser and the Sacramento sailed for Shanghai with 45 Americans aboard.
In Moscow a provisional fisheries pact between the Soviet Union and Japan was signed by Boris S. Stomonyakoff and Mamoru Shigemitsu. The 1938 protocol preserves long held fishing rights in Russia’s Far East waters while deferring a long term treaty amid Japan’s China invasion and Axis ties.
Franco Spanish frontier report says Gen Miguel Aranda leads an assault to retake Teruel as insurgents press two strongholds within the city. Government lines claim progress in freeing Teruel, while insurgents press flanks and defenses amid heavy fighting and a 3,000 man garrison with civilians.
A 21 year old youth was detained after allegedly trying to flood Shinnston by doubling gas pressure. He reportedly broke into a gas plant and caused flames in homes and a doctor's office, with fires also set at a Kan company office, an old barn, and a warehouse. The suspect, unnamed, is held on a late warrant.
Lightning caused a freak air tragedy near Cali as three Cubana planes named Pinta Nina and Santa Maria crashed into a mountainside after taking off toward Panama. Seven crewmen perished and a fourth plane from the Domine Jean Republic landed safely.
In Inez Kentucky 38 year old Johnnie Mesctows tells of a fatal gun exchange at a Meadows home in Martin County. Sheriff Cassady says the confrontation with St Clarke Golfey a prominent Martin County resident left Golfey dead. Meadows his wife and their baby were brought to Inez from Smokey Bottom river area by the sheriff with Mingo County investigator Conley Ryan also present.
Chicago experts doubt the usefulness of New Year resolutions while acknowledging some value in planning. Dr. Robert N. McMurry notes many resolve in error, predicting few will keep vows, but Dr. George W. Crane urges planning as the first step toward progress and suggests starting with sincere compliments.
Paris authorities announced that 120000 public service workers would be mobilized and sent to serve as soldiers unless union chiefs end the walkout. The protest over proposed 1928 municipal budget provisions halted transit, garbage service, and street cleaning, with Communist support aiding paralysis of the city.
San Pedro California December reports wealthy 49 year old hotel owner Dwight Faulding shot to death aboard a yacht nine miles south of Los Angeles. Six companions rescued after three days without food or water. Coast guard cutter Perseus found the distressed vessel and an amphibian plane confirmed Faulding had been shot. Federal investigators in Los Angeles took charge of the case as details emerged.
A town cashier Gerald Hill fired at a skylight during a Carnell lone basketball game ending the first half. Feathers from a pigeon carcass drifted to the floor as students in the rallies above reacted with mixed reactions.
Eight men arrested for drunkenness in Omaha appear before Municipal Judge Lester Palmer. They vow to abstain from alcohol and accept a year in jail if they drink again. Judge Palmer releases them all.
Brooke, 49, named president of the Chesapeake and Ohio Railway, succeeding W J Harahan who died December 14. Virginia-born Brooke has been vice president of multiple lines and executive vice president of C O, with brother Richard named a director. The move follows sanction for direct control by the Morgiana Transportation Co. over Nickel Plate and Erie, and Brooke’s career spans Baltimore and Ohio, wartime service, and Ohio rail system leadership.
A hotel blaze in the heart of the business center left two dead and several hospitalized after an electric spark from a child's train set ignited a Christmas tree in the lobby. Hotel staff bravely rang alarms as smoke cut off exits, while a head maid perished attempting to alert guests.
Two top forecasters, Lionel D. Edie and Leonard P. Ayres, told the American Statistical Association in Atlantic City that the downturn in business and employment should reverse in early 1938. They predicted 1938 will be a good year to invest, expand plants, and build homes at lower costs, with inventory corrections in retailing nearing completion by late January.
Washington reports naval experts say Congress could be asked to add 10 or 15 cruisers to the shipbuilding program as President Roosevelt reviews the budget. The administration proposes two battleships, two light cruisers, eight destroyers and six submarines with possible supplementary estimates for more ships.
Washington dispatch reports Assistant Attorney General Robert H. Jackson arguing monopolistic wealth concentrations threaten Roosevelt policies and that 1938 may bring new controls on big business. He cites price hikes as a cause of recession and notes the O Mahoney Harah corporate licensing concept lacks specifics on wage, hour standards and price checks. The administration eyes licensing interstate corporations via the federal trade commission with possible amendments to tighten antitrust enforcement.
The Association of American Law Schools, representing eight or more member law schools, voted to ban music and certain other non-theory courses from approved prelegal curricula. Prospective students must have two years of college preparatory work excluding military science hygiene domestic arts physical education rural or instrumental music. The restriction takes effect in September 1938.
Washington report says the upcoming Roosevelt budget will include many conditional elements. Officials expect blanked defense figures and possible supplemental warship requests. The administration aims to balance the 1938-39 budget while revenues depend on the recession and business trends.
Reports from Buenos Aires say a strong earthquake struck the Luncheon and Oxapampa districts of Vera. At least 25 killed and 150 injured, more than 50 critically, with extensive property damage and hundreds left homeless.
Elks expect a record crowd for the North South charity football game this Saturday at Laidley Field. Proceeds benefit the Elks shoe and stocking fund as 44 players from 82 towns compete, with ticket sales boosted by ideal weather forecasts and promotions at Charleston shops.
Dr. A A Potter of Purdue University told the American Association for the Advancement of Science in Indianapolis that scientific discoveries and technological power resources will bring a fuller life. He argued steam electricity and gasoline have given comfort and intellectal development, noting modern power equates to many more slaves per family and that production has risen while wages have increased.
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