Two Ethiopian Armies Press Makale Front in February Battle
Addis Ababa reports say two Ethiopian armies with a third in reserve attacked Italian positions northwest of Makale to seize the Makale Aduwa road. Ethiopian planes and tanks supported heavy fighting as Graziani’s southern Italian force advances toward Wadora. Ethiopian forces aim to avoid frontal assault, pressing the Manale to Aduwa road while attempting to force Italian withdrawal from Makale.
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Aduwa
Nehan
Rodolfo Graziani
Wadora
Fas Desta Demtu
Dedjasmatch Bayenna
Dedjasmatch
Makeale
Mle
Caning
Green Planning Sharp Address to United Mine Workers
Washington February 2 William Green federation president said he would mince no words tomorrow to UMW leaders as they move toward leaving the AFL. He criticized both sides in the craft industrial unionist clash and warned that secession would be dangerous. Green favors mass production union by industry but seeks room for both sides within the federation. A letter to John L Lewis warned of dangers of secession amid labor tensions.
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William Green
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American Federation of Labor
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U. S. of L
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Federation
John L. Lewis
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Minlers
Industrial Union
Secesion
Labor Movement
Lewis
Sidney Hillman
Amalgamated Clothing Workers
Lewis Denies Coal Shortage and Proposes Cautious Stance
John L. Lewis, president of the United Mine Workers, warned in Washington that some operators are exaggerating a coal shortage. He said the union would consider 25 hour weeks only for genuine emergencies and rejected extending shifts solely for a few operators. In West Virginia, A. Bittner said shortages are not acute and mines can run full time if needed, while noting many mines operate only two or three days weekly.
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United Mine Workers of America
Washington
Lewis
Midwest
West Virginia
Ven A. Bittner
Union
Bittner
Kanawha Op
Inflation Push Regarded Waste Motion
Washington February 2 AP renewed pressure for a new currency rather than taxes. Congressional leaders plan to push the administration farm bill and a possible bonus appropriation through the Senate within the week. The wings of inflation policy promise activity in both chambers as debates over treasury backing and financing the farm program unfold. Remaining politically cautious, leaders expect White House and Treasury input before proposing further revenue measures. President Roosevelt has urged a $500 million tax package for AAA reform though no formal request has reached Capitol Hill. The Senate may also consider seed money for farmers to back this year’s crops, awaiting maneuvers on conservation legislation.
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Administration
Senate
House
Treasury
White House
Roosevelt
AAA
Captin Hill
Bankhead
D. Ala
African Hailstorm Kills 26 Natives
Report from Joquann RG South Africa describes a fierce hailstorm near Seltera Transvaal where hailstones as large as coconuts caused 26 deaths and seven drownings. The cloudburst dropped 15 inches of rain in 15 minutes, leaving devastation and casualties among natives.
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Joquann RG
South Africa
Seltera
Transvaal
Clash on Manchukuo frontier sparks fears of wider war
A USMNA division reports Japanese Manchukuoan troops clashed with mixed Russian Mongolian forces near Tungning on the Manchukuo frontier. Japanese commanders accuse Soviet complicity after mutineers killed 11 Japanese soldiers. Estonian? No. Soviet weapons reportedly found on the mutineers. Orders urge border calm, warning of broader action if invaded.
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Manchukuo
USMNA
Inday
Harbin
Tungning
Manchukusan
Ishan
Red Army
Risin
Russia
Have Faith in God Urged by Haskell Compton Sermon
The Rev Haskell Compton preached Have Faith in God at Kistler Church of God citing Mark 16 17 18 and Matthew 28 20. He urged believers to follow Jesus commands to baptize cast out devils speak in new tongues and lay hands for recovery. He warned miracles require faithful living and asked readers to examine if they are children of God the article notes.
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Church of God
Kistler
Gazette
St. Ian
Jesus
San
Pian
Airship Delivers Food To 1500 Stranded On Tangier Island
The airship Enterprise flew from Washington to Tangier Island in Chesapeake Bay delivering 60 sacks of flour 200 pounds of navy beans tomatoes spinach coffee condensed milk and medicine donated by the American Red Cross. Commander Karl Lange and Co Pilot Verne Smith reported ideal weather and prepared to return with more aid as starving islanders cheered and prayed.
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Tangier
Chesapeake Bay
Lower Bay
Virginia
Ouf
Fon
Red Cros
Karl Lange
Verne Smith
Potomac
Commander Lange
Bay Lee
Ralph
Island
Smith Island
Further Cold Due in Nation
A nationwide deep chill grips the United States as a cold front spreads from the Midwest to the South. Miners in four states abandon weekend work to keep neighbors warm while fuel shortages and rationing extend from Ohio to Indiana. Snow is forecast across the Dakotas, Nebraska, Kansas, Iowa, Missouri, Minnesota, Indiana, and toward Washington. Icebound Chesapeake Bay disrupts shipping as New York endures brutal cold with temperatures not exceeding 22 degrees.
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Missouri
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Mississippi
Canada
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Rockies
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Kansas
Iowa
Minnie
Washington
New York
Chesapeake Bay
New York Millinery Strike Sets City On Edge
Twenty thousand millinery workers in New York go on strike as 2,000 police are deployed to guard the building trades actions and deter potential work stoppages affecting offices and skyscrapers. Union leaders accuse employers of “whistling practices” while Mayor LaGuardia brokers limited accord. no broad final agreement.
