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Newspaper
Charleston Gazette
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1932
Page
1
Moscow reports the Soviet Union’s four year plus plan achieved broad industrial and social gains but fell short on key targets. Officials tout heavy industry foundation yet warn shortages persist as mass hunger fears rise and final figures await weeks. The assessment notes uneven progress across sectors and calls the plan partially fulfilled.
Two Mt Reinier truck operators reported seeing RM McCoin’s body in a car near the Richmond turnpike. Police hinted they glimpsed the victim in an automobile wreck and three youths guided them to the car. Detected body moved toward an undertaker as authorities pursued clues.
The fragment reflects a garbled OCR note mentioning Willie Willis and Robert Qiilen with unclear terms. Readable parts reference a minimal scene about a poor person and hunger, but decisive facts are missing.
At Fort Huachuca Arizona a crazed private killed five or more officers and civilians on Officers Row and wounded others before being shot by Provost guards. The incident triggered a medical inquiry into the motive as investigators described the gunman as Private Jgrars H Abernathy.
Alfred E. Smits, 59, of New York, looked back on his long career today saying he would not change a thing. He called his life a full period of service and memories, noting there are too many highlights to choose. He added he sees no difference at age 50 or 40 when asked how he tells his story.
Washington dispatch reports a flurry over the race for the next House speaker after rumors that President-elect Roosevelt sided against John McDuffie of Alabama. Sabath in Chicago was cited amid questioning of Roosevelt's role. Reps Rainey and Burns issued statements denying authority for any Roosevelt endorsement. Page 14 carries continuation.
The body of Ruth Steese, 26, was found killed in East Cleveland in a rear seat, with rope and two bullets in the head. Coroner calls it a likely maniacs act as police probe robbery angle to funds for the Society for the Blind, $1,400 reportedly on deposit and $28 in cash.
In Chicago on December 30, Israel Wolinski, aged 63, appealed to Judge Harry Taylor to allow him to keep his wife Helen, who has cared for him through 33 years of blindness and former poverty. He recounted their history from Russia to America, their devotion, and her care, asking that they remain together for life despite relatives urging institutionalization. The judge ordered $150 a month from his trial fund to be paid to the couple and granted permission for them to live together for as long as they both live.
Washington announces immediate resumption of a 6 percent tariff on imported coal from Germany and Britain after Attorney General Mitchell ruling. Treasury and State Department previously halted collection citing most favored nation conflicts. case to be decided in court.
H L Kirtley, 67, a veteran West Virginia lumberman and long time Charleston resident, died yesterday after a brief illness. He held roles with the West Virginia Lumbermen's Association and Flynn Coal and Lumber, and early in life worked with Pater Carroll on Amber developments. Survived by four children and three sisters, funeral services are set for tomorrow at 3 pm at his home with two pastors officiating. Burial will follow at Spring Hill Cemetery. Active pallbearers named.
President elect Roosevelt, amid duties for the incoming California governor, met Mrs. Mary Mooney and her son Tom Mooney, years after his bombing conviction. He promised to write Governor Rolph about the case after his term ends, noting he cannot say more. Mrs. Mooney had traveled around the world to advocate for her son.
Washington reports Democratic Congress leaders push economy and tax measures to shrink the treasury deficit. Senate Economy Committee advances a plan to give President-elect Roosevelt blanket authority to reorganize government and abolish bureaus, with veto rules and timing tied to the treasury post office supply bill.
Mayor B P DeVan indicated city department reorganizations hinge on the financial statement due January 10 from City Auditor Era Met Silman. The report covers the first half of the fiscal year showing expenses about 22 percent under budget but year end projections remain uncertain. The mayor and council will study the statement and consider further curtailment if revenues fall short, with no action expected before the January 3 meeting.
Tow from Pittsburgh aboard the steamer Hellose, carrying steel and petroleum products to Huntington and Charleston, leaves Monday. The Sterl City of the same line departed Pittsburgh yesterday with a large tow for Cincinnati.
Phoenix grand jury indicts lumberman J Z Halloran as accessory to murder in Agnes Lerol case and urges pardons board to commute Winnie Ruth Judd’s sentence to life. Jury notes Judd acted in self defense six months after Lerol slaying, while Halloran defends innocence and posts bond for upcoming hearing.
Secretary Chapin described the year's business review noting underlying forces moving rightward though physical signs lag. He cited potential demand, obsolete equipment needing replacement, and low stock levels in retail and consumer goods, insisting buying power must rise.
In Uniontown Pa a 16 year old George Tate was given a life term after pleading to murder in the death of his father. The elder Tate was killed during a plot that included two brothers Sam age 15 and John 21. George received life plus a 500 fine and three years to pay. The case tied to stealing $200 from the father and a cabin upbringing in Appalachia.
The body of an elderly man, identified tentatively as Harrison Kincaid, was recovered from the Kanawha River at Chesapeake above Marmet after the Paint Creek flood. He and another child from his family perished in the Sissonville road flood. The coroner noted the body likely surfaced after months underwater. The case details stem from missing-person reports and rescue efforts along Paint Creek and nearby waterways.
In a concentrated chase after fish, President and Mrs. Hoover and their party fished from Palm Beach boats from dawn to dusk. They landed three large fish, each hauled aboard after a long, strategic chase. A small white flag signaled each catch aboard the lead boat.
SINGINNATY Ohio December 20 The barter exchange movement has grown to 140 exchanges across 28 states with more than 900000 unemployed in California alone gaining work through bartering goods for labor. J Douglas Brown Princeton says economists support federal aid via funds from the Construction Finance Corporation to create a clearing system. He cites Los Angeles and Utah as strong examples where exchanges provide thousands of days of labor and a daily turnover exceeding 65000 trades. Brown envisions a national unit and several state and city units to expand the model nationwide.
Attorney General says schools may not close for lack of funds or before both semiannual tax installments are spent. Boards cannot cancel teacher contracts midterm. funds can be anticipated but transfers from building to teaching funds are prohibited by statute. The Richlands district suspended classes, citing reduced state aid and revenue exhaustion.
The circuit court heard testimony on a case involving W. B. Hunt a Democrat of Gresley W Lanham a Republican and Elk district school board president. Judge A P Hudson scheduled further arguments for the next Thursday morning at 9 30. Witnesses including W A Tully testified about Hunt s October 26 bond and intoxication arrest and Hunt s alleged oath and threats. Others testified to selling items at various times between October and November.
Beverly Hills notes show mixed views on U S Congress sessions and Europe policy. The piece mentions France seeking allies at low cost, Austria involvement, and pressure on nations as economic distress shapes alignments. It surveys potential touring plans and political maneuvering abroad.
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