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New York
New York City
Andgiie
Lewis J. Valentine
Millins
Ery
Eastern Women’s Headwear Association
Deace
LaGuardia
Ontil
Itlelalx
Safety Drive Starts Here
A state wide drive on highway violators was inaugurated yesterday at a joint meeting of the state department of public safety and representatives of the West Virginia American Legion posts. Col. Shingleton will direct the campaign to decrease auto deaths and injuries. The program covers 55 counties with local supervision, monthly meetings, school and civic outreach, and cooperation from health, auto associations, and local safety committees. Governor Kump praised the safety effort and urged penalties for chronic reckless driving after citing 25 motor vehicle deaths in Raleigh county.
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State Department of Public Safety
West
Public Safety Department
State Health Department
Col. Shingleton
Assembly
Southern West Virginia Automobile — Association
American Automobile Association
Alsea
Kump
William G. Stathers
The
Legion
Harley M. Kilgore
Beeley Ralph J. Gesner
Morristown
Ned Licut
F.C. Crawford
Fine Police
Will C. Easley
West Virginia State Road Communium
West Virginia
Hoffman to Name Aide in Lindbergh Kidnapping Probe
Governor Hoffman plans to disclose this week the identity of the man with the handkerchief seen near St. Raymond's cemetery the night of the ransom payment. Col. Lindbergh observed the figure masking his face while Dr. Condon arranged the payoff. investigators later questioned the suspect who may have no link to Hauptmann.
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N. J
Harold Q. Hoffman
Lindbergh
Col
Charles A. Lindbergh
St. Raymond's Cemetery
Lindbereh
John F
Jassie) Condon
John
Bruno Richard Hauptmann
Norman Schwartopf
State Police
Diagnive
Fional Lindbergh
Lindberek
Wisaae
Bill to Avoid War Assailed by Critics in Hearings
New York World reports that John Dastet Moore, former World Court member, calls the neutrality bill a curious blend of homicidal and personal crisis mania and warns it would create the worst form of dictatorship. Senator Johnson says Moore is the greatest authority on international aggression and supports Moore’s view that the measure fails to keep the U.S. out of war. Senate hearings continue as a companion bill moves toward House consideration.
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Senate
John Dastet Moore
World Court
Johnson UK
Calif
California
Moore
New York City
Johnson Agress
Johnson
House
Senate Munitions Committee
United States
J.P. Morgan
Ita
WPA Project Finishing in West Virginia April 1
Administrator Harry L. Hopking reported about 88 percent of WPA funds in West Virginia will fund highways streets and related buildings water systems and airports. Projects set for completion between April 7 and 15. Of 13,990,701 dollars allocated through December 1, 1933, key portions include 9,300,947 for highways and streets 10,? for public buildings and schools 1,? for parks and playgrounds 5,? for food control and other measures 0. or 0 percent for airways and ports. The rest funds will provide work for women white collar and other professional unemployed workers.
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Washington
WEA
West Virginia
Gewer
WRA
Hipisteatar
Winhwaye
Unifidines
AIST
Pire
Timpkins
TVA Ruling By High Court Today On TVA Case
Washington February 2 AP three more letters of the New Deal alphabet TVA may come tumbling from the Supreme Court with a ruling on the Tennessee Valley Authority power yardstick program. Government lawyers expect a decision on the constitutionality of federal competition with private utilities in electricity sales. The court may also decide whether to add the 1933 securities act to the cases under review. Norris, a long time TVA critic and sponsor of valley development, declined to forecast action. Decision overdue after arguments December 19. the outcome could influence congressional debate over the court’s powers.
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TVA
Supreme Court
Tennessee Valley
NRA
AAA
Congress
Norris
Norris UR
Ned
Power Trust
Tennessee Valley Legislatio
Prison Break Plot Charged in Illinois Stateville Case
GOLIET M1 Feb 2. States Attorney William R McCabe of Wilcounty says he has disputable evidence linking Richard Locb to a wholesale prison break plot at Stateville. Explosives allegedly buried in the prison yard were planned to be used at the time of the break. The revelation is to be reviewed by a five member commission appointed by Governor Horner to investigate laxity and favoritism in the prison.
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Richard Locb
William R. McCabe
Wilcounty
G Kvling
Winy
Pat
Bobby Franks
Stateville
Commission of Five
Horner
Vna
Two Young Boys Burned to Death in Fire
FAIRMONT Feb 2 A fire at a house in Parkville near here claimed the lives of Thomas Adams nine and his younger brother Billy as flames enveloped the structure. Their mother Mrs Mary Adams and another child were burned. two children escaped unharmed and one girl and a boy were injured. Authorities believe a coal fire and a turned on gas stove caused the blast. One child escaped with burns and a sister aided another to safety. Please turn to page 2.
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Thomas Adams
Bille
Arrackville
Here
Mary Adams
Margaret
Tohnnie
Thomas
Groundhogs See Shadows Across U S On Groundhog Day
Groundhogs nationwide reported shadows from coast to coast sealing the omen. In New York the day brought continued cold after January, while Punxsutawney’s famous rodent reportedly saw a silhouette through deep snow. Reports from California to Alaska described sun, hail, or mild winds, with local observations noting varied forecasts and celebrations.
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Nationa
Bronx
Raymond L. Ditmars
Fire Island
N. Y
Pennsylvania
Quarreville
Marmota Monax Aardvark
Ugat
Punxsutawney
Milwaukee Wis
Babes
California
San Mateo
Calif
Chicago
Kansas
Texeo
Oklahoma
Taxes Save Many Packer Businesses From Ruin
CHICAGO February 2 The Institute of American Meat Packers credits the Supreme Court annulment of the AAA taxes with preventing numerous packers from closing. Wilken W Woods president says the taxes impounded by courts harmed solvency and that the relief is only partial. He notes customers lost to pork due to high prices from drought and AAA, calling next year likely difficult. insists no one is being misled about funds returned to processors.
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Supreme Courts
AAA
Institute of American Meat Packers
Wilken W. Woods
Institute
Woods
